Cleveland, OH -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/16/2011 -- Brianna West, winner of last week's Freeway Idol competition at Freeway Lanes OF Wickliffe has been singing ever since she can remember.

"I don't think there is anything more freeing than music!" she says.

Scott Coyle, voted last week's winner at Freeway Lanes of Parma says singing has been his passion as long as he's been able to talk.

"Music has the power to move people in so many ways, " says Freeway Lanes Bowling Group CEO, Glenn Gable, sponsor of Freeway Idol. "Our karaoke contest attracts people who feel strongly connected to music. We get a major thrill out of hearing and recognizing them!"

With over $6500 in prize money up for grabs, Freeway Idol will be setting four winners free with cash in hand! The first place prize is $3000 and the Freeway Idol title! Second-, third-, and fourth- place prizes are $2000, $1000 and $500. Who will be the next Freeway Idol? We will find out on August 26th when the contest comes down to just four winners!

There's still time to register. Sign up NOW online at http://www.freewaylanes.com. Contest and registration details are at the website. You must be age 18 or over to register.

The Final Event is Friday, August 26 at 7:00pm to 11:00pm at Freeway Lanes of Solon. Everyone is welcome to come show their support for our contestants. It;s sure to be an exciting night!

Freeway Lanes Bowling Group is an award-winning family-owned business operating five bowling centers in Northeastern Ohio. Freeway Lanes offers a range of family entertainment options including bowling leagues, bocce ball, high definition TV screens, outdoor patios, restaurants with full-service bars, live entertainment, and top-notch meeting and banquet facilities.

Freeway Lanes, Pepsi, Labatt, Ohio Center for Broadcasting, Presque Isle Downs & Casino, Magic Galaxy Entertainment, and bCreative – Graphic Design & Web Boutique

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Cleveland, OH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/09/2011 -- Freeway Lanes' Freeway Idol singing contest is bringing out the love of music in some special people who were born to sing! Which one of them will become the next Freeway Idol?

Wickliffe Freeway Lanes winner for Week One, Tiffany Howse, says she has been singing and performing since she was eight years old. Same for Lisa Sheets, last week's winner from Mentor Freeway Lanes. "I remember singing with my mom ever since I was little." Then, there's Parma Freeway Lanes winner, Virginia Rush, who shares her love of music in church. For her, singing is healing.

"The performers are so talented, so sincere – it's really moving!" says Freeway Lanes Bowling Group CEO, Glenn Gable, sponsor of the Freeway Idol singing contest.

Freeway Idol spotlights local talent, giving them a chance to win a share of $6500 in cash prizes. Every week until the end of August, competitions are taking place at Freeway Lanes locations in Solon, Mentor, Wickliffe and Parma. Twenty semifinalists will perform at Freeway Lanes in Solon on the night of August 26th, competing for the grand prize of $3000. The second-place winner gets $2000. Third- and fourth-place winners will take home $1000 and $500.

Come share your singing talent! Contest registrations are still being accepted. But you must hurry – time is running out with just three more weeks to go. Contest details and the registration form are posted on the Freeway Lanes website at http://www.freewaylanes.com. All contestants must be age 18 or over.

Freeway Lanes Bowling Group is an award-winning family-owned business operating five bowling centers in Northeastern Ohio. Freeway Lanes offers a range of family entertainment options including bowling leagues, bocce ball, high definition TV screens, outdoor patios, restaurants with full-service bars, live entertainment, and top-notch meeting and banquet facilities.

Freeway Lanes, Pepsi, Labatt, Ohio Center for Broadcasting, Presque Isle Downs & Casino, Magic Galaxy Entertainment, and bCreative – Graphic Design & Web Boutique

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Cleveland, OH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/08/2011 -- Singing talent is coming from all over to compete in the Freeway Idol contest. In addition to a chance at the Freeway Idol title, there's $6500 in cash prizes at stake.

