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#702 From: "gregvaden" <gvaden8982@...>
Date: Mon Jul 9, 2007 9:36 pm
Subject: A Cappella Event Coming to Schaumburg 		gregvaden
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Hello Chicago A Cappella Crazies:

Greg from the a cappella group elmoTHUMM here.  Although things aren't
quite finalized as of right now, it appears elmoTHUMM will be returning
to Chicago for a concert being held at the Schaumburg Prairie Center
for the Arts on Sept. 23, 2007.

If you would like to attend, help advertise, or support the show in any
way please contact us A.S.A.P.  Details will follow as they become
available.

elmoTHUMM, Vocal Chaos, and others hope to make it a night to remember.
Keep singing!
Greg
elmoTHUMM
2006 Chicago Regional Harmony Sweepstakes Champion

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#703 From: "msbianca4" <msbianca4@...>
Date: Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:55 pm
Subject: Open mic opportunity for groups 		msbianca4
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Mic Check Productions, Inc is hosting its Thursday Nite Mic Check

Evanston's newest and hottest open mic nites!!

Open to ALL artists!!

Thursday, July 19, 2007 (and every Third Thursday of the month)

Pick a Cup Cafe
1813 Dempster (intersection of Dodge and Dempster)
Evanston, IL. 60201

$5 for performers
$7 for non-performers

We're bringing something new to the Evanston community!

All aspiring artists: Here is a great chance to promote yourself!

Please email me at MicCheckPR@...

Performers are encouraged to arrive early (by 6:30-6:45)

See you Thursday!!

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#704 From: "gregvaden" <gvaden8982@...>
Date: Sun Jul 22, 2007 12:50 am
Subject: Mark Your Calendars! 		gregvaden
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The first ever Midwest A CAPPELLA FEST is coming to Chicago
(Schaumburg) Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 at 6:30PM.  The show will be held
at the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts (442 seats) and will
feature music by Vocal Chaos, elmoTHUMM, and others TBA.

JUST ADDED - The show will also feature an appearance by very special
guest Scott Leonard of Rockapella!  He will be there pressing palms,
signing autographs, taking photos, and selling his new solo CD
release "1man1mike".  You'll have to show up to see if he sings!!!

Tickets will be $15 at the door, $13 in advance, and $10 for
students.  Tickets will be available soon and contact information
will be posted shortly.

If you would like to become a sponsor of the show, you can do so for
as little as $500 by contacting Greg Vaden (respond to this post).
To be included on all printed materials you must contact us by no
later than the last day of July.

So come out and support Midwest a cappella and say hello to Scott
Leonard at the first annual A CAPPELLA FEST.

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#705 From: RMTMUSIC@...
Date: Wed Aug 1, 2007 9:33 pm
Subject: THN...The harmony Network...Update on Building Blocks 		musicmanrichrmt
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Hi gang,
 
I want to thank the following folks who have stepped up to the plate and made donations to our Fund Raising Drive.  This brings us to 23 out of the 175 people or groups we need to meet our goals. We are frustrated that the donations have not been more.  Our deadline is approaching (August 15th) and if we can not reach our goal by that time, we will continue to broadcast as long as we can and then we will have to close down the Network.
 
Thanks with all our heart to this week's Building Blocks:
    Tom Meier
    The Frazer Family, Chuck, Judy, Colin and Blaire (Colin sings with the Rahway Valley Jerseyaires in NJ)
    Lloyd Ellen Thomas
    Doug Brown, President of Paradigm Associates, Rahway, NJ
    Christine White, Albuquerque, N.M.
 
I promised to keep you aware of where THN...The Harmony Network was in their current drive to raise $8500.00 to meet the challenge of broadcasting 24 hours a day/7 days a week, to purchase some needed equipment and to improve the quality of the broadcasts to you, our listening audience.  If you believe in what we are doing, we need to ask you to make your donations now.
 
We need a total of 175 people to make a donation of $50.00 or more during this drive.  We have written to the members of 11 discussion groups (you have been included) that are oriented to acappella music.  We have appealed to more than 450 groups that have had their music featured on our broadcasts (Are you or your group among them). And we have sent personal emails to the leaders of The Barbershop Harmony Society and the Regional Management Teams of the Sweet Adelines International(Are you one of those people?) More than  4500 people have read this appeal, and we thank the 23 who have responded.
 
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT NOW...WON'T YOU BECOME ONE OF THE "175" THAT WILL ALLOW US TO MEET OUR GOALS AND BECOME YOUR SOURCE FOR LIVE ACAPPELLA RADIO SHOWS?
 
