The Ultimate Singer-Songwriter Contest #2 All singer-songwriters in any musical genre are welcome to particpate.  Our first contest was an amazing success, so come out, perform your best material, and help make Contest #2 even better! PRIZES   First Prize: * $100 Cash Prize * First Place Trophy * Your very own featured show at Waltz-Astoria   Second Prize: * $50 Cash Prize   Third Prize: * $25 Gift Certificate to Waltz-Astoria.   NEW: The host of "Alive with Clive", a Whiteplain based tv show focuses on promoting indie artists will offer an first available interview session with the top winner!!   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~     Qualifying Rounds Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7pm   Congratulations to our first 3 finalists: Blessing Offor Emily Schiavi Robinson Treacher   Friday, May 14, 2010 at 7pm Congratulations to: Joe Yoga Patrick Berlinket Criso Kardia for advancing to the Finals!!   Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 7pm Congratulations to our final Top Three: Like Mountains Kathrine Becker Stephan Stavola   THE WILD CARD WINNER IS: HARRY GEORGE   20 slots available per night. Sign-up starts at 7pm, Music starts at 7:30pm. 10mins/ 2 songs per artist. 3 finalists per night will move onto Sunday night final round. No Entry Fee, $10 Drink/Food Min.   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   Final Round Sunday, May 16, 8pm   9 slots available. 15 min./ 3 Songs per artist. Winners will be voted in by in-house audience. No Cover, $10 Drink/Food Min. Contest Rules:   * Original music only.   * Sign-up is in person, first come first serve. You may only sign up once for Qualifying Rounds.   * You may have another person accompany you. No more than two performers will be permitted on stage. Please arrive together when you sign up, make sure you give both names.   * No effects. (i.e., looping, pedal, etc.)   * Mics, PA system, and grand piano are provided.   * We do not have drum kit. You may use only hand-held percussions.    * Please email Music@Waltz-Astoria.com if you have any question regarding to the contest.