Lazy Dog Coffeehouse Events - 2009 Top Dog Karaoke Competition

Lazy Dog Coffeehouse
Special Event

Lazy Dog 1st Annual
TOP DOG KARAOKE COMPETITION

Preliminaries:
      4-7pm Sunday Feb 2
           Advancing to the next round (in alphabetical order):
            Russ Hayes, Tara Hess, Jeannine Leeker, Angie Meyer, Norris Stewart, Errol Strouse
      4-7pm Sunday Mar 1
            Advancing to the next round (in alphabetical order):
            Brenda Frankenstein, Dwayne Hixson, Denise Meyer
      4-7pm Sunday Mar 8
            Advancing to the next round (in alphabetical order):
            Randy Corcoran, Reiley Lonergan, Misha Meyer, Sophie Meyer
            Susannah Meyer, ~~Rahn Richards~~, ~~Linda Roeder~~, Barry West, ~~Steve Usher~~
            Update 3/15/2009: Rahn Richards, Linda Roeder & Steve Usher have left the competition
            Advancing to the Semi-Finals: Lauren Lapoint, Mary Wagner

Semi-Finals:
     5-8pm Sunday Mar 15
     Advancing to the next round (in no particular order): Our ten finalists.

Back Row: Errol Strouse, Norris Stewart
Middle Row: Sophia Meyer, Lauren Lapoint, Angie Meyer, Russ Hayes
Front Row: Barry West, Brenda Frankenstein, Reiley Lonergan, Tara Hess

Finals:
4-7pm Sunday Mar 22
Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who participated in this great event!

Right: Errol Strouse
Our 2009 Lazy Dog Karaoke 'TOP DOG'!

Center: Brenda Frankenstein
Left: Tara Hess
Brenda and Tara tied for 2nd place.

Rick Lorady                                  Errol Strouse
"How much is that"                           The Winning Songs:
doggie in the Window?"                Fats Domino "Blueberry Hill"
                                                                  Elvis: "Don't"

Our Host: Rick Lorady
Rick Lorady, with the assistance of his wife Gail, will host our TOP DOG Karaoke competition.
In the past ten years they have hosted a number of karaoke competitions, including the Pro-Sing PA State Finals. Rick, having been recently chosen Winner of the 2008 Schuylkill County Senior Idol, brings with him years of experience as a competitor, a judge and a host. Gail has always been behind the scenes making sure all the paperwork is correct and in order.
Together they will assure you of a fun, fair and honest competition.

The Rules
Click Here to read the Competition Rules

The Judges
There will be three judges for each of the preliminary rounds. Winners of the Semi-Finals and Finals will be determined by audience vote.
Olwyn Beatty
Olwyn's appreciation of music was fostered by her parents' respect for all aspects of the performing arts. As a child, she studied piano and voice under the tutelage of Marie K. Davis. Olwyn has directed performers from throughout Schuylkill County in the Minersville Theatre Association's productions of Cabaret, Anything Goes, Camelot, Shenandoah, and Annie. Most recently, she appeared as Sister Robert Anne in the Association's production of Nunsense. As a teacher at Minersville Area High School, Olwyn continues to encourage young people to develop their music tastes and talents.
Jim Calderone
Jim has been a music lover for over 50 years, growing up listening to the music of the 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's. Turning to Jazz, Jim ran his own Club as owner of The Temperance House in Newtown, Pa, presenting world-class entertainment seven days a week. In 1997 he was presented the "Jazz Man of the Year" award by the Pennsylvania Jazz Society. In addition to being Executive Chef at the Lazy Dog, he continues his music appreciation by listening (and sitting in) whenever possible.
John Kozura
John's interest in music began in high school where he played alto saxophone in the band and learned harmonies listening to the Beach Boys. He had a solo in Minersville's first musical, South Pacific counterposed to Mark Mahal. Singing karaoke, he and his duet partner took third place in a five-state regional karaoke competition. John has judged numerous karaoke competitions, from local events to the Pennsylvania State Karaoke Championship held in Tunkhannock in 1999. He sings locally for benefits and frequents open mike night at The Lazy Dog.
Mark Mahal
A rock music historian & self professed BeatleManiac. His love for all musical genre started as a child from doing Al Jolson at the age of 5 to his performance in South Pacific in high school to now as lead vocalist/percussionist for the newly formed group The Frantastics. His diverse musical road was paved from being the Minersville area’s first bar/club DJ in the late 70s’ to heading the security for shows of Pat Benatar , George Thorogood, Benny Mardones, The Hooters & many more. You would be hard pressed to name a classic rock act that he hasn’t experienced live. Mark is a life-long lover of live music - from Aerosmith to Zeppelin, from Broadway to the back room and everything in between.

The Awards

'Best in Show' (1st Place)
        (1) $100 Cash Award
      (2) TOP DOG 2009 Souvenir Trophy
        (3) An invitation to headline "Best of Open Mic #5", Friday April 3^rd, 2009
      (4) Lazy Dog Cap or T-Shirt

2nd Place
        (1) $50 Lazy Dog Gift Card
        (2) Lazy Dog Cap or T-Shirt

3rd Place
        (1) $25 Lazy Dog Gift Card
        (2) Lazy Dog Cap or T-Shirt

Our coveted TOP DOG 'BEST IN SHOW' trophy.

Event Charge
There is no charge to competitors for Preliminaries, Semi-Finals or Finals.
Audience: No Charge for Preliminary Competitions
$3 Admission Fee for Semi-Finals (Includes a ballot to vote for your favorite semi-finalists)
$3 Admission Fee for Finals (Includes a ballot to vote for your favorite finalists)