Please send your Tax Deductible Gift to THN...The Harmony Network, 41 Watchung Plaza #222, Montclair, NJ 07042; or go to www.paypal.com and send your gift to the2004thn@aol.com as the sending address.
 
In Harmony,
Rich Taylor
Rich Taylor, President THN...The Harmony Network
"All Vocal harmony...All The Time"
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#706 From: "gregvaden" <gvaden8982@...>
Date: Thu Aug 2, 2007 4:46 pm
Subject: AcappellaFest '07 Update 		gregvaden
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Hello ALL - Greg from elmoTHUMM here.  Jeff and I appreciate the
solid support we've recieved for AcappellaFest coming Sept. 23 to the
Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts.  Here are the answers to many
of your questions:

The Show - AcappellaFest happening Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 at 6:30pm
The Place - Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts
Performers - Vocal Chaos, elmoTHUMM, Home Free, & Almost Recess
Special Guest - Rockapella front-man, Scott Leonard
Additional info INCLUDING TICKETS - www.acappellafest.com
Want to help SPONSOR the event - greg@...
Want to help PROMOTE the event - jeff@...

Also, if you are an a cappella group or an a cappella related
business that would like to have a table available in the lobby to
sell and promote your products and services, please contact Greg at,
once again, greg@... for details and cost.

YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED _ THANK YOU!
Greg
elmoTHUMM

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#707 From: "Andrew Blendermann" <andrew@...>
Date: Mon Aug 6, 2007 9:15 pm
Subject: Buckeye Invitational - an event for a cappella groups to hear Hi-Fidelty and others 		chicago_voic...
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Mark your calendars for a special event to take place in downtown Columbus, Ohio, Saturday August 18, 2007 at Vets Memorial Hall where you will hear nine A Cappella groups from Central Ohio and beyond, including the 2006 A Cappella Champ, Hi - Fidelity competing together beginning at 3:30 PM. 

 

After this competition, you don't want to miss the next big event that evening, The Stars of the Night Show featuring Internationally ranked Gold Medalist Harmony Choruses, including Vocal Spectrum, Spotlight and The Singing Buckeye plus the first reunion of the 1993 Gold Medal Quartet, The Gas House Gang.

A fun filled day of song at a special price of $32.00 for both events.  Normal price for the afternoon competition is $15.00 and $25.00 evening, a 20% savings. 

Get your group together and join the fun Saturday for these events or arrive a day early to hear the Barbershop Quartet competition Friday afternoon and Odyssey Show at 8PM featuring Gold Medal Quartets, the Harmony Camp Chorus of 300 plus high school singers who worked four days at OSU to sing four part harmony together.  A true night of song.

 

Cost for the Friday events is $20.00 for afternoon and $23.00 for the evening show. The cost of the Saturday evening show is $25.00.

We look forward to hearing from you on the web at www.BuckeyeInvitational.org or contact Singing Buckeyes at 3158 Kingsdale Center Columbus, Ohio 43221, phone your ticket requests to 614-459-0400.    

Singing Buckeyes - Columbus, Ohio

 

 

(information forwarded through the Harmony Sweepstakes – please direct all inquiries to the Buckeye Invitational website, www.buckeyeinvitational.org)

 


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#708 From: "Andrew Blendermann" <andrew@...>
Date: Mon Aug 6, 2007 9:12 pm
Subject: Buckeye Invitational - an event for a cappella groups to hear Hi-Fidelty and others 		chicago_voic...
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Mark your calendars for a special event to take place in downtown Columbus, Ohio, Saturday August 18, 2007 at Vets Memorial Hall where you will hear nine A Cappella groups from Central Ohio and beyond, including the 2006 A Cappella Champ, Hi - Fidelity competing together beginning at 3:30 PM. 

 

After this competition, you don't want to miss the next big event that evening, The Stars of the Night Show featuring Internationally ranked Gold Medalist Harmony Choruses, including Vocal Spectrum, Spotlight and The Singing Buckeye plus the first reunion of the 1993 Gold Medal Quartet, The Gas House Gang.

A fun filled day of song at a special price of $32.00 for both events.  Normal price for the afternoon competition is $15.00 and $25.00 evening, a 20% savings. 

Get your group together and join the fun Saturday for these events or arrive a day early to hear the Barbershop Quartet competition Friday afternoon and Odyssey Show at 8PM featuring Gold Medal Quartets, the Harmony Camp Chorus of 300 plus high school singers who worked four days at OSU to sing four part harmony together.  A true night of song.

