Post by jptheprofessor on May 7, 2006 23:16:07 GMT -5
In Local Music News…
Last Sunday, the 16th annual “Crazy Fest” Amateur Youth Talent Show took place at the Greenwood Firehall in Altoona. Hosted and organized by Dennie Huber, “Crazy Fest” provided an opportunity for talented young area entertainers to perform and compete for trophies, awards and prizes in front of a supportive, friendly audience. Recapping the day’s winners: In the age 7 and 8 category, Sarah Donley won with a dance performance. In the age 9 and 10 category, Sarah’s sister, Lauren Donley, won with a tap dance performance. In the age 11 to 13 category, Eva Henry of Hollidaysburg won with her singing and keyboard performance of Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop.” In the age 14 division, Mara Murphy of Hollidaysburg won first place with her singing performance. In the age 15 division, Devon Ingold of Cresson took top honors with her theatrical singing performance. In the age 16 to 18 category, Ross Perduzzi of Ebensburg won top honors with his voice, piano and harmonica performance of Billy Joel’s “Piano Man.” And in the age 19 to 21 category, Luke Henry of Hollidaysburg won with his voice and electric guitar performance of Aerosmith’s “Mama Kin.” The amateur rock band division was won by the lone band contestants this year, the 8-piece band Plural Nouns from Keith Junior High School, who also won the “Crazy Fest” Fan Favorite trophy, as voted on by the audience. In the duo/group division, the Ingold Sisters – Devon, Kelsie and Karlie – won top honors with their theatrical singing performance. The “Crazy Fest” Future Star top honors were awarded to Karlie Ingold in the age 12 and under category, and to Ross Perduzzi in the 13 and older category. The Russo Family presented several awards, including the TNT (Top Notch Talent) Award, which went to guitarist Skyler Wyland. The Russo Rising Star Award went to Eva Henry, the Broadway Bound Award went to Devon Ingold, and the Cute As A Button Award went to Karlie Ingold. The Russo Family also presented their Elite Awards; Elite Vocalist honors went to Nick Finochio of Altoona, Elite Musician honors went to Rozz Perduzzi, and Elite Dancer honors went to Lauren Donley. And the Servello Family presented a Best Vocal Performance Award to Rozz Perduzzi; that award includes a 3-hour recording session at Jack Servello’s recording facility in Altoona. Several “Crazy Fest” alumni were given awards; Angela Dodson and Kaitlin Marie Baker received the Outstanding Achievement Awards, and Mallory J. Keith was given the Hall Of Fame Award. This year’s event also saw exhibition performances by Crystal Marie, Don Hughes, Kayla Hilton, Mallory J. Keith, Angela Dodson and Elaini. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make the event happen, as well as the participants and audience, and of course, big thanks to Dennie Huber for giving the area’s young people the opportunity to show their stuff at the 16th annual “Crazy Fest.”
Last Sunday, the 16th annual “Crazy Fest” Amateur Youth Talent Show took place at the Greenwood Firehall in Altoona. Hosted and organized by Dennie Huber, “Crazy Fest” provided an opportunity for talented young area entertainers to perform and compete for trophies, awards and prizes in front of a supportive, friendly audience. Recapping the day’s winners: In the age 7 and 8 category, Sarah Donley won with a dance performance. In the age 9 and 10 category, Sarah’s sister, Lauren Donley, won with a tap dance performance. In the age 11 to 13 category, Eva Henry of Hollidaysburg won with her singing and keyboard performance of Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop.” In the age 14 division, Mara Murphy of Hollidaysburg won first place with her singing performance. In the age 15 division, Devon Ingold of Cresson took top honors with her theatrical singing performance. In the age 16 to 18 category, Ross Perduzzi of Ebensburg won top honors with his voice, piano and harmonica performance of Billy Joel’s “Piano Man.” And in the age 19 to 21 category, Luke Henry of Hollidaysburg won with his voice and electric guitar performance of Aerosmith’s “Mama Kin.” The amateur rock band division was won by the lone band contestants this year, the 8-piece band Plural Nouns from Keith Junior High School, who also won the “Crazy Fest” Fan Favorite trophy, as voted on by the audience. In the duo/group division, the Ingold Sisters – Devon, Kelsie and Karlie – won top honors with their theatrical singing performance. The “Crazy Fest” Future Star top honors were awarded to Karlie Ingold in the age 12 and under category, and to Ross Perduzzi in the 13 and older category. The Russo Family presented several awards, including the TNT (Top Notch Talent) Award, which went to guitarist Skyler Wyland. The Russo Rising Star Award went to Eva Henry, the Broadway Bound Award went to Devon Ingold, and the Cute As A Button Award went to Karlie Ingold. The Russo Family also presented their Elite Awards; Elite Vocalist honors went to Nick Finochio of Altoona, Elite Musician honors went to Rozz Perduzzi, and Elite Dancer honors went to Lauren Donley. And the Servello Family presented a Best Vocal Performance Award to Rozz Perduzzi; that award includes a 3-hour recording session at Jack Servello’s recording facility in Altoona. Several “Crazy Fest” alumni were given awards; Angela Dodson and Kaitlin Marie Baker received the Outstanding Achievement Awards, and Mallory J. Keith was given the Hall Of Fame Award. This year’s event also saw exhibition performances by Crystal Marie, Don Hughes, Kayla Hilton, Mallory J. Keith, Angela Dodson and Elaini. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make the event happen, as well as the participants and audience, and of course, big thanks to Dennie Huber for giving the area’s young people the opportunity to show their stuff at the 16th annual “Crazy Fest.”