Shows & Events

What’s a band without performances? Here is an exhaustive archive of all the performances, recording sessions, and special events 2nd Best was a part of over the years.

This section is currently under extreme internet construction but it will be glorious, we promise. Ok bai!

Events

2nd Best Party Like It’s 2001 Livestream

January 29, 2021May 22, 2022

Event Details 2nd Best – Party Like It’s 2001 20 Year Retrospective Reunion Live Stream event Date: January 29, 2021 City: The Internet Venue: Zoom … Continue Reading2nd Best Party Like It’s 2001 Livestream

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VEISHEA Battle of The Bands 2004

April 16, 2004November 30, 2020

The final performance of 2nd Best fatefully occurred on the VEISHEA Main Stage at Iowa State University in 2004. Let’s just say the band left a mark. … Continue ReadingVEISHEA Battle of The Bands 2004

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VEISHEA Battle of The Bands Rehearsal

April 15, 2004November 30, 2020

In preparation for the big VEISHEA Battle of the Bands of 2004, the 2nd Best boys had to do some heavy lifting to get ready for ultimate destruction. … Continue ReadingVEISHEA Battle of The Bands Rehearsal

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Apocalypse Show 4 – Vaudeville Mews

March 9, 2004November 30, 2020

The last performance with Dave and Cam, and closing out the four shows of the apocalypse which spelled the inevitable end of 2nd Best. … Continue ReadingApocalypse Show 4 – Vaudeville Mews

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Final Perfomance with Shane

May 17, 2003November 30, 2020

This was it! The first FINAL show of 2nd Best. There were plenty more to come, but this one was significant because Shane was leaving the band and this was his last official send-off performance. … Continue ReadingFinal Perfomance with Shane

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PVHS Variety Show 2000

February 1, 2000November 30, 2020

Nothing is more fun than the annual PVHS Variety Show! 2nd Best got a chance to return to the stage with a yet again, new singer. … Continue ReadingPVHS Variety Show 2000

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PVHS Battle of the Bands 1999

November 16, 1999November 30, 2020

After many rehearsals after school during their busy senior year, the 2nd Best team was back with a brand new singer! … Continue ReadingPVHS Battle of the Bands 1999

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Tugfest 1999

August 14, 1999November 30, 2020

2nd Best’s first performance outside of the sanctity of a home, this was a real public outing! I mean, it’s the LeClaire Tugfest! Come on! … Continue ReadingTugfest 1999

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School’s Out 1999

June 3, 1999November 30, 2020

The first ever non-practice performance of the group formally named 2nd Best. This formation of the band never played an actual show, and of course didn’t make the try outs for the PVHS Variety show. For shame. … Continue ReadingSchool’s Out 1999

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Pleasant Valley High School Variety Show Tryouts

December 1, 1998November 30, 2020