Hil and I just witnessed the making of the 8 supergroups for tonight’s One Night Band. Forty groggy musicians braved the downpours to assemble at the Mideast Downstairs this morning with Boston Band Crush, a whole lot of camera equipment and some cupcakes to learn their fate for the rest of today and for tonight’s show before rushing off to practice spaces located all over the city.

This is their story.

–Jessie Rogers

Papers were signed.

Interviews were conducted.

Envelopes were opened.

Chaos ensued.

Connections were made.

New bands were born.

Check out the band line-ups at BostonBandCrush.com!