The Tucson band Miss Olivia and the Interlopers is vying for a spot on NPR's popular "Tiny Desk Contest"Β which seeks some of the best unsigned, unknown talent in the country.Β
The band's video for its funky, soul-infused, bluesy "Leaving You" was posted on NPR's contest website. As far as we can tell, Miss Olivia β fronted by Olivia Reardon with David Hostetler, Mike Sydloski and Daniel Thomas β is the only Tucson band among the dozens of entries posted.Β
The winner of the contest, now in its fourth year, gets a shot at playing a "Tiny Desk" concert and go out on the road with NPR. Winners are selected by the NPR judges, but you can let them know which bands are your faves here.Β
Getting picked to play on the show is a big deal. The three previous winners got terrific career boosts from the experience: Fantastic Negrito won a Grammy while Gaelynn Lea has played such prestigious venues as the Kennedy Center and Tank and the Bangas has toured internationally.
Click here to see the video on the NPR website.
Meanwhile, you can see Miss Olivia and the band live as part of the Hotel Congress spring concert series. The band joins Birds and Arrows for a show on the plaza, 311 E. Congress St., on April 14. Admission is free.
