Marietta band vying for Grammy performance

Marietta-based rock band, Almost Kings, is participating in a Facebook contest to perform on the international stage at the upcoming Grammy Awards in February.

Almost Kings, which started in 2008, was voted “Best New Rock Act Out of Atlanta” last year by Creative Loafing readers.

To vote, visit www.Facebook.com/TheGrammys, select the "Grammy Live Contest" tab, and enter Almost Kings in the search box. Participants can vote for free up to 10 times per day. The contest runs through Monday.

Information: www.almostkings.com

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