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Rythms on the River finals last night!

Awesome Rythms on the River finals last night! Guest judge, Darla Givens from Channel 10 along with judge-regulars, Julie and Mitch, asked for 6 of the performers to sing a second song to help them make a final selection. The top 4 singers were; Arianna Roberts, Sara St. Pierre, Jaime Kirk and Lindsey Cook. Lindsey Cook was selected as the winner of the 2010 Rythms competition as well as the Gigatone recording contract and an invitation to perform at Sacramento Magazine's 'Best Of' event in December. The Rythms on the River competition was designed to showcase the talent we have in the Sacramento area and the 2010 auditions proved that our talent is second to none. (Hear that LA?) Look for this event to return in April 2011!

Rythms 2010 contest finalists!!

The 2010 Rythms on the River contest will be peaking next Wednesday, August 25 at 7pm.

We are left with 8 finalists, gleaned from about 70 contestants over the past 3 months.

Make your reservations early to be entertained by 8 of the most talented singers in the
Sacramento area. The winner will be awarded a recording contract with Gigatone Entertainment.

Guest judges, Darla Givens, from Channel 3 and Bethany Crouch from Channel 40 are expected
to join the 'regulars', Mitchell, Jeff and Julie to help us pick this year's winner.

Rythms 2011 will start in April 2011.

The list of Finalists are:

*Che Tia Ferrera
*Lindsey Cook
*Sara St. Pierre
*Jaime McCrary
*Alincia Vela
*Arianna Roberts
*Dane Drewis
*Jamie Kirk

Can't wait.

The August 18 semi finals was another great night!
Be sure to join us for the August 25th finals, its going to be a night
filled with great SACRAMENTO talent!

Congratulations to Alincia, Che-Tia, Jamie and Sara for
moving on the next week's finals.

See y'all then!

Rythms on the River - Congratulations to Lindsey Cook, Dane Drewis, Arianna Roberts to advancing to the finals! The talent is amazing! We are looking forward to see next week’s talent. I cannot believe we are only two weeks away from putting a crown on a winner!

The 'March of Dimes' night for the Rythms on the River contest was a blast.
Joe Chiodo representing Sacramento Magazine and the March of Dimes applauded
the Pearl for stepping up for the children in light of the economy --- we feel honored
to be a part of their night.

2 auditioners were sent to the August semi-finals on this night: Aly Vela and Krista Sikes.

So the lineup for August 11 includes:

Arianna Roberts
Will Tanimoto
Lauren Sater
Dane Drewis
Lindsey Cook
Marissa Nicole Tingus
Krista Sikes

The August 18 lineup is:

Jaime McCrary
Amy Rolf
Jamie Kirk
Kristen Gill
Lucas Lee
Tia Ferrera
Sara St. Pierre
Aly Vela

All competitors will be asked to perform one song of their choice for the semi's but
to have another song ready in case the judges need more input.

So, Bring it people! I can't wait.

Mickey Thomas visit's Pearl On The River!

Starship's Mickey Thomas was one of the guest singers Monday night! We had a Party! I was impress how personal he was to everyone! Here is a video of his performance! It says it all!!

Fish Tacos

Today we sold over 40 fish tacos at lunch. This item is our best seller for the Month of July!!

July 27th

Only a limited number of tickets left for Pearl's PATIO JAM
on Monday, August 2nd! Wine / Food / and a jam session by
Micky Dolenz and friends. Rumor is that Starship's Mickey Thomas
might make a surprise appearance.

2 days later, Wednesday, August 4th, is the Rythms on the River 'March of Dimes' night!
3rd place finishers from the 7 week competition will vie for one more spot
in the August finals. A $50 tax-deductible donation will reward you with a fine
dinner while being entertained by the Idol-style singing contest.

Just heard that the guest judges will include KFBK's Kitty O'Neil and Channel
31's Good Morning Sacramento weekend anchor, Jackie Tranchido.


Jeffrey Pooler

July 21

Last night's Week 7 of the Rythms on the River was a great ending to the 'raw' auditions for the 2010 contest.
Rythm's MC, Stephen Darmstadler, did a great job of fitting in all the audition performances. We had
a record number of registered Rythms participants, (14).

Here is video clip of last night's winner, Sara St. Pierre. The runner up, Marissa Nicole Tingus sang Broken
Wing, by Martina McBride featuring a killer last note. 3rd place was a tie; Torey Crable, singing Brooks and Dunn,
and Danielle Rose, who sang a really good original composition.

After taking a break next Wednesday, every Wednesday in August will be part of the Rythms's August Finals month.

Y'all need to see the great talent we have, right here in Sacramento!

Micky Dolenz, yes the Monkees drummer, will be part of our Monday, August 2nd
'Patio Jam' - Wine, Food and music event. This will be a 'once in a lifetime' chance
to mix with Micky in an intimate, evening that will include Micky 'jamming' with
the Track Shack studios musicians and rumors that at least one other music legend
will drop by. Phone is off the hook with people asking about the wineries that
will be participating and the food that will be presented.

The wineries include;

Michael David
Frank Family
Pacific Wine and Spirits
Henry Wine Group w/Renwood

The passed appetizers will be served throughout the event...
It’s going to be a blast.

