Meriden Humane Society 3rd Annual Poker Run

Sunday October 9th (Rain date October 16th) , 2011 will mark the date for the third annual poker run to benefit the Meriden Humane Society in Meriden, CT. At least two slots will be reserved for Sonicbids artists. This is a charity event so there is no monetary compensation offered however, each band member will be given an event T-Shirt and will have plenty of food and drink supplied in the hospitality area. All bands and event sponsors will have their names on the back of the event shirts./n/nSunday October 9th (Rain date October 16th) , 2011 will mark the date for the third annual poker run to benefit the Meriden Humane Society in Meriden, CT. At least two slots will be reserved for Sonicbids artists. This is a charity event so there is no monetary compensation offered however, each band member will be given an event T-Shirt and will have plenty of food and drink supplied in the hospitality area. All bands and event sponsors will have their names on the back of the event shirts. All bands may sell merchandise on site and will keep 100% of their sales.



Selected bands will be given a 45 minute slot to perform. PA and drumset will be provided but drummers may want to bring their own cymbals, snare and cynbals.Event flyers listing all bands will also be sent to each band for promotions. This event will grow every year and will be a great opportunity for some bands to get out and perform in front of a larger audience.


More about the event:

Last year saw more than 90 bikes take to the streets for an 80 mile cruise through scenic central and Southern CT and end up back at the Humane Society grounds for a full day of music, prizes, raffles and food. The music will start at 12:00 noon as bikes start to return and run into the evening.



Past performers have included Falling Stickmen, Scratch Happy, The Juicy Grapes, Panic Switch, Forgotten by Friday, the Highland Rovers and many others.