| 2008 WINNER |
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2009 COMPETITION |
KENNY SILANSKAS
AGE: 28
TOWN: Nashua
OCCUPATION: Web developer
QUALIFYING SONG: "Let's Get It On," Marvin Gaye
WINNING SONG :“Georgia On My Mind ” by Ray Charles
Check out Encore's cover story on Kenny.
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Do you have what it takes to be Southern NH’s newest singing sensation?
The 2009 edition of Encore Superstar has begun and we want you to show us what you've got!
Encore Superstar is a karaoke-style singing competition and one lucky winner will walk away with the cover story in Encore, $500 and a professional head shot taken by Milford photographer Walter Schnecker.
Our judges will pick the top four singers from each preliminary performance to compete and sing for the coveted title at the finals.
Preliminary winners, more rules, information about our judges, events and DJ can be found below.
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| 2007 WINNER |
THE PRELIMINARY ROUNDS |
ANDREW ROSS
AGE: 30.
HOMETOWN: Nashua.
QUALIFYING SONG: “Creep” by
Radiohead.
WINNING SONG :“Never Tear Us Apart” by INXS
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Fody's Great American Tavern
9 Clinton Street
Railroad Square
Nashua, NH
(603) 577-9015
Web site
(Preliminary winners: Holly King, Denis Riendeau, Kelly Johnson, and Steve McGowan)
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Contest Rules and Regulations
- Preliminary judges are: Melanie Hitchcock, Stacy Bugg and Dave Dillavou.
-Preliminary events registration begins at 7 PM at each venue, competition starts promptly at 8 PM.
-Only a limited number of participants allowed to participate, be sure to get there early to sign up. First come, first serve sign up system.
-All preliminary rounds and final event are 21+. Please bring valid id to participate or watch.
-Four finalists will be chosen from each preliminary round. Sixteen finalists will make it to the final competition on April 17.
-Professional singers and DJs as well as Telegraph or Perfect Entertainment employees and family members are not eligible for competition.
-Participants may compete at more than one venue.
More details on the rules and judging criteria. |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Boston Billiard Club
55 Northeastern Blvd
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 595-2121
Web site
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Sky Lounge
522 Amherst Street, #20
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 882-6026
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
The Pasta Loft
241 Union Square
Milford, NH 03055
(603) 378-0092
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MEET THE PRELIMINARY WINNERS |
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FODY'S GREAT AMERICAN TAVERN WINNERS:
Click on the photos below to listen to a clip of their qualifying performances.
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Denis Riendeau, Nashua |
Holly King, Milford |
Kelly Jameson, Hudson |
Steve McGowan, Boxboro, MA |
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| TICKETS |
THE FINAL COMPETITION |
Tickets for the final competition will be on sale at each preliminary competition and cost $5. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua.
If you are unable to attend a preliminary event to purchase tickets, they will also be available the evening of the finale.
Tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets are nonrefundable. |
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Friday, April 17
Bounty Room, Holiday Inn
Doors open at 7pm
Competition starts at 8pm
9 Northeastern Blvd
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 888-1551
(Note this is a 21+ event. Please bring valid ID)
Web site
A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to:
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MEET THE JUDGES |
DJ Bernie del Llano of Perfect Entertainment DJs will be the DJ for all preliminary and final competitions.
For more information on the Superstar event or if you have any additional questions, please contact Marketing and Events Manager Natalie Doyle at (603) 594-6581. |
Celebrity guest judges for the final showdown who will select the best singer/performer and decide who will take home the coveted title of "Encore Superstar" include:
- musician Scott Kilgore of Project G
- makeup artist Kriss Soterion
WZID's funny morning guy Mike Morin will be emceeing the final event.
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