It's the best of the best -- the top winners from our Ten-Month Song Contest in South County. The Finalists come together on Saturday April 12 for an evening concert at Humdinger in San Luis Obispo, with a grand prize of $1,000 on the line. Come cheer for your favorites, or discover new ones. Tickets are $20 general admission for the 7pm show, available at https://my805tix.com

Just like at the monthly rounds, ten contestants play two original songs each, three judges award prizes, including a grand prize of $1,000. Yes, there will be trophies too. The lineup so far:

Willowspeak (follow him on Instagram @willowspeakmusic) Kielo Smith @kielo_smith Joyce Lee @joyceleemusic Sami Rouissi @samithemusic Graybill @graybillmusic Cate Armstrong @cateylady Holly Ann Lewis @hollyannlewismusic Ynana Rose @ynanarose Emily Laliotis @emilylaliotis The Band Carter, www.thebandcarter.com

Humdinger is a craft beer maker and venue for comedy, karaoke, games night and live music concerts, open to all ages. They have hosted Songwriters at Play showcases and tribute concerts. Songwriters at Play presents live music events at several local venues, hosted by Steve Key. www.songwritersatplay.com

Our prize sponsors: --Best Song wins a scholarship to attend the Listening Room International Songwriting Retreat in Idyllwild, CA, and an hour of consulting time with Pro Music Row Songwriter and Author Warren Sellers; --Best Performance wins a singing lesson with local musician Cynthia Ford. --Best Overall wins mobile recording time with Christi Mariscal, plus $1,000 cash.