Well this could get awkward. Or awesome. Or both. Probably both.

Next Thursday, as part of The Battle, the advertising and communications industry battle-of-the bands event taking place at First Avenue, our agency band One-Trick Pony will be taking the stage. One-Trick Pony will be competing with four other agency bands from the Twin Cities: Clockwork, Magnet360, Morsekode, and Target Creative. The night will also include guest performances by Minnesota recording artists P.O.S, Chastity Brown, Dave Simonett (Dead Man Winter and Trampled by Turtles) and Static Panic.

I’m delighted to share the lineup of One-Trick Pony:

From left to right: Phil Levine – rhythm guitar; Susanna Mennicke – vocals; Jake Anderson – bass; Joe Graves – drums; Maddy Hickel – vocals; Clare Aaker – violin; Shaun Shaver – lead guitar.

What will One-Trick Pony be playing? Well, you will have to come to find out, but rumors of a Tears For Fears song may not be unfounded.

We’d love to see you there. Here’s a link to tickets, which cost just $20, with proceeds going to a University of Minnesota “The Battle” Scholarship Fund, which will support minority students interested in marketing. You can find general admission tickets at thebattlemn.com. Donations are also accepted here.

Come for the tears. Stay for the fears. And help us make this an unforgettable evening.