re: American Idol Season 18

He tried out for the voice years ago, but he’s now aged out for all the shows. This was his last hurrah. He won’t be hurting. Mission accomplished. He finally got his name out of just BR and New Orleans.

Dillon is so bland. Nothing impressive about his voice at all. I feel cheated he made it this far.

Solid performance out of Francisco.

Really underwhelming from Just Sam. I’ve heard better renditions of that song at karaoke. One of her worst performances so far.

Arthur learned another song! Really good performance with a lot of personality. Best so far tonight.

Johnny was solid, but he’s been better.

I would rank those performances from worst to best with
Dillon
Just Sam
Johnny
Francisco
Arthur

Dillon had a better performance in the second round. Very polished, though still a little bland.

Francisco really killed it in round two. Definitely making a strong last impression.

Just Sam with a pretty strong last performance.

Arthur was a little underwhelming, tbh.

Johnny’s my pick after that. I like his original music a lot.

Like how they gave this gut the chance to perform again

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kingbob

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Since we probably know many of the same people, do you find it funny how people who never support live music in town always jump on the bandwagon? I know people want to support the hometown kid but I'll be curious to see how many people will actually support him (and us) when we all get back to it.

Just Sam, you’re the winner of Sob Story Idol.

I’m out.

We definitely were drawing bigger crowds at our performances after his audition ran on tv, so maybe. I’m just worried that covid will delay venues opening and tours until the wave has completely died and people forget about him.

I don’t fault people for not supporting local original music in BR as the scene is poorly advertised and hard to know about unless you’re in it. In addition, very few of the bands have significant mainstream appeal. I understand why your average couple wouldn’t be interested in moshing at Southside arts center with a bunch of shitfaced 19 year-olds to some crappy hardcore band. It’s tough to get music out to people not in that scene through conventional means. It often can only be found by those who know where to look, and that’s a problem which could use solving. I definitely don’t have the solution, lol. I welcome any and all bandwagoners. I don’t care how anyone found our music, just happy if they enjoy it.

Every one of the top 20 signs a contract, and all of the top 11 get to be part of the idol tour.

What is with the Dillon love? I really don’t get it. Lauren definitely has a bright future