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Fernie singer sos Talent Seare

By FRANK ISERNIA

Sun staff writer

All judges were in full
as to. who would represent the

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Ken Hess of Femie, B.C, is one
happy cowboy as he realizes that
he is another step closer to his
dreams and that much closer to
sharing the main prize of $70,000
up for grabs in the Canadian Bud-
weiser Country Music Talent
Search,

It has taken eight weeks of
intense competition to narrow the
field of about forty extremely tal-
ented star hopefuls down to four
individuals each possessing that
musical ability and writing crvativ-
ity needed to advance to the
provincial finals in V:
in June.

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The three other finalists in the
provincial quarter-finals held at
Banjo’s Pub, included Jenna Schell

of the Kootenay Bay area, David ©
Anthony of Castlegar and Banjo’s -

own house band lead vocalist, Bob
Hutchinson of San Jose West
Band.

Thursday night's crowd was in
for one fantastic display of pure
musical talent.

The heat was on and even
Banjo's Pub staff were all fired up
for this final event. The only peo-
ple who were disappointed where
the many patrons tumed away for
lack of seating space.

Castlegar’s Shaw Cable person- ©

nel were on hand to video tape the
entire show, for broadcast at a later’
date. The sight of the lights, cam.

” era, and action added to the hype.

On this particular evening the
entire room was buzzing. The
atmosphere was hot.

Master of Ceremonies, CKQR:

personality, Marcella Chernoff,
who has been splendid throughout
the entire contest, kept the momen-
tum moving during the intermis-
sions.

‘Annie Driscoll, a former Bud-
weiser Country Talent Search

competitor said that the level of:

competition ‘was very good.

“This competition was as strong
as. the one T participated in three
years ago,” she explained.

“Tonight's winner was not only
a superb artist, he had something
special, yes, I think it's called
magic. He looked like he was
capable of competing in the Coun-
try Music Awards.

“His voice was pleasant, but it
was his on stage charisma that
played an important factor in his
victory.”

How right she was, Hess had an

air of success and confidence that
permeated the entire room. His

pearance and manner spoke for
itself. Here was a contestant that
knew he was in a class of his own.
That's not to demeanor or take
away anything from the other com-
petitors, they too had their strong

points. In truth, one could sense .

that Hess knew his limitations and
strengths. He was able to focus and
draw on his strong ones. From his
opening to his closing numbers,
Hess radiated poise and was adept
at moving his crowd. His on stage
performance was to say the least,
,_Diilliant. This is a man who is des-
““tined to meet with success.

Perhaps the fact that-Hess has
rubbed elbows with the likes of
George Strait, and many other suc-
cessful musicians and writers has
led to his very professional
approach. His timing and vocal
range was deadly.

Hess said that he is also com-
peting in the Alberta finals with
three other Albertan's.

Pat of
the winner as chosen by the
judges, Budweiser rep, Lee Keller,

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d Banjo’s Pub owners Ray
and Val Bann with a Budweiser
plaque, and he also awarded.
plaques to the three runner-ups in,
the competition. The judges for
this final round included The
Castlegar Sun Advertising Man-
ager Jon Jarrett, CKQR announc-
er, Norm And-reassen, Annie
Driscoll, Jim Burmham, and Rose
Legebkoff.

Deciding the over-all winner,
although difficult, was unanimous.

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“Obviously I'm hoping to rep-
resent Western Canada in the
Canadian finals, but on a career
note I’m doing lots of stuff,” he
said.

“T've got a single coming out:at
the end of:this month on compact

disk, it’s on the Canadian Country ©

Pack, which is a compilation of fif-
teen artists and myself.”

“I have two singles on that
album, one called Mr.

. himself. very mucha wiifer..

Ken Hess

15 and hopes that they will get
plenty of air-play nationwide.
Hess has been playing music
for 25 years, since be was four. He
readily admits that he considers

“T-have written hundreds of ;

songs, actually.right pow George
Strait is looking at cutting one of
my songs.”

Hess said that he used to per-
form nati ide from Prince

and another called The Fire in

“You.”

Hess said that he is cutting a
video on May 1 and another May

Edward Island to the west coast
and down to Nashville, where he
has just recently recorded another
tape, called A Call From Home,

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but has cut it down to local areas.

“ T recorded that with Garth
Brooks’ band, plus I had a gentle-
man named Richard Laws, who
used to sing back up for Roy Orbi-
son for years. Susan Jacks, former-
ly of the Poppy Family, sin;
up.for, me.on this album. got.
some real good players and talent
on it.”

Although Hess, who is a family
man, has cut down his travelling
appearances, is currently doing
some nice name shows.

“I’m doing the Hedley Blast,
I’m also doing Craven,

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opening for Garth Brooks, I’m
really looking forward to that.”

“There's a lot of other smaller
shows too, up in Calgary and area.
I just found out tonight that I will
be opening for B. J. Thomas.May
31.

Asked to rate his chances at
winning the big one in Ontario,
Hess replied,”As good as anybody
 else’s, nas taste. It’s up to the pub-
lic, first you got to get it out to the
public, and once you do, it’s total-
ly up to them. The hard part is get-
ting it to them. Right now I own
my own record company, I’ve sold
shares in it in order to get money
up, because it takes lots of moncy
to promote yourself.

Hess stressed that the biggest
thing with him. is

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“TI got a great write up in Music
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Hess’ main goal isto go a high
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