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October 28, 2011

Stanley and Grimm – Episode #22

Stanley and Grimm

Hometown: Falmouth, MA
Singing: Somewhere Over the Mason’s Apron

What is the most fun thing you have ever done?
“Took my students on a tour of Ireland in 2009 and they played at the Balleydehob Festival.”

How did you get interested in music in the first place?
“My sisters and I started taking lessons offered at school.”

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far?
“Passing on the love of traditional music to my four kids.”

Please tell us a story about yourself- it can be inspiring, funny, an embarrassing moment, a memory you cherish most, or when you realized you wanted to be a musician.
“Sean and I were asked to create an act for the 2005 Cape Cod Celtic Festival. We had met each other playing in the sessions around Cape Cod but had never really played together. We were well received and have been playing together ever since. We call ourselves Stanley and Grimm which F.O. Stanley made my violin and Grimm made my bow.”

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June 3, 2011

Episode #4 – Natalie Turgeon Band

Natalie Turgeon Band (Christopher Shrader, Natalie Turgeon, John Cunningham, Justin Need, & Daniel Latimer)
Hometown: Concord, NH

How did you get interested in music in the first place?
Answered by Natalie Turgeon:
“When I heard my older sister practicing piano, I sat down and copied what I heard. I then began 12 years of piano lessons. Singing, however, is what I love to do.”

What differentiates you from other musicians?
Answered by Christopher Shrader:
“We are all genuinely good people and good role models. We are the people you can count on and we all appreciate each other’s friendship.”

How would you describe your musical style?
Answered by Natalie Turgeon
“Our first single as a band was written for the RAM Trucks Battle of the Bands. It was about having fun and staying true to yourself. We called it ‘Country-ish,’ which pretty much describes our style.”

How do you feel about being on Community Auditions?
Answered by Christopher Shrader:
“It’s an incredible opportunity! We are very excited and can’t wait to play for these top-notch judges at this incredible venue!”

Tell us something about interesting about yourself.
Answered by Christopher Shrader:
“One of your judges, Charlie Farren, is my all-time favorite performer. I have literally seen him perform hundreds of times over the past 20+ years! I would love the opportunity to meet him and maybe get a picture with him. My passion for playing music has been driven by his bands and live shows. Thank you Charlie!”

Why do you deserve to be the next ‘Star of the Day’?
Answered by Daniel Latimer:
“Natalie works hard at her craft and pushes the band to strive for greatness, all while being humble about her talent.”

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May 13, 2011

Bob Johnston’s Role in Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde Record

On Community Auditions, our contestants perform for the chance to make it to the Finals to compete for the Grand Championship, a brand new Subaru Impreza, and a record produced by Bob Johnston. Johnston has written and produced for music legends like Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Simon and Garfunkel, Willie Nelson, and even Bob Dylan. Last week, the Nashville Scene published an article written by Daryl Sanders that details the making of Bob Dylan’s famous record Blonde on Blonde, which was produced by Bob Johnston. The article chronicles the key role that Johnston played in the making of the record and in the decision to move the production to a recording studio in Nashville. Read the article here!

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April 14, 2011

Community Auditions Nabs Ten Emmy Nominations!

The nation’s longest-running entertainment series in television history is also New England’s most Emmy nominated entertainment TV program for the third straight year! For the 34th Annual Boston/New England Emmy Awards, ten Community Auditions members were nominated in four categories.

“We’re so proud of our team at Community Auditions,” says Executive Producer Chuck Armstrong. “With a 52-week season, they work hard all year long and it’s really cool when their work gets recognized in this way.”

The list of Emmy categories and Community Auditions’ nominees are as follows:

• Audio: Byron Campbell, Nick DeBeauvernet and John Paul Perigren
• Director Live or Live to Tape: Robert Conover
• Director Post Production: William Sarris, Steve Kline and Charles Armstrong
• On-Camera Talent Program-Host/Moderator: Ramiro Torres, Kristina Akra and Stephen Donovan

The 34th Annual Boston/New England Emmy Awards ceremony will be held on May 14th at the Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Community Auditions: Star of the Day broadcast times:
• Boston/Manchester: Friday WSBK TV 38 – 9:30 pm, Saturday WBZ TV 4 – 12:00 am, Sunday WBZ TV 4 – 1:00 am.
• Providence: Saturday ENAC “My R.I. TV” – 11:30 am.
• Portland/Auburn: Saturday WPXT TV (Portland’s CW) – 9:00 pm, Sunday WPXT TV (Portland’s CW) – 12:00 Noon.
• Springfield: Sunday WWLP TV 22 – 12:00 Mid.

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April 7, 2011

Our First Ever Live Auditions Showcase! Who Will Get a Spot on the Show? YOU Be the Judge!

With two new special auditions episodes, we are taking our viewers behind the scenes for the first time at our open auditions and letting fans decide which hopefuls will go on to compete during the 2011 season! In each episode, 10 audition contestants from all over New England will perform in a variety of musical styles; everything from “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars to “Soul Shine” by the Allman Brothers.

“I feel very privileged to be a part of the Community Audition’s special audition episode,” says Erin Connolly, an audition contestant and senior at Rockville High School in Connecticut. “Community Auditions is a wonderful opportunity for singers all around New England to showcase their passion for music and I am delighted to be a part of this unique audition process.”

The episodes will air on two consecutive weekends, the first episode on April 8-10 and the second on April 15-17. After each episode, fans can visit www.communityauditions.com/vote to vote for their favorite audition contestant. The top three auditions with the most votes from each episode will win a chance to perform on the Community Auditions stage and compete to be the next Star of the Day! For more information on the auditions episodes and the contestants, please visit: http://www.communityauditions.com/liveaud.html

Viewers will also have the chance to participate in another Community Auditions first – a live online Twitter chat about each episode all weekend long. While watching the episodes, viewers are encouraged to tweet about the show in a public Twitter dialogue with other CA fans by following the hashtag #CAstar and including it in their tweets. Even some popular Community Auditions’ alums, like the 2010 Grand Champion Tamar St. Julien and the 2009 Grand Champion Liv Gaines, will be joining the Twitter conversation throughout each weekend to share their thoughts on the auditions. For more information about the rules and etiquette for the #CAstar hashtag chat, please visit: www.communityauditions.com/twitter.html

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