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Class Acts Arts presents

Almost Recess: A Cappella Sensation
2004-2005 Kaleidoscope Family Series

NOAA Auditorium in Silver Spring, 1301 East West Hwy
Saturday, March 19, 2005 - 4 pm

TICKETS: $7 advance tickets / $10 door / $6 groups of 10 or more.

Tickets can be purchased over the phone with a credit card by calling
301-588-4475 - or on-line at www.classactsarts.org.

For more information about Almost Recess and to hear a sampling of
songs, visit www.almostrecess.com.

Class Acts Arts' Kaleidoscope Family Performance Series concludes its
2004-2005 season with a performance by the popular a cappella group
Almost Recess.  The five talented singers, ages twenty-something, who
make up Almost Recess come from Maine, New York, Connecticut,
California and Virginia, are from very diverse musical backgrounds,
ranging from jazz drumming to trombone to piano.  What unites them is
their love of singing and their enthusiasm for sharing the a cappella
art form with audiences of all ages.

Most astounding to audiences hearing contemporary a cappella
renditions of popular music for the first time -- is the percussive
vocalist.  If you close your eyes you would swear there must be a
drum set on stage. You'll also hear convincing imitations of
trombone, trumpet, and more.

Dave Baumgartner, Beji Scarbeary, Brian Agosta, Nate Pipke, and Ryan
Driver make up Almost Recess.  Their songs are delivered with
impeccable timbre, effectively imitating a band using only their
voices.  The group's musical tastes and styles vary widely, and are
reflected in the Swing to Motown to Hard Rock songs they perform.
Each member of Almost Recess sang with an a cappella group in
college, and since graduating have made it a priority to teach youth
the importance of developing a musical foundation at a young age,
demonstrating the endless creative possibilities and pleasures
derived from the oldest instrument known to mankind:  the human voice.

The performance takes place at the NOAA Auditorium, 1301 East West
Highway (Rt.410), Silver Spring, Maryland.  Audience members should
arrive early due to security procedures.

Plenty of free parking is available at the second public parking
garage east of Colesville Road on East-West Highway.  The theater is
two blocks from the Silver Spring metro on the red line.

Seating is limited, advance purchase recommended.  All seats are
general admission.
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All,

If you haven't bought your ticket for the 2005 Mid-Atlantic
Regional, you'd better hurry, because they are going fast!  I spoke
to The Birchmere on Thursday and we had already sold 330 tickets!
That leaves only 170 of the hottest tickets in town!

Here are the particulars:
What:  Harmony Sweepstakes Mid-Atlantic Regional
When:  Saturday, April 9th
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5)
Where:  The Birchmere Music Hall
3701 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA
How:  Tickets $22 at www.birchmere.com or The Birchmere Box Office

Unfortunately, Mosaic decided they couldn't swing the trip up from
Orlando to host, but local favorites The Tone Rangers have agreed to
reprise their shenanigans as hosts again this year (thanks, guys!).
The Rangers will be previewing material from their forthcoming CD
and perpetrating their unique brand of lunacy on the proceedings!

We will also have showcase performances by co-producers dcVocals and
Out of the Blue, visiting from England's Oxford University!

Here is the roster of competitors:

Almost Recess is a five-man vocal band from the Washington, DC area
whose mission is to bring kickin' a cappella music to every
single person in the world.  This is Almost Recess's second time
around at the Mid-Atlantic and we are happy to have them back, and
not just because they are going to videotape the performance!

Cartoon Johnny is an energetic vocal band that pushes the limits of
traditional a cappella.  Drawing on influences from classic soul to
modern alternative, they've crafted a sound and a repertoire of sure-
fire favorites and original music that brings audiences to their
feet show after show.  The group has performed up and down the East
Coast, and has been honored to share the stage with some of the best
in the business, including DC favorites DaVinci's Notebook and 2003
Harmony Sweepstakes Champions The Idea of North.  This will be
CJ's third go, and they just get better every year!

Rare Blend: Hailing from central Florida, Rare Blend fuses gospel,
vocal Jazz, classical, swing and doo wop.  This will be Rare
Blend's first appearance at the Mid-Atlantic Regional.

Regency:  This outstanding five man vocal musical ensemble began
singing on the street corners of Baltimore nearly 20 years ago.
Since then, they have earned a reputation as one of the undisputed
finest performing vocal ensembles in America.  Incorporating their
own stylistic interpretations of Swing, Motown, Rock 'n Roll,
Beatles, and even Country Western into their songs, Regency brings
alive the music that America has learned to love. Their repertoire
includes the hot sounds of today mixed with the Motown magic of
yesterday – including the music of Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, The
Righteous Brothers, Sam Cooke, and The Temptations. They also
perform soulful renditions of artists from Elvis Presley and James
Brown to Boyz II Men and Take 6.  The group's dynamic stage
presence, original choreography, and unique ability to engage their
audiences produces an energetic and entertaining show with audiences
invariably clamoring for more after each finale.  The ensemble has
appeared in concert with many national headline acts including
Sinbad, Patti LaBelle, The Temptations, Manhattan Transfer, Ramsey
Lewis, Spyrogyra, and The Four Tops.  Regency came in second in the
2003 competition and were narrowly bested by Aussie sensations The
Idea of North who would go on to win the Nationals.  Watch out for
these guys!

