Michigan Idol Show Sing Off
Lands Night's Winner at Prime Event Center

Join The Competition Going On Now Through August 5, 2010 at The Stables

April 18, 2010
By: Julie McCallum, Entertainment Editor

The Michigan Idol Show returned for week "Number Two" on Thursday, April 15, 2010. The contest will run through the summer -- a total of 18 weeks.

"Winner of the Night" was Kate Gembrowski. The judges requested a sing-off between two contestants which were Gembrowski and newcomer Jill Crawford. Gembrowski will go on to sing as opening act at a upcoming concert at the Prime Event center.

Ten finalists will be chosen on Thursday, July 29, 2010.

Final Four plus a wild card (on-line voting) will be chosen after competition on August 5, 2010. Those 5 will perform at the Labadie Pig Gig on Friday this summer at Veteran's Memorial Park, August 6, 2010. One winner will be announced after the Friday night's performances.

Contestants must make a minimum of 8 performances (appearances) during the 18 week competition to qualify for a chance in the finals.

Beginning on the 14 week of the competition contestants will be asked to sing songs according to the "Theme Nights" -- listed below.

July 8 - Beatles

July 15 - Motown

July 22 - Rock

July 29 - Country

Audience participation in terms of dressing for the theme of the night is expected.

Join in on all the fun every Thursday for great entertainment, fabulous food, and drink specials, including the MyBayCity martini!

Warm ups and Tune-ups start at 7:00pm -- Contest starts at 8:00pm

CHUCK BILLS

SARA MCQUADE

KATE GEMBROWSKI

JADE COOK

JEFF BAIRD

KATIE

KATRINA STRUBLE

MIKE BEASLEY

LAURA KING

MARIAH SIMONE

CHUCK KIRKBRIDE

DOUG

JILL CRAWFORD

(Above) NEVER A DULL MOMENT with Michigan Idol Show Judges, Tommy Anderson (Infinity & Paisley Fogg Bands), Shawn Doyle and Josh Sharrow (Impact Sound Entertainment).


(Above) Doug Dore shows his excitement as Mariah Simone performs


(Above) ALWAYS A GEM . . . Kate Gembrowski. "That was so much fun!!!!" Gembrowski said of the night!


(Above) The contest held a sing-off at end of competition between, Jill Crawford and Kate Gembrowski


(Above) The Judges sometimes literally take a beating after their comments


(Above) Dave Bernreuter gets a song in, before sing-off decision


(Above) Jade Cook details his guitar