 

Cost for the Friday events is $20.00 for afternoon and $23.00 for the evening show. The cost of the Saturday evening show is $25.00.

We look forward to hearing from you on the web at www.BuckeyeInvitational.org or contact Singing Buckeyes at 3158 Kingsdale Center Columbus, Ohio 43221, phone your ticket requests to 614-459-0400.    

Singing Buckeyes - Columbus, Ohio

 

 

(information forwarded through the Harmony Sweepstakes – please direct all inquiries to the Buckeye Invitational website, www.buckeyeinvitational.org)

 


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#709 From: "confunktion" <confunktion@...>
Date: Wed Aug 8, 2007 4:39 pm
Subject: Re: AcappellaFest '07 Update 		confunktion
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Having seen all of these groups live, I highly recommend going to
see this show. It's rare that the Upper Midwest gets a show like
this, so don't miss your chance to see these great groups if you're
in the area.

With much respect and props,
A big elmoTHUMM, Home Free, Almost Recess, Vocal Chaos and Scott
Leonard fan.

(a.k.a. Paul from Nightwatch)


--- In Chicago-acappella@yahoogroups.com, "gregvaden"
<gvaden8982@...> wrote:
>
> Hello ALL - Greg from elmoTHUMM here.  Jeff and I appreciate the
> solid support we've recieved for AcappellaFest coming Sept. 23 to
the
> Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts.  Here are the answers to
many
> of your questions:
>
> The Show - AcappellaFest happening Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 at 6:30pm
> The Place - Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts
> Performers - Vocal Chaos, elmoTHUMM, Home Free, & Almost Recess
> Special Guest - Rockapella front-man, Scott Leonard
> Additional info INCLUDING TICKETS - www.acappellafest.com
> Want to help SPONSOR the event - greg@...
> Want to help PROMOTE the event - jeff@...
>
> Also, if you are an a cappella group or an a cappella related
> business that would like to have a table available in the lobby to
> sell and promote your products and services, please contact Greg
at,
> once again, greg@... for details and cost.
>
> YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED _ THANK YOU!
> Greg
> elmoTHUMM
>

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#710 From: Loring Harrop <bellerofon@...>
Date: Wed Aug 8, 2007 6:15 pm
Subject: Re: Re: AcappellaFest '07 Update 		bellerofon
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With all due respect, Upper Midwest seems to be a relative term.
 
Don't suppose you'd all like to swing by the Twin Cities after the show for an encore?

confunktion <confunktion@...> wrote:
Having seen all of these groups live, I highly recommend going to
see this show. It's rare that the Upper Midwest gets a show like
this, so don't miss your chance to see these great groups if you're
in the area.

With much respect and props,
A big elmoTHUMM, Home Free, Almost Recess, Vocal Chaos and Scott
Leonard fan.

(a.k.a. Paul from Nightwatch)


--- In Chicago-acappella@yahoogroups.com, "gregvaden"
wrote:
>
> Hello ALL - Greg from elmoTHUMM here. Jeff and I appreciate the
> solid support we've recieved for AcappellaFest coming Sept. 23 to
the
> Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts. Here are the answers to
many
> of your questions:
>
> The Show - AcappellaFest happening Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 at 6:30pm
> The Place - Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts
> Performers - Vocal Chaos, elmoTHUMM, Home Free, & Almost Recess
> Special Guest - Rockapella front-man, Scott Leonard
> Additional info INCLUDING TICKETS - www.acappellafest.com
> Want to help SPONSOR the event - greg@...
> Want to help PROMOTE the event - jeff@...
>
> Also, if you are an a cappella group or an a cappella related
> business that would like to have a table available in the lobby to
> sell and promote your products and services, please contact Greg
at,
> once again, greg@... for details and cost.
>
> YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED _ THANK YOU!
> Greg
> elmoTHUMM
>





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#711 From: RMTMUSIC@...
Date: Thu Aug 9, 2007 6:53 pm
Subject: Tonight on The "APPLAUSE" Show THN...The Harmony Network 		musicmanrichrmt
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Hi Gang,

Tonight we will be a continuation of our show last week when we explored some of the great music contained in the famous "Book" as the THN staff affectionately calls it.  This is the historical compilation of music from the Historical Project of the Southwestern District of the Barbershop Harmony Society.  This compilation completed in 2003 has some music that has never been released before and we assure you all that you will enjoy the music from this collection.

