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When S&J 2007 winners Homer Hiccolm and the Rocketboys went from local rockers to ACL stage veterans, the momentum never stopped. “Since winning the Sound and the Jury contest our musical career has really picked up speed,” said Mitchell Holt, guitarist and vocalist. Currently the band has been touring full-time. Visit their MySpace to see what they’re up to.

Flip through some of the pics from the S & J finals.

Sound and the Jury winners Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys kicked out the jams at ACL’s Dell stage. Congratulations, y’all! Don’t forget to check out their gig at Antone’s from the S & J finals, watch their ACL performance and listen to the other finalists.

Two of the Austin music scene’s finest guided us through ACL Fest. Get to know them.

Bavu Blakes
Known as the voice of the Lounge, Bavu’s been sharpening his verbal skills and building his Austin hip-hop empire for a while now. Learn more about the infamous MC on his myspace.

Deb O'Keefe
A 101X DJ and local alt-rock goddess, Deb sounds British but lives like a Texan.

Looking for the best of the fest? Start with this exclusive footage.

Riff of the Day: Bavu Blakes Introduces the S & J Contest

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S & J Winner: Homer Hiccolm & The Rocketboys

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Meet the Band: Homer Hiccolm & The Rocketboys

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Cool stuff from the 2007 ACL Music Fest, our afterparties and the Sound and the Jury.

Video Playlist

Riff of the Day Bavu Blakes and Deb O'Keefe keep tabs on the contest.
9.24 \| Riff of the Day \|	Bavu Blakes Introduces the S & J Contest	\| PLAY >
Meet the Band Mini-docs about the experiences of the Final 5.
9.7 \| Meet the Band \|	Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys	\| PLAY >
Backstory The history, mission and influences of the bands in the S & J Contest.
9.11 \| Backstory \|	Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys	\| PLAY >
The Competition The bands discuss their experience in the Final 5 competiton.
9.13 \| The Competition \|	Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys	\| PLAY >
Around Austin Checking out the sights, sounds and scenery in the ATX.
9.15 \| Around Austin \|	Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys	\| PLAY >
Battle of the Bands Footage from the Final 5 competition at Antones.
9.19 \| Battle of the Bands \|	Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys	\| PLAY >
S & J Winner The winner of the Sound and the Jury Contest plays the big gig.
9.24 \| S & J Winner \|	Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys	\| PLAY >

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