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Vince Cannova

Project M, Challenge #7





Challenge 7: OLD STYLE BEER is the sponsor of Project M…The Triple M Reality Show. Most great artists are known by one or two “signature songs.” Led Zeppelin had “Stairway to Heaven,” Bob Dylan has “Like A Rolling Stone,” for Van Morrison it’s “Moondance” and for Bruce Springsteen- “Born to Run” is THE song. Based on this week’s performance we are going to choose the three of you who will move on to the finale. We want to base that decision on your absolute BEST work. Your challenge for tonight was a simple one- perform for us the original song that best represents you as an artist. Your signature song.

See which artist has to leave the stage: Intro
Details on the Grand Finale:
Ending

Visit the main Project M page to read artist bios + more. Lyrics are posted as we receive them in their blogs.


Project M is thanks to Old Style Beer. Think Local, Drink Local, Play Local, Burrachos and FastFrame, your low-cost picture framer. The Century House provided the great furniture for the set!  Click here to get a private tour with Jonathan and Century House’s hook-up to win $250 to their store.

Garrett Ramquist
Hugh G. Gogh
Mark Harrod
Michael Tecku
Nick Matthews

Patrick Sweeney
Scott Lamps
Tyler Kapla
Whitney Mann
Mike Droho

Project M Intro:


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Scott Lamps Farewell Performance


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Patrick Sweeney


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Michael Tecku


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Mike Droho


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Garrett Ramquist


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End/Assignment of Challenge 8



Backstage Interviews:



