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BELLEVIEW--It really was a homecoming for the Talent Quest Florida staff at the Good Time Lounge
Sunday, June 21. As the staff walked into the bar, the crowd applauded, ready for a second year of
the contest.
"I think we were all surprised to get such a big welcome," said Steve Blanchard, show emcee and
contest co-owner. "It was awesome to see so many familiar faces again. We love it here."
Not only was the crowd enthusiastic, it was talented again in 2009. Every category wowed the
judging panel.
"Judy Ray and the Good Time Lounge are old pros at Talent Quest Florida now and it showed with
the level of talent on that stage today," said Phil Garris, contest co-owner and head judge. "We saw
some people we saw last year who not only performed as well as last year, but some were even
better. They really took those critique sheets we hand out to heart."
Qualified singers advanced to finals and will vie for a chance to win a trip to nationals in Laughlin,
Nevada, this September. Contestants at the Florida regional will also compete for karaoke
packages provided by Chartbusters Karaoke. For more information on Chartbusters, click on the
link to the right of this text or visit ChartbustersKaraoke.com for more details.
The Talent Quest Florida 2009 Regional Finals are once again at The Ritz Ybor in Tampa July 10, 11,
and 12. Free workshops are available on Thursday, July 9, for all singers who have qualified. Visit
our "Qualifiers" page for details.
Contestants advance to the regionals for free. Tickets to the finals are available on our Tickets Page
and are $35 for a three-day pass before July 1. After July 1, ticket prices rise to $60 for a three-day
pass.
Sunday, June 21. As the staff walked into the bar, the crowd applauded, ready for a second year of
the contest.
"I think we were all surprised to get such a big welcome," said Steve Blanchard, show emcee and
contest co-owner. "It was awesome to see so many familiar faces again. We love it here."
Not only was the crowd enthusiastic, it was talented again in 2009. Every category wowed the
judging panel.
"Judy Ray and the Good Time Lounge are old pros at Talent Quest Florida now and it showed with
the level of talent on that stage today," said Phil Garris, contest co-owner and head judge. "We saw
some people we saw last year who not only performed as well as last year, but some were even
better. They really took those critique sheets we hand out to heart."
Qualified singers advanced to finals and will vie for a chance to win a trip to nationals in Laughlin,
Nevada, this September. Contestants at the Florida regional will also compete for karaoke
packages provided by Chartbusters Karaoke. For more information on Chartbusters, click on the
link to the right of this text or visit ChartbustersKaraoke.com for more details.
The Talent Quest Florida 2009 Regional Finals are once again at The Ritz Ybor in Tampa July 10, 11,
and 12. Free workshops are available on Thursday, July 9, for all singers who have qualified. Visit
our "Qualifiers" page for details.
Contestants advance to the regionals for free. Tickets to the finals are available on our Tickets Page
and are $35 for a three-day pass before July 1. After July 1, ticket prices rise to $60 for a three-day
pass.
| Belleview closes TQFL local season |