What an exciting conclusion for the Grand Finals for session 3 of the Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition on Wednesday April 8th. 13 finalists put on their best performance for an absolutely packed house and to impress judges Giorg Tierez of Burning Bettie, Kyle Paras from Guitar Center, Kathy Schriefer from Crater Lake Vodka, Sean Poe of The Hive Minds, Kara Aubrey of KAM Music Studios, and Ted Hane General Manager of the Mary Pickford Theatre. While scores were being tallied and triple checked, last session’s winner, Will Kelly wowed the crowd with a beautiful music. In the end, it was Banjer Dan who pulled through and took home first place and was awarded a $500 shopping spree at Guitar Center + 3 days/2 nights in Las Vegas from Crater Lake Vodka + an artist spotlight article in Coachella Valley Weekly + an artist showcase concert from Morgan James Entertainment + an Artist Development Session from Producer Ronnie King at his Chateau Relaxo.
THANK YOU to ALL of our finalists at the Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition for putting on a great show AND for being so supportive of each other: The BrosQuitos, Brandon of Before the Funeral, Nuclear Cowboys, Alana Cross, Porsia Smith, Solus Lupus, The Classy Mother Fu?kers, Danny Cristina, Razor J, Broken String, Rick Dame, and Maddy & Eddie. SPECIAL THANKS to all of our sponsors: Guitar Center, Ronnie King Music, Crater Lake Vodka, CV Weekly, Mary Pickford Theater, Skitzo Kitty, KAM Music Studios.
DON’T MISS the Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition which starts WEDNESDAY May 6th, 2015. There will be fantastic new prizes!!! Remember, the Open Mic Competition is ALL AGES and runs EVERY WEDNESDAY. YOU may compete EVERY week! PLEASE NOTE: Due to our overwhelming number of interested performers, sign in starts at 7pm and will be closed at 7:45pm. BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY and FANS and note that the competition runs from 8-10:30pm so be sure your friends and family know to stay until the end to voice their vote!!! For questions or information about sign-up, please see Facebook.com/TiltedKiltOpenMicCompetition or contact creator and host, Morgan James at MorganAliseJames@gmail.com or (714) 651-1911
