Clap, Cheer for 'Duluth Idol' Finalists

Come out to the Thursday, June 21, and celebrate summer at the season’s first No Reason Block Party. Clap and cheer for your favorite finalists in the "Duluth Idol" singing competition. The show starts at 6 p.m.

Finalists include:

Ages 8 -11
Kasey Headrick
Julia Brosas
Nailah Pinchinet
Anthony Hirsch
Ryan Ferguson

Ages 12-15
Naomi Prontaut
Samantha Corley
Angelica Coutinho 
Abby Couvillon
Rachael Salay
Madi Turner 

Ages 17 & Above
Laurence Bailey
Taylor Alexander
Michael Goodroe
Margaret Coy
Jen Brosas
Lee Bailey

Finalists, who were selected to perform during recent auditions, will have four minutes to impress a three-judge panel of music industry professionals by singing along with an instrument or music track on the Duluth Festival Center stage. The winners will have an opportunity to be “discovered” and perform at an upcoming city-sponsored event. 

Scoring will be based on talent, appearance, stage presence, and overall performance. No verbal critiques will be given.

The “Duluth Idol” show is free and open to the public, who are invited to bring picnics, blankets and chairs. Concessions will be offered at a nominal cost, and there will be inflatables for children. Beer and wine will be available for purchase by adults. For more information visit www.duluthga.net.

Block parties are scheduled monthly during the summer from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Duluth Town Green. A Beach Party with a performance by "The Woody's" is planned July 19. Duluth City Council members will compete in the second annual Chili Cook-off Aug. 16. “Allatoona” will provide music.