Scott Lamps Farewell Interview

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06/15/2009 2:14PM
The polls
Are very accurate according to performance this week.
06/15/2009 2:21PM
Tecku Takes the Title
Mike Tecku is clearly the finest musician among these men. His ability to connect emotion with performance shows that he truly knows how to MAKE MUSIC. (And his vocal tone is the finest as well). With the exception of Sweenie, the other artists do not exhibit an understanding of nuance - an vital component of a performance. Again, my vote is for TECKU.
06/15/2009 2:33PM
Droho Sweeney Tecku
Is what it should be.
06/15/2009 2:39PM
Droho goes big time
Of all the writers/singers/ entertainers, Mike Droho has the best chance to become the biggest edal outta Madison in a long time! a mix between John Mayer and Chris Martin!
06/15/2009 2:44PM
Mike
Mike du bist der Beste. Ganz Deutschland liebt dich und deine Songs und deine Stimme! Wir unterstützen dich, wo immer es geht. Viel Glück für alles, du hast verdient zu gewinnen und dafür alles Gute.
06/15/2009 2:46PM
Mike Tecku
It's time to go home my friend...
06/15/2009 3:15PM
....
Go Mike Droho
06/15/2009 3:43PM
Songwriting at its Finest!!
Portland: An old man without a cane A child who cannot run Portland without the rain A flower without the sun Thank you Mike Droho :)
06/15/2009 4:00PM
Good luck
to all the contestants
06/15/2009 4:51PM
Sweeney's Performance
was the worst from this week. He should pack his guitar case up Triple M!
06/15/2009 5:01PM
Droho and Tecku
Best song writers. Deliever vocally. Done deal.
06/15/2009 5:01PM
Tecku
Does not belong in the finale...he is too over the top and doesnt have the "it" that the other three do
06/15/2009 5:14PM
To My Brother From Another Mother
Mike Droho, you are truly a champion!
06/15/2009 5:26PM
Good performances by all
This contest has grown on me... I think Patrick Sweeney is the best songwriter here, performing he is middle of the pack, but enjoyed his song most this week.
06/15/2009 5:37PM
To All Contestants
Great job! Thanks for sharing your music with us.
06/15/2009 5:46PM
MMM
Get it down to the true stars: Droho, Sweeney, Ramquist. This isn't High School Musical.
06/15/2009 5:51PM
Who have been
The top 3 vote getters every week? Ramquist, Droho, and Sweeney. It's anyone's ballgame if thats the finale. I know Droho will bring a ton of people, Patrick has a huge following as well, and evident from this message board so does Mr Ramquist. The Club Tavern is going to be JAMMED next Wednesday.
06/15/2009 5:53PM
None of the
contestants have jumped or fallen more than 1% point all day, and they each have hundreds of people voting for them, and now the guy with the lowest vote total has jumped 5% in the last hour. Something is not right.
06/15/2009 6:00PM
A True Display of Talent
Mike Droho! See you at the finals!
06/15/2009 6:00PM
Mike Tecku
Outstanding talent. Refreshing to hear.
06/15/2009 6:00PM
Droho
Great song. You and Sweeney are in. Not sure who the third will be.
06/15/2009 6:06PM
Final 3
Patrick S, Garrett R, Michael T. - just thought that I'd add who I'd like to see.
06/15/2009 6:11PM
Garrett
Great song! Just love it!
06/15/2009 7:07PM
Mr. Tecku
Your smack talking has gone too far. You are the worst singing/songwriter left in this group. Get a life. Stop making fake posts to make yourself look better and the others worse. The best thing that can happen to you Thursday is to get eliminated. Theworst, well, we'll see.
06/15/2009 7:08PM
Not Garrett's Best Work This Week
A little pitchy pal.
06/15/2009 7:16PM
In This Order
Droho, Sweeney, Tecku. Droho for the win!
06/15/2009 7:17PM
Lamps
My favorite song this week
06/15/2009 7:32PM
I completely echo
That comment about Tecku. It's too bad it's become personal, but it is ALL his doing.
06/15/2009 7:56PM
droh
voted
06/15/2009 8:47PM
Droho
Voting for you here in LaCrosse! Keep it up. Your Awesome!
06/15/2009 9:03PM
Patriotic
Why can't we vote???
06/15/2009 9:16PM
Droho
i think the most diverse songwriter, most representative of a city so diverse like Madison.
06/15/2009 10:14PM
Mike Droho
