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Well, we’ve all been really busy here at Pure America’s Got Talent and so we haven’t been able to provide the commentary that we usually offer. However, Yaoi Huntress Earth has provided commentary in the comments of this post on the various day 2 acts potential in Las Vegas. Here’s her write up:

As for Day 2′s passed acts…

Echo of Animal Gardens (Animal Trainer): It was nice, but wasn’t there another bird act earlier?
Vegas Week: She’s going to have to do more if she wants to go farther. The parrot singing alone isn’t going to cut it as a Vegas act.

Mrs. Smith (Performance Artist): Sorta reminds me of Mary Ellen except with some talent and is a lot less painful on the eyes. Not a bad guitarist.
Vegas Week: Unless she can expand what she does, I don’t see her going beyond that. I’ll be interested to see what Peirs thinks.

Saint Luke’s Bottle Band (Bottle Band): Fun just for how odd they are. I would like to see them take on some more contemporary stuff next time.
Vegas Week: Their novelty might get them into the Top 40, especially if they can do a variety of music.

Lys Agnes (Opera Singer): I normally have a problem with singer who could compete on any generic singing show appearing on this one, but I’ll admit she’s really good and very pretty (just love her hair).
Vegas Week: Unless she really screws up, she’s a shoe-in for the Top 40.

The Midget Dancer: As much as I like midgets, I wouldn’t have put her through.
Vegas Week: I predict Vegas Week will be where it ends.

Those Funny Little People (Variety Act): They remind me of the Zupper Stars. Cute in a creepy way for a little while, but then I wanted to see them do more. Though it was funny when they were tormenting Piers.
Vegas Week: It could go either way.

The Silhouettes (Dancers): That was beautiful and one of the best auditions I’ve seen this year.
Vegas Week: They’ll pass and if they do what they did last year with giving ten acts an automatic slot, I could see them getting it.

The Kinetic King: That was very unique and fun, but I wonder how he’d sustain a show or top that.
Vegas Week: About a 70% chance of going through.

The America’s Got Talent season 6 YouTube audition deadline is June 9 (that’s today for those keeping score). You can upload your short video to http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/auditions/. Plus, you can also submit your audition using the Android or iPhone app, at YouTube.com/agt, or on the AGT Facebook page!

I think Jackie Evancho was a YouTube audition. Plus, she was a Pure America’s Got Talent reader (or her mom was) years before she made it on the show. I always love when readers of this site make it on the show. So, go and submit your video and be sure to remember the little people when you become a star.

Update: Word is that they might not be an air guitar band after all, but a real band. Funny that the show would name them the Airpocalypse Wannabes on their site then.

I got a note from a member of the air guitar group that was on the last season of America’s Got Talent: Airpocalypse. It said:

Hi All! Obviously, we think this is great… http://americasgottalentauditions.com/new/node/309 Airpocalypse Loves You! ~X

To save you having to click the link. It has a picture (seen below) on the official AGT audition website of what’s labeled “Airpocalypse Wannabes.” I guess we should have seen it coming. I think Piers (if he’s back) will have a field day ripping them in favor of the originals. Although, I have to say that the note from the original Airpocalypse shows what classy guys they are. Makes me feel good they made it as far as they did.

PLUtonic
- Flo-Rida: Low

Dylan Plummer
- Flo-Rida: Right Round

Pup
- Johnny Cash: (Ghost) Riders in the Sky

Cam Hodges
- Taio Cruz: Break Your Heart

Ryan Rodriguez
- Black Eyed Peas: Pump It

Booker Forte
- Usher: OMG (Oh My Gosh)

Pizza Patt
- Dean Martin: That’s Amore
- Sean Kingston: Fire Burnin’ (on the Dance Floor)

Kristina Young
- Carrie Underwood: Before He Cheats

Dan Sperry
- Perry Como: Magic Moments

Yes, we just started America’s Got Talent 2010, but the show is already collecting your information if you’re interested in auditioning for America’s Got Talent 2011 (AGT season 6 for those keeping count). Here’s the excerpt from the official site:

You can still submit a video to be on this Summer’s show through You Tube. Check out all the details.

However we also already starting planning our auditions for Season 6 in 2011! Please fill out this form if you want us to contact you when we announce the cities.

We’ll also use your geographic information to help us plan what cities we should go to next year.

Well, there you have it. They’re already preparing for America’s Got Talent 2011. Just fill out the form to get notified.

Ok, that was quite a stretch. From this short video, it’s a joke to compare his talent with Terry Fator’s talent. I’ve seen Terry’s live show and have his DVD and Terry is a fantastic entertainer with an absolutely incredible talent. If you have only seen Terry on America’s Got Talent, then you have no idea how good he really is. With that said, this is a great little video of the America’s Got Talent Auditions. I don’t know who this person is, but I’m glad they shared this video with us. I have no doubt that it will be taken down once the AGT producers see it and wouldn’t be surprised if Ted Harris is disqualified from the show if they see it as well. Although, I must admit that with the proliferation of cell phone cameras and video, I’m surprised that video like this hasn’t turned up sooner. Check it out before it’s gone:

Interesting look at the makings of AGT if I do say so myself.

Thanks to reader Mr. Lucky, here’s a list of the updates posted on the official AGT website:

The Chicago Audition states the following:
“We have started calling some acts with good news, but are still evaluating others. All decisions will be made by mid-April.”