Everyone who listens in can thank Grady Kerr from Dallas who completed this project for the District in 2003 and who shared a copy of the project with THN...The Harmony Network.  So join us tonight at www.villageradio.com from 7PM to 11PM Eastern time for this week's edition of The "APPLAUSE" Show.

THN...The Harmony Network is a listener supported venture.  We are in the middle of a fund drive where we need to raise $8500.00 to meet the financial and operational goals of the Network.  We are looking for 175 people to donate $50.00 or more and to date, we have received donations from 24 people and have reached a total of $4200.00.  We have been able to pay our past due bills and pay part of the fee we owe to Regional Broadcasting Corporation, our landlord.  If we are unsuccessful in raising the remaining $4000.00, we will broadcast our shows until the money runs out and then have to shut the Network down.

Won't you take time today and make a donation to THN...The Harmony Network.  All donations are tax deductible because the Network is a 501C3 organization.  We believe there are at least 175 people, groups, acappella ensembles, choruses, chapters, districts, regions or barbershop execeutives who can see the value in what we are doing.  Won't you join those who have already donated and help THN move ahead to a 24/7 broadcast? 

You can donate through Paypal at www.paypal.com and use the address of the2004thn@aol as the address to which you are sending the donation, or you can mail your check or money order to :THN...The Harmony Network, 41 Watchung Plaza #222, Montclair, NJ 07042.  All gifts are gratefully appreciated and acknowledged.

Thanks for tuning in.  Our TOLL-FREE Phone Number is 1-877-846-7664 and you can join the chatroom at www.starchat.net and then accessing the BBSHOP chat room.

In Harmony,

Rich Taylor, Host of The "APPLAUSE" Show
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#712 From: "c. alex juarez" <cjuarezvcm@...>
Date: Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:45 pm
Subject: on the search for pop tenors!!! 		take6_122
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hello, my name is alex...i've been the music director for Underground
Sound for 3 years.  I've done a lot of arranging in my time (check out
www.myspace.com/unsochicago to hear some stuff) and after all that
time i still haven't found what i'm looking for (go U2)...anyways..

i have a small syndicate of voices that i'm ready to pool together for
a start-up acappella group but as always...tenors are hard to find,
wouldn't mind finding a low alto either, or a vocal percussionist
perhaps...

you know what?..i don't care what voice part you are or if you don't
have experience or don't even know what acappella is...i want you to
come talk to me and help me figure out how you can help this thing get
started...passionate musicians with a business flair are doubly good...

please contact me soon..today if you could or by early next week or
maybe the week after or anytime after that..

alex
773.818.3464

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#713 From: "Andrew Blendermann" <andrew@...>
Date: Wed Aug 15, 2007 7:07 pm
Subject: AcappellaFest to Debut in Chicago 9/23/2007 		chicago_voic...
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AcappellaFest to Debut in Chicago 9/23/2007

That's right, a cappella fans!  The Midwest's newest showcase of a cappella is coming to Chicagoland.  In the first-ever Midwest ACAPPELLAFEST, four nationally-known contemporary a cappella groups -- more recently billed as vocal bands -- will share the stage in nearby Schaumburg, Illinois.  The concert will take place at the increasingly popular Prairie Center for the Arts in beautiful Schaumburg on Sunday, September 23 at 6:30 pm.  Tickets are $15 at the door, $13 in advance and $10 for students.  There will also be an appearance by very special guest Scott Leonard of Rockapella.  He will sign autographs and promote his new album, "1man1mike", just released this summer.

WHAT:
AcappellaFest
Featuring elmoTHUMM, Home Free, Almost Recess and Vocal Chaos
Special guest appearance by Scott Leonard of Rockapella

WHEN: Sunday, September 23, 6:30PM

WHERE: Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg, IL

COST: $15 door / $13 advance / $10 students

For more info please visit www.acappellafest.com or e-mail info@....

This event is being co-produced by elmoTHUMM and Vocal Chaos, recent place finishers in the annual regional competition, the Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival.


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#714 From: "Bianca A. Sisson" <msbianca4@...>
Date: Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:46 pm
Subject: The Thursday Nite Mic Check--The HOTTEST Open mic/Poetry set!! 		msbianca4
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Evanston's HOTTEST and ONLY poetry set!!

All poets, singers, musicians, dancers, comedians, rappers, etc are welcome!!!

Pick a Cup Cafe, 1813 Dempster St. (Dodge and Dempster Streets) Evanston, IL. 60201

Artists are encouraged to schedule in advance by emailing Bianca at MicCheckPR@...

Amps/mics are provided, all you need to bring is your skills!!

