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Quadra, from Burlington, VT offers a great version of School by Supertramp. est Band in America’s setting out across the country to find the best bands. Please send us an email to [email protected].
🎸 Welcome to Best Band in America! 🎸

Hey everyone, I’m Denis O’Brien, an Emmy-winning Producer and Director with a lifelong passion for music. I graduated from Berklee College of Music (trumpet), chased my dreams in New York, and after a detour into Film & TV, I’m back to my roots with Best Band in America—a docu-series on a mission to find the best unknown bands across the country!

What’s Best Band in America All About?

We’re hitting the road to uncover incredible musicians in small cities and big towns—Burlington, Peoria, Asheville, Savannah, Huntsville, Fargo, Butte, Carson City, Santa Fe, and more. These aren’t just bands; they’re doctors, engineers, beer delivery guys, and teachers by day, shredding stages at weddings, clubs, and festivals by night. From classic rockers like Quadra in Burlington, VT (with Mike Trombley on lead guitar) to undiscovered gems, we’re telling their stories—real people, real talent, real lives.

Each 25-minute episode dives into a city’s music scene, spotlighting hometown favorites with loyal followings. We’ll capture their day jobs, their gigs, and their dreams, building to a season-ending showdown where the top three bands compete by interpreting an AI-written song. Fans like you will vote to decide the winner, who’ll take home a $50K grand prize: a recording contract with Bakehouse Studios in Virginia, plus equipment and crew support to make their album a reality.

Why You’ll Love This Show

If you love music, underdog stories, and the thrill of discovery, Best Band in America is for you. Think American Idol meets Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives—but with a raw, unfiltered look at the musicians who keep America rocking. I’m pouring my heart into this project, inspired by my own “misplaced dream” as a musician, and the response has been incredible—our YouTube rants already have thousands of views! We’re in production now, shooting this week, and we’ll be live from Burlington, VT, this weekend (March 29-30).

How You Can Join the Journey

Subscribe to Our Channel: Hit that Subscribe button @BestBandinAmerica and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don’t miss a single episode, behind-the-scenes clip, or band spotlight. We’re aiming for 1,000 subscribers by April—help us get there!
Follow Us Everywhere: Stay in the loop on X @bestbandamerica, TikTok @bestbandamerica, and Instagram @bestbandamerica. We’re sharing live updates, band discoveries, and more as we travel the country.
Support the Show: Want to help us find America’s best bands? Visit BestBandAmerica.com/support and become a Supporter ($100), Benefactor ($500), or Ambassador ($1,000). You’ll get pre-release episodes, backstage access, and even tickets to the final showdown! Every dollar helps us keep the cameras rolling. 💰
Know a Band?: We’re always looking for hometown favorites—do you know one? Email us at [email protected], and they could be featured in Season 1!
Our Progress So Far

We’re bootstrapping with my own funds, product-brand integrations (shoutout to Topo Chico for their nationwide product donation!), and support from Bakehouse Studios, who’ve committed nearly $100K in equipment and crew for the mid-Atlantic. We’ve already got 1,500 views in 5 days on YouTube, and our clips—like Quadra in Burlington—are resonating with fans. We’re aiming to raise $100K for our “pilot season” (6 episodes), with $25K from small investors, $50K from sponsors, and the rest from supporters like you. Season 1 will be out summer 2025—join us for the ride!

Let’s Find the Best Band in America Together

Subscribe, follow, support, and share—let’s make this show a reality and give these incredible musicians the spotlight they deserve. See you on the road—starting in Burlington, VT, this weekend! 🎸