*Steve Sage* - Local Tribute Band Celebrity Finalist For Radio Star

An American Idol-like Talent Competition Sponsored by New York's Z100 Choses Steve Sage as Finalist

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 29, 2004 --- WHTZ Z100, New York's largest top 40 station is offering up an opportunity to the future radio stars of America. With Epic Records and The Winterfresh Network on their team, Z100 is holding an American Idol-like competition open to young talent across the country. Participant's are to perform a cover song from a select list and submit it to the station. After several elimination rounds the performances are posted on www.z100.com and the listening public is invited to vote. The winner will get a recording contract from Epic Records with a $50,000 advance, booked to play two of the largest radio events anywhere -- Z100 New York's Jingle Ball and Kiss FM LA's Jingle Ball, and an option to be represented by the William Morris Agency. Local singer/songwriter turned tribute band celebrity is one of these finalists! Steve Sage is asking for your votes!

Steve Sage is a compelling rock singer/songwriter with considerable musical talent and live performance ability. His catalogue of eminently marketable songs feature infectious melody lines and powerful chord structures. His reflective lyrics have an uncanny ability to appeal to diverse audiences. Since childhood music has been the premiere driving force behind Steves life. He's studied guitar and voice with some of the world's most sought after instructors, starred in many television commercials becoming a member of SAG and has been represented by some of New York's premiere talent and artist management agency's such as the Abrams Artist Agency and Coallier Entertainment. Since 2000 Steve's vocal, leadership and frontman abilities have caught national attention while touring with Bad Medicine, the only Bon Jovi Tribute Band recognized by the Bon Jovi Band, staff and family. ( See: * Bad Medicine * Bon Jovi Tribute Band to play Jon Bon Jovi owned Philadelphia Soul Inagaural Tailgate Party http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/4/prweb119725.php )

How to Vote:

1) Click on OR copy and paste the following link into your browser:

http://www.z100.com/elvis_zoo/radiostar3.html

2) Select STEVE SAGE (12 names down) by clicking the circle to the left of his name.

3) Scroll down and click "VOTE" at the bottom of the page.

What to do if the above link doesn't work:

1) Log onto www.z100.com

2) Under "What's Happening" look for the RADIO STAR icon (5 items down)

3) Click on "VOTE: Zoo Audio 4/26-4/30" (Click elsewhere and you won't find Steve's listing.)

4) Select STEVE SAGE (12 names down) by clicking the circle to the left of his name.

5) Scroll down and click "VOTE" at the bottom of the page.

You can hear a clip of Steve Sage at www.z100.com or tune in Friday, April 28th between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM to Z100, 100.3 on your FM dial in the New York market.

Steve Sage may not be THE Jon Bon Jovi, but I was still in the company of a star." -- Lauren E. Hill, The New Island Ear

Bad Medicine is the most ass kickin Bon Jovi Tribute band in the world." -- David Bryan, Bon Jovi

"If I had to grade them Id give them an A...and bonus points for the respect they show toward my brother and his craft." -- Matt Bongiovi, Bon Jovi Tours

To find out more about Steve Sage, listen to song clips, view photos and see his current tour dates please visit: www.SteveSage.com

Press Contact:

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Jennifer L. Pricci

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Jen@PhantomPowerProductions.com