Event Announcement:
Original Music Performance Challenge
at Influence Music Hall
Saturday Oct 12th. Five Performers.
First Place: Professionally Recorded 3-track CD
courtesy Hartford Studios and Specialized Mastering
by Producer Gary Watters
August 30th Finalist
Jeffery Strong & Jay Doughty
September 6th Finalist
Connie Pazienza
September 13th Finalist
Ky Fifer
September 20th Finalist
Gerard LeBarde
September 27th Finalist
Jessi La Main
Final Challenge on Saturday October 12, 2019
at Influence Music Hall
The competition was outstanding! The scoring was close.
The winner of the 2019 Influence Music Hall / Hartford Studio Original Music Challenge is:
Jessie La Main!!
Jessie wins first prize: a professional recorded and mastered 3-track CD
courtesy of Hartford Studio and Specialized Mastering
Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s competition!
All contestants receive three (3) hours of professional studio time with a one (1) hour consultation by
Gary Watters of Hartford Studio
Final Challenge Performances!!
Saturday October 12th
Music starts at 7PM!!!!
Five Contestants
First Prize: Professionally recorded / mastered 3-track CD
Everyone Welcome!
Suggested donation at the door $10
(Goes to supporting Influence Music Hall)
Youth Musicians Welcome!!
Everyone is welcome and we hope the talented young people in our community will sign-up for this great opportunity!
Five Consecutive Fridays
Four contestants every Friday night for five consecutive Fridays: Aug 30th thru Sept 27th. Judges select one contestant from every Friday to advance.
Three Songs per Performer
Each contestant will perform three ORIGINAL songs. All three songs should take no longer than 15 minutes total. Performers must be ready to play at their scheduled time.
Top Five Contestants
Five top performers as selected by the judges will meet in the FINAL CHALLENGE performance on Saturday October 12th (information on that soon!)
Open Mic Still A Thing
Open Mic continues as usual. The first four time slots (during the contest) will be reserved for contestants. Following that, open mic continues as usual for the remainder of the evening. Sign-up for Open Mic just like you always do.
Top Prize:
Winner of the final challenge receives a free professionally recorded 3-track CD by Hartford Studios and Specialized Mastering courtesy Producer Gary Watters. (But everyone walks away with a prize because they are awesome – just sayin’).
Open Mic Continues Every Friday Night!!
Only the first four performance time slots are dedicated to the Original Music Performance Challenge. Open Mic follows.
Sign up for Friday Night Open Mic as always: Friday night at Influence Music Hall 6:30PM.
Original Music Performance Challenge Schedule
Keep checking this section for updates on the schedule of performance for the Original Music Performance Challenge sponsored by Hartford Studio and Specialized Mastering courtesy Gary Watters.
August 30th thru September 27th
Final Five on Saturday October 12th
Friday August 30th
7:30PM Kate Barrett
contemporary folk
7:45PM Bill Hernandez
singer / songwriter / contemporary
8:00PM Jeffery Strong & Jay Doughty
acoustic duet
8:15PM Elijah Vanecek
singer / songwriter
Friday September 6th
7:30PM Mike Dixon
country
7:45PM Henry Kaiser
folk
8:00PM Max Parker
rock / metal
8:15PM Connie Pazienza
contemporary folk / jazz
Friday September 13th
7:30PM: Autumn Folk
folk / blues
7:45PM: Rob Cork
singer / songwriter
8:00PM: Ky Fifer
folk / pop
8:30PM: Andee Joyce
singer / songwriter
Friday September 20th
7:30PM Michael Conner
folk
7:45PM 6-acre earth
pop / punk / alt rock
8:00PM Gerard LeBarde
Indie Folk
8:15PM John Rominger
americana / folk / country
Friday September 27th
7:30PM: Trent Beaver
singer / songwriter
7:45PM: Kyndell Dollison
solo acoustic & electric guitar / singer
8:00PM: Todd Fisher
singer / songwriter
8:15PM: Jessi La Main
acoustic / soul
FINAL PERFORMANCES
Saturday October 12th
Ky Fifer
folk / pop
Jessi La Main
acoustic / soul
Gerard LeBarde
Indie folk
Connie Pazienza
contemporary folk / jazz
Jeffery Strong & Jay Doughty
acoustic duet
Summary of Contest Rules
Original Music Only
No cover material or mash-ups of the work of other composers. Perform only your original songs and compositions.
Not for Professionals
No performers with major-label recording contracts. Less then half of your annual income should come from performing
Be Ready to Perform
Performers must be ready to set up (fast) and perform at their assigned time. Late- or no-shows will be eliminated from the contest.
Three Original Songs
Musicians will perform 3 original songs in a 15 minute session (just like open mic). Songs do not have to be those you intend to record.
Panel of Judges
A panel of judges will evaluate each performance according to specific criteria and guidelines. All performers judged by same criteria.
Consent Release Form
All Performers must sign a release form for media relevant to this contest and their performance for promotional purposes.
Online Sign Up
no performance spots available
Registration Closed!!
20 performers signed up
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