new song contest regional finals last night

Attended the new song regional round at the Blennerhassett Hotel last night. 11 finalists performed two songs each. A solid line up of songwriters/ performers. These were from WV, Ohio and Kentucky. Ellery (a husband and wife team from kentucky, outside of cincinnati) won, to move on to the international finals in NYC in September. They had a keyboard and guitar duo, with the woman doing the lead vocals, with a powerful voice, that must have captured the judges attention above all the other fine candidates. Tim Peacock, Larry Groce, an arts and entertainment journalist from Morgantown, and the guy from the newsong contest were the judges. It was a well put-together show, smooth running and an attentive and appreciative audience; a full house for the size of the room. The musicians seemed to be treated well; everyone was gracious in their accolades. Look for follow up on: www.songwriternight.com, and clips on the first sunday of the month on 106.1 FM 7 pm.