Thank you to all who spent a few moments of your life to vote for
SoundStage at gottoyota.com. It paid off! SoundStage won the jingle. #4
was the winner. You will soon be able to hear this a cappella group
sing the jingle everyday on 102.7 KIIS FM, as well as two other
stations. Thank you again!

Go listen to SoundStage on their myspace page.
www.myspace.com/soundstage6

The Trojan Men, USC's only all male a cappella group, are about to
revolutionize collegiate a cappella on the West coast!

On Thursday December 6th at 7:30pm, The Trojan Men will become the first
college a cappella group in SoCal HISTORY to host a full-length concert
in an established theater - NINETY MINUTES OF MUSIC in USC's 1200-seat
BOVARD AUDITORIUM!

This is not something you want to miss! All your holiday favorites, plus
many more! Bring your family and friends - it's the cheapest good
entertainment in LA!

Tickets: $8 general/$5 USC students
Buy them at http://www.thetrojanmen.com

Want a sample? Check out http://www.youtube.com/thetrojanmen



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JUDITH OWEN & HARRY SHEARER'S HOLIDAY SINGALONG!
Steve Allen Theater, Hollywood, CA
December 7 and 8, 2007

Last year, The Bobs joined actor/writer/witticist Harry Shearer
(http://www.harryshearer.com) (The Simpsons, This is Spinal
Tap, NPR's Le Show, etc.) and incomparable Welsh songstress Judith
Owen (http://www.judithowen.net) at San Francisco's Great American
Music Hall for this one-of-a-kind evening...

This year they'll meet in Los Angeles for more seasonal silliness,
satire, and song.  The Bobs will be appearing as special guests with
others TBA...

Note: This event is NOT a full Bobs concert!

Go to http://www.steveallentheater.com/singalong) or more information
or to buy tix online, or call 800-595-4849.

Your Seattle peeps can see the show at the  Triple Door
(http://www.tripledoor.com) on 12/23....

To order Bobs DVDs and CDs for the holidays, go to
http://www.bobs.com/shop.html

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Brynne Bob Whitney
bobtrax@...
http://www.bobs.co

Hi Gang,

Well, after spending the last 10 years with my radio audience on Thanksgiving
evening, this year my travels will prevent me from being with you.? I have hoped
this year that THN...The harmony Network, would have been moved to a 24-7
broadcast format and then, we would have been able to re-broadcast a "Best Of"
show for your listening enjoyment.? But as you are all aware, the funding issues
this year have prevented us from moving to that format.

Hopefully, we will be on the air next week resuming one of the longest running
acappella radio shows in the country.? Thanks for being such loyal listeners and
we look forward to being in the "Air Chair" next Thursday with the beginnings of
our "HOLIDAY SHOWS".

In Harmony,

Rich Taylor
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Hi, I'm a bass-baritone, low D to G above middle C with experience,
Hollywood Master Chorale (pre West Hollywood era) Chorale Singers and
more. Looking for a group needing a bass or people interested in
forming a new a cappella group. Actor for many years, musicals, stage,
tv, film, resume on request. Gospel to doo wap to jazz and classical.
Please contact Stephen at stedel2000@.... Thanks

A cappella fans,

Are you ready!!!

SOUNDSTAGE is glad to present their newest concert series featuring a solid
lineup of
popular and original songs arranged in a nice variety of styles including Jazz,
Latin, Rock,
Pop, Funk, Country, and R&B. As an added bonus, we will present our most recent
Holiday
season material, which includes several Christmas classics such as The Christmas
song,
Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Winter Wonderland, White Christmas, and MANY
more!!!
JOIN US for this special CELEBRATION!!!

Friday, November 30th, 2007.
7:00 P.M.
Bloomington High School Auditorium
10750 Laurel Ave Bloomington, CA 92316
Donation $6.00 (This will be a benefit fundraiser to help the Bloomington High
School
Choir Program)
CDs will be available at the door for purchase (Our Christmas Special Offer
$10.00)
For Additional Info visit us @ www.myspace.com/soundstage6

Mark your calendars for an exciting night YOU and YOUR family don't want to
miss.
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, SUPPORT VOCAL MUSIC AND MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!!!

