Post by jptheprofessor on May 6, 2007 22:17:20 GMT -5
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Here is a recap of last Sunday’s 17th annual Crazy Fest Amateur Talent Show, which took place at the Greenwood Firehall. Here are the top award winners, as announced by show host and organizer Dennie Huber at the end of the event. In the 7 and under age category, 6-year-old Ava Kline won for her dance routine. In the age 8 to 10 bracket, it was another dancer, 9-year-old Cindy Piner, taking top honors. In the age 11 division, Chelsea Moses of Hollidaysburg won for her creative comedy singing routine. In the 12 and 13-year-old division, singer/guitarist Mackenzie Wilson from Three Springs won top honors. In the 14-year-old class, Hailey Hallinan of Altoona won for her singing and dance rendition of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.” In the age 15 to 17 class, 15-year-old Maura Murphy of Hollidayburg won first place for her singing performance. And in the age 18 to 21 bracket, 21-year-old Luke Henry won top honors in his last year of Crazy Fest eligibility with his voice and electric guitar rendition of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama.” In the duos, trios and groups category, first place was a tie between dance trio Moses, McCaffrey and Lykens and the instrumental duo of Henry and Crider. In the amateur band division, it was The 45-D’s winning top honors, with the young band Currently Debating from Roaring Spring placing second. The Future Star trophies were awarded to Shannon Barnes in the 13-and-under division, and to Patrick Stalter in the 14-and-over category. The Crazy Fest Outstanding Musician Award was given to drummer Matthew Brantner, the Outstanding Vocalist – Female Award was given to Maura Murphy, and the Outstanding Vocalist – Male Award was given to Patrick Stalter. Cindy Piner won the Crazy Fest Outstanding Dancer Award, and the trio of Moses, McCaffrey and Piner won the Outstanding Variety Performer Award. Awards for Most Original Performer were handed out, with Chelsea Moses winning in the female division, and Nick Finnuccio winning in the male division. The Fan Favorite trophies, as voted on by the audience, were awarded to Matthew Brantner in the male category, and Harley Saltzgiver in the female category. Harley Saltzgiver also won the first ever Junior Miss Crazy Fest trophy, while Kirsten Lykens won the first ever Miss Crazy Fest trophy. The afternoon also saw exhibition performances from past Crazy Fest contestants, including Angela Dodson, Crystal Marie and Don Hughes. And Renee Brantlinger won this year’s Crazy Fest Hall Of Fame Award. The “Backyard Rocker” extends congratulations to all of the Crazy Fest trophy winners, and again thanks host and show organizer Dennie Huber for all he does to support and encourage area youth with the annual Crazy Fest. Q94 will be back for the 18th Crazy Fest next year!
Here is a recap of last Sunday’s 17th annual Crazy Fest Amateur Talent Show, which took place at the Greenwood Firehall. Here are the top award winners, as announced by show host and organizer Dennie Huber at the end of the event. In the 7 and under age category, 6-year-old Ava Kline won for her dance routine. In the age 8 to 10 bracket, it was another dancer, 9-year-old Cindy Piner, taking top honors. In the age 11 division, Chelsea Moses of Hollidaysburg won for her creative comedy singing routine. In the 12 and 13-year-old division, singer/guitarist Mackenzie Wilson from Three Springs won top honors. In the 14-year-old class, Hailey Hallinan of Altoona won for her singing and dance rendition of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.” In the age 15 to 17 class, 15-year-old Maura Murphy of Hollidayburg won first place for her singing performance. And in the age 18 to 21 bracket, 21-year-old Luke Henry won top honors in his last year of Crazy Fest eligibility with his voice and electric guitar rendition of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama.” In the duos, trios and groups category, first place was a tie between dance trio Moses, McCaffrey and Lykens and the instrumental duo of Henry and Crider. In the amateur band division, it was The 45-D’s winning top honors, with the young band Currently Debating from Roaring Spring placing second. The Future Star trophies were awarded to Shannon Barnes in the 13-and-under division, and to Patrick Stalter in the 14-and-over category. The Crazy Fest Outstanding Musician Award was given to drummer Matthew Brantner, the Outstanding Vocalist – Female Award was given to Maura Murphy, and the Outstanding Vocalist – Male Award was given to Patrick Stalter. Cindy Piner won the Crazy Fest Outstanding Dancer Award, and the trio of Moses, McCaffrey and Piner won the Outstanding Variety Performer Award. Awards for Most Original Performer were handed out, with Chelsea Moses winning in the female division, and Nick Finnuccio winning in the male division. The Fan Favorite trophies, as voted on by the audience, were awarded to Matthew Brantner in the male category, and Harley Saltzgiver in the female category. Harley Saltzgiver also won the first ever Junior Miss Crazy Fest trophy, while Kirsten Lykens won the first ever Miss Crazy Fest trophy. The afternoon also saw exhibition performances from past Crazy Fest contestants, including Angela Dodson, Crystal Marie and Don Hughes. And Renee Brantlinger won this year’s Crazy Fest Hall Of Fame Award. The “Backyard Rocker” extends congratulations to all of the Crazy Fest trophy winners, and again thanks host and show organizer Dennie Huber for all he does to support and encourage area youth with the annual Crazy Fest. Q94 will be back for the 18th Crazy Fest next year!