$5 for performers
$7 for non-performers

Thursday, August 16th from 7-9 p.m.
 
 
Artists from all over the Chicago area will be performing!


Sponsored by: Mic Check Productions, Inc.
 
Early arrival is strongly suggested!!!!


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#715 From: "gregvaden" <gvaden8982@...>
Date: Thu Aug 23, 2007 11:57 pm
Subject: AcappellaFest 07, 1 Month and Counting! 		gregvaden
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The show is set, tickets are selling, and it appears we are on the road
to a successful "first ever" AcappellaFest.

So, please keep spreading the word and purchasing those tickets.

Visit us at www.AcappellaFest.com for all the details.

Thanks again & see y'all in September.
Greg
elmoTHUMM

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#716 From: "msbianca4" <msbianca4@...>
Date: Sat Sep 8, 2007 8:11 pm
Subject: Open Mic/Poetry Set 		msbianca4
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The Thursday Nite Mic Check!-Evanston's ONLY open mic/poetry set


All singers, dancers, comedians, poets, musicians, etc are welcome!


Every third Thursday from 7:00-9:00 (registration begins at 6:15)


Pick a Cup Coffeehouse
1813 Dempster St. (intersection of Dodge and Dempster)
Evanston, IL.


$5 for performers
$7 for non-performers


Artists are strongly encouraged to schedule their slot in advance by
emailing Bianca at MicCheckPR@...

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#717 From: "gregvaden" <gvaden8982@...>
Date: Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:35 pm
Subject: AcappellaFest 07 - 1 WEEK AWAY 		gregvaden
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Well, this is it.  The show is 1 week away.  PLEASE HELP TO SPREAD THE
WORD and on behalf of Home Free, Almost Recess, Vocal Chaos, Scott
Leonard, and elmoTHUMM - we hope to see you there.

Visit www.acappellafest.com for show information and to purchase your
tickets today.

THANK YOU

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#718 From: "msbianca4" <msbianca4@...>
Date: Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:12 pm
Subject: Open Mic 		msbianca4
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It's that time again!! Mic Check Production, Inc. presents….



The Thursday Nite Mic Check!-Evanston' s ONLY open mic/poetry set


All singers, dancers, comedians, poets, musicians, etc are welcome!


This month we're celebrating students!



Students with a valid id:

$3 for performers
$5 for non-performers



Regular pricing:

$5 for performers
$7 for non-performers

Every third Thursday from 7:00-9:00 (registration begins at 6:15)

Pick a Cup Coffeehouse
1813 Dempster St. (intersection of Dodge and Dempster)
Evanston, IL.


Showcase your skills to the community! Promote your latest project!


Artists are strongly encouraged to schedule their slot in advance by
emailing Bianca at MicCheckPR@...

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#719 From: "jeffvswearingen" <jeffvswearingen@...>
Date: Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:19 pm
Subject: Re: AcappellaFest 07 - 1 WEEK AWAY 		jeffvswearingen
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To add on to what Greg posted earlier this week...

For those of you in the Chicagoland area, be sure to tune in this
Friday morning, September 21st to WBEZ 91.5 FM. Vocal Chaos and
AcappellaFest will be featured on the show "Eight-Forty-Eight" which
begins at 9:00am. The show will air again at 8:00pm. You can also
catch it online at http://www.wbez.org/Program_848.aspx, live or as a
podcast.

Remember, the show begins at 6:30pm and doors open at 6:00pm.

Everything you need for information and tickets is available at
www.acappellafest.com.

See you on Sunday!

--
Jeff Swearingen
PR Director / Vocal Chaos


--- In Chicago-acappella@yahoogroups.com, "gregvaden" wrote:
>
> Well, this is it.  The show is 1 week away.  PLEASE HELP TO SPREAD THE
> WORD and on behalf of Home Free, Almost Recess, Vocal Chaos, Scott
> Leonard, and elmoTHUMM - we hope to see you there.
>
> Visit www.acappellafest.com for show information and to purchase your
> tickets today.
>
> THANK YOU
>

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#720 From: "gregvaden" <gvaden8982@...>
Date: Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:45 pm
Subject: Come 1, Come All - AcappellaFest is HERE 		gregvaden
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We gathered your thoughts, your input, your ideas and now it's here -
AcappellaFest 07 in Schaumburg, IL.  For those still not in the know,
here are the details one last time:

When - Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 at 6:30pm
Where - Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts
Tickets - Available at www.AcappellaFest.com

There are still GREAT seats available for the show and we hope you'll
come on out and lend your support.  A sell out this year could mean a
two-day event for next year.  It's time to get the Midwest back on the
a cappella map.