IN HARMONY,
JD
Bassman
www.myspace.com/soundstage6

We are producing a ten-volume audio book series entitled Mission Earth
which is a science fiction satire written by L. Ron Hubbard.

There is a lot of original music we are scoring for this and there is
a very short piece in a style similar to Carmina Burana, about 40
seconds long, that I need to bring in eight singers for (two of each
voicing). I estimate the recording to take about one hour.

There will be pay involved.

I need to record this on Friday morning or early afternoon. The
recordings will be done at Mad Hatter Studios in Silver Lake (you can
check out our website at
http://www.madhatterstudio.com if you're interested).

My contact information is below.

Best,

Maari Percy
Mad Hatter Studios
2635 Griffith Park Blvd.
LA, CA 90039
PH: 323.665.8284
FAX: 323.665.8289
madhatterstudios@...
www.madhatterstudio.comStudio need singers

--------------------------
Repost John Neal
www.acappellanews.com

The time is finally here! The Trojan Men, USC's only all male a
cappella, are performing an unprecedented night of music and
entertainment THIS THURSDAY 12/6 at 7:30pm in USC's Bovard Auditorium!

Bring your family to this fantastic, energetic, surprise-filled
evening! It's ninety minutes of the cheapest quality entertainment in LA!

We'll be singing all your holiday favorites:
--Rockin Around the Christmas Tree
--O Holy Night
--The Twelve Days of Christmas
--I Have a Little Dreidel
--Silver Bells
--White Christmas
--Jingle Bells
plus all your Trojan Men faves and many more new songs

Tickets: $8 General, $5 USC Students
Available now at http://www.thetrojanmen.com

Want a sample? Check out http://www.youtube.com/trojmen

Hi to all those who have ever listened to The "APPLAUSE" Show since 1997 and/or
THN...The Harmony Network since March of 2004.? We hope this email finds you
well and that the beginning of your holiday season is les hectic than ours.

As most of you have read on these discussion groups, THN...The Harmony Network
was chartered as a "Non-Profit" 501 (c)3 organization on March 12, 2004.? The
Network has had as many as 6 shows on the air each week from the studios of
WVRM, 1620AM, 91.9FM and Comcast Cable Channel 34, and has been a Totally
Listener Supported venture since it's beginning in 2004.? We have struggled to
survive, to say the least, but somehow, each crisis we faced was resolved
because of listeners such as all who have sent even a $5.00 donation.? The
Network has tried in the last 4 months to raise enough money or to find one
commercial sponsor to allow us to go to a 24/7 format of live and pre-recorded
radio shows.? Although we did get enough to continue to the end of the year, we
now face unpaid bills and have, in the last 8 weeks, seen only $12.50 in
donations from our listeners or any groups interested in "all vocal music...all
the time".

We have decided to terminate the Network with our last show to be broadcast on
Sunday, December 23, 2007 from 7-11:00PM Eastern Time Zone.? We hope you will
join us for our last show that will have all of the THN family in the studio.?
The broadcast can be found at www.villageradio.com.

We want to have one more opportunity for fund-raising, only to pay the past due
bills that now total over $500.00.? HERE IS WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO:
Many artists have sent us CD's over the years that have gone into our "Premium
Library" that has been used to send "thank you" gifts to people that have sent
donations.? We are going to divide the Premium Library into 3 "Lots" and offer
them in a silent auction to all barbershoppers and vocal music afficianados.?
Within the next week, you will be advised of the contents of the 3 Lots and you
will have an opportunity to send your "bids" to us.? On Friday, Dec 21, we will
announce the successful bidders and get the CD's to them before Christmas.?
These lots?could consist of? 25 CD's, 50 CD's and 100 CD's or more based on the
number in the Premium Library.? They will consist of barbershop...male and
female...chorus and quartets, contemporary acappella, vocal jazz, gospel, high
school and collegiate acappella artists.? Each CD "Lot" will be NEW UNOPENED
CD's from the artists listed.? We will give you names of the artists, CD titles
and style of group for each CD in each Lot.?

