Local prog-rockers Stride recently won a contest that gave them the opportunity to open for Bon Jovi last month. Now they’ve made it to the finals for a chance to open for Bon Jovi in New York City and receive a demo recording contract.

But — they need your vote.

To help out, click here, then click on the word VOTE, select STRIDE, and click SUBMIT VOTE. You don’t have to register or give out any information, Please cast your vote before 9am on Monday.

To find out more about Stride’s music, visit their website. You can read my interview with Stride from August 2003 by clicking here.