Yes, I watched it....shoot me....

I had The Reet tape The Next Great American Band. It has some curiosity appeal, certainly more than American Idol. Enjoyed the variety of styles, the abbreviated performances, the judges' (Johnny Rzeznik, Sheila E. and Ian “Dicko” Dickson) reactions. The first show pared sixty bands down to twelve. Can do without the orchestrated drama of one band given a second chance, then let go anyway. - article. Next show has each band playing an original composition and a Dylan cover.

Here are the 12 finalists wikipedia page:
* Cliff Wagner and the Ol’ #7
* The Clark Brothers
* Denver and the Mile High Orchestra
* Dot Dot Dot
* Franklin Bridge
* The Hatch
* Light of Doom
* The Likes of You
* The Muggs
* Rocket
* Sixwire
* Très bien!