The Ultimate Singer-Songwriter Contest THE ULTIMATE SINGER-SONGWRITER WINNER: JOE JUNG   Second Place: Black and White Cookies Third Place: Yukari Hirata and Milene Corso   Congratulations and thanks to all the performers who participated. 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.     ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   Qualifying Rounds Thursday, 11/5/09, 7pm Finalists: Robinson Treacher Yukari Hirata and Milene Corso Michael Stagliano Congratulations!   Friday, 11/6/09, 7pm Finalists: Joe Jung Jon Christopher Steph Allen Congratulations!   Saturday, 11/7/09, 7pm Finalists: Black and White Cookies Matthew Broady Brandon Anderson Congratulations!   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.   ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~   Final Round Sunday, 11/8/09, 8pm   9 slots available. 15 min./ 3 Songs per artist. Winners will be voted in by in-house audience. 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.