FINALISTS: (L/R) Geno Cummings, Joe Atchinson, Mr. Kid and Envy of Faceless Mob. (Back) Judges Tommy Anderson, Dick Bork and Kathy Lagalo, Rudy Skillman and Joe DiPiero. Missing: Sarah Schengeck. (MyBayCity Photo by O. J. Cunningham)

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6 Acts Get 'Gold Ticket'
To Michigan Talent April 2 Finals at Stables

Four Weeks To Go - Winner Gets Trip To Las Vegas

March 2, 2008
By: O. J. Cunningham

20 performers and a jam-packed house were on hand for "Finals Night" at Stables last Wednesday.

Judges handed out 6 more "gold tickets" to the April 2nd Grand Finals. Joe DiPiero, Joe Atchinson, Rudy Skillman, Faceless Mob, Sarah Schingeck and Geno Cummings made it through to the Finals.

They will join Tarah Bailer, Lauren Thomas, Chris Claude, Bridgette Ballor and Jessica Rex for the April 2nd "BIG SHOW." (One more set of Finalists will be chosen on March 26 - in 4 weeks.)

John Buehl, Stables Manager was all smiles. "This crowd is just awesome," Buehl said, looking at the SRO turnout. "Even the weather can't keep people away."

Bridgette Ballor

Chuck Sharrow

Jessica Rex

Jan and Debbie

Emily Thomas

Faceless Mob

Chris Claude

Jeremy Brand

Sarah Schingeck

Rudy Skillman

Erikika Fritz

Lauren Thomas

Greg McGuire

Joe Atchinson

Chuck Kirkbride

Deanna Cooper

Joe DiPiero

Geno Cummings

Don Kapp

FAMILY MATTERS - (L/R) Competitors Debbie Kirkbride and mother, Jan Sharrow, sister's Lauren and Emily Thomas and brother and sister Jeremy Brand and Bridgette Ballor show there's more than one talented singer in their family.
(MyBayCity Photo)

FACELESS MOB - This Rap Duo had spectators on their feet during their performance. (L/R) Chris Moore (Promoter), "Mr. Kid" (Vocal), D.L. "The Bread Man" (Producer, Envy (Vocal) and Stoney (Guitar)
(MyBayCity Photo)

Carrie Jaynes, Tracey Gilmore and Kevin Traver take a break from the "action" in a side-stable of their own.
(MyBayCity Phot)

Performer Greg McGuire and Patricia Dost visit with competitors Deanna Cooper and Rudy Skillman before their performances
(MyBayCity Photo)

Competitor Sara Schingeck (Stripes) from Essexville and her "support team"!
(MyBayCity Photo)

Jason Fritz, Owner of Silver Sand Productions is present to support his sister (Erikika) who is a competitor in the competition