Jeffrey Pooler

Fresh Mahi Mahi

The Mahi Mahi that was handpicked today is very fresh! Chef’s special tonight will be special!!

Jeffrey

The Rythms on the River week 6 winner, Lucas Lee, performed
a Don Henley classic, 'Heart of the Matter'. In contrast, runner-up
Tia Ferrera performed Rhianna's 'Umbrella'. Helen Austin, a Gigatone
Artist from Vancouver, Canada was recording at the Track Shack
and was kind enough to perform a few of her songs as well.

Much thanks to guest judges; Bethany Crouch from Channel 40
and Jackie Tranchida from Channel 31's weekend show for helping
us choose the Week 6 finalists.

Week 7 is shaping up to be our biggest week yet with a wide-range
of auditioners and performances from 2 past week winners. See you then!

Jeffrey Pooler

The food surprise for tomorrow's, Thursday Chef's Night at the Pearl, is this delicious
pizza cooked on the grill. Grilling gives the crust a great flavor and we will be making the cheese from scratch -- gotta try it.

Other new menu items are the; Dinner menu - with a T-Bone steak finished with a grilled nectarine chutney that complements the taste of the steak. Alnog Root beer float and creme brulee desserts -- enjoy!!

A bunch of things happening in the next few weeks:

* Patio Jam, August 2, Monday ---- Wine tasting, appetizers and
a 'jam session' on our patio with ex-Monkee, Mickey Dolenz. This
intimate, limited ticket event is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet
this American music icon --- you won't want to miss this.

* Rythms on the River singing contest auditions end next week
with the August finals starting on Wednesday, August 4th, with
a March of Dimes benefit 'round' where contestants vie for one
last spot in the August Finals. (The next 3 Wednesdays at the Pearl).

*Rythms guest judges starting this Wednesday includes; Jackie Tranchida,
from Channel 31, Bethany Crouch from Channel 40 and Tina Macua, from
Channel 31.

* There wil not be a Rythms audition on July 28.

Finally, a male winner!

Dane Drewis's strong voice and comfortable performance style won the judge's
over performing the song, Truth. Kristen Gill was the runner up after taking a
long bus ride from Redding in order to compete in the Rythms on the River
competition.

Past Rythms 'finalists', Jaime and William performed along with Gigatone
recording artist, Amy Beth.

The semi-finals are shaping up to be a great competition.

The first Wednesday of August (8/4) will be the 'March of Dimes night' with
3rd placers vying for one more spot in the August Finals.

Rythms on the River 2010
August Finals Schedule



At Pearl on the River restaurant,
Garden Highway,
Sacramento, CA




7pm Wednesdays,


July 14 Week 6 auditions


July 21 Week 7 auditions


July 28 No auditions


August 4 March of Dimes Benefit Last Chance auditions


August 11 Semi Final #1

August 18 Semi Final #2

August 25 Final


Go to:

www.Pearlontheriver.com

for more information about this event
and the Wine-tasting ‘Patio Jam’ featuring
Mickey Dolenz and friends on Monday, August 2.

Week 4, Rythms on the River:



Tonight's 'Rythms' competition was another entertaining night.

The week 4 winner was Lindsey Cook! Great performance! The judges Jeff Tamilier, Julie Lautsch, and Mitch Koulouris keep talking about our Sacramento talent as some of the best out there. Lindsey just simply showed us that this is true. Congratulations Lindsey we will be seeing you in the finals!!
Jeffrey

Week 3, Rythms on the River:



Tonight's 'Rythms' competition was another entertaining night.

The week 3 winner was Gold River's Lauren Sater, who sang 'Inside Outside' by Storm Large.
For her 'encore' song, she sang a moving rendition of 'Falling Slowly'.

Carmichael's Amy Rolf just edged out Mariah Muehler from Cameron Park in a very
closely contended battle for second place.

I am in awe of the Sacramento area singing talent.

Tonight's judging panel brought back producer Jo Haskin from week 2 who joined
Track Shack's Jeff Tamilier, rock promoter Scott Brill Lehn, and the associate
director of the March of Dimes, Ashley Fehrmann. Rythms on the River's first
round of the August Finals will be a March of Dimes benefit at the Pearl.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a memorable night.

Last night's Rythms on the River singing competition was awesome!
Sacramento's singing talent easily matches the American Idol talent.

The judges included Ken Gross, from 100.5 The Zone, and Emmy nominated
director/producers Ryan Todd and Jo Harkin joining Gigatone's Mitch Koulouris.

Week two's winner was Arianna Roberts, a self-described Acoustic Alternative
artist. WilliamTanimoto was a close second.

I declare the first 2 weeks of the Rythms on the River Wednesday events
to be a total success!

The Rythms on the River, American Idol-style singing contest got off to a great start last Wednesday. Judge Jeff Tamilier, former guitarist for Tower of Power, Jefferson Starship and Eddie Money was surprised at the high quality of the Sacramento area opening night auditioners.

The winner of week one was Jaime McCrary, who sang Bonnie Raitt's 'Make me an Angel'. One of the judges said she reminded them of the American Idol runner-up, Krystal Bowersox.

The photo shows Jaime with Jeff Tamilier and Mitch Koulouris, Grammy board member and president of Gigatone Entertainment.

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