Ashley Amato from Mayfield Heights says she'd bank the money if she wins. Corneil Dwayne Mills from Lorain says he'd spend part on his family and put the rest toward a singing career. Solon semi-finalist, "Moose," has travel plans in mind. He says, "I'm going to Disney!"

"The contest is a lot of fun, but it's also serious!" says Freeway Lanes Bowling Group CEO, Glenn Gable, sponsor of the Freeway Idol. "Last week, Parma had seven singers competing, including a few who drove in from Galion, Bowling Green and even Pennsylvania!"

Go online to the Freeway Lanes website at freewaylanes.com to watch a video of four semi-finalists – "Moose," Renee, "Big Brown" and Tiffany. Think you could beat 'em? Just go online and sign up today! You'll find the contest details and the registration form at freewaylanes.com. You must be age 18 or over to register.

The first place grand prize is $3000. The second-, third-, and fourth- place winners will be awarded $2000, $1000 and $500, respectively. The grand finale is August 26th, when judges pick four winners at the Solon location.

Freeway Lanes Bowling Group is an award-winning family-owned business operating five bowling centers in Northeastern Ohio. Freeway Lanes offers a range of family entertainment options including bowling leagues, bocce ball, high definition TV screens, outdoor patios, restaurants with full-service bars, live entertainment, and top-notch meeting and banquet facilities.

Freeway Lanes, Pepsi, Labatt, Ohio Center for Broadcasting, Presque Isle Downs & Casino Magic Galaxy Entertainment, and bCreative – Graphic Design & Web Boutique

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Congratulations to the first round of Freeway Idol singing contest winners!

Cleveland, OH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/29/2011 -- Alan "Moose" Lawrence, Renee Blair, Tiffany Howse, William "Big Brown" Brown are all on their way to taking the Freeway Idol title and capturing some of $6500 in cash prizes.

"What great talent we have in Northeast Ohio!" says Freeway Lanes Bowling Group CEO, Glenn Gable, sponsor of the Freeway Idol contest. "It's a thrill to see and hear these performers get up and give their all!"

The contest, which began July 18th, continues for the next four weeks with competitions at each of the four Freeway Lanes locations in Solon, Mentor, Wickliffe and Parma. The big night is Friday, August 26th when twenty semi-finalists – all the winners from the Freeway Lanes weekly contests –gather at Freeway Lanes of Solon to compete for the grand prize -- $3000! The second-place winner gets $2000. Third- and fourth-place winners get $1000 and $500!

Got a passion for singing? C'mon out! There's still time to sign up for the competition! Contest details and the registration form are posted on the Freeway Lanes website at http://www.freewaylanes.com. All contestants must be age 18 or over.

Freeway Lanes Bowling Group is an award-winning family-owned business operating five bowling centers in Northeastern Ohio. Freeway Lanes offers a range of family entertainment options including bowling leagues, bocce ball, high definition TV screens, outdoor patios, restaurants with full-service bars, live entertainment, and top-notch meeting and banquet facilities.

Sponsors of Freeway Idol include:

Freeway Lanes, Pepsi, Labatt, Ohio Center for Broadcasting, Presque Isle Downs & Casino, Magic Galaxy Entertainment, and bCreative – Graphic Design & Web Boutique

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Cleveland, OH -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/18/2011 -- Slots are filling up fast for the Freeway Lanes Freeway Idol singing contest. Qualifying competition gets underway the week of July 18th and word is traveling fast.

Freeway Idol sponsor and CEO of Freeway Lanes Bowling Group, Glenn Gable, is urging singers to get their registrations in now. With $6500 in cash prizes, the contest is going to be hot, hot, hot – THE contest aspiring singers should not miss!

"We are totally thrilled to help Cleveland talent get the exposure they deserve, plus put thousands of dollars in their pockets!" Gable says.

Through July and August, singers will compete one night a week at each of the four Freeway Lanes locations in Solon, Mentor, Wickliffe and Parma. Only twenty-five contestants will get to perform at each location, which is why Gable advises singers to not wait to register.

On Friday, August 26th - one grand prize winner will take home $3000 and the Freeway Idol title. The second-place winner will walk away with a cool $2000. Third- and fourth-place winners will pocket $1000, and $500!