We want to thank every one of you that has ever listened to The APPLAUSE Show
since 1997 and to THN...The Harmony Network since 2004.? All of our volunteer
staff members, the folks who have offered their time and talent to help the
Network grow, appreciate your support and hope that in the future, radio as a
medium for spreading the gospel of vocal harmony will be recognized and
financially supported by the organizations that participate in vocal harmony as
a form of music.

Look for continued announcements about the final weeks of THN...The Harmony
Network, "All Vocal Harmony...All The Time"

Sincerely yours,

The Staff and Family of THN...The Harmony Network
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Hi, my name's Lenore, and I just joined the la-acappella egroup today.  I was
born in the days of do-wop and grew up during the Beatles era (numbers feel so
limiting).

You can see a video of a very fun and clever version of "The 12 Days of
Christmas" by the a capella group "Straight, No Chaser" here: 
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2Fe11OlMiz8 .  Also, a reminder to save the date for
the the L.A. Harmony Sweepstakes regional competition on March 15, 2008, at the
Hermosa Beach Community Playhouse.

I am currently looking for a group to sing with that meets once or more weekly. 
I live in Mt. Washington (near Los Feliz and Eagle Rock) and am also in Beverly
Hills area frequently.  I would prefer a smallish group (12 or under) and I
particularly like jazz arrangements (Manhattan Transfer style, e.g.) but am
interested in other genres also.

Here's a mini performing bio:

I sang in Opera A La Carte (soprano in the chorus) for some years, was in the
Los Angeles Cambridge Singers (Alex Ruggieri), the L.A. Jazz Choir Workshop, the
CSUN jazz choir, the Voices of Christmas, and in a variety of other groups.  I
was a soloist at Makom Ohr Shalom Temple for over ten years.  I also have a
dance background.  Please contact me via email at uclenore@... if you
know of a group that might be a good fit.

Thank you very much.

Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,

Lenore



~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"To love a person is to learn the song
That is in their heart,
And to sing it to them
When they have forgotten."
                           - Anonymous

"The best way to achieve success is to
act on the advice that we give others."
                               - Unknown

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4 current members and 1 past member of SoundStage decided to unite and
enter the "Caroling for a Caravan" contest sponsored by "The View" on
ABC. Kyle Bowen wrote the lyrics that required keywords (in only 20
minutes), and Bradley Hampton set the lyrics to his own 30
second "Jingle Bells" arrangement. The carol was chosen as one of the
12 winners. SoundStage will receive a new fully loaded 2008 Dodge
Caravan! "The View" is planning to show the clip of the winning carol
Monday December 17th.

If that wasn't exciting enough for SoundStage, ABC news plans to
highlight their win in a brief segment on the local news. It is
believed that the segment is planned to air in the evening of the 17th.

You can hear and see SoundStage on their myspace page.
www.myspace.com/soundstage6

SoundStage just heard from the producer at ABC (Channel 7), that their
segment will air on the 4PM news on Monday, December 17th. Thanks for
watching!

Hi Gang,

As you know from these postings, THN...The Harmony Network will be broadcasting
it's last show on Sunday evening, December 30th from 6:00PM -11:00PM on a
special show featuring all show hosts and some very special entertainment.

You have an incredible opportunity to bid on CD's now in the Premium Library of
THN...The harmony Network.? There are 7 LOTS that you can bid on.? These are all
Brand New CD's and they represent copies sent to the Network for promotion and
contests. We have listed the Lot #'s, contents and minimum bids below.?The
bidding will last?from now until Saturday Night, December 29th at 8:00 PM when
the BIDDING WILL CLOSE! ?If you go to the web page for the Network,
www.harmonize.com/thn , and click on the "Silent Auction Bidding" link and you
can find the "details" showing the artist names, CD Titles, and the Type of CD
(Barbershop, Acappella, Quartet, Chorus, Male Female?etc.)??