The New York page says this:
“Some acts have already been called with good news, but auditions are still being evalulated. All decisions will be made by mid-April.”

Philidelphia says:
“We have begun making some “good new” calls, but many acts are still being evalulated. All decisions will be made by Mid-April.”

Los Angeles:
“Auditions are still being evalulated, but some good news calls have already gone out. However all decisions could take as late as mid-April 2010″

Also, the AGT producers stopped by the site and left the following answers to people’s AGT questions:

brigitte asked if you auditioned once this season, can you audition again this year? Yes — you can audition as much as you want whenever and where every you want. You can even send in a video if you auditioned in a city.

To answer multiple questions about the “call backs.”
As it says on AGTauditions.com, will will make all decisions on who makes it to the next round by mid-April 2010.  We only call and email acts that are moving on to the next round…sorry we cannot call everybody.

Some calls have already gone out. The reason why we say mid-April is just because, for example even if you auditioned in NYC, if NYC is fully booked, the produers may bring you to another city to see the judges. Please see our FAQ for answers to other questions.

One of my readers asked some interesting questions about what she should end up taking to the America’s Got Talent auditions. While I’ve heard of someone getting in and out in under an hour, the usual experience is that you’re likely to be there the better part of the day. Feel free to offer up suggestions in the comments:

Can anyone who has auditioned help me out? We are auditioning Jan 30. in downtown Dallas, TX. I imagine we’ll be in line for hours and hours. I’m planning on taking a folding chair, one lunchbox with some snacks, one lunchbox type cooler with diabetic supplies, and a small purse with keys, phone, ID and money, and CD w/ music. Is there anything here they won’t let us take? I know we can’t wear logos or teams, but how about an Autism Awareness Ribbon or Breast Cancer ribbon??? Thank you! ….anna

I got word about a really cool group that went to the America’s Got Talent auditions. Her name is Ilze Luneau and her Basketball Family. Ilze does some really neat stuff with basketballs. Check out this video to see what I mean:

Yes, she’s dribbling 6 basketballs at the same time. That’s pretty amazing. However, I think the spinning stuff is just as if not even more amazing. Go grab a basketball and try to spin it and you’ll see how much talent it takes. I think most people have tried and you know that it’s not easy to spin it for such a long time. However, she’s doing 3 basketballs. I will say that her outfit is an incredible mistake. It’s just wrong for such a pretty girl to wear whatever she’s wearing.

Here’s another video of Ilze Luneau:

It’s talent like this that makes America’s Got Talent really really interesting. I’m very happy to see that Ilze auditioned and I can’t wait to see her on America’s Got Talent.

I had an audition time of 8:00 am March 2. I arrived at Mccormick place around 5:45, ended up in line by about 6 am. There were already around 50 people in line. Some were auditioning, and others just family and friend. I met some people right away who were singing as I was. Seemed like more singers than anything.

After about 45 minutes of making sure everyone had papers and wristbands, they herded us to what seemed like a big ball room. We would stay here for a few hours. I didn’t mind I enjoyed watching all the performers practice. The dance off was interesting to watch also.

The time passed as we were asked to act for the camera. Sitting quietly pondering our fate. Unfortunately this one started while I was in the bathroom. Imagine my surprise as I walked in to at least 300-400 people sitting dead quiet. I guess it was a good thing I didn’t run in the room singing as loud as possible. Other poses consisted of everyone practicing, singers (singing), musicians (playing), etc.

Around 11 maybe a little later the first numbers were called. I was lucky to be called in the first numbers. I took a deep breath and walked to the line. I was placed in the line with the instruments (as I was playing the piano while I sang). It is importnt to note I was in line with about 6 other people and all had guitars, not a lot playing the piano I guess. Two people were called in the room before me with about 10 min in between auditions. They audition and said they were good to go.

I was called in, we auditioned alone in the room thank goodness, all though the ones outside said they could here me). I walked to the center stage and told them my name, age, song, and they asked a little bit about me. There was a man filming a woman working the computer and one gentleman (with a british accent) doing all the talking. I was asked to start when ready. So I sat at the awesome keyboard they had and sang “More Than Anyone”  by Gavin Degraw. After I finished they asked if I could sing another piece. So I said sure thinking in my mind (Oh Man) cause I had not prepared another piece. I sang “Belief” also by Gavin Degraw as he is my favorite singer.

After I finished the producer sked me to wait outside while they check something on my papers. When I was asked to come back in he said he wanted me to sing for the executive producers. So I was led to another hall where I waited. In this hall they verified my information and took my picture. I also met the Boyd Family Band really nice family I enjoyed talking to.

Finally I was led into the room with two producers and another guy filming. He asked me to tell my story so I did. Then he said begin when ready. I sat down t the keyboard and after a sound check sang “More Than Anyone”. He said thanks and asked the other producer if he needed anything. He said no I think it was good. I was then told they will be calling people back in a few weeks.

I arrived about 6 and left before 1. So over all my experience was really good. I should mention my sister auditioned on March 1 and they arrived at 7 and didn’t audition until about 8 or 9 at night. So I am really happy for my timing.

I was really happy how everything went. The first producer was very complimentary and singing in front of the exec producers was very encouraging. However it has been 2 weeks and I have heard nothing so who knows. Just wanted everyone to see what its like to audition.