See ya at the show - Greg, elmoTHUMM

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#721 From: "jeffvswearingen" <jeffvswearingen@...>
Date: Mon Sep 24, 2007 4:30 pm
Subject: AcappellaFest: Thank you Chicago! 		jeffvswearingen
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Oh what a night! AcappellaFest 2007 was a hit -- thanks to all of the
support we received from fans around Chicagoland and a few that
trekked across the country. The show also would not have been possible
without the teamwork of the entire production staff. elmoTHUMM, Almost
Recess, Home Free and Vocal Chaos truly put on a wonderful show that
kept the audience smiling, clapping and asking for more. The song
selection was oustanding, a few vocal percussionists showcased their
talents and several prizes were given away. Scott Leonard was a guest
who exemplified grace and kindness. From his vocal acrobatics on Stand
By Me to his face time with fans, Scott made AcappellaFest 2007 a
night to remember.

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#722 From: "gregvaden" <gvaden8982@...>
Date: Fri Sep 28, 2007 4:20 am
Subject: elmoTHUMM says "THANK YOU" 		gregvaden
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Hey folks - Greg from elmoTHUMM here.  Jeff was right - What a
night!!!  The guys and I want to thank everyone that attended the
show.  Jeff and I put AcappellaFest together for you and hope that you
will continue to support the event in the years to come.  To all those
folks that pitched in, thanks for you help and support.

Our special thanks goes out to Home Free, Almost Recess and of course,
Scott Leonard.  We hope you all had as much fun as we did.

I hope to here from those of you that attended so we can start making
plans for next years show and continue to make improvenments and make
this a "must see" event for all a cappella fans.  THANKS AGAIN, Greg

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#723 From: Primarily A Cappella <harmony@...>
Date: Fri Sep 28, 2007 4:59 am
Subject: Seeking Studio Singers for Hire 		producerguy101
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Special Notice to all Vocal Groups!

MasterWerkz is a Chicago based music publisher, concentrating on writing for Film/TV.

We are searching for new Chicago area vocal talent to be hired to record vocals on current projects.

We are also interested in finding new singer/songwriting talent for consideration in future projects.

I have attached two PDF?s, each a single page poster.

I would appreciate your printing/posting both and if possible, forwarding them by email to any special singers or writers you feel we should seriously consider.

You are welcome to call any time with questions or suggestions.  I really appreciate your assistance in our search.

Thank you.

Regards,
William Messner

http://www.MasterWerkz.com (BMI)

New York.........212-561-5929
Chicago..........312-324-3063
Los Angeles......310-601-4748

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#724 From: Primarily A Cappella <harmony@...>
Date: Fri Sep 28, 2007 5:10 am
Subject: More info on Studio Singers opportunity 		producerguy101
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It appears that the attachment flyers for the Studio Singers announcement did not display in my previous posting so instead you can view them by clicking on these links.

http://www.singers.com/SingersNeeded.pdf
http://www.singers.com/SongWritersNeeded.pdf

John Neal

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#725 From: "Andrew Blendermann" <andrew@...>
Date: Thu Oct 4, 2007 4:39 pm
Subject: 2008 Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes - get those entries ready! 		chicago_voic...
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Greetings!

The 2008 Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes is coming up in March, and we're starting to gather information about eligible a cappella groups.  This e-mail is going out to as many Midwest groups as we know of, and we're trying to fill in the gaps in our "knowledge base".  Some groups may have changed their contact information - please forward this e-mail to your main contact, and let us know their name and e-mail address.  Some groups may have changed e-mail addresses, or added a new website (or MySpace page) - we'd like to know about that.  And a few groups, sadly, may no longer be together - in that case, let us know if you'd like us to remove your e-mail address from our list.

Note:  the Sweeps will now accept groups up to EIGHT members!  In years past, we could only accept up to 7, which eliminated a lot of mixed groups (SSAATTBB).  With the new higher limit, I'm hoping we'll see all sorts of new groups come out of the woodwork!

A more official entry form will be following this e-mail, but here's a few things you should know in the meantime:

  • The show is Saturday, March 15th, 2008 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, IL, at 7:30 pm.
  • The deadline for receiving entries is January 4th, 2008.
  • All groups will need to submit an audition recording with at least two songs. (CDs or MP3s strongly preferred)
  • Groups must have at least three and no more than EIGHT members.
About 8 or 9 groups will be selected from the entries to perform in the March regional contest.  If your entry is selected, we will need a picture of your group, and an entry fee of $10 per person per group.