LOT # 1 - The Ultimate Male Barbershop Collection,? 50 CD's Male Chiorus and
Quartet, Minimum Bid is $150.00

Lot # 2 - The Ultimate Female Barbershop Collection, 50 CD's Female Quartets and
Choruses, Minimum Bid is $150.00

Lot #3 - The Ultimate Acappella Sampler, 25 CD's Mix of High School, College,
Contemporary Acappella and Vocal Jazz, Minimum Bid is $80.00.

Lot # 4 & 5 - Great Mix of Barbershop and Acappella, 25 CD's each, Minimum Bid -
$80.00

Lot # 6 & 7 - General Mix of Barbershop and Acappella, 15 CD's each, Minimum Bid
- $60.00

YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT THE DETAILS.? ANY ONE OF THESE LOTS WILL ENHANCE THE
LIBRARY OF ANY BARBERSHOP OR ACAPPELLA AFFICIANADO.? GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE
BIDDERS!!!!

We will post the bids as we receive them, updating 2 - 3 times per day and more
often on Saturday the 29th.??

Please check out the web site, www.harmonize.com/thn click on the Silent Auction
Bidding... we need your help to pay off all of the bills that are due.

Thank You again for all of your support over the years.

Gratefully,

The Staff of THN...The Harmony Network
Jeanne Garrett, Vinnie Haynes, Ari Brafman, Gary Rush and Rich Taylor
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Tis the season...tra la la.  I would enjoy joining up, on a volunteer basis,
with a group that is planning to do Christmas carolling somewhere, like at a
hospital or convalescent home perhaps.  I still have a Dickensonian carolling
outfit from when I worked with the Voices of Christmas years ago.  I live in Mt.
Washington (near Los Feliz and Eagle Rock) and am also in the Beverly Hills/West
L.A. area frequently.  I sang soprano in the V. of C. but have also carolled as
an alto at times.

Sincerely,

Lenore

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“To love a person is to learn the song
That is in their heart,
And to sing it to them
When they have forgotten.”
                           — Anonymous

"The best way to achieve success is to
act on the advice that we give others."
                               — Unknown

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Just wanted to make sure that everyone is aware that we have a new date
for the L.A. Regional Contest:

April 20, 2008 (this is a Sunday)

We're sorry for any confusion this may cause.  We're hoping that a
Sunday date will allow groups to participate who might be otherwise
engaged, as a group or individuals, on Saturday nights!!

If you're group is interested in participating, please contact me at:

willhamblet@...

Thanks!!!

Will Hamblet
Los Angeles Regional
Harmony Sweepstakes

Hello;  My Name is Manuel but most of my friends call me Manny,

I've just now come across your group and I think I may have at last
found the perfect forum.  I am currently singing with my church choir in
Irvine, Ca. but we are not scheduled to rehearse again until sometime in
February.

I prefer to sing in the tenor range but depending on the needs of the
ensamble,  I can support the groups texture and the needs of the song
best by knowing your part as well as mine for the best stability and
reliability.  in other words you can count on my voice being there where
you need it to be unless we are specifically singing new harmonies

I Love the vocal harmonies of the Christian A capella group called Glad
and have sung many of their songs before. I sing these as my daily
devotional praise.

I Love to sing praise songs ,  contemporary christian songs that are
doctrinally and inspirationally rewarding, those that are uplifting and
engraciating to the listener, whether they be belivers or not, this I
believe is the whole purpose of singing at all and that is why I
especially Love Christian A capella.

I live some what near by in La Puente, Ca. and Work in Torrance, Ca.
these locations at first may seem like geographical limitations  to you
at first  and may even seem to be disqualifiers to you depending upon
your location and circumstances but fellow kindredly spirited singers
are not that easy to come across and once found are well worth knowing.

I sing in tune and can sight read some what and I have played and sung
before audiences before and being that I now Love to sing before the
Lord, I have no fear.

I wright and compose lyrics and melodies according to where His spirit
leads me, they usually take the form of poems and songs that morf into
anthems of Praises

There are many different levels of collaboration and distance should not
be a limiting factor in this day and age but rather interests and
desires and motivations are feathers that can bind one to another and
cause some to stick together.

