Fifteen bands competed yesterday at House of Blues during the Final Exam of the 18th Annual High School Rock Off. Backstage Politics took first place, Steve took second place and Visitors took third place.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.