40 Sons could open for Paul McCartney at Hard Rock Calling fest

 

Modern rock band and SOCAN members 40 Sons have earned a spot as one of 10 finalist groups (and the only Canadian finalist) with a chance to open for such headliners as Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Pearl Jam at the Hard Rock Calling festival, which takes place June 25-27, 2010, in London, England's Hyde Park.

More than 100 bands entered the Ambassadors of Rock Battle Of The Bands at Hard Rock Cafes all over North America, and Hamilton's 40 Sons were chosen as one of the 10 best. Now it's up to a public vote on the battle of the bands website. The winning group will receive round-trip airfare to London, four nights in a first-class hotel, $300 US per band member spending money, and the chance to rock thousands of fans at a high-profile music festival.

40 Sons came together in the spring of 2004, playing alternative rock that combines melodic vocals, pulsing rhythms and strong guitar riffs. They've won several previous honours, including the Roger Spring Music Festival Breakout Band of the Year in 2006; Local Group of the Year at the 2007 Hamilton Music Awards; and the title of 2008 Canadian Bodog Music Battle Champion.

To vote for 40 Sons (until June 6, 2010), visit the Ambassadors of Rock Battle Of The Bands website.