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TAMPA It was men's night
at City Side in Tampa
during the local finals on
Wednesday, June 23. The
jam-packed men's pop
category started off a
strong competition which
led to the most singers
advancing per one venue so
far this year.
"The way the scores fell,
we had to take more than
what we usually do," said
Phil Garris, head judge and
contest co-owner. "The
score were neck-in-neck
at City Side in Tampa
during the local finals on
Wednesday, June 23. The
jam-packed men's pop
category started off a
strong competition which
led to the most singers
advancing per one venue so
far this year.
"The way the scores fell,
we had to take more than
what we usually do," said
Phil Garris, head judge and
contest co-owner. "The
score were neck-in-neck
and denying someone an opportunity to compete in the regional contest because of one point
just didn't seem right. The talent was really strong in Tampa."
While there were plenty of men in the pop category, the other groups were somewhat smaller.
Only a few men participated in country and only five women performed in pop. Two performed
in women's country.
"It's funny how different venues bring in different crowds," said emcee and contest co-owner
Steve Blanchard. "We figured there would be a larger male contingent in Tampa and that's what
happened. We've had more women in other venues, so in the long run it all balances out. I think
these contestants from City Side have a great shot of making Top 10 at Talent Quest Florida.
Qualified singers advance to the regionals at no charge since City Side covered their entry
fees. Tickets for friends and family are available through this Web site. In all, 400 singers are
expected to participate in this year's regionals July 9-11.
just didn't seem right. The talent was really strong in Tampa."
While there were plenty of men in the pop category, the other groups were somewhat smaller.
Only a few men participated in country and only five women performed in pop. Two performed
in women's country.
"It's funny how different venues bring in different crowds," said emcee and contest co-owner
Steve Blanchard. "We figured there would be a larger male contingent in Tampa and that's what
happened. We've had more women in other venues, so in the long run it all balances out. I think
these contestants from City Side have a great shot of making Top 10 at Talent Quest Florida.
Qualified singers advance to the regionals at no charge since City Side covered their entry
fees. Tickets for friends and family are available through this Web site. In all, 400 singers are
expected to participate in this year's regionals July 9-11.
| Men's Pop dominates at City Side |