Staticflow is a band with a unique, vocally-generated sound. The
group focuses on creating original music filled with passion, drive,
and soul, but also performs a number of popular covers.  Each singer
in the group brings their own influences to bear on the sound,
filling the music with rich vocal textures, soaring leads, and
thumping bass and vocal percussion.  This will be Staticflow's
second appearance at the Mid-Atlantic Regional.

Tonic & Gin is a seven-member co-ed a cappella group dedicated to
sharing a wide variety of music with intriguing arrangements,
amazing soloists, and a lot of fun!  This is T&G's first
appearance in the Mid-Atlantic Regional.

Vocal Obsession is made up of five friends who have sung in various
groups for the past twenty years and decided to band together in the
service of a cappella music.  Individually, the members have
performed throughout the US and Europe.  This is Vocal
Obsession's first appearance.

Don't miss it!

Best regards,
Ted Donat

THE BAND

Spare Parts is a 6-member co-ed a cappella vocal band from Central
New Jersey, performing in and around Princeton and Lambertville. We
pride ourselves on being an energetic and fun group with high quality
arrangements and a smooth blend.


OUR MUSIC

Spare Parts performs an energetic mix of pop/rock covers, with our
current repertiore including Bring Me To Life (Evanescence), Late In
The Evening (Paul Simon), and Superman (Five For Fighting). A short
demo of our sound can be heard at:
http://www.sparepartsvb.com/spare_parts_demo.mp3


AUDITIONS

We're looking for fun, talented singers of any age and voice part who
can blend, read music, and preferably learn parts quickly. If you
love a cappella, can seriously commit to one rehearsal a week, and
live in or near Central New Jersey, we may be the group for you! Feel
free to contact us through email (contact info below), and auditions
will be scheduled on an individual basis.


Spare Parts - A Vocal Band
E-Mail: steve@...
Web Site: www.sparepartsvb.com

BlueLine Audition Notice: Seeking First Soprano

About BlueLine

BlueLine is a co-ed, six-member, not-for-profit a cappella vocal group that
has been performing around the Washington, D.C., area since 1999.  We pride
ourselves on being fun and energetic.  We perform a wide variety of complex
arrangements with tight harmonies.

Our Music

BlueLine performs jazz standards, pop tunes and gospel songs.  Our
repertoire includes classics like Foggy Day (George Gershwin), I’ve Got You
Under My Skin (Cole Porter), and Mood Indigo (Duke Ellington), as well as a
cappella favorites like Wanting Memories (Sweet Honey in the Rock), Late
Model Love (The Bobs), and Mary Don't You Weep (Take 6). We even do a
version of Dale Evans' "Happy Trails" and "Santa Fe" from the musical Rent.
We're in the process of recording our first CD.  Short clips of our singing
can be heard at www.bluelinedc.com.

Auditions

We're looking for a fun, talented first soprano who can blend, read music,
and learn parts quickly. If you love a cappella, can commit to one rehearsal
a week, and live in or near Washington, D.C., we may be the group for you!
Feel free to contact us through email (contact info below), if you're
interested in auditioning. Auditions are planned for Sunday, May 1, although
other times could be arranged if necessary.

BlueLine
Web site: www.bluelinedc.com
Email: ashley@...
Phone: (301) 565-0348

Virginia Tech's Juxtaposition will be holding their spring concert
next Friday April 15th...

Juxtaposition was 2004's ICCA South Champion and competed at the
Finals in NYC. They were also awarded Outstanding Arrangment
for "Clocks" and Outstanding Vocal Percussion to Jeff Gray.

Their most recent award came as Best Male Collegiate Song of the Year
in 2003 from CARA for Hey Jealousy and it is featured on BOCA 2003.
More info can be found on their website.

Tickets are on sale now via www.vtjuxta.com

This year there will only be one show at 8:00pm, but the venue does
seat ~1300...it is expected to sell out early.

Hey mid-Atlantic A Cappella folks - The Bobs are in your area this
week!

RHAPSODY IN BOB is their new show featuring Gershwin's RHAPSODY IN
BLUE arranged for pianist and The Bobs (as the orchestra).  The Friday
show at Wolf Trap is sold out, so hurry if you want to see the
Thursday one!

