On Valentines day the first Sound Off 2009 semi-final went down at Level 3 inside the Experience the Music Project. Four played for their chance to get to the finals on March 7th. Sound Off is a battle of the bands focusing on the best underage bands in the area. The rest of the semi-finals rounds will continue on February 21st and 28th with the finals set for March 7th. The winner of Sound Off 2009 will play at Bumbershoot this year.