Wanted: Flames Anthem Singer

[AC]

They're also looking for a new Harvey the Hound:
http://www.workopolis.com/jobsearch/job/15183758

[TheREDarmY]

Heys guys straight from my sister Heather - "I'm still singing, we're just adding to our roster for Flames, Hitmen, and Roughnecks. Right now there's only 1 singer per team. No reliable subs when needed. "

[Browndog71]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

Or Mark Donnelly from Vancouver? I think Donnelly is one of the best in the NHL.

I wish I can un-thank a post.

No offense to you but I hate that guy like I hate all of the other Canucks. I hope he doesn't get paid the max as he never sings the whole song....

Also, he appears to have too much skin since he lost all the weight.

[nixon45]

Originally Posted by Browndog71

Also, he appears to have too much skin since he lost all the weight.

Last time I saw him he looked extremely unhealthy

[cKy]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

Or Mark Donnelly from Vancouver? I think Donnelly is one of the best in the NHL.

Best what? Best in letting the audience sing %80 of the anthem.

[OldDutch]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

Liscano did an excellent job. She never made the anthem about her, just sang, and did it well.

I hope they don't hire a wannabe (but obviously failed) opera singer like every other team seems to have.

Cool story bro but, Heather sang at our wedding ceremony at the church we got married at a few years ago. She was exactly like how she is at the games, well composed, and like you said just sang really well. Just one of the things that made the day a extra special.

She has a fantastic voice, and I wish her all the best.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by nixon45

Last time I saw him he looked extremely unhealthy

That's because he's like 60% woman 40% man by this point. Started those hormone treatments to lose weight and now he's transforming like Wikus in District 9.

[burnin_vernon]

I wish they didn't perform anthems before sporting events. To me, it sort of trivializes the song. How did this practice begin anyways?

[Diemenz]

Originally Posted by TheREDarmY

Heys guys straight from my sister Heather - "I'm still singing, we're just adding to our roster for Flames, Hitmen, and Roughnecks. Right now there's only 1 singer per team. No reliable subs when needed. "

Just quoting this because it seems some people missed it.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by AC

They're also looking for a new Harvey the Hound:
http://www.workopolis.com/jobsearch/job/15183758

Or, more likely, a new Farley the Fox and whatever the Roughnecks' mascot is.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by burnin_vernon

I wish they didn't perform anthems before sporting events. To me, it sort of trivializes the song. How did this practice begin anyways?

http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/6...-espn-magazine

First done during the 1918 World Series, near the end of the First World War.

Between the wars, it was usually only performed prior to games of significant importance. It came into regular practice during the Second World War, and has remained a tradition since.

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Holly crap, that seems like a drastic overpayment for value. $42K a year likely isn't huge in business like the Flames, but given I think they struggle each year to break even, everything helps.

Flames would be better served having up and coming singers from the community volunteer to sing the anthems each night. But, that's coming from a guy who probably doesn't appreciated the anthem experience at the games unless we are talking playoffs or huge rival games, because I attempt to roll up to me seats right after the anthem and right before puck drop most nights.

The Flames do not struggle to break even. They don't need to worry about cash.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Originally Posted by TheREDarmY

Heys guys straight from my sister Heather - "I'm still singing, we're just adding to our roster for Flames, Hitmen, and Roughnecks. Right now there's only 1 singer per team. No reliable subs when needed. "

Good, I'm glad she's still doing it. One of the best anthem singers in the league.

[FurnaceFace]

Best anthem singer pound for pound. Liscano always just sang. Nothing special, no gimmick, no fancy rendition, just belt it out. I agree Annie who filled in a few games did a pretty good job too. She seemed like Heather's protege as she had a similar style. Grad. Heather is still around.

[zuluking]

Originally Posted by FurnaceFace

Best anthem singer pound for pound. Liscano always just sang. Nothing special, no gimmick, no fancy rendition, just belt it out. I agree Annie who filled in a few games did a pretty good job too. She seemed like Heather's protege as she had a similar style. Grad. Heather is still around.

I'm grad, too!

[cral12]

Maybe we should try to haul Rene Rancourt out of Boston!
(Can FF to 1:50 mark if ya like)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8i-K2Uyiyg

[Fire]

Originally Posted by cral12

Maybe we should try to haul Rene Rancourt out of Boston!
(Can FF to 1:50 mark if ya like)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8i-K2Uyiyg

His act gets annoying pretty fast.

[_Q_]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Flames could get the girl who sang for the Canadians during the playoffs. The American anthem. I don't think she's their regular singer during the season cause she can't sing in french.

I don't remember how she sang, but I do remember that she was extremely hot.

I'd be down.

[cKy]

Originally Posted by _Q_

I don't remember how she sang, but I do remember that she was extremely hot.

I'd be down.

Nono, you'd be turned down.

[_Q_]

Originally Posted by cKy

Nono, you'd be turned down.

Story of my life unfortunately