The 2009 Artscape Sound Off! competition

You decide which Baltimore act takes the stage at the festival

By Mark Gross
Metromix staff

Artscape is a festival for the people. If the droves that descend on Baltimore for the weekend of free music, art exhibits, lectures and hands-on collaborations aren't enough of an indicator, consider Artscape's Sound Off! competition. Local performers compete for an opportunity to play the festival's main stage on July 18 at 3 p.m. See the acts vying for the spot, then head to Artscape's Web site to vote by May 31.

Vote as often as you like by May 31. Winner is announced June 4.