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OCALA--It was obvious at first that the Talent Quest Florida qualifying singers in Ocala weren't used
to singing in the afternoon, but after some early confusion and some drinks, everyone settled down
and the competition turned out to be a strong one.
The 2 p.m. competition on Saturday, June 20, was somewhat small, but the talent was anything but.
"Again, visiting a new venue is always a learning experience for us here at Talent Quest Florida and
for the venue and local singers," said Phil Garris, head judge and TQFL co-owner. "I think the
singers were a little nervous at first but they came into their own."
Our Place Saloon was the 20th stop for Talent Quest Florida's staff and judges this year and part of
the "west Florida swing" that started with Dunedin on Thursday and Spring Hill on Saturday. After
the Ocala stop Talent Quest Florida makes its final stop in Belleview on Sunday.
"Our Place Saloon had a really well-run competition," said TQFL co-owner and emcee Steve
Blanchard. "I think the singers and the bar have a better idea of what we're all about now and I
really hope we get a chance to return in 2010. Everyone was very gracious and we immediately felt
like we were with family. I loved it."
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.
to singing in the afternoon, but after some early confusion and some drinks, everyone settled down
and the competition turned out to be a strong one.
The 2 p.m. competition on Saturday, June 20, was somewhat small, but the talent was anything but.
"Again, visiting a new venue is always a learning experience for us here at Talent Quest Florida and
for the venue and local singers," said Phil Garris, head judge and TQFL co-owner. "I think the
singers were a little nervous at first but they came into their own."
Our Place Saloon was the 20th stop for Talent Quest Florida's staff and judges this year and part of
the "west Florida swing" that started with Dunedin on Thursday and Spring Hill on Saturday. After
the Ocala stop Talent Quest Florida makes its final stop in Belleview on Sunday.
"Our Place Saloon had a really well-run competition," said TQFL co-owner and emcee Steve
Blanchard. "I think the singers and the bar have a better idea of what we're all about now and I
really hope we get a chance to return in 2010. Everyone was very gracious and we immediately felt
like we were with family. I loved it."
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.
| Ocala singers come out early for finals |