If you've entered the Sweeps before and your information hasn't changed, you're all set.  But if you're new to the Sweeps, or if you'd like to update your group contact information in any way, please reply to this e-mail.  We try to do as much via e-mail as possible (thus the importance of digital recordings).  And spread the word to any other a cappella groups you know - the more the merrier!

E-mail address: sweeps@...
Web site: www.harmony-sweepstakes.com
Phone: 847-749-4994
Mailing address: Harmony Sweepstakes
606 N. Wilshire Dr.
Mount Prospect, IL  60056

Thanks for your interest in the Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival.

Andrew Blendermann
Chicago Regional Producer
Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival


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#726 From: "Brynne Bob Whitney" <bobtrax@...>
Date: Mon Oct 8, 2007 9:18 pm
Subject: THE BOBS in CHICAGO - Lakeshore Theater Shows 10/25 and 10/26! 		bobtrax
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Ah, October.  The temptation of Halloweencandy in every store. The annual ColumbusDay/Indigenous Peoples Day debate (and sales). 

Couldn't you use a refreshing Bobs fix?

I'm talking to YOU, CHICAGO!!!!

I'm also talkin' 'bout a serious batch of new material in the show from The Bobs' upcoming CD, GET YOUR MONKEY OFF MY DOG. They've been previewing the tunes live since August, and although it's notready as I send you this missive, it MIGHT be ready when you come to the show... but just think - you can hear most of the new tunes AT the show!!!!

  • THURSDAY 10/25/07 and FRIDAY 10/26/07 - CHICAGO, IL
    		•

    LAKESHORE THEATER

    3175 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

    In recent years, The Bobs have played around Chicago a lot, but not so much IN the deep dish wonderland itself. So if you saw The Bobs at Schaumberg's Prairie Center for the Arts, NIU DeKalb, or if you caught their RHAPSODY IN BOB tour at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin or McAnnich Center @ DuPage,you need to come into town...

    To the beautiful Lakeshore Theater, under new management and sporting a brand new lineup of alternative comedy and music artists, from Julia Sweeney to Colin Quinn, Tegan & Sara (new alt pop goddesses) to...The Bobs. 

    The Lakeshore wants to bring The Bobs in at least once a year - so help us make their inaugural Lakeshore shows big ones!!!

    TIX   866-468-3401  INFO 773-472-3492

    Click HERE  to get tix or go to www.lakeshoretheater.com



    THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT, CHICAGO - THE BOBS HAVE BEEN TOURING FOR OVER 26 YEARS THANKS TO FANS LIKE YOU!!!

    Brynne Bob Whitney
    Assistant Bob
    bobtrax@...




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    #727 From: "Tim" <acappellaman@...>
    Date: Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:19 pm
    Subject: Vocal Chaos is seeking a new Vocal Percussionist     		Acappellaman
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    If there are any people out there who like to spit all over other people and get applauded for it, we're looking for you.

    Vocal Chaos is on the search for a new vocal percussionist. If you think you've got what it takes to join us, please contact us at auditions@.... Ideally, candidates can hold their own singing as well, so please let us know what part you sing when you contact us.

    Vocal Chaos is an all-male contemporary a cappella group out of Chicago. We're a fun group of guys who love to sing. You can find out more about us at www.vocalchaos.com.

    Tim Gallagher
    Vocal Chaos


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    #728 From: "tonedabass" <ToneDaBass@...>
    Date: Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:51 pm
    Subject: The House Jacks in the Midwest, next week!     		tonedabass
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    Hi Folks!

Just wanted to give you the heads up on some college shows the House
Jacks will be playing out in the Midwest this next week. They're all
open to the public as well, so we hope to see some of you hardcore a
cappella heads out there!

October 17, Wednesday, 10pm
Aurora University (Aurora, IL)
Perry Theater

October 19, Friday, 5pm
Adrian College (Adrian, MI)
Arrington Ice Arena

October 20, Saturday, 8pm
Cottey College (Nevada, MO)
Center for the Arts, The Auditorium
1000 W Austin Blvd.
$4 / $3 for minors and seniors / free for students and staff

Keep on rockin'!
Antonio
www.housejacks.com

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    #729 From: "Brynne Bob Whitney" <bobtrax@...>
    Date: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:10 pm
    Subject: THE BOBS - a call to pack the house for important VIPS in Chicago!!!!     		bobtrax
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    HEY, CHICAGO VOCAL MUSIC FANS!!!!

