Calling all bands -- Shure launched its SM58 Give It Voice Tour, a contest inviting any and all bands to compete for the chance to be discovered, perform at the RedGorilla Music Fest, and win up to 10 grand in Shure gear.

Registration for the SM58 Give It Voice Tour competition is open until December 10, 2010. From now until December 17th, participating bands will have their submitted tracks listened to and voted on by fans online, who will determine which bands will perform in the semi-final events and eventually move on to play live with the Shure SM58 Vocal Microphone at the RedGorilla Music Fest in Austin, Texas.

Fans will not only get to listen to new music and win Shure gear along the way, they will also decide who gets the fame and fortune. Three Regional Finalists chosen by fans will perform at renowned venues, including Emo’s in Austin, The Paradise in Boston, the Metro in Chicago, The Roxy in Los Angeles, Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, and The Mod Club in Toronto. One band from each performance will be named a Regional Winner and will continue on to the next and final stage of the competition. Finalists who perform at the RedGorilla Music Fest will also be competing for the chance to win $10,000 worth of Shure gear.

The regional finalists chosen to play at the six regional venues will also have the opportunity to perform with the Shure SM58 mic. The SM58 features a tailored vocal response that makes it an ideal mic for live performances.

"Only the best of the best bands have the opportunity to play at regional venues like Emo’s and The Roxy and we’re making that dream a reality for 18 lucky performers," said Terri Hartman, Director of Marketing Communications for The Americas at Shure. "Fans are in the driver’s seat throughout the competition and are the key to the musicians’ success. If you think you have what it takes to rock the same stage where many music legends got their start, submit your best track and hustle for votes."

To enter the SM58 Give It Voice Tour contest, visit giveitvoice.shure.com.