If any one Loves the lord and wants to sing on a professional level for
His Glory lets talk it over and sing.

As for me and myself, I will sing before the Lord as this has become my
endeavor, alone if needs be, but prefferably in harmony together.

Call me if this has struck a cord in your artistic Christrian
spirititual journey.  the road is narrow and I would happily love to
hear from you about your endeavors and desires in His service.

May The Lord Bless and keep You Always.

Mr. Manny Lemos

my work E-mail is Mlemos@... <mailto:Mlemos@...>  and my
cell phone is 1-626-833-8687







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Greetings singers,

The 20th Annual All-California Sacred Harp Convention (2008)
will happen Saturday January 19 and Sunday January 20.

Singing is from 10 am to 4:30 pm with singers taking turns
called from the _Sacred Harp_ (1991 edition), America's favorite
acappella song book.

(This is not a choir -- it's okay just to drop in for an hour of
singing.)

Details (time & place) are given here:
http://calsacredharp.googlepages.com/home

Information on Sacred Harp singing:
http://fasola.org/

There will be dinner on the grounds ("pot luck").

No admission charge -- just bring your voice!

David Olson
Culver City

IF WE ALL LOVE SINGING THEN, LETS KEEP EACH OTHER INFORMED ABOUT WHAT
IT IS WE ARE DOING, SINGING IS A REAL SPECIAL BLESSING AND IF YOU ARE
EXCITED ABOUT WHAT IT IS THAT YOU ARE DOING THEN LETS HERE FROM YOU, I
KNOW WE ARE ALL PROBABLY PRETTY BUSY BUT LEST PICK A DATE AND LET ALL
GET ON LINE ONE DAY A WEEK? ONE DAY EVERY TWO WEEKS ? ONCE A MONTH?
A VOCIE IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE Y'ALL.
lets talk about it?
WHATCHA DOING AND WHATCHA GOT GOING?
whatcha tring to do, where ya going?
Do you write? do you sing and write?
Do You write and play?
Do you play and write?
Do any of you sing at all?

IF YOUR ALIVE AND SINGING, CONTACT ME ASAP I'd like to hear from
somebody in this group? we can't all be hybernating for the winter?
theres life out here and time is a wasting!!!!!

Mlemos@... or GoodlyPlayer@...

MANNY LEMOS

Hi everyone!
I sing with a couple of a cappella groups in north Orange County,  and we're
always looking to share our passion of singing with others.  I'd  love to hear
from others as well.
We're trying to promote a cappella singing in our area, so we've  been
hosting "Javapella" once a month.  We're looking for groups to drop by  & share
their music with us, and the community loves it.  It's free  (just purchase a
cup
of coffee!), and casual.
visit _www.javapella.com_ (http://www.javapella.com)  for more info.   Keep
me in the loop!
Gabriella Rollins
soprano



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Hi,           We all love singing acappella...and a lot of us love
any, and all kinds of singing!
For those of you interested in an terrific choral group...check this
one out!

OPEN REHEARSAL of the HOLLYWOOD MASTER CHORALE

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 7:30 PM.

The Hollywood Master Chorale’s Artistic Director Glenn
Carlos                                is also holding Auditions by
Appointment at the beginning of                           rehearsals
for the March "WORLD BEAT" Concert Series.

These auditions are for singers who are strong readers, especially
of             Tenor, Bass, and Soprano range, and who are looking
for an energetic, enthusiastic performance group.

   It is a non-profit organization made up of men and women who
share                      a passion for the art of choral music. The
60+ member Chorale performs         three Concerts per Season, along
with a fundraising Cabaret, and several additional performances for
the community, with a diverse range of musical offerings extending
from classical to gospel, jazz to popular, modern, and world repertoire.

   Rehearsals are held in West Hollywood every Wednesday evening from
7:00 to 10:00 pm, and one Sunday afternoon per month from 2:00 to
5:00 pm

   To RSVP for attending the Open Rehearsal, and for
directions,                                 or if you'd like to
Reserve an Audition, please call:
323-960-4349                           or email:
HollywoodMasterChorale@...