    Last week I posted about The Bobs' upcoming shows at the Lakeshore Theater 10/25 and 10/26.

    Since then, we've been informed that folks from Montreal's prestigious International Comedy Festival, JUST FOR LAUGHS  will be attending the Chicago show on Thursday, 10/25 to see the band.

    So here's the shameless appeal:   if you haven't yet decided which night to come, please come on  Thursday - and bring EVERYONE YOU KNOW, as well as their loudest laughs and applause-producing appendages!!!    :  )

    The new tunes (about 80% of the show) are AMAZING and if you haven't heard Dan Bob Schumacher, ya need to!!!

    Again, thanks so much for your continued support of The Bobs-

    Brynne Bob Whitney
    Assistant Bob

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    The Bobs in Concert 10/25 and 10/26 at 8pm - $20
    THE LAKESHORE THEATER  (yup, that's clickable)
    The theater is located at 3175 N. Broadway on the south east corner of Belmont/Broadway in East Lakeview.
    Box Office 773-472-3492

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    #730 From: "gregvaden" <gvaden8982@...>
    Date: Thu Nov 1, 2007 3:28 pm
    Subject: AcappellaFest 08     		gregvaden
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    Hey all you a cappella crazies:

Start sending us your ideas for AcappellaFset 08.  Who you'd like to
see???  When you'd like to see them???  Where you'd like to see them???

We are hoping to expand the event to 2 days - Sat. night and a Sun.
matinee.  Good Idea???  Same groups both shows or NOT???  Would you try
to attend BOTH???

Please let us know what YOU think and let us know if you attended
AcappellaFest 07 or NOT.

Thanks and hope to see you at AcappellaFest 08.
Greg Vaden
elmoTHUMM

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    #731 From: "jeffvswearingen" <jeffvswearingen@...>
    Date: Sun Nov 4, 2007 5:37 am
    Subject: NBC's "Clash of the Choirs" A CAPPELLA CASTING OPPORTUNITY     		jeffvswearingen
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    *** Attention a cappella groups!! ***

Just passing this along to anyone who might be interested...

Jeff

--
Jeff Swearingen
PR Director / Vocal Chaos
jeff@...


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From: Margaret Pergler <margaretpergler@...>
Date: Nov 3, 2007 6:33 PM
Subject: NEW NBC SHOW - CASTING OPPORTUNITY!!!!!
To: jeff@...

Hi there,

I'm a Producer for the huge new NBC show called "Clash of the Choirs."
In "Clash of the Choirs" 5 singing superstars will return to their
hometowns to create his/her own choirs. These choirs (made up of
amateur singers) will go on to compete against each other in NYC for a
chance to win an incredible cash prize that will benefit their
designated community. "Clash of the Choirs' airs LIVE in PRIMETIME on
NBC Dec 17th - 20th.

Four consecutive nights of performances that will feature music
ranging from current pop chart toppers to holiday classics. The choirs
will be judged each night by the viewers watching from home. (Viewers
will vote online or by text or phone.)

The new series offers celebrities an opportunity to give back to their
hometowns and really make a difference, not only over holiday time,
but also for years to come. Plus, the winning choir will become
hometown heroes!

So if you've ever wanted a shot at fame, here's your chance!!!!

WE'VE GOT A CELEB FROM CINCINNATI AND NOW WE'RE LOOKING FOR SINGERS!!!!

If you've got an amazing set of pipes, if you sing with a  choir /
chorus / ensemble, if you're a member of a barbershop quartet, if you
belong to an amazing a capella group, if you love to sing, -- THEN WE
WANT TO SEE YOU!!!!!!!

Please come to our OPEN CALL AUDITION on SATURDAY, NOV 10TH (between
9a - 5p). We guarantee to see at least the first 250 people in line.

Come ready to sing your favorite song a capella (without any musical
accompaniment.) Please note - we want amateur singers only (if you're
a member of a performer union like SAG, AFTRA or AF of M we will not
be able to use you. This is for non-pros only!) Finally please
remember no shirts or hats with logos.

Here's where we'll be casting...

Walnut Hills High School
Arts and Sciences Wing
3250 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207


If you have any questions please call Anh. (I will not have time to
personally respond, but Anh can help you.) --

Anh Doan
Associate Producer
NBC's"Clash of the Choirs"
818-487-5131 (work)

We'll be there with the cameras rolling! Hope to see you!

Sincerely,

Margaret Pergler
Producer
NBC'S "Clash of the Choirs"

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