Hanging out with a former American Idol contestant

Here's a photo our photographer Mike Randolph took of
former American Idol contestant and Michigan native
Matt Giraud

This week at work has been crazy. Our other main reporter has been on vacation and now she has strep throat, which has made my workload increase substantially.

But today turned out to be an awesome (and busy) day. I found out yesterday that former American Idol and Michigan-native Matt Giraud was coming to Bay City today to promote his concert in Bay City Oct. 14. I was really hyping the concert up in the office, so my editor thought it would be cool for me to tour Bay City with him and find out, not only what people can expect from his concert next month, but also what he has been up to, his opinions about American Idol and more.

He's a great guy, very down to earth — AND a great piano player and singer. We went to the local coffee shop, which has a baby grand inside, and he played a few songs for us. We captured great video:

Former American Idol contestant Matt Giraud

My full interview with him is coming (most likely tomorrow) and it should be really entertaining. Here is a short post I wrote up to pretty much put the video online. I'll be transcribing the interview tonight.

On a side note — tomorrow's front page features three stories by me — which makes me feel pretty good after a busy, busy day. After a good night' sleep, I'll be ready to do it all over again tomorrow!