For more information, please visit the Website at:
hollywoodmasterchorale.org

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Hey everyone I see that ther have been a couple of new members since
I've joined but no postinging to tell the rest of us who they are. so
i'd really like to know about you and why you may have joined the
group. lets talk and share this passion for singing we share?

I have two posting under Goodlyplayer check them out and get back to
me and post it to the rest of us. love to hear from you all.
Manny Lemos aka GoodlyPlayer

"The Hottest Ticket In Town" …New York Times
                     "Riotously funny….Sublime" …Variety

                  THE KINSEY SICKS IN Condoleezzapalooza

Returning To Los Angeles For An Exclusive Performance At The Pacific
Design Center's SilverScreen Theater on Saturday, February 9, 2008

LOS ANGELES – January 11, 2008 -- THE KINSEY SICKS, the Dragapella
Beautyshop Quartet that the New York Times called "the hottest ticket
in town," will bring their critically musical
comedy, "CONDOLEEZAPALOOZA" to the Pacific Design Center's
SilverScreen Theater in Los Angeles for an exclusive, one night only
performance on Saturday, February 9. 2008.

Tickets are on sale now, and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster
(213) 480-3232, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or at a limited
amount of tickets at the door.  Tickets are $30.00. Show time is 8:00
p.m. For more information on the Kinsey Sicks, visit their website at
www.kinseysicks.com.

Combining award-winning a cappella singing, biting wit, over-the-top
drag and a smidge of Jewish angst, THE KINSEY SICKS have been
called "one of the more uniquely original (and thoroughly fun and
entertaining) acts we have encountered in years" (Billboard Magazine)
and have been praised for their "voices sweet as birdsong" (New York
Times) and called "Outrageous, Marvelous, Hilarious" (Chicago
Tribune). Their Off-Broadway show, "Dragapella!" at the legendary
Studio 54 in New York City was called "riotously funny" and "sublime"
(Variety), and earned them a Drama Desk Award nomination for Best
Lyrics and two Lucille Lortel nominations, including for Best Musical
of 2001.

In Condoleezzapalooza, we learn that The Kinsey Sick have been
singing a cappella ever since they were left in the lurch by their
piano player, Condoleezza, who left them for some "better" gig.  Sick
of life on the road yet unable to afford to quit, our four heroines
hurl blame at each other liked chipped beef at a cafeteria food
fight.  But mostly, Condoleezzapalooza provides a setting for The
Kinsey Sicks to perform some of their most outrageous and political
material – both original songs and wicked parodies – all in gorgeous
4-part harmony.

THE KINSEY SICKS have been profiled on national television in the US,
Canada, Europe and Japan, including ABC, CBS and the NBC, and were
the subjects of a lengthy cover feature in the arts section of the
New York Times.  They were recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as a
breakout hit at the 2002 Montreal Comedy Festival and starred in the
feature film "I Want To Be A Republican."  They headlined in Las
Vegas in 2006 with the sit-down version of Dragapella at the Las
Vegas Hilton. They have recorded five CDs: "Dragapella," "Boyz 2
Girlz," "Sicks in the City," "I Want To Be A Republican" and "Oy Vey
in a Manger: Christmas Carols and Other Jewish Music."

For Artwork Contact – paul@...

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CALENDAR LISTING

CALENDAR LISTING: Theatre

SHOW: In Condoleezzapalooza , The Kinsey Sicks, American's Favorite
Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet, perform some of their most outrageous
and political material – both original songs and wicked parodies –
all in gorgeous 4-part harmony. THE KINSEY SICKS have been
called "one of the more uniquely original (and thoroughly fun and
entertaining) acts we have encountered in years" (Billboard Magazine)
and have been claimed as "the hottest ticket in town" (New York
Times).

WHEN: Saturday, February 9, 2008  ONE NIGHT ONLY!

WHERE: Pacific Design Center,  SilverScreen Theatre, 8687 Melrose
Ave.,  West Hollywood, CA  90069.

TICKETS: $30.00: available at any Ticketmaster outlet, by
phone (213) 480-3232, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.  Reserved
seating.  Limited tickets available at the door.

