East Texas Takeover: Round 1 Officially Begins [AUDIO, POLL]

After taking song submissions for three weeks, we are ready to start the first round of the second East Texas Takeover! This is the chance for bands from East Texas to get air play on 96X The Rock of East Texas.

We've got four songs from East Texas bands for you to check out, and then vote for the song you think is the best. The winning song will be announced and played on the air Monday, Nov. 5. We'll also include a song or two each week from bands that competed in our first installment of the East Texas Takeover earlier this year.

This is just the first round, so if you're still interested in getting your band to compete in the East Texas Takeover, click here to see how you can send us your tunes!

So, take a listen, cast your vote and be sure and SHARE this post with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, etc., and get them to vote, too!

Let's begin!

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1. The Truman Syndrome: 'Overcome'

Vocals: J.C. Childress
Guitar: James Barrera
Bass: Jim Taylor
Drums: Tim Mitchell

Find The Truman Syndrome on ReverbNation and like them on Facebook.

2. Tyler Lenius Band 'Paralyzed'

Band Members: Tyler Lenius, Boomer Tackett, Hunter Brookshire.

Visit the Tyler Lenius Band's official website and like them on Facebook.

3. Something Blue 'Rock Bottom'

Something Blue returns as a defending East Texas Takeover champion. Can the Tyler-based band be dethroned?

Vocals: Daniel Wilson
Guitar/Vocals: Delano Guevara
Electric/Upright Bass: Angelo Lopez
Drums/Vocals: Terry Roberts

Visit Something Blue's official website and like them on Facebook.

4. King Richard & The Bayou Boys: 'Beer Bottle Blues'

Vocals: Richard Doredant
Bass/Vocals: Ben Carter
Drums: Robie Morgan

Visit King Richard & The Bayou Boys' official website and like them on Facebook.

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Let's get our vote on!

Note: You can vote ONCE PER DAY, so keep coming back to this page every 24 hours and you can vote for your favorite band! Voting ends at midnight Sunday, Nov. 4.