I’m reverting back to my teenybopper phase for a minute. I got to looking around youtube and I came across some videos from one of my favorite “boy bands” from 7 or 8 years ago (boy, do I feel old, haha). I don’t know if anybody remembers Dreamstreet or not, but i LOVED them. I found one of their videos and I remember ALL of the lyrics, that’s how much of a teenybopper I was. I guess a little bit of the teenybopper-ness will always stay with me, haha. As I was watching the video, I was thinking about how young they were and I got to wondering about if any of them were still around doing solo stuff and whatnot. I know Jesse McCartney’s still around but I wanted to know about Greg, Matt, Frankie, and Chris. I found Chris, Frankie’s and Greg’s myspaces. Frankie’s doing solo stuff and the songs he has on his page are really good. He has a really nice voice and he’s not too bad looking either (heh) and he’s only a couple years older than me. I was looking through Greg’s myspace and he formed a band called Raposo (which is his last name). I really like their music too and Greg’s also a couple years older than me. Chris’ music on his page is ok, but I was never a big fan of his anyway. I couldn’t find anything about Matt though. I’m sure everybody knows who Jesse is, seeing as he’s a big teen heartthrob right now. I like him, but not a big fan of his music. They all have really grown up since 2000/2001, it’s craaaaaazy.
Raposo: http://www.myspace.com/raposobandny
New Jon McLaughlin single!!!!!! (doesn’t he look AMAZING? he’s definitely changed some since Indiana)
Support Jon and check it out on iTunes. His new album Ok Now should be coming out soon, so keep an eye out for it, I know I will. Oh, and be sure check out JonMcL.com for updates and whatnot.
Last week was awesome. I helped at a youth event at church for 4 days. In the process, I had a lot of fun, learned some new worship songs, heard 2 cool speakers, met 5 great guys and helped them sell their CDs and shirts. The Riverside Worship Project is one of my favorite bands, they’re so nice and very talented. This was definitely a cool experience that I won’t soon forget.
So You Think You Can Dance Season 4 Top 20
Chris Jarosz (21) is a Lyrical/Contemporary dancer from Gaithersburg, MD, currently living in Dallas, TX. Chris grew up training Dawn Crafton Dance Center in Gaithersburg and then moved to Dallas in his sophomore year to train at Top Hat Dance Center. He is now a dance major at Southern Methodist University.
Gev Manoukian (21) is a Hip Hop/Break dancer originally from Kazakhstan and now living in Centreville, UT. He was a featured dancer in High School Musical 2.
Katee Shean (20) is a Contemporary dancer from San Jose, CA. She is a graduate of Pioneer High School and currently attends Chapman University in Orange, CA. She is pursuing a double major in leadership and dance and is active in many volunteer organizations. Shean trained at the Team Dance Company and Atlas School of Dance.
Marquis Cunningham (18 ) is a Lyrical/Contemporary dancer from Cumberland, NC, and raised in Cape Coral, FL. He began dancing at 14 and trained at the Robin Dawn Academy. He is a graduate of Florida’s North Fort Myers High School and currently resides in New York City.
Eliminated :: 06/12
Jamie Bayard (22) is a West Coast Swing dancer from Palm Springs, CA, currently living in Norwalk, CA. He graduated from the Orange County High School of the Arts. He was the US Swing Dance champion in 2000 and 2002 and is a professor of Swing and Salsa at Loyala Marymount University.
Courtney Galiano (19) is a Contemporary dancer from Commack, NY. Though she specializes in Contemporary, she also loves Hip Hop. She appeared in the music video for Kat de Luna’s “Whine Up” and is a dancer for the New York Knicks.
Stephen “Twitch” Boss (25) is a Freestyle dancer from Montgomery, AL. A career highlight for him was performing “Thriller” with Wade Robson on The Wade Robson Project in 2003.
Thayne Jasperson (27) is a Contemporary dancer who grew up in Springville, UT. He was a featured dancer in High School Musical and High School Musical 2. He danced five years with Odyssey Dance Theatre in Salt Lake City, but has only been dancing for six years.
Matt Dorame (22) is a Contemporary dancer from Glendale, AZ. He studied for two years at Odyssey Dance Theatre in Salt Lake City.
Kherington Payne (18 ) from Placentia, CA. She will graduate from El Dorado High School this summer. She is an avid soccer fan who has played for many years.
Eliminated :: 06/12
Rayven Armijo (28 ) is a Contemporary/Ballet dancer from La Puente, CA. She is a mentor to children and assists them with their educational goals and in dance. Armijo is proud that many have gone on to attend LA County High School for the Performing Arts.
