A look at the top 9 Houston Pride Idol singers, shot at the Alden-Houston Hotel by LeeRoy Holmes (leeroyholmes.com).
Week 2 features our singers tackling '80s tunes!
Pride Idol is an exciting, six-week competition styled after AMERICAN IDOL. Judges provide feedback on performances and score each singer based on their skills. Audience members contribute votes as well via text-message voting. Come support your favorite singer! Drink specials, karaoke and more! And be on the lookout for special performer announcements ... ;)
OUR TOP 9 PRIDE IDOL FINALISTS FOR 2009!
AJ CABRERA
ANTHONY MAGEE
BEN MONTES
ERNESTO RODRIGUEZ
HOJA LOPEZ
JeanNicole RIVERS
LINDA LAMBERT
RACQUEL REFUERZO
SHAUNA WOOD
Chris Plata - eliminated 5/21
Emceeing the event is Toddicus, Houstons wittier, more fashionable version of Seacrest.
A trio of judges selected the 10 singers in the semifinals, including: Ernie Manouse, a popular PBS anchor/producer who has emceed the Pride Parade for 10 years; Joey Guerra, music critic and American Idol blogger for the Houston Chronicle; and Vanessa Riley, a local designer who appeared on the inaugural season of Bravos Project Runway.
The winner of Pride Idol receives an amazing set of prizes, including $1,000 worth of studio time and a two-song demo recorded at Grammy winning Urbana Studios in Houston, home of iconic group La Mafia. Winnings also include a Halloween cruise courtesy of Gay Yellow Pages and Gayribbean Cruises; an opportunity to sing at the Pride Festival (June 27); and a prime slot in the nighttime Pride Parade (June 27).
For more on Houston Pride Idol, visit www.houstonprideidol.com for updates, photos and more.
PRIDE IDOL
(Guava Lamp, 570 Waugh Dr.)
*All shows begin at 10 p.m.*
May 28
June 4, 11 and 18
FINALS: June 25
The old Arthur trying to stay relevant?
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