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| December Winners Start the New Year Right |
Congrats to all the $100 winners of the December 2011 brackets!
Music Video : Mars & Venus "Shades of White"
Mars & Venus are five best friends from Edmonton, Canada who’ve captured the music video title with their eclectic mix of rock, alternative and post-punk music. The “Shades of White” video showcases a tight rock band on the rise.
Female Solo Artist : Killian “This Life”
Killian is a country recording artist from Phoenix, Arizona. “This Life” shows her songwriting craft has unlimited talent and could keep her in the spotlight for a long time to come. Already with over five thousands likes on facebook, her following is strong and growing.
Male Solo Artist : Dayda Bass “Bar & Dance Floor”
Dayda Bass is one of MakeAStar’s champions of the 2011. The rising star from Los Angeles blends a smooth flow with club-ready hooks into his raps. This cut from his upcoming independent album gave him his fourth title of the year.
Instrumental : Marco Maenza “Dust's Heart”
Marco Maenza takes his second title in the popular Instrumental category. The Italian guitarist turns in an epic performance on his Gibson Les Paul in this 9/11 tribute song “Dust’s Heart”.
Duo or Band : TERRA Inc. “Run Away”
TERRA Inc. formed in Moscow, Russia in 2010 and have already achieved a polished, unique hard rock sound. “Run Away” took them to the top of the charts in December.
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| New Stars of November |
Congrats to the latest $100 winners of our November 2011 brackets!
Music Video : Save Your Bullets “Hot Mess in a Dress”
Save Your Bullets are a young but polished alternative rock band from the valley of the sun known as Phoenix, Arizona. They survived a tough money bracket competition to win the coveted music video title and the $100 cash prize. Expect great music to come from Save Your Bullets and enjoy their video for "Hot Mess in a Dress" today!
Female Solo Artist : Charlotte Forbes “Electricity”
Charlotte Forbes is another young talent emerging from our worldwide competitions to rise to the top this month. From Vancouver, Canada, Charlotte's winning song 'Electricity' is an infectious dance-floor anthem with a great melodic hook. It sounds like a Billboard hit but she's unsigned - labels take notice.
Male Solo Artist : Jubal Vaughn “Love-Live”
The positive vibrations of reggae and dancehall music are the trademark of New York's Jubal Vaughn. Fill your December with the sunshine of his winning song 'Love-Lite'.
Instrumental : Gylepomp “Tranquilized”
Or you can drift off into the relaxing, moody atmosphere of German songwriter Gylepomp's "Tranquilized". Has Brian Eno heard this great piece of instrumental music which won Gylepomp his second title this year?
Duo or Band : Bare Wires “Blues Go Away”
Idaho rockers Bare Wires serve up classic bluesy electric guitars. The soul of rock and roll burns bright in them and they take their second Duo or Band title this year for "Blues Go Away"
Sing in 30 Seconds : Creative 1 sings Eric Clapton "Change The World"
Detroit is the home of Motown and Creative 1 carries on the soulful tradition with aplomb. He turns in an amazing rendition of Eric Clapton's 'Change the World' complete with some visual effects guaranteed to put a smile on your face. He's our 'sing off' a cappella winner this month!
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| The Stars of Red October |
Congrats to the latest $100 winners of our October 2011 brackets!
November contest brackets are scheduled to start Thursday, November 3rd at noon pacific time. There’s still time to enter as a contender and qualify, so enter today and get your friends and fans to vote for you.
Music Video : No BS! “2 The Day”
No BS! is a powerful brass band that embraces the spirit of New Orleans in an original East Coast modern funk sound. First-time Make A Star winners on their first attempt, check out the fun music video for “2 The Day”
Female Solo Artist : Carrie Davis “Missing You Night”
Country singer Carrie Davis returns to the winner circle this month with an unprecedented sixth title. Check out her latest winning song “Missing You Night”.
Male Solo Artist : Dayda Bass “I Can’t Be Topped”
Dayda Bass returns to the winners’ circle again, claiming his second Male Solo Artist title, this time for “I Can’t Be Topped”. Check out the Los Angeles rap star’s latest hit.
Instrumental : Lenny Fleming “Thank You Lord”
Lenny Fleming of New York City returns to the Instrumental top spot, winning for the smooth reggae groove of “Thank You Lord”.
Duo or Band : S-1 Operations “S-7 holding back the rain”
Rock band S-1 Operations claim their 3rd win of 2011 and 6th in the past two years for “Holding Back The Rain”
Stand Up Comic : Dave Greilach
Dave Greilach is this month’s stand up comic winner – check out the very funny routine of this Huntington Beach, CA based comedian.
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