There Can Be Only One
The Sound and the Jury finals ROCKED! The Top 5 finalists met at Antone's nightclub in Austin for an evening of some serious musical competition. All night, the club was filled with cheers, crowd surfing and the sweet smell of victory when the winner was announced.

So, who deserved the grand prize? After a tough decision, Austin's very own indie quartet The Bright Light Social Hour scored a slot on the Dell stage at ACL Music Festival. Check out the recap video above to see highlights from the finals, performance footage of the Top 5, and the winners in their glory moment on stage at ACL. You can also get a sneak peek of BLSH backstage at ACL here.

Image courtesy of Annie Ray.

What's Their Story?
The Bright Light Social Hour is a 4-piece band from Austin, TX that melds "classic rock energy with indie, experimental and soul influences." Members include Jack (bass/vocals), Curtis (guitar/vocals), AJ (keys/vocals) and Joseph (drums). The band has released three EPs, and is about to embark on tour to support their latest, "Back and Forth". BLSH also has a knack for artsy promo tactics like giving out homemade cookies at their shows and screen-printed artwork. Find out more about the band on their MySpace.

Opportunity Knocks
Want to get in on the next Sound and the Jury Contest so your band can have a shot at the spotlight? Be sure to fan, follow and friend the Dell Lounge to hear about it first!

Images courtesy of Annie Ray. You can see more photobooth photos from the S&J finals on her website.