Happy Independence Day to all! Wish I could be there to celebrate this momentous day but I am still recovering from all the Canada Day celebrations in my fair country. 🙂 I am pleased to present Beyonce’s phenomenal performance of The Star Spangled Banner. It is absolutely exceptional. It was performed live at the Super […]
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Singer Shari Bales Prepares To Audition For Season 3 Of The Voice
July 3, 2012 
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The Internet is a strange and magical place, opening doors that you never knew existed. Just from my own personal experience, I am amazed at how quickly people have established connection with me – all because of this little ‘ole blog. As a musician and educator, I find this extremely rewarding. I am able to […]
Continue readingMasterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Seven Top 48: Group One
July 2, 2012 4 Comments
This week, America’s Got Talent live shows begin, as the Top 48 showcase their talent in front of millions of viewers. Tonight’s show will feature the first group of Top 48 finalists, comprised of 12 acts. The two-hour telecast begins on NBC at 9:00 P.M. However, there is a new feature this year – the […]
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Happy Canada Day To My Fellow Canadians!
July 1, 2012 11 Comments
It’s my blog and I’ll brag if I want to, brag if I want to, brag if I want to. You would brag too if it happened to you-oo!! ( Sung to the tune of Lesley Gore’s It’s My Party). Happy Canada Day to my Canadian readers. The video above is a performance of the […]
Continue readingMasterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Seven: Las Vegas Rounds.
June 25, 2012 4 Comments
This week, America’s Got Talent heads to Las Vegas in their quest to select the Top 48 acts from the preliminary auditions. Boy, I can barely remember 10 acts let alone 48 acts! Oh well, maybe it’s just me! After every episode so far, I was left wanting more. And there was so much more […]
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David Archuleta’s Sensitive Performance Of “I’ll Never Go”.
June 24, 2012 19 Comments
What is it about David Archuleta’s singing that makes me drop everything I’m doing and just bask in the beauty of his voice? This beautiful and sensitive video of David performing “I’ll Never Go” from his Forevermore CD made me do just that. This song lingers with you long after the song is over. David […]
Continue readingMasterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Seven: The Last Week Before Vegas
June 18, 2012 9 Comments
I am late adding this blog topic for America’s Got Talent and, what’s worse? I don’t care! This show has plummeted this year. Where are the wow moments? Yes, there was the mentalist, there was the acro-dancer, a great illusionist but, overall, the show has a desperate, frantic feel to it that is so unnerving. […]
Continue readingMasterclass Improvement Tips For American Idol Season 12 And Beyond
June 14, 2012 30 Comments
I love American Idol. There – I admit it! But, like some dysfunctional prodigal son, it appears to have lost its way – along with a load of viewers – over the past few years. What happened to this show that we all know and love? Are we that fickle that we’ve become jaded and […]
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Masterclass Performance Of A Technologically Deprived Broadway Artist: Lee Siegel
June 13, 2012 6 Comments
You know, as I was watching this video with a great big smile on my face, it dawned on me: Jesus Christ Superstar Broadway star, Lee Siegel, dared to sing without the latest state-of-the-art technology. What? No auto-tune? No lip-synching? No fancy lighting? No recorded live disclaimer? No erratic dancers on stage behind him? Well, […]
Continue readingMasterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Seven: The Tampa And St. Petersburg Auditions Auditions
June 12, 2012 4 Comments
Will someone please ‘splain to me what is going on with this crazy, dysfunctional show this season? They change the time, the scheduling and now, tonight, they are back in Tampa? Didn’t they already visit Tampa? Is this a dream? This is the reason why I recuperated from a flu virus? To fully appreciate the […]
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Hey Broadway Fans! Time To Hear Some Great Live Song And Dance With The 66TH Annual Tony Awards
June 10, 2012 2 Comments
I am adding this blog topic while watching the fabulous cast from the highly acclaimed musical, The Book Of Mormons, perform the opening number on tonight’s live telecast of The Tony Awards. Oh my goodness! How I have missed this calibre of performing from my television experience. No gimmicks, no lip-synching, no auto-tune! Just pure […]
Continue readingMasterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Seven: The Austin Auditions
June 4, 2012 19 Comments
I am still very much “under the weather” here. This is one nasty virus in my system. Oh well, the show must go on…. And, so it does. America’s Got Talent is set to air another couple of episodes this week on NBC – Monday, June 4th at 8:00 P.M. And Tuesday, June 5th at […]
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American Idol Season 5 HaHa Memories: We Made It Through The Rain
June 2, 2012 11 Comments
One thing about having the flu is that it allows me, in between sleeps, to saunter through YouTube videos to alleviate the boredom of doctor-imposed bed rest. This video of “We Made It Through The Rain, performed by American Idol Season 5 Top 12 Finalists on Entertainment Tonight, is a real gem. They look like […]
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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Four: Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me
June 1, 2012 10 Comments
David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Four: Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections The Shining Star of the AI Finale in May 2008 sang, “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.” Clive Davis picked the first round of songs and David picked the first […]
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David Foster, Lionel Richie and Fernando Varela: “Rehearsals Are Highly Over-Rated”
May 30, 2012 9 Comments
During the course of this 10-minute video, the incomparable David Foster uttered: “Rehearsals are highly over-rated”. Well indeed they are, especially when the performers are Mr. Foster, Lionel Richie and rising star, Fernando Varela. This video was recorded on April 30th, 2012 at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles. In this intimate environment, […]
Continue readingMasterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Seven: The Tampa And St.Louis Auditions
May 28, 2012 8 Comments
Happy Memorial Day to my American readers! I hope the weather is treating you well and you have enjoyed a splendid, fun-filled weekend. But, it’s time to take it inside and relax and enjoy the craziness that is America’s Got Talent.. The show airs Monday, May 28th at 8:00 Eastern on NBC.Com. Howard Stern has […]
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American Idol Winner and Runner-Up, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez: So, Now What?
May 28, 2012 29 Comments
So now what indeed? Do these two talented singers have any chance at all to succeed in the music business? This season’s version of American Idol had the lowest ratings ever in the history of the show. And the Associated Press issued a statement that a decrease in financial payout was in effect for this […]
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My Hometown Of Timmins Ontario Canada Declared A State Of Emergency
May 27, 2012 7 Comments
YOUTUBE.COM LINK This past week, the City of Timmins has been declared as a State Of Emergency due to intensive forest fires in multiple and surrounding areas of our community. The above video is indicative of what our firefighters and emergency personnel have had to contend with. It was taken by a “person unknown” and […]
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Phillip Phillips Wins American Idol. 132 Million Votes Don’t Lie.
May 24, 2012 27 Comments
When I first saw Phillip Phillips perform his first audition, my initial reaction was that he could be the ONE! He had all the quirky, yet humble ingredients that served other male winners very well. He reminded me of a younger version of Season 5 winner, Taylor Hicks, and we all know how that season […]
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SPOILERS INSIDE: Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Top 2 Finale And Results Show
May 23, 2012 52 Comments
How strange! ;This blog topic is publishing nicely, unlike my last one about Phillip Phillip’s outstanding performance of “Home” last evening. And, I can’t link to it because the technical glitch of “linking” is the problem. I just realized this when I was typing these opening words. Weird. Weird!. Update: All fixed! More updates at […]
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