| Cliffs Kicks Off Talent Quest Florida 2009 Local Finals |
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The talent was out in full force at Cliff's Bar in Jacksonville March 22 as Talent
Quest Florida presented its first local finals of the 2009 season. The returning venue was more
packed than last year and produced some very promising talent.
"What a way to begin the year," said Phil Garris, head judge and co-owner of Talent Quest Florida.
"This was such a talented group. It's always hard to cut talent, but we had a lot to choose from. It's
actually a good problem to have."
The most popular categories were women's country and men's pop, but in all, 19 singers from Cliff's
will travel to The Ritz Ybor in Tampa for the July 10, 11 and 12 Florida regional contest.
"This was a great group of people both on and off the stage," said Steve Blanchard, emcee and
co-owner of Talent Quest Florida. "We're always so welcome at Cliff's and our staff had a great time.
This is going to be a group of talent to watch this year. I hope they take to heart what the judges tell
them and bring their A-games to Tampa.
Talent Quest Florida is the largest regional karaoke contest that feeds into Talent Quest, a national
singing competition in Laughlin Nevada. Winners of Talent Quest Florida earn airfare, hotel and entry
into the national contest in September. This year Talent Quest Florida has 22 venues sending
singers to regionals, making it the biggest regional in Florida's five-year history.
Visit our Venues Page for the growing list of venues and specific dates for rounds closest to you.
Quest Florida presented its first local finals of the 2009 season. The returning venue was more
packed than last year and produced some very promising talent.
"What a way to begin the year," said Phil Garris, head judge and co-owner of Talent Quest Florida.
"This was such a talented group. It's always hard to cut talent, but we had a lot to choose from. It's
actually a good problem to have."
The most popular categories were women's country and men's pop, but in all, 19 singers from Cliff's
will travel to The Ritz Ybor in Tampa for the July 10, 11 and 12 Florida regional contest.
"This was a great group of people both on and off the stage," said Steve Blanchard, emcee and
co-owner of Talent Quest Florida. "We're always so welcome at Cliff's and our staff had a great time.
This is going to be a group of talent to watch this year. I hope they take to heart what the judges tell
them and bring their A-games to Tampa.
Talent Quest Florida is the largest regional karaoke contest that feeds into Talent Quest, a national
singing competition in Laughlin Nevada. Winners of Talent Quest Florida earn airfare, hotel and entry
into the national contest in September. This year Talent Quest Florida has 22 venues sending
singers to regionals, making it the biggest regional in Florida's five-year history.
Visit our Venues Page for the growing list of venues and specific dates for rounds closest to you.
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