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Bakersfield band HATE DRUGS competing for a cause

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Bakersfield band HATE DRUGS is competing for a chance to open at the Hollywood Bowl and to take home $10,000. The band plans to use the prize money to help promote music education locally.

You can vote for them on their page set up on OpenAct. You can also contact the band about the scholarships on their Social media pages.

David Caploe, singer for band HATE DRUGS, tells 23ABC's Kallyn Hobmann about a competition to play at the Hollywood Bowl while bringing music education to kids in need.

Bakersfield band HATE DRUGS competing for a cause



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