Wir lieben dich!
06/15/2009 11:01PM
Portland
Hey Mike, I have loved this song since you first wrote it and it came out as a single. You rock, I love your performances and your whole image. your voice is amazing and your beats are sick... I better hear Resolutions on the radio when you're famous!!
06/16/2009 12:02AM
See you at the finals
Droho!!
06/16/2009 12:48AM
mike droho
I hope your dream comes true, you have worked so very hard, you deserve this.
06/16/2009 12:54AM
Yo
At least P Sween is WRITING SONGS!
06/16/2009 1:05AM
Patrick Sweeney
was the worst this week and that sucks because Mike Tecku should have gone home a long time ago. Scott Lamps got kicked off because his jingle ran too long, but he was clearly the best songwriter in the competition. If elimination is done by songwriting and performance week to week, then Patrick Sweeney should go home. The judges should stay consistent. Otherwise Scott would still be here and you know it!
06/16/2009 1:37AM
Great song Patrick!
Once again you have out done yourself and managed to bring lots of emotion and feeling. Your songs always paint an amazing picture. Well done!
06/16/2009 1:47AM
If this contest were hosted by Z104
Garrett would win. 105.5 Triple M has more integrity than that.
06/16/2009 1:49AM
I like
Garrett
06/16/2009 1:54AM
Last chance to vote!
I'm sad this is our last chance to vote!
06/16/2009 2:03AM
Sounds like....
your scared that you already know who the winner is.......People who actually have a say in the music buisness are a lot smarter than the negative comments being posted on this board by the 5 people who are doing so who are worried their friend will be gone next week.....
06/16/2009 2:20AM
Nadine
Garrett!! up ahead!
06/16/2009 2:30AM
Droho is talented & SEXY!
Droho draws you in with his talent, keeps you there with his charm & makes you wanna stay a little longer....cuz he's bringing sexy back
06/16/2009 3:26AM
good luck
may the best man win
06/16/2009 4:48AM
1st Droho/2nd Ramquist
3rd either Sweeney or Tecku. Can't decide...Sweeney was not good this week, Tecku has never been good until this week...
06/16/2009 5:34AM
Michael Tecku
Wow what great lyrics and vocals and performance
06/16/2009 7:17AM
Teresa
Remember the little people when you get your record deal!
06/16/2009 7:52AM
Garrett
Great song I love it
06/16/2009 7:54AM
Sweeney all the way
Patrick...Keep positive and keep writing great songs...
06/16/2009 8:21AM
huh
what
06/16/2009 8:25AM
Patrick Sweeney
In NO way was Patrick the worst this week. He was near the top. Tecku's comments on here carry no weight and shouldn't even be considered. Lets review: Sweeney, great song this week, won the jingle last week, carried the duet and saved MIchael's butt the week before, wrote an amazing song from a woman's perspective, and on and on. The judges know what's up.
06/16/2009 8:47AM
Patrick
You not only deserve a spot in the top three, but you can take this whole thing. As a former contestant, I am pulling for you bud. You can do this!
06/16/2009 8:54AM
Mike Tecku
Is so much better than the rest of you. You are all competing for second place.
06/16/2009 8:58AM
Droho
Love your and Patrick's songs this week. SO much heart!
06/16/2009 9:20AM
Mike!
What I can say-Mike is an amazing singer/songwriter!! Best of luck.
06/16/2009 9:20AM
What great songs
My rankings in accordance with what MMM goes for and conveys: Droho, Sweeney, Tecku, Ramquist
06/16/2009 9:41AM
Garrett Ramquist
Def. Number one in this competition!
06/16/2009 9:42AM
michael tecku
i love you. you are so talented.
06/16/2009 9:46AM
Garrett
your the best! You havebeen my favorite every week! Great job and good luck!!! ~Susie
06/16/2009 9:55AM
Live vs. Studio
Hoping my boys Droho and Sweeney are going to be there. Seen em' both live before and there is so much energy that comes with it. I've noticed that a lot of songs in studio M were a little more subdued, which I think was more appropriate for the setting. Their live stuff is full of life and goodtimes. Can't wait to get back to Madtown for the show.
06/16/2009 10:26AM
What time
Do things at The Club Tavern get underway this week?