INFO: For more information visit www.kinseysicks.com.

The Catalina Chord Club will resume its "last Sunday of the month"
gatherings on Sunday, January 27, 2008, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the
Catalina Coffee Co, 126 N. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach (light menu
available.)  We invite a cappella groups of 3-7, any style, to join us
in a cozy atmosphere with a great audience.  It's a wonderful venue for
new groups to try out material (or old groups to try out new
material.)  Come to sing, or just to listen.  Let us know if you'd like
to be our featured group.

Contact:
Kate - kate@...
or (310) 540-3370

The recent (cover date Jan 28) issue of TIME magazine has a
brief article on shape note singing ("Sacred Harp") focusing on
its weirdness.

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/
0,9171,1704683,00.html

It does not discuss this within the context of a cappella music,
but of folk music ("Bob Dylan made a pilgrimage to Woody
Guthrie").

Incidentally, what is the complete list of born-in-America a
cappella styles?

-- Barbershop
-- Shape note
-- Doowop

(I never thought to make a list before.)

Anyway, the article is correct about the demographics:

"housewives, ex-punkers, Evangelicals, atheists, Jews and
Buddhists"

Here in Los Angeles, we will have a 2-day Shape Note singing
this weekend:

http://homepage.smc.edu/russell_richard/fasola/
http://calsacredharp.googlepages.com/home

And a 1-day singing on May 17.

David Olson
Culver City

This was my first exposure ever to this type of worshipful sing I
found it to be a very warm, friendly and comfortable environment to
sit in and participate in. I highly recommend it to anyone of those
whom love singing and the people who love to sing it.

I arrived a little late, to this two-day event, but it was a very
enjoyable experience nonetheless. I wasn't there long because of time
constrictions; I would have stayed longer if it were not for that. So
if anyone in attendance noticed a newcomer running out the door an
hour or so after he arrived, it wasn't because I didn't like the
music. That being said.

The sight-reading of shape singing music is a little odd at first to
follow along with but it is pretty straightforward once you get the
hang of it.

There were many dedicated (acappella) shape singers there in
attendance and what they may have lacked in numbers was more than
made up for in participation and enthusiasm.

  On second thought, that last statement may be a little misleading as
there were as many as 50 - 65 people there when I arrived at about
6:30 pm Saturday evening. At lest 40-45 or so stayed after the social
hour to continue the eclectic sing, and I presume, because of their
participation, they may have stayed until the very end. So yes, there
may be a quit sizable Scared Harp Community of singers out there to
enjoy and support.

Now mind you this event had started sometime that morning and was to
continue on till around 9: pm?  In other words this was and is an
event that participants planned on attending and staying there a good
long while. You know like that phrase "yall set awhile, take yer
shoes off, yall come back now hear?"  Just that down home feeling
that I got and please don't misconscew my meaning. Pl-ease!!

There will be a second event to follow on Sunday but this posting
will be too late for you to attend. So I hope you were already aware
of this scheduled event.

  I believe there is one planned by this group for this coming march,
so mark it down on your calendars for next time. And remember,
acappella singing in any form is a parisaptory sport.

By the way, I'm planning on getting on down to Redondo Beach next
Sunday January 27th. To support and enjoy an acappella event similar
to Java Joes in Yorba Linda last Sunday ( Javapella ) which I
unfortunaltly mist. in case I'm constrained again and can't make it,
somebody please post your impressions of the event so I can have some
thing to read here when I next check the postings.
till then your friend, Goodlyplayer out

Hi all,

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Our new mixed group could use a few more men. We're half way to our goal
of 20.
We will be shooting for big arrangements of rock, funk, r&b.

We meet in the Venice area, but have members from all over greater LA.

Check this out and let me know if you're interested enough to audition.

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Men's quartet looking for a strong bass. We do a variety of music, including
Mills Brothers, Four Freshman, Beach boys, Standards doo wop and Barbershop, We
Rehearse Thursday evenings in Yorba Linda, but are flexible. We do a number of
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The Catalina Chord Club (see message of Jan. 17)will meet at 7:00 p.m.
instead of the usual 6:00 p.m. - this Sunday only.

