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...and the winner is
Notes from Jupiter!

Grandma's congratulates "Notes from Jupiter" and "Durty Sanchez" for the great music Saturday night, May 14th at the Launchpad.

"Notes from Jupiter" are:
Artie on Bass, Lenny on Drums, Joe on Vocals and David on Guitar.
"Durty Sanchez" are:
Nathan on Guitar, Tony on Vocals, JT on Drums and James on Bass.
Thanks to all the Musicians who
Auditioned for the Ultimate Band Contest!
Guitar Auditions Saturday, March 26, 2005
Nathan Jones (left) and Steve Civerolo emerged as winners of the first Ultimate Band Contest out of a field of 44 talented guitarists. Judges were Buck and Dex from the Edge Morning Show, Stephen Sutherlin (ClearChannel) and Albuquerque musician Mark Diglio.
10 Finalists from a group of 44 were selected: Aaron Martindell, Steve Pinzone, Bryan Laughter, Robert Currillo, David Trillones, Nathan Jones, Steve Civerolo, Jimmy Redmond, Michael Harger, David Daniel.
In order of appearance:
1. Matt Borodrier
2. Elliot Hubbard
3. Mark Wright
4. Roberto Lujan
5. Patrick Hoagiland
6. Geoff Cormier
7. Jeremy Roybal
8. Evan Bouchard
9. Natan Demao
10. Daniel Archuleta
11. Brandon Smith
12.
Aaron Martindell
13.
David Roul
14. Eric Julian
15. Steven Sparks

16. Steve Pinzone
17. Michael Begay
18. Bryan Laughter
19. Joseph Lucero
20. Robert Currillo
21. Tyson Gonzales
22. Fransisco Devino
23. Richard Montoya
24. David Trillones
25. Nathan Smith
26. Kenneth Bailey
27. David Ledford
28. Nathan Jones
29. Jimmy Redmond
30. Joe Ray Bermudez

31. Shawn Franco
32. Michael Harger
33. Scott Gifford
34. Mike Byers
35. Jesse Gomez
36. Joshua Espinosa
37. Wade A.
38. David Daniel
39. A. John Renhurst
40. Steve Civerolo
41. David Tetrault
42. Mike Husak
43. Phillip Zabalza
44. Nathaniel Sandoval

Bassist Auditions Sunday, April 3, 2005
Art (left) and James Griego emerged as winners of the first Ultimate Band Contest out of a field of 27 talented Bassists. The store was filled with fans and we even had a mosh pit going for a couple performers!
Judging were: Buck and Dex from The Edge Morning Show, Stephen Sutherlin from ClearChannel and Swami Rob from 94 Rock.
10 Finalists from a group of 27 were selected (9 performed): David Daniel, Aaron Crites, Anton B. Rich, James Griego, Art, Dan Vasko, James Moore, Lenny Lujan and Robert Montoya.
In order of appearance:
1. Anton B. Rich
2. Dan Vasko
3. Morris Branch
4. James Moore
5. Walter Viga III
6. Antoinette Domingues
7. Abrian Chavez
8. Kyle Culver
9. Carl Aragon
10. Matt Fordice
11. Lenny Lujan
12. Robert Montoya
13. Jon Hurdle
14. Robson Brownson
15. Joseph Reyes
16. Curtis Wilson
17. James Franklin
18. Mark Montoya
19. Art
20. Greg D. Brown
21. Ray Bachman
22. Mickey Lucero
23. James Griego
24. David Daniel
25. Gutter
26. Evan Webb
27. Aaron Crites
Singer Auditions Saturday, April 9, 2005
After wowing the judges and the crowd during the difficult acappella part of the audition, Tony Tencza (left) and Matt Jones were the winners out of a field of 52 talented vocalists. Judging were: Buck and Dex from The Edge Morning Show, Stephen Sutherlin from ClearChannel and local musician Rick Rael.
11 Finalists from a group of 52 Singers were selected to sing a song of their own choice acappella: In order of performance: Alicia Baird, Tommy Glen, Christie Sanders, Dominic Munoz, Greg King, Joe Cave, Matt Jones, John Hult, Daniel Dinning, Michael Kurkendall and Tony Tencza.
In order of appearance:
1. Taylor Thomas
2. Brian "Kai" Sandoval
3. Daniel Gonzales
4. Nick B. Gravides
5. Jeanne Ortega
6. Alicia Baird
7. Michael Cordova
8. Tommy Glen
9. Greg Brown
10. Steve Pinzone
11. Brandon Clark
12. Christopher Salazar
13. J.T. Watters
14. Mike Dockstatter
15. Clint McGuire
16. Christie Sanders
17. Lanika Bieri
18. Ryan Mose

19. Fabian Delao
20. Dominic Munos
21. Greg King
22. John Shires
23. Joe Cave
24. Andrew Reyes
25. Stephen Wissing
26. Carlos Garcia
27. Eric Blaze
28. Alex Vargas
29. Matt Jones
30. Ryan Davenport
31. Vic Taylor
32. John Hult
33. Sean Good
34. Rachael Geven
35. Lorien Moore

36. Bob Macon
37. Daniel Dinning
38. Carlo Pettino
39. Julia Goebel
40. Daniel Durante
41. Michael Kurkendall
42. Anne Marie Mal
43. Tony Tencza
44. Eric Lopez
45. Jay Garcia
46. Robert Montoya
47. Eric Nolte
48. Diann Romero
49. Jesse Blair
50. Chris Aguilar
51. Mickey Lucero
52. Raul S. Martinez

Drummer Auditions Saturday, April 16, 2005
Showmanship, chops and perfect timing all were demonstrated by the two winners, JT Hammer (left) and Lenny.
Judging were: Buck and Dex from The Edge Morning Show and Stephen Sutherlin from ClearChannel.
10 Finalists from a group of 58 were selected to play a drum solo: In order of performance: Dan Arellones, Jason Wolf, Chris Howles, Josh Parrish, Jeff Angel, Lex, Lenny, Ric Maestas, Ajax, JT Hammer.
In order of appearance:
1. Dominic Montoya
2. Ed Nunez
3. Scott Beguin
4. Gabriel Kachirick
5. Edmund Yazzie
6. Dustin Daniel
7. Jonny Heffern
8. Brock Nunn
9. Carlos Marvay
10. Steven Lucero
11. Kile Uhlentreck
12. Dan Arellones
13. Jason Wolf
14. Gabriel Limon
15. Robert Martinez
16. Nathan Duran
17. Joe Martinez
18. Carl "Switch" Jojola
19. Brandon Bohannan
20. Garylee E. Jaramillo

21. Chris Howles
22. Josh Barela
23. Nathan Sanchez
24. Jody Valverde
25. Terek Milligan
26. Lane Lupen
27. Todd Wilburn
28. Chris Smatana
29. Josh Parrish
30. Caroline Chapdelaine
31. Patrick Beare
32. Dustin Archuleta
33. Chad Muklen
34. David Maldarat
35. Jeff Angel
36. Daniel McBride
37. Gary Gabaldon
38. Clark Pollard
39. Matt Gonzales
40. Thomas Hazzard

41. Matt Parana
42. Mike Karlstrom
43. Emilio Chavez
44. Ehren Natay
45. Branden Andes
46. Eric Fisher
47. Kenneth Martinez
48. Rick Sanchez
49. Chris Marve
50. Matthew Edwards
51. Victor Leff
52. Lex
53. Lenny
54. Tomas Martinez
55. Ric Maestas
56. Ajax
57. Aaron Crites
58. JT Hammer

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