06/16/2009 10:39AM
Double Elimination
Garrett & Mike Tecku should both go home, Mike Droho & Patrick should stay! Those two are the best
06/16/2009 10:41AM
Mike Droho
earned his spot for the finals!
06/16/2009 10:44AM
Double Elimination
Garrett & Mike Tecku should both go home, Mike Droho & Patrick should stay! Those two are the best
06/16/2009 10:51AM
DROHO!!!
you are amazing! good luck! and you definitely have my vote! cant wait til thursday!
06/16/2009 11:08AM
Great contest!
Way to go MMM!
06/16/2009 11:11AM
Double Elimination
Garrett & Mike Tecku should both go home, Mike Droho & Patrick should stay! Those two are the best
06/16/2009 11:26AM
Great Song
Mr. Patrick. Best one yet!
06/16/2009 11:34AM
Patrick
GREAT song. Loved it. Rings true for my life as well.
06/16/2009 11:36AM
Michael
Those judges are so bunk. Will you please tell them to get a life on Thursday. Get your butt back up here to MN so we can jam.
06/16/2009 11:38AM
So many
fake posts on here trying to make contestants and their fans look bad. That one about Sweeney was a blatant attempt to make him look bad. Somebody's desperate. Could it be the guys in last place?
06/16/2009 11:41AM
GARRETT
ACCORDING TO NEW YORK,GARRETT IS A STAR!
06/16/2009 11:43AM
It's pretty easy
Droho, Sweeney, and Ramquist stand alone and they have from the beginning. Their whole body of work has been so solid. A few bad weeks for all the other folks. Garrett we will be there to cheer you on Thursday. Good luck from WW!
06/16/2009 11:43AM
Can't wait to see the results!
You have all done a great job . . .
06/16/2009 11:48AM
Michael Tecku
Absolutely Super Vocals and songwriting. Very soulful and heartfelt.
06/16/2009 12:14PM
Best of luck
TO you all, you all have done great!
06/16/2009 12:30PM
Mike Droho
The only contestant with the total package. Atlantic Records should take note. Mike Droho, one of Madison's finest!
06/16/2009 12:38PM
Droho
My favorite song... Pats was good too..
06/16/2009 12:52PM
I agree
With the polls, maybe not the order, but atleast the top three. They have been very accurate in my opinion.
06/16/2009 12:55PM
Congrats
to the final 4
06/16/2009 12:57PM
Great Job Garrett!
Great catchy song!
06/16/2009 12:57PM
Congrats
to the final 4
06/16/2009 1:28PM
last time to vote
:(
06/16/2009 1:29PM
And the people have spoken..
Ramquist 31% Droho 26% Sweeney 23% Tecku 20%
06/16/2009 1:35PM
Ramquist or Sweeney
One of those two needs to go home.
06/16/2009 1:39PM
Century House Video
Unfortunately, we did not have any footage of Michael T. at the Century House, otherwise he would have been included in the video. It had nothing to do with his performance. It's just a fun extra video for fans to enjoy, but does not effect the outcomeof Project M. - Triple M
06/16/2009 1:40PM
Ramquist
you have everything needed to make it in the business. Much more so than anyone else in this competition.
06/16/2009 1:44PM
If the polls don't matter
Then I think it should be Droho Sweeny and Tecku. I agree with an earlier comment in that I just dont see how Ramquist fits into what MMM targets. If the polls do matter, well then I guess you have your final 3. Good luck gentlemen.
06/16/2009 1:45PM
Ramquist or Tecku
See ya!
06/16/2009 1:49PM
Garrett
You were my favorite in almost every challenge. I've told some friends about the competition and told them to watch all the videos and vote for their fav. Guess who it was???? It was you! You are the total package mr. ramquist-oregon
06/16/2009 1:52PM
sweeney....
your time is over here.....
06/16/2009 1:54PM
Interesting
Comments
06/16/2009 1:57PM
After reviewing....
All of the videos, including this week's. All of the voting, judges comments, total body of work. I believe it will be Michael Teck's turn to pack his guitar case. What a finale it's going to be!
06/16/2009 1:58PM
wow!
Garrett's songs are by far the hardest to sing
06/16/2009 2:09PM
can't wait
for the finale
06/16/2009 2:10PM
I
agree.
06/16/2009 2:23PM
Hmmm
I thought Patrick and Mike Droho were the most solid throughout the whole contest. They both appear to be very genuine.