> there were as many as 50 - 65 people there when
> I arrived at about  6:30 pm Saturday evening.


Manny, you missed the main event which ended at 4:30 each
day, and which was attended by 120 singers on Saturday and
100 singers on Sunday.

A total of 207 songs was sung during the day-time singings, with
84 people chosing to lead songs.

There were a large number of singers from Chicago (10+). Also
from Rhode Island, Virginia, Georgia, the Rocky Mountain states,
Oregon, and Washington.

On the porch the level ranged between 80 to 84 decibels.

At the threshold of the singing room it ranged between 90 to 96
decibels.

At the third row of the tenors, next to the basses, it got up to 99
decibels.

At the second row of the trebles, at times it got as high as 101
decibels.

(These readings were taken by myself on Sunday with a $40
RadioShack sound level meter.)

> The sight-reading of shape singing music is a
> little odd at first to follow along with but it is pretty
> straightforward once you get thehang of it.
>

Because each song is first sung "on the shapes"

  fa-so-la fa-so-la mi fa

not as preparation or rehearsal, but as part of the art,
this makes it possible to say:

  -- "It's not about the words, it's about the music."

(Manny, you and I are in a minority of perhaps 5% in being
conservative Christians who actually believe in the message
embodied in the words.)

Our next large singing will be May 17 (Saturday).
Location to be announced.

There won't be as many singers (we expect 70), but more
opportunites to lead songs.

David

This is a must read!!!!

Come and Celebrate Javapella's very First Anniversary!
At Java Joe's Coffee Lounge
This Sunday evening, February 10, 2008.....

The featured group will be : Ready, Willing & Mabel
Javapella is a monthly A Cappella musical evening hosted by the jazz
Acappella group; Vocal Magic

You will love it down at Java Joe's Coffee Lounge in Serenely
Beautiful Yorba Linda.
These evening are a wonderful treat for one and all.
You say you would like to find a place where you can spend some
quality time with someone special, family and friends. Well this is
it!

Reminisce to the standards and ballads of a time long ago far, far,
and yet not so far away from today's crazy mixed up world. Where
coffee is brewed and folks gather to converse with one another young
and old.

  You are here by invited to come and enjoy the music.  The Coffee,
wine and light refreshments,and don't forget the Hot Coco, are
always available For purchase there at Java Joe's.  and the
Admission:  is always Free

Bring your old friends, bring your new friends or just come on in
and meet new friends, people will be there who share a love for the
good things in life like singing with friends and family,

There will be old familiar tunes that are guaranteed to kindle our
hearts and memories. Having been to an a cappella evening like this
one, I can personally promise you, that there will be songs sung
that you will some how remember the words to, song that may have
once been our favorites or were once our parents favorites, songs we
once heard way back in the day when radio was the king of the air
ways and television was something only known as science fiction.

There will be majestic ballads and songs that can never grow old or
fade away Just so long as there are wonderful people in the world
like you to enjoy them with.

And if you sing with a group and want a real casual venue to strut
your stuff Contact Glenn at javapella@...  to sign up your group

A cappella groups of 4 to 12 singers are invited to join in and sing
for the folks down at Java Joe's. just call Glenn he's a great Guy
It's  a friendly, casual setting.  Stage, microphones are
provided.   All styles of music welcome, as long as it's A
cappella!  you may even want join a group or start up a new group to
sing with for next time. you never know. but I do know this you will
go away all warm and fuzzy inside and very glad that you were there
among singers that love to sing and sing for you.

The address is 4973 Yorba Linda Ranch Road, Yorba Linda Ca. 92887
The Phone number is (714) 970-7988
Javapella is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month, unless the date
falls on a holiday.

For more information you may contact Glenn ( Vocal Magic Leader) at
(714) 403-6524 or Gabriella ( also of Vocal Magic Fame ) at (714)
996-1960
Or To be added to their mailing list email www.javapella@...

hope to see you all there.
Your friend GoodlyPlayer