Last Banjo Standing submission deadline is tomorrow

Think you’ve got what it takes to play the second annual Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival (December 12 at Congress Theater)? You don’t have to crash the stage, Kanye-style, to make your voice heard. But you do have to act fast — tomorrow is the last day to submit your band’s songs to the fest’s Last Banjo Standing contest. The winner, to be decided via online voting October 16-31, will get $500 and an opening spot at the event.

Whether you take home the prize or not, you can still go see the music. This year’s lineup features Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Dr. Dog, Emmitt-Nershi Band, Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater, Van Ghost, The Giving Tree Band and more. Tickets cost $35, but keep an eye on this blog for a chance to win free tickets as the event nears.