06/16/2009 2:38PM
Can't wait to see
the successful three!
06/16/2009 2:49PM
Way to go Garrett
Loved it each and every week!
06/16/2009 2:52PM
Patrick
You know, although I'm not particularly fond of your voice in this song, the song it's SELF is truly a winner! I can see GREAT things comming out of this song. In fact, it could be GREAT in a movie! Don't ya think? Good luck to ya my friend.
06/16/2009 2:59PM
Garrett and Droho are the only ones
that are actually interesting to listen to! I've looked forward to their performances every week!
06/16/2009 3:00PM
Sweeney
His song this week started out exactly like the one from the opposite sex week. I was waiting to hear something new
06/16/2009 3:13PM
Patrick
Great job week in and week out. You deserve an appearance in the finals.
06/16/2009 3:22PM
Re: Show Schedules!
So Mike Droho has shows scheduled...BIG deal! Did you happen to think that, perhaps the other guys don't have a schedule of up coming gigs because they're busy with this contest at the moment? When EITHER of the contestants win, they are gonna need to be able to do WHATEVER the recording contract requires of them! I wish ALL of them the best of luck.
06/16/2009 3:24PM
Garret
Amazing song, I'm happy u r my friend:)
06/16/2009 3:38PM
Rankings for the overall competition
Ramquist, Droho, Tecku, and Sweeney
06/16/2009 4:10PM
Woohoo
Garrett Awesome!
06/16/2009 4:27PM
Nice job
Every single on one you!
06/16/2009 4:39PM
Can't wait till
The Final Show!
06/16/2009 4:39PM
After reviewing all the material
I have to go with the to three vote getters on this one: Ramquist, Droho, Sweeney.
06/16/2009 4:56PM
Ramquist and Sweeney
My favorite two.
06/16/2009 5:12PM
sweeney
awesome song!!
06/16/2009 5:29PM
not garrett
every song sounds the same! he is too "pretty" that he comes across as fake....jusy my opinion don't get angry!
06/16/2009 5:59PM
Judging
From week to week its pretty clear who the finalists are going to be. The same three that have been solid each week and also led the polls.
06/16/2009 7:08PM
Droho
Great sound
06/16/2009 7:12PM
mike tecku
Great job, Mike. Your fans in Esko
06/16/2009 7:14PM
RE: sweeney...
Immature
06/16/2009 7:48PM
Maybe I'm stupid
But it seems clear to this outsider that Ramquist Sweeney and Droho are your three finalists ladies and gents
06/16/2009 10:21PM
Go Garrett
I love all you songs and can't wait to get a cd!
06/16/2009 10:56PM
Sweeney-Droho-Ramquist
My top 3.
06/17/2009 12:51AM
Great Job
To all 4 of the finalists.
06/17/2009 1:09AM
Garrett
The most consistent throughout the whole competition.
06/17/2009 4:57AM
The best is yet to come!
Essentially, the most experienced, most creative songwriters have survived to this point in the contest. There performances will all be worth checking out in the final round next week. The one, whom I had never heard of around Madison before seems to have made the most out of this competition by way of creating some memorable, poetic songs. I hope to see him playing around town in the future. He's no longer the "dark horse" he rode in here as. Take a bow Tecku. You've earned it.
06/17/2009 5:03AM
my favorites
Tecku and Sweeny
06/17/2009 5:12AM
mmm
who be da winna
06/17/2009 8:03AM
Knew Patrick when...
Seeing and hearing a kid I used to know turn into the man you all see.
06/17/2009 9:18AM
Finale
Iwonder how it will be judged? I know crowd participation will be a factor as was voting, but hope the truly best performance takes the crown.
06/17/2009 10:34AM
Mike Droho
Thank you for bringing talent to the competition.
06/17/2009 10:37AM
Here are some calculations:
If there were a possibility of 10 pts for each performance, 7 performances total, here are my scores based on a total of 70 pts. Patrick 61 pts., Garrett 59 pts., Mike Droho 55 pts., Michael Tecku 49 pts.
06/17/2009 10:43AM
I don't agree
That the best four writers are left. I would have said MIke D., Patrick, Scott, and Mark.
06/17/2009 11:19AM
Garrett
I love the voice and style! Totally unique and diferent
06/17/2009 11:27AM
Is glad Jonathan forgot to wear pants today
Signed, The Lady Under his Desk.
06/17/2009 11:45AM