Contest details and the registration form are posted on the Freeway Lanes website at http://www.freewaylanes.com. All contestants must be age 18 or over.

Freeway Lanes Bowling Group is an award-winning family-owned business operating five bowling centers in Northeastern Ohio. Freeway Lanes offers a range of family entertainment options including bowling leagues, bocce ball, high definition TV screens, outdoor patios, restaurants with full-service bars, live entertainment, and top-notch meeting and banquet facilities.

Contact:
Glenn E. Gable, C.E.O.
Freeway Lanes Bowling Group
28801 Euclid Avenue
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092
216-267-2150
glenn@freewaylanes.com

Sponsors of Freeway Idol include:

Freeway Lanes,Pepsi,Labatt,Ohio Center for Broadcasting,Magic Galaxy Entertainment, andbCreative – Graphic Design & Web Boutique

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Cleveland, OH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/18/2011 -- Cleveland's Freeway Idol karaoke singing contest starts soon – the week of July 18th. Who will claim $6500 in cash prizes? Who will be the next Freeway Idol?

The contest's sponsor, Freeway Lanes Bowling Group, has been receiving a steady flow of registrations since announcing the competition last month. CEO, Glenn Gable, feels the excitement building as each new registration comes in.

"Cleveland has so much musical talent – these people only need a place to get up and perform," he says. "Freeway Lanes is putting big money on the table – thousands of dollars – and each registrant is a potential winner!"

Starting July 18th, each of the four Freeway Lanes locations in Solon, Mentor, Wickliffe and Parma will hold one contest per week for five weeks. A panel of judges will rank the contestants on their singing, overall performance, and costume. The big night is Friday, August 26th. Twenty semi-finalists – all the winners from the Freeway Lanes weekly contests – will take the stage at Freeway Lanes in Solon to compete for the grand prize -- $3000! The second-place winner will walk away with a cool $2000. Third- and fourth-place winners will be handed $1000, and $500!

Freeway idol promises to be the hit of the summer season –a chance to see tomorrow's hit makers!

Contest details and the registration form are posted on the Freeway Lanes website at http://www.freewaylanes.com. All contestants must be age 18 or over.

Freeway Lanes Bowling Group is an award-winning family-owned business operating five bowling centers in Northeastern Ohio. Freeway Lanes offers a range of family entertainment options including bowling leagues, bocce ball, high definition TV screens, outdoor patios, restaurants with full-service bars, live entertainment, and top-notch meeting and banquet facilities.

Contact:
Glenn E. Gable, C.E.O.
Freeway Lanes Bowling Group
28801 Euclid Avenue
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092
216-267-2150
glenn@freewaylanes.com

Sponsors of Freeway Idol include:

Freeway Lanes,Pepsi,Labatt,Ohio Center for Broadcasting,Magic Galaxy Entertainment, andbCreative – Graphic Design & Web Boutique

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Slots are filling up fast for the Freeway Lanes Freeway Idol singing contest. Qualifying competition gets underway the week of July 18th and word is traveling fast.

Cleveland, OH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/05/2011 -- Freeway Idol sponsor and CEO of Freeway Lanes Bowling Group, Glenn Gable, is urging singers to get their registrations in now. With $6500 in cash prizes, the contest is going to be hot, hot, hot – THE contest aspiring singers should not miss!

"We are totally thrilled to help Cleveland talent get the exposure they deserve, plus put thousands of dollars in their pockets!" Gable says.

Through July and August, singers will compete one night a week at each of the four Freeway Lanes locations in Solon, Mentor, Wickliffe and Parma. Only twenty-five contestants will get to perform at each location, which is why Gable advises singers to not wait to register.

On Friday, August 26th - one grand prize winner will take home $3000 and the Freeway Idol title. The second-place winner will walk away with a cool $2000. Third- and fourth-place winners will pocket $1000, and $500!

Contest details and the registration form are posted on the Freeway Lanes website at http://www.freewaylanes.com. All contestants must be age 18 or over.

Freeway Lanes Bowling Group is an award-winning family-owned business operating five bowling centers in Northeastern Ohio. Freeway Lanes offers a range of family entertainment options including bowling leagues, bocce ball, high definition TV screens, outdoor patios, restaurants with full-service bars, live entertainment, and top-notch meeting and banquet facilities.

Sponsors of Freeway Idol include:

Freeway Lanes, Pepsi, Labatt, Ohio Center for Broadcasting, Magic Galaxy Entertainment, and bCreative – Graphic Design & Web Boutique

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Cleveland, OH -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/02/2011 -- The word is out about Freeway Idol, Cleveland's own version of the hit television talent show. Local singers are excited and why wouldn't they be? There's $6500 in cash at stake!

Freeway Lanes Bowling Group CEO, Glenn Gable created this Karaoke contest to help promote local talent.

"The road to stardom is often paved with boulders – it's tough, even for the most gifted performers. With the contest and prize money, we want to help them hit the pavement running," he said.

Qualifying contests start the week of July 18 at each of four Freeway Lanes locations in Solon, Mentor, Wickliffe and Parma. Gable says registrations are coming in fast. He urges everyone who wants a chance to sing to sign up now. Twenty-five contestants will get to perform at each location. On the final night, August 26th, Freeway twenty semi-finalists – the winners from each Freeway Lanes weekly contest – will sing at Freeway Lanes in Solon for the top prize of $3000. The second, third and fourth cash prizes aren't too shabby either – $2000, $1000, and $500, respectively. There's sure to be loads of fun and entertainment, even surprises, as local talent comes out of the woodwork to compete.

All contestants must be age 18 or over. Contest details and the registration form are posted on the Freeway Lanes website at http://www.freewaylanes.com.

Freeway Lanes Bowling Group is an award-winning family-owned business operating five bowling centers in Northeastern Ohio. Freeway Lanes offers a range of family entertainment options including bowling leagues, bocce ball, high definition TV screens, outdoor patios, restaurants with full-service bars, live entertainment, and top-notch meeting and banquet facilities.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grab your share of $6500 in Cash and Prizes!

Cleveland, OH -- (ReleaseWire) --06/24/2011 -- Get ready, Cleveland! The Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame city is about to have its own singing contest to compete with television's American Idol.

Freeway Idol, a creation of Freeway Lanes Bowling Group, is a five-week competition starting next month featuring $6500 in cash and prizes, promising local talent and some great entertainment!

Says Freeway Lanes Bowling Group CEO, Glenn Gable, "This contest is our opportunity to thank Clevelanders for supporting us and to recognize and spotlight local Cleveland talent, maybe even start some lucky guy or gal on the road to stardom."

Beginning the week of July 18, qualifying contests will take place one night a week at each of four locations - Freeway Lanes of Solon, Mentor, Wickliffe and Parma. Twenty-five registered contestants will perform one song each and be scored by a panel of judges on vocal quality and delivery, stage presence and costume. A semi-finalist will be chosen weekly from each location to compete in the final round held at the Solon Freeway Lanes location on August 26th. On that night, one lucky Clevelander will sing his or her way into the hearts of the judges - and the audience - winning the Freeway Idol title and $3000 in cash. Second, third and fourth cash prizes are $2000, $1000, and $500, respectively.

All contestants must be age 18 or over. Contest and registration details can be found on the Freeway Lanes website at http://www.freewaylanes.com.

Freeway Lanes Bowling Group is an award-winning family-owned business operating five bowling centers in Northeastern Ohio. Freeway Lanes offers a range of family entertainment options including bowling leagues, bocce ball, high definition TV screens, outdoor patios, restaurants with full-service bars, live entertainment, and top-notch meeting and banquet facilities.

Sponsors of Freeway Idol include:

Freeway Lanes, Pepsi, Labatt, Ohio Center for Broadcasting, Magic Galaxy Entertainment, and bCreative – Graphic Design & Web Boutique

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm