Evergreen Idol holds qualifiers in the South Sound
Golden Steer Restaurant; Kent, WA ~
It was an overflow crowd keeping the bar staff hopping while management was adding extra tables and chairs around the stage for The Golden Steer’s finals to send their two representatives to the Evergreen Fair. Sixteen brave souls competed and sang their hearts out for Candy and the audience. When it was all over, Kristie took the prize with her super rendition of “I Hope You Dance.” And, James’ “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love”
gave him entry as well. In case either Kristie or James can’t make it to vie for the sing-off grand prize, Tom’s runner up song “Somebody Like You” will take him to the Fair.
On a happy note: Bobby Dean, a regular singing favorite from Bellingham to Kent announced to all that he had just signed a Nashville entertainment (performance) contract so he had to drop out of Steer’s finals competition. He was leaving for Tennessee before The Evergreen Fair dates. (See what happens when you love what you do and do what you love with passion.) Keep on singing folks!
Cedarwood Dome; Milton, WA ~
It was an exciting night at Cedarwood Dome Tavern August 5th which presented the Evergreen State Fair Idols sing-off sending two folks to represent the bar at the Fair in September. One was Edward Brazier, the last contestant of the night took a big chance with two “Crazy’s.” The first, Gnarls Barkley’s version and the second, Patsy Cline— one after another. He pulled it off as a champ would. “Elli” (Dawn) Joyner charged the crowd with “Independence Day” and then changed the tempo with the sappy “Like We Never Loved Before,” “one of her favorites” she exclaimed. Those two songs earned her a trip to the big stage as well.
Some of the other 15 contestants, Blake’s “Bodies” was masterful and the mic/sound system handled his hard rock without challenging the audience’s hearing. However he was not on top of “Friends In Low Places” which cost him points and out of the top spot. Karen’s Lighthouse version of “You and Me” was well crafted and got the judges’ attention. Nancy’s “Candle In The Wind” was beautiful and Jay’s “Rebel Yell” worked for him.
Tim’s “Sold” got the audience clapping and McKenzie’s “Santaria” (also spelled SanteRia) incorporated her special style. Both Brit’s “Lips Of An Angel” stood out along with “Don’t Speak.”
