Jon Wright and America's Got Talent Re-Visited

By Bill McGrath

Congratulations to Jonathan for making it to the Vegas Callbacks with America's Got Talent!

It's a shame that America did not get to hear him sing, but it is pretty clear that America's Got Talent has become, (or maybe always was) more of a "reality drama" than a talent contest.

He did not cry on cue, wasn't born poor and didn't have a accident that left him near death. I also know he was not phony about his life experience. Perhaps that did not make him fodder for this kind of "reality TV." He is a just a great guy with an awesome talent!

It's clear that the producers did not want him heard, since if America heard him they would have wondered why the best talent was passed over. I think he is without a doubt a better and more polished singer and performer than those that were sent to the semi-finals.

If "America" got to hear him sing, I have no doubt they would have chosen him to go to the finals!

Well, that's my opinion.

If you would like to see for yourself, check out a few of Jon's performances on his new web page: jonathanwrighttenor.com. or search for him on Youtube.

An Invitation To View The Church Building

Just when we thought the building issue was dead, it crops up again!

ARC has now offered us the building on Rollstone St. for $100,000 instead of the $200,000 we were looking at 2 years ago. We have arranged a walk through to see its present condition after sitting vacant for 2 years.

We will meet at 15 Rollstone St. next Tuesday, July 22 at 5:00 PM. Anyone is welcome to come and see the building and give us your input as to its condition and potential use.

See you next Tuesday.
Bob

The Rollstone Church Building..Another Chance?

The organization that owns the Rollstone Church we considered buying last year has returned to us with a new offer. They are willing to accept $100,000 to be rid of the building.

We will be scheduling another walk through with the board to see how much the building has fallen into disrepair since we last saw it. At that price, we could afford to buy it, even before doing the many and costly improvements necessary hold performances there.

What do you think? If you have a moment, send us your comments. Drop us a note at nptg@hotmail.com. Thanks!

America's Got Talent Update

Although we expected to see Jonathan Wright on America's Got Talent in the first few episodes this year, the format of the show has changed from the previous years and much more air time is being devoted to the early auditions. The word from Jon's producer is, "I can't believe that he will not be aired before the Olympic break." So, keep watching! (Aww.. you probably would anyway..)

Jonathan Wright to Appear on Amercia's Got Talent

Jonathan Wright will be appearing on America's Got Talent in the next few weeks! He auditioned in front of Sharon Osborne, Piers Morgan and David Hasslehoff at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC in April.. After that, well.. we can't say..

Although the format of the show is not clear at this time, he should make his first appearance on Tuesday, June 17th or Tuesday, June 24th on NBC. Watch and root him on!