[machman]

This article is from a couple of weeks ago, they are now onto round two and Marc, his brother, and the bassist from Downhere have advanced to round two.

I encourage everyone who has an interest to go vote for Marc Martel, he truly has a great talent, and I would love to see him win this...

I am a big Queen fan from back in the day, but am really impressed with Marc's singing and his own band, downhere, both musically and their message..

Here is the link to the Queen site where you can vote:

www.queenextravaganza.com/auditions

He does a great version of Crazy Little Thing Called Love for round two...

Marc's first entry, "Somebody to Love", just jaw dropping

My Sombody to Love Auditon

Doing STL on the Ellen show:

Marc Martel on Ellen

His own band, downhere doing STL

Downhere live, Sombody to Love

Marc singing with Renaissance Church in Summit, NJ. doing

Bohemian Rhapsody

Downhere song Surrender, vocal very much in the Freddie Mercury style..

Surrender

Downhere's lastest video,

Let Me Rediscover You

[Mount Athos]

he’s a fantastic singer! I never get tired of watching his rendition of “someone to love”, i guess filmed in his bedroom

[Vince Ferrer]

If this new band has to send royalties to the original members, this is a stroke of genius. Just sit back and retire, and let someone else do the touring. How about a new name, the “Dread Pirate Roberts Band?”

[EmilyGeiger]

Do you mind if we share on facebook?

[gonzo]

Thanks for the post, machman! Always enjoyed Queen back in the day, too.

These guys are good! Thanks for the links ......................... FRegards

[cblue55]

I had the pleasure of seeing Marc Martel perform “Somebody to Love” at the Called to Love Concert last Sunday night. He sounds like, looks like and moves like Freddie Mercury. Truly amazing talent. Downhere performs some of the best Christian music around. I predict we’ll see more of Marc Martel in the days ahead.

[dangerdoc]

we saw him live a few weeks back. His voice is remarkable.

Somehow, though, I think winning this contest will be his downfall.

[dangerdoc]

we saw him live a few weeks back. His voice is remarkable.

Somehow, though, I think winning this contest will be his downfall.

[dangerdoc]

we saw him live a few weeks back. His voice is remarkable.

Somehow, though, I think winning this contest will be his downfall.

[dangerdoc]

we saw him live a few weeks back. His voice is remarkable.

Somehow, though, I think winning this contest will be his downfall.

[dangerdoc]

we saw him live a few weeks back. His voice is remarkable.

Somehow, though, I think winning this contest will be his downfall.

[EDINVA]

As easy a vote as I’ve ever cast. Simply amazing. Also “shared” on Facebook.

[Lauren BaRecall]

“Bohemian Rhapsody” is blowing me away. This kid is too good to be real! He's got Freddie down to a T!

BTW, I was reading something not too long ago that Freddie finally confessed that while many people endeavored to interpret the lyrics of this song, they actually meant nothing. I happen to disagree. IMO, they were subconsciously about himself - kind of a vocal picture of Dorian Gray, as it were.

[machman]

There is now a facebook page for those who want to support voting for him.....

Queen Extravaganza - Vote For Marc Martel (Vocal)

[machman]

For those interested, Martel won!