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"One of the things we're trying to do is encourage new bands," Van Zandt said in a telephone interview
"Bands don't have local support from radio, the clubs aren't filled with bands
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"More like `American Hoodlums,'" Van Zandt said with a laugh about the talent search starting April 15 in Boston, where the first of nine local "Battles of the Bands" will produce finalists before a New York finale in July 1 Garage Band
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Van Zandt â€â€? who plays guitar in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and plays consigliere to fictional mob boss Tony Soprano â€â€? has become the guru of garage rock since launching his syndicated radio program, "Little Steven's Underground Garage," almost two years ago ' It's just kind of fun Mothra,' `King Kong vs , Philadelphia, Miami, Chicago, Cleveland, Farmingdale, N |