If you missed her at the biggest music festival in the nation, you can catch Singer Grace Weber on national television this week. A native of Wauwatosa, Grace Weber is one of the eight finalists on "Oprah's Karaoke Challenge."
"It was pretty intense when they told me. I was totally overwhelmed and actually felt like I was in a dream. I've never had an experience where I honestly questioned whether it was really happening or not. It took a couple days to settle in, but now I'm ready to be on the show and have a good time," says Weber.
The contest pits eight singers from around the country against one another in a live show this Thursday. Taking cue from "American Idol," celebrity judges will be on hand to lend advice, but viewers will have the ultimate vote.
"I would describe myself as a soul singer, singing soul music and indie soul music. Although I have sung a lot of different genres over the years, I hope to pursue a career in indie soul music," Weber says.
Weber is currently working toward a degree in Individualized Study with a focus on music performance and marketing at New York University.
Tune in Thursday and vote for Weber after "The Oprah Winfrey Show," which airs on WISN Channel 12 at 4 p.m.
OnMilwaukee.com staff writer Maureen Post grew up in Wauwatosa. A lover of international and urban culture, Maureen received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
After living on the east side of Madison for several years, Maureen returned to Milwaukee in 2006.
After a brief stint of travel, Maureen joined OnMilwaukee.com as the city’s oldest intern and has been hooked ever since. Combining her three key infatuations, Milwaukee’s great music, incredible food and inspiring art (and yes, in that order), Maureen’s job just about fits her perfectly.
Residing in Bay View, Maureen vehemently believes the city can become fresh and new with a simple move across town.