Brynne Bob Whitney
Assistant Bob
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SUNDAY 4/10
DEWEY DECIBEL CONCERT SERIES
Williamsburg Library
Williamsburg, VA
http://www.wrl.org/programs/concerts.html
tix:  (757) 259-4070

THURSDAY 4/14 and FRIDAY 4/15
THE BARNS OF WOLF TRAP - The Bobs present RHAPSODY IN BOB
Vienna, VA (near Washington DC)
http://www.wolf-trap.org/
tix:  703-218-6500 or 1-800-955-5566

SATURDAY, 4/16
BAY STREET THEATRE
Sag Harbor, NY
http://www.baystreet.org/index_fl.htm
tix:  (631) 725-9500
The Bay Street Theatre is offering a special "Stay and Play in the
Hamptons" package exclusively for Bobs fans attending this concert.
To find out more about this promotion,  click here
(http://www.baystreet.org/content/guests.asp).

TUESDAY 4/19
IRON HORSE MUSIC HALL
Northampton, MA
www.iheg.com
tix:  413.586.8686 or 1.800.THE.TICK

WEDNESDAY 4/20
CAFFE LENA
Saratoga, NY
http://www.caffelena.com/
tix: 518-583-0022

THURSDAY 4/21
GODFREY DANIELS
Bethlehem, PA
http://www.godfreydaniels.org/
tix:   610-867-2390

FRIDAY 4/22
JOE'S PUB (at the Public Theater)
New York, NY
www.joespub.com
tix:  212.539.8778

SATURDAY 4/23
TOWNE CRIER
Pawling, NY
www.townecrier.com
tix: 845-855-1300

A sold out house enjoyed another great evening of a cappella singing
at this year's Mid Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival.
The results are:-

Champions:  Cartoon Johnny
2nd Place:  Regency
3rd Place:  Almost Recess

Audience Favorite:  Cartoon Johnny

Best original song:  "My Store", Vocal Obsession
Best original arrangement:  "Signed, Sealed, Delivered", Cartoon
Johnny

For more information visit:-
http://www.harmony-sweepstakes.com/dc.html

Read more about the show here:-
http://www.cartoonjohnny.com/Newsfile.htm


Sponsored by:
PRIMARILY A CAPPELLA
http://www.singers.com
SHURE
http://www.shure.com
DISCMAKERS
http://www.discmakers.com
A CAPPELLA NEWS
http://www.acappellanews.com

Auditions being held now for newly forming mixed acappella chorus
(A Cappella Showcase) scheduled to debut officially in June in the
Frederick, MD area...easy access off I-270/I-70 corridor.

Looking for high level, self-motivated male/female singers &
performers in all voice ranges as well as vocal percussion.  Music to
include vocal jazz, blues, gospel, doo wop, barbershop & rock 'n roll
styles.  Ample opportunities for solo & small ensemble groups to be
featured on our upcoming concerts.

For more info & to schedule your audition, please call (301)257-7462.

Join the Chromatics at the National Air & Space Museum on DC's National
Mall tomorrow (Saturday) April 16. Listen to the group the Baltimore
Science Fiction Society describes as "funny and thought provoking with an
energy that buzzes off the stage".

The Chromatics are a unique high-energy vocal band that delights audiences
with a combination of outrageous originals, crazy covers, melodic insights
into modern life, and a smattering of science songs they call
AstroCappella.

AstroCappella will be highlighted by the group as they sing under the
Hubble Space Telescope display at the museum (between IMAX & Wright Place
Restaurant). Bring the kids - it's Family Day and Astronomy Day. And, it's
FREE!


Time:
11am and 1pm performances
Saturday April 16, 2005

Place:
National Air & Space Museum
(on the National Mall, near Federal Center SW metro)
Washington DC


Find out more: http://www.thechromatics.com/gigs.shtml


Karen
for the Chromatics
www.thechromatics.com
www.astrocappella.com

Hey A Cappella Fans!

Be sure to check out Cartoon Johnny this Friday in our first show
after winning the Mid-Atlantic Regional Harmony Sweepstakes
competition! We'll be singing with Venus d Minor, "the galaxy's
favorite femail a capppella octet!"

Here are the details:

Friday, April 22, 2005
An Evening with Cartoon Johnny & Venus d Minor

Time: 8 p.m.

Location: NOAA Auditorium, 1305 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD

Tickets: $10 in advance (or with phone reservation), $15 at the
door, $5 for kids 12 and under. Advance tickets may be reserved by
calling 301-933-9200.

Directions: From I-495, take the Colesville Rd exit south. Turn left
onto Rt 410. The auditorium will be on your left. Free parking is
available in the building. Also within walking distance of the
Silver Spring metro station.

Bobby is offering a 5-Day Masterclass June 13-17 at the Omega
Institute in Rhinebeck, NY (60 miles north of NYC). He will be joined
by some Voicestra members including Joey Blake, Judi Donaghy,
Rhiannon, Roger Treece, and David Worm. The session is open to all
singers and musicians, and will cover a wide range of activities
including vocal technique, improvisation, Circlesongs, and rhythm.


