Minnesota Blue band members, Barbara Yotter and Kelton Parrish are the 2009 Minnesota Duet Champions!
The prizes: mini guitars, 250 bucks, and big-ass trophies.
The duo cinched first place on September 4th at the Minnesota State Fair squaring off against 16 other pairs of singers. The prizes for their feat were two Baby Taylor Guitars ($600 value), $250 cash, and trophies.
The Minnesota Duet Championship is an annual event sponsored by the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA) and held each year at the Minnesota State Fair. The contest takes place in two rounds, a preliminary round in which all duos perform two numbers and second round for the top five finishers where they perform one final selection. The contestants are judged on the quality of their duet singing, instrumental musicianship and overall presentation.
Barb and Kelton's singing style: stand and deliver
Minnesota Duet Championship Final Award Ceremony. Check out the hardware.
After 40 plus years Kelton finally gets back at Mrs. Baxter, his 6th grade singing teacher who said he wouldn't amount to anything.
Congrats!!!!
Hey I think bedazzeled T-shirts are in line for next years compition. Congrats to both of you. Paul I think you missed your calling.
Barb & Kelton nicely done! Congrats to the both of you, that’s so awesome!
I was there and they blew the competition out of the water! Well done Masters!
Congrats on the champs duet contest—good stuff!! Barb and Kelton of course!!!
Barb, As the “agent at large” I knew it was going to happen someday! Hope I can still elbow my way through the entourage! And Kelton, don’t know you too well, but Congrats to you both, the judges have spoken!