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Previous Episodes September 22 September 23 |
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Adam and Blake are joined by a happy guy and a hollaback girl as we continue the search for this show's marquee superstar. Recaps by Chico Alexander, GSNN
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Blind Auditions 3 September 29 |
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Either Adam is really
particular about who he wants on his team, or he's just
not playing the game hard enough, because he only has
three, while Pharrell has five. The others have four
after week 1. But the best is yet to come.
First out the gate tonight is John Martin (25, Chicago), who is a forklift operator. When he's not at work, he's gigging at bars. He got into music playing in church with his pastor father. He gave up college for his father when he lost his job. He'd like to trade in heavy equipment for light singing. He'll make a play with "Sweet Pea". Blake's sweet on his sound. The newbies say not so far, mister. Will Blake being first and looking for someone who DOESN'T fit his mold play off for him? Gwen calls him delicious. Will that play for her? He picks... BLAKE! Jessie Pitts (18; Birmingham, AL) used the choir to get attention. She lived in the barn, sharing one room and being homeschooled. She spent a childhood recovering from third-degree burns from a boiling accident. She gained additional confidence from singing. She got a job at a record label to pay for college, but she'd rather be on it as, well... three guesses. Let's see what she does with "The Story" by Brandi Carlile. Gwen's reading first, followed by Blake, who mentions that this was his wedding song to Mirandalambert. That doesn't work. She goes with GWEN. Menlik Zergabachew (19; Silver Spring, MD)'s parents were both born in Ethiopia. They had since emigrated for a better life. That ended up with their own soul food restaurant. His choice of genre is reggae, and he has his own reggae band that he was in since dropping out of high school contrary to his parents' dreams. But he does have a good voice. Good enough to turn a chair? Let's hear him on Sublime's "Santeria". And in a surprise, Blake's in! He thinks he's going to get it... then GWEN comes in! And the coaches think Blake has no chance. ... He doesn't. GWEN wins. Michael Stein (62, Los Angeles) has been a cantor, a minister of music in the Jewish faith, in an LA synagogue for 25 years now. He's taught prayers for a while now, and he's even written country music services in Hebrew. He has a family group named the Rolling Steins, but his great accomplishment - being a fiddler for the US Navy Band and playing for at least three presidents. He thinks he has some unfinished business on the stage, but let's see him in action when "The Devil Went Down the Georgia". The judges are having a lot of fun, but no one is turning a chair for this guy. Too bad. Well, he had a higher calling anyway. Coffee anyone? Ricky Manning (19; Cape Coral, FL) comes from a family of siblings who can sing and play musical instruments. They all jam together, particularly on Jackson 5 & Stevie Wonder. He became a bit of a ladies' man when his parents divorced. He didn't go to college, instead opting for a music career... bumming on the street. Hopefully he can get a coach to turn their head... and their chair... with "Love Me Again" by John Newman. Pharrell can. So can Blake. But who does Ricky love? He loves him some Skateboard P. Welcome to Team PHARRELL. Adam... still has yet to turn his chair. He's saving his button for "something special". Will he turn for Kelli Douglas (31, Dallas), a single mother? She considers herself a "late bloomer" with stage fright and a corporate communications degree. She taught for six years after resigning. Ultimately, she's here for her son, to motivate him to do whatever he wants in life. She does "Danny's Song". And Adam's the first one in! Gwen's like... what the hell, let me get in. Blake turning sends Kelli to giggles to end her 90 seconds, but who will she begin her tenure with? She goes with her heart and says... ADAM! As we enter the second half of the show, we turn to Blessing Offor (25, New York City), originally from Nigeria. He's memorized the entire subway system, can play the piano, and received an international soloists award. Did we mention that he is totally blind? He was born with vision in his left eye, and when he had a water gun accident when he was 9, he eventually lost vision in that eye. He wants to do more with his songwriting on the stage, so he's going to make a shot at it... in particular, Blake... with "Just the Two of Us" by Grover Washington with Bill Withers. It's a mite sharp. But not sharp enough for the whole panel, as we have our first free-for-all of the night. He picks... PHARRELL! After he had his heart set on Blake, too. Troy Ritchie (21; Trabuco Canyon, CA) can do Stewie Griffin, Cleveland Brown, and Christopher Walken, but can he sing? He says he likes metal. Right now, he buses at a restaurant where he gigs and is also a childcare worker. He wants to get lucky with Pharrell. Will he get lucky with "Out Of My League" by Fitz & the Tantrums. Not out of Gwen's league. She doesn't have a lot of guys. She's got one now. Cole Wilkinson (16, Southlake, TX) has a lot of land, a lot of animals, and a lot of family for a lot of fun. He decided to trade it in for a stint at a performing arts school. He loves music, and wants to do it for the rest of his life. He'll sing "Classic" by MKTO. Don't overthink it. He.... ends up overthinking it. No chairs. Next up, Mia Pfirmann (19; Temple City, CA) was born to a couple of musicians from the band September. Currently, she's taking a class in pop rock at a community college. She delivers a pop rock performance of "Unconditionally". Adam and Blake engage in a Mexican standoff... and they're the first two to turn their chairs. Gwen & Pharrell.... follow suit. Who will Mia follow? She decides on... ADAM! Joining him: Alessandra Castronuovo. Meanwhile Pharrell wins over Jordy Searcy, but Blake finds Kensington Moore. Next up, in Carson's Voicemobile we're heading to Orange, CA to meet Bree Fondacaro (24, Orange, CA). She's from a musical family. Her dad is a piano & vocal teacher, and he supports her gigs larger than his small frame allows. Bree would love to turn a chair today with "It Ain't Me Babe". Gwen's ready to press... or not. Blake's like "Your loss." Last up, Anita Antoinette (24, Boston) returns from last year, where she failed to turn a chair. She's been hard at work perfecting her craft hoping for a reversal of fortune on ... another Bob Marley song, "Turn Your Lights Down Low"... GWEN'S in almost instantly. So is Blake, who didn't turn his chair the last time... and so are the other two. From zero to a four-turn. Gwen: "So what have you been doing since Blake & Adam didn't choose you?" SHOTS FIRED! When the dust settles, Anita goes with... GWEN! In your face, rejecters. Rare on-camera glimpse of Gwen's boy Kingston.
We're halfway to a full roster. Who gets the nod tomorrow? To see this episode in its entirety or to find out how to become a contestant, go to nbcthevoice.com |
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