For more information go to www.eomega.org

The National Championship of High School A Cappella, in its
inaugural year, will be held at Georgetown University's Lisner
Auditorium on Sunday, May 8.  As a key constituent and advocate of a
cappella music, we invite you to join us for this spectacular event.

Show details are as follows:

National Championship of High School A Cappella
Sunday, May 8, 2005 – 3:00 p.m.
Lisner Auditorium, Georgetown University
Ticket information: Tickets are $10-25 each and are available in
advance by calling: 1-866-483-1615. A limited number of individual
tickets are also available at the Lisner box office.

The show will include performances by the best five high school a
cappella groups in the country, including the following:

Burlington High School, Burlington, WI, -- A Cappella Choir
Cherry Hill High School West, Cherry Hill, NJ -- Fermata
Cheyenne Mountain High School, Colorado Springs, CO -- Crimson
Leon High School, Tallahassee, FL -- Mane Event
The Masters School, Dobbs Ferry, NY -- Dobbs 16

These schools were selected through a tournament-style competition,
which culminated in April with the winners above being named in each
region.

A renowned a cappella favorite, Blue Jupiter, will perform the
opening act at the show.  Voted audience favorite 2 years in a row
at the Mid Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes, and nominated for best
contemporary album of the year by the Contemporary A Cappella
Society, Blue Jupiter redefines popular entertainment on stage and
in the studio.

Please let us know if you have questions or need additional
information, or visit www.hsacappella.org for further details.
Information for high school groups interested in participating in
the 2005-06 competition will be available on the website in the near
future.

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Please join BlueLine for a FREE farewell concert to our fabulous,
talented first soprano Bethie. After two terrific years with
BlueLine, Bethie has been promoted in her work at the National
Basilica to cantor, which is a great honor, but which will take all
of her vocal energies.

So we're sending her off with two hours of our finest music. Please
drop in!

WHERE: Mayorga Coffee Roasters, 8201 Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda,
Md.

WHEN: Friday, May 13; First set begins at 8:30 pm; second set begins
around 9:45 pm

WHAT: BlueLine's Greatest Hits, i.e. all your favorite music and some
new tunes from our usual grab-bag of jazz, pop and gospel a cappella

HOW MUCH: Free admission! If you'd like to eat or drink, the
restaurant sells food as well as coffee, of course.

LOGISTICS: Free parking in the lot underneath the restaurant; lots of
comfortable seating; children welcome; equidistant from Medical
Center and Bethesda Red Line metro stops

MORE INFO: http://www.mayorgacoffee.com/bethesdapage.html
http://www.bluelinedc.com/

And in a related note, please spread the word that we're holding
auditions for a soprano! Here's the info:

We're looking for a talented soprano who can blend, read music, and
learn parts quickly. BlueLine, a co-ed sextet, has been performing
around the Washington, D.C., area since 1999. We pride ourselves on
being a fun and energetic group that performs a wide variety of
complex arrangements with tight harmonies. Our repertoire includes
jazz standards, pop tunes, gospel songs and original arrangements.
We're in the process of recording our first CD. Auditions are planned
for Sunday, May 1, although other times could be arranged.

Anyone interested in auditioning should contact Ashley@...
or (301) 565-0348

Lisner Auditorium is at George Washington University.


>>The National Championship of High School A Cappella, in its
inaugural year, will be held at Georgetown University's Lisner
Auditorium on Sunday, May 8.

Just want to let everyone know that Groove Society's premiere CD is
now available!

Groove Society is a Denver-based jazz/R&B a cappella sextet. We've
been working extensively in the Rocky Mountain West since 2002 and
are now ready to let the rest of the world hear what we're about.
There's something for everyone on this CD: Jazz, Latin, R&B and pop
styles all infused with modern jazz voicings and grooves that will
take over your body!

"Just when you think you may have heard the `best', a vocal group
completes a long-standing effort to achieve perfection and the
marker is moved up.  From the opening tune, `Oye Como Va' through
the last ballad `When October Goes', the stylish rhythms and
phrasings, the impeccable harmonies and stunning solos, and the
driving blend that never falters, all tell you this is a unique
effort by a very talented ensemble.... the best I could imagine
placing before the world stage.  It's golden.  Acquire it any way
you can!"
					 -Rol Sharette, The Colorado
Songster

The CD opens on Tito Puente's "Oye Como Va" complete with Santana-
like distorted guitar and authentic sounding Latin percussion,
followed by an intricate, mixed-meter rendition of "Summertime."
Next up is "Talvez Seja Voce" (formerly titled "Brasilia"), an
original jazz samba, co-written by our own Joe Herbert, that has
become a favorite among college jazz choