'Ledyard Idol' Preview: Nate Dinger

The Ledyard Key Club is holding " this Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the high school to raise money for the American Heart Association.

There are nine contenstants and Patch will introduce each one of them in the days leading up to the event.

1. I'm 17

2. I'm told i've been singing ever since I knew how to make noise and that I was "singing" the notes to melodies before I even knew words and how to speak full sentences.

3. I play piano, guitar, drums, and bass along with singing and every instrument I know, I am fully self taught.

4. I would like to be the Ledyard idol because it has always been my dream to be recognized for my musical talents and I just want to be known as the "Ledyard Idol."

I don't really care about placing first in the end. Don't get me wrong; it'd be absolutely amazing and I'd be ecstatic, but I just hope that it's fun and there's good competition and just that everyone enjoys themselves and doesn't take it TOO seriously.

5. People in the community should come mainly to support the cause that the money is going towards and also to encourage the contestants. It's SOOO much more fun to perform in front of a full house instead of many, many, many empty seats.

Also, I think some people would be in for a treat and may be surprised at the talent of every contestant performing this year.