Seattle Times
“There’s an overlap between the mathematical mind and the musical mind,” says Mark Protus, director of creative services at Redmond-based, business-management firm Caiman Consulting. Protus should know. When he isn’t working with such science-driven corporations as Microsoft or Boeing on product management, he’s leading Indigo Soul, the rock band he founded some years ago, in recording and concert appearances. Indigo Soul will be one of five ensembles participating in Seattle’s first Battle of the Tech Bands on Thursday at the Pyramid Alehouse near Safeco Field. The brainchild of Xconomy, a business-news publication covering innovations in technology, biotech, energy and aerospace, Battle of the Tech Bands is a friendly competition among local groups whose members include at least one employee in a field the online magazine writes about. Two prizes will be awarded at the competition: audience favorite and most innovative, the latter chosen by judges. Winners will receive free studio time and promotional services.