Get Patrick
Paired up opening for the right act, at the right venue, with the right sound.....with people that actually care about music, this guy could be big. He is SOUL. He is REAL
06/17/2009 12:55PM
What time at the club tomorrow?
??
06/17/2009 1:26PM
7pm
I believe.
06/17/2009 2:08PM
yep
thats what time it starts
06/17/2009 2:36PM
How many songs
do each of the contestants get to play tomorrow?
06/17/2009 3:42PM
Garrett is #1
Followed closely by Droho and not so closely by Sweeney and Tecku
06/17/2009 4:47PM
Michael Tecku
You sound great the Irish are getting into your music
06/17/2009 5:21PM
hiya
heythrer
06/17/2009 7:04PM
hear ye hear ye
I do declare
06/17/2009 8:33PM
great
googaly moogaly
06/17/2009 8:34PM
Sweeny
is number 1 followed closely by droho and not so cloely by ramquist and tecku
06/18/2009 2:30AM
From olaf
Good luck Mike
06/18/2009 8:41AM
wow
all great songs!
06/18/2009 11:57AM
I
gotta go with the favorites tonight. Droho, Sweeney, Ramquist. Maybe the darkhorse Tecku can knock off Ramquist due to his sheer ridiculousness.
06/18/2009 1:03PM
Test
Just a test
06/18/2009 3:33PM
oh i can't wait
yes sir..
06/18/2009 4:55PM
club tavern
tonight!
06/18/2009 5:00PM
It's going to be between........
Garrett and Droho to win it all
06/18/2009 5:40PM
Garrett you're amazing
Cant wait to see you perform tonight!
06/18/2009 5:52PM
sfdh
sdfgh
06/18/2009 5:52PM
GARRETT & DROHO
these two define this competition. It's not about who fits the Triple M radio the best, it's about who gives the best overall performance song, style and look included! These two have totally blown this competition away with the material they brought to the table! Garrett is the most marketable and has the best shot at making it big with a record deal. Droho is definitely right up there but his performances don't seem as up to par each week! Good luck to all the contestants!
06/18/2009 5:56PM
Go Tecku!
Tonight it comes down to Tecku or Sweeney leaving. I'm pulling for Tecku to stay!
06/18/2009 6:35PM
ladeedddoo
ladeedaddoo
06/18/2009 10:07PM
Tecku goes home
Sad to see him go but I think it was his time
06/19/2009 9:44AM
Is that so?
Tecku's gone? Sad for him but I think they got it right.
06/19/2009 1:05PM
Tecku
You did a good job mna. Congrats to Garrett, Mike, and Patrick
06/19/2009 8:08PM
Congrats guys you all did amazing!
Great Show
06/20/2009 11:48AM
Test
test
06/20/2009 8:31PM
Wheres the
footage from the club tavern
06/22/2009 8:52AM
I like
Patrick's more folksier, rootsier style. I think he should win. He seems by far the most "MMM" to me.
06/22/2009 11:49AM
boo ya
g to the rizzam
06/22/2009 12:04PM
I too
Like Sweeney for the win. He is an old soul, but still hip at the same time. I've really enjoyed his work throughout this contest. To me he's been the most steady.
06/22/2009 4:41PM
I
agree with you.
06/23/2009 7:45PM
Garrett
All the way!
06/24/2009 6:01PM
I
Disagree with you. HE is WAY TOO Z-104.
06/25/2009 12:21AM
Go Mike!
Love you Mike Droho!
06/25/2009 12:23AM
GOT DROHO?
Congrats Mike! Love you.... u deserve it
06/25/2009 1:13AM
Kidding Right?
You are kidding me that Droho won, were the judges at the same concert I was at? Their minds had to of been made up before the show started, no way was Droho the best this evening. No wonder it's taken him ten years to get a break, having no talent always makes things take longer.
06/25/2009 1:17AM
I agree
Droho will waste the A&R oppurtunity, it's a shame either of the other guys won't get the chance they deserve. Triple M you've lost my respect and you've lost a listener.
06/25/2009 8:27AM
What?
The Droho show won? He is all about me, i, look at me, give me some love....that's really too bad especially when there were a couple of people in the contest that had so much more soul. My guess is they will prevail in the end.
06/25/2009 8:29AM
Lemme guess
Sarah Todd's vote put him over the edge. I watched her last night lok at MIke and it was very unprofessional.
07/04/2009 11:44PM
Anything else
Any more news? When does Droho open for the artist or meet with the A&R Rep?
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