‘Quest’ tickets selling steady

With the singing event of the summer coming up next Wednesday under the big tent at the Sorting Gap marina, time is running out for fans to get tickets for this year’s “Quest for the Best.”
“Quest” organizer Dawn Booth said tickets started moving immediately Monday, and have been selling steadily ever since. She expects to see them continue to sell that way until the day of the event, as more than 1,200 people attended the singing contest last year.
Booth added the show looks to be shaping up to be as good as ever, with backup band, “The Faculty” learning the necessary songs, and a full slate of 22 acts now practising before the competition.
She noted the cost of admission is the same as last year—$12 in advance and $15 at the door, and can be purchased at the Chamber office. (474 Scott St., across from Canada Safeway).
This year’s contestants line-up, which consists of 19 solo performances, and three duets. (Tracy Williams and Lisa McPherson have been added since the line-up first was revealed last week). Some of the faces are new, while others are “Quest” competitors and past champs who’ve returned to show everyone they’re still among “the best.”
The competitors include:
•Wayne Laures—20 Years Ago (Wayne Laures);
•Sarah Hebert—Goodbye’s the Saddest Word (Celine Dion);
•Jodie Allan—There You’ll Be (Faith Hill);
•Charles Fisher—The General (Dispatch);
•Don “Hollywood” Hyatt—Sweet Child O’ Mine (Guns ’n Roses);
•Jamie Lockman—Happy (Intwine);
•Michele Kaczmar—Where Would You Be (Martina McBride);
•Susie Grynol—Everywhere (Michelle Branch);
•Erika Fagerdahl—Old Time Rock ’n Roll (Bob Seger);
•Heather Newman—Soak Up the Sun (Sheryl Crowe);
•Karl Martinson—Here I Go Again (Whitesnake);
•Adrian Indian—Mama Said (Metallica);
•R.J. Comeau—Black Betty (Ram Jam);
•Jeremy Wilson—Madrigals (Howie Day);
•Christina Sletmoen—Just Like A Pill (Pink);
•Debbie Connon—No One Else on Earth (Wyonna);
•Alyson Booth—Chain of Fools (Aretha Franklin);
•Jason Godin—Hard to Handle (Black Crowes);
•Cara Coran—Something to Talk About (Bonnie Raitt);
•Christi and Kelly Moulik—Cry (Mandi Moore);
•Tracy Williams and Lisa McPherson—Killing Me Softly (The Fugees); and
•Kim and Christine Badiuk—Does He Love You? (Reba McIntyre and Linda Davis).
Contestants will be vying for first-place ($500), second-place ($300), and third-place ($200) purses, as well as cash prizes for two People’s Choice, Contestants’ Choice, Most Original, and Audience Response awards.
One thing different this year is that “Quest” will be followed by more entertainment—in this case, adult hypnotist Tyzen Paley—so those who buy a ticket for “Quest” can stay for the second show.
This show, which is “adult-oriented,” is sponsored by the FFCBC.
“Quest” will start at 6:30 p.m. sharp, followed by Tyzen around 9:30.
For more info on tickets, call Booth at 274-5773.