Archive for September, 2009
“You Can Be A Star In Navarre” Show
The “You Can Be A Star In Navarre” Grand Finale
It was a beautiful late summer evening at Navarre Park. The weather, the band and all the singers were AWESOME! What a show! There was a total 24 singers! And, I’d guess, 1,000 people in the crowd. All enjoyed a wonderfully unique venue, and some incredible God-given talent. I didn’t take notes, but I can tell you one thing~Eric Dupree was the winner! I overheard him say he was ‘stunned’ when asked by a reporter how he felt. Well, Eric, my friend, your performance was stunning! It was a nice, laid-back, well-dressed, voice-prominent performance. He sang his rendition of Lady, by Kenny Rogers. It was perfect! I’ve been listening to Eric sing for a very long time. I think the first time was at Wanda’s 98 West or at the incredible Barracuda’s on Navarre Beach. That was a fun place to sing! I wish we had it back! Eric’s been crafting his delivery, look and singing since then, and before. I’d like to say to you, Eric, you brought it all together last night. I extend a heartfelt congratulations to you and hope you enjoyed the evening as much as I did. Oh, and your lovely wife, Sherie, did a wonderful job of kicking off the evening with her song, Harper Valley, P.T.A. She had told me she’d drawn the first number. And, wasn’t happy about it. But, she set the stage for all who followed. Great job, Sherie! For myself, who placed 16th, I want to thank all those who sponsored last night’s show, especially the great people at Johnny Huston’s and TCs! It was one of few spectacles we enjoy here. Aside from the gorgeous views, of course. I’d also like to thank those who attended who were there for the shear enjoyment of the evening and the love of music. I’d like to suggest to you that maybe we should have shows like these more often. Maybe weekly? Or, monthly? I felt a oneness with all of you, there. Thank you! There sure was a lot of smiling going on! I loved it~and know if you were there, you loved it, too. Thank you all so much for a great memory! Thank you to the incomparable Tom and Jan from Island Time Karaoke. I appreciate YOU! That show was so cool!
