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@...

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

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@...

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
>

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

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.

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

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.

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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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!!!!

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

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

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

*** Attention a cappella groups!! ***

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

Jeff

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


---------- Forwarded message ----------
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"

Hello All - Groups interested in performing at AcappellaFest 08 can
send demo materials to:  Greg Vaden, 844 Duke, Milford, MI  48381.

Contemporary, Jazz, Barbershop, doo-wop are all welcome.  We hope to
include "variety" to one of the events programs.  Submission deadline
is Dec. 07.

Help make AcappellaFest 08 a success. - Thanks, Greg Vaden

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/19/earlyshow/main3384676.shtml

What is a cappella singing? It's singing without instruments, using
voices to provide the melody and the harmony. It originated in ancient
times, but most of us are familiar with barbershop quartets and the
street corner groups of the '50s and '60s with their unique do-wop
sound. It has continued to grow in popularity and today transcends all
music genres.

Legendary singing group BoyzIIMen, got their start imitating the
smooth harmonies they listened to growing up in Philadelphia - but
added their own modern spin.

As the Boyz became well-known outside of their hometown, they signed
with Motown records and released their debut album in 1991, the hit
"Cooleyhighharmony," with Michael Bivins of Bell Biv Devoe as their
executive producer. "Cooleyhighharmony" demonstrated the BoyzIIMen
trademark sound, which they referred to "hip-hop doo-wop." With a
string of highly successful albums, they eventually became the highest
selling R&B group of all time.

Now, 16 years later, in a nod to their own history, BoyzIIMen is
releasing a new album in November: "Motown: A Journey Through
Hitsville USA," produced by "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson.

And to encourage a new generation of street corner serenaders, they
are teaming up with The Early Show for the BoyzIIMen A Cappella Quest.
If you're part of an a cappella group, or know one that you admire,
read the requirements and upload or send a videotape in to our Web site.

The last day to submit videos to The Early Show is November 19.

The Early Show, in consultation with representatives from the Boyz II
Men record label, will narrow down the entries to the 5 Finalist
Groups. The current members of BoyzIIMen -- Shawn Stockman, Wanya
Morris, and Nathan Morris -- will pick their favorite a cappella
group. Their choice will be announced on The Early Show on December
17; the group will be invited to perform a holiday song on the show at
a later date.

Stay tuned -- and stay in tune!

To find out more about a cappella music, try these Web sites:
www.myspace.com/beatboxerentertainment
www.a-cappella.com
www.varsityvocals.com

Hey all!

I am a Vocal Percussionist/Bass/Baritone in the Chicago area, looking
to form a new, professional a cappella quartet.  My goal is to have
this new group be a full-time thing if all goes well.  I am looking for
the best combination of voices, personalities, so I'm currently looking
for all voice-parts, male or female.  My goal is to have a group that
sings doo wop, motown, some more contemporary stuff, etc.  Basically I
want it to be a group that can match performance value with
musicality.  If all goes well, some travel, possibly somewhat long-term
could be required.  Looking to perform at such venues as theme parks,
cruise ships, fairs, schools, private events, and more.  If you'd like
to know more, or hear samples of what I've done so far to get a feel
for things, please contact me at spgvp@... .

~Got Spit?~

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UMBRIAN SERENADES has one SOPRANO opening for the 2008 session (July
16-28).  All other voice parts are "waiting list only" at this time.

UMBRIAN SERENADES is a life-transforming summer choral program that
brings together passionate singers from all over the U.S. who seek
opportunities to perform exquisite a cappella repertoire within a
small vocal chamber ensemble. These choral enthusiasts come together
to enhance their vocal, musicianship, and ensemble skills, as well as
savor all that small medieval hilltop towns in the heart of Italy can
offer culturally, be it wine, olive oil, cooking, and the like.

This select 20-voice chamber ensemble performs sacred a cappella vocal
works, spanning from Renaissance to Gospel, Spiritual and contemporary
repertoire in unique spaces throughout the lush and breathtaking hills
of Umbria and Tuscany.  For the 2008 season "Serenaders" will spend 9
nights in SPOLETO, Umbria, and 3 nights in SIENA, Tuscany, with
concerts at the Duomo of Spoleto, the Basilica of St. Francis in
Assisi as well as in Siena.

Visit:  http://www.umbrianserenades.com for more information, or
contact us at mail@... or (888) 664-2355.

First off, HAPPY NEW YEAR.  Greg Vaden from elmoTHUMM here.  Still
looking for Midwest groups wanting to get involved with AcappellaFest
held in Schaumburg, IL.

We are still hoping to expand the event into multiple shows with
multiple performers if we can find the right groups for the job (I use
"job" figuratively(?) here).

Let us know what's up and send us your thoughts and ideas.  GV, eT

Hello - Wanted to get our new video information out there so folks can
send us their feedback.  Check it out at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa-VImCwRaE

We're still moving forward with AcappellaFest 08 and hope to see you
all there.  - GV, elmoTHUMM

I am an experienced female singer that is seeking a local group to sing
with during the evenings/weekends. I have released an A Cappella
Christmas CD in 2007. For samples of my work and my bio please visit my
website:

http://www.myspace.com/tinalambertmusic
or http://cdbaby.com/cd/tinalambert
If you are interested, please send me links to samples of your music.
Thanks.

A clip to help you remember a great show.  Those that made - THANK YOU
for your support.  Those that missed it - ENJOY the clip and we'll hope
to see you in 2008.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-v4z5WE0FI
Greg Vaden, elmoTHUMM