Will Wingfield (21) is a Contemporary dancer from Nashville, TN. He started dancing at 9 yrs old at DC Dance Factory in Nashville, and later moved to Los Angeles to train under Debbie Allen at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
Chelsie Hightower (18 ) is a Latin dancer born in Las Vegas, NV, and raised in Orem, UT. She has worked with many world-renowned choreographers. She was a US Worlds finalist in 2005 and competed on Team USA.
Comfort Fedoke (20) is a Hip Hop dancer raised in Lagos, Nigeria, now living in Dallas, TX. She is a graduate of Booker T. Washington Performing Arts High School. She was a featured performer for the past few years on Dallas Dance Club 21, the local Dallas dance TV show.
Mark Kanemura (24) is a Contemporary dancer born and raised in Honolulu, HI. He trained with 24-7 Dance Force in Honolulu and danced at Tokyo Disney. He also directed and choreographed performances on Norwegian Cruise Lines.
Jessica King (23) is a Contemporary dancer from Myrtle Beach, SC, where she was born and raised. She is currently attending Coastal Carolina University studying Fine Arts with a minor in Art History. She also teaches dance and performs in a local theater.
Chelsea Traille (23) is a Jazz Funk and Contemporary dancer born in Houston, TX, currently living in Flower Mound, TX. Traille graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Marketing from the University of Texas. She was a dancer with the NBA Mavericks during the 2006-2007 season.
Susie Garcia (25) is a Latin/Salsa dancer born in Miami, FL. Garcia graduated with a B.F.A from New World School of the Arts. She is a high school teacher who previously was a dancer with the Miami Heat for six years. She has performed at the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Latin Grammy Awards, and danced on Shakira’s “Oral Fixation World Tour.”
Kourtni Lind (18 ) is a Jazz/Contemporary dancer from Forest Lake, MN, currently living in Sherman Oaks, CA. She began training at her mother’s dance studio at 3 yrs old and graduated high school at 16 yrs oldso she could begin her career.
I saw Jesus Christ Superstar today (May 31). It was AWESOME! ♥
It definitely exceeded my expectations after seeing the movie several times.
FINALE WEEK :: Tuesday 5/20 Top 02 Perform
Which David will take the Idol crown?
*”Rocky” theme music plays*
David Archuleta
Songs: Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me (Clive Davis’ Choice) ; In This Moment (New Song) ; Imagine (Contestant’s Choice; he had already sang this song in the semis)
Not gonna bother to rate, both Davids are AMAZING
David Cook
Songs: I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For (Clive Davis’ Choice) ; Dream Big (New Song) ; The World I Know (Contestant’s Choice)
Not gonna bother to rate b/c both Davids are AMAZING
Tuesday 5/13 Top 03 Perform :: Homecoming
Theme: Judge’s Choice ; Contestant’s Choice ; Producer’s Choice
David Archuleta – Murray, Utah
Songs: And So It Goes – Billy Joel (Paula’s Choice); With You – Chris Brown (David’s Choice); Longer – Dan Fogelberg (Producer’s Choice)
My Rating: 5/5 ; 4/5 ; 4.5/5
David Cook – Blue Springs, Missouri
Songs: First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack (Simon’s Choice); Dare You To Move – Switchfoot (David’s Choice); Don’t Want To Miss a Thing – Aerosmith (Producer’s Choice)
My Rating: 4.6/5 ; 4.5/5 ; 5/5
Syesha Mercado – Sarasota, Florida ::: Eliminated 5/14
Songs: If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys (Randy’s Choice); Fever – Peggy Lee (Syesha’s Choice); Hit Me Up – Gia Farrell (Producer’s Choice)
My Rating: 4.5/5 ; 4.7/5 ; 4/5
Tuesday 5/6 Top 04 Perform
Theme: Songs from the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
David Archuleta
Songs: Stand by Me (Ben E. King) ; Love Me Tender (Elvis Presley)
My Rating: 4.8/5 ; 5/5
David Cook
Songs: Hungry Like the Wolf (Duran Duran) ; Baba O’Riley (The Who)
My Rating: 4.7/5 ; 4.9/5
Jason Castro ::: Eliminated 4/7
Songs: I Shot the Sheriff (Bob Marley) ; Mr. Tambourine Man (Bob Dylan)
My Rating: 3/5 ; 3.6/5
Syesha Mercado
Songs: Proud Mary (Ike & Tina Turner) ; Change is Gonna Come (Sam Cooke)
My Rating: 4.8/5 ; 4.5/5
Carrie Underwood’s new video for Last Name
http://www.cmt.com/videos/carrie-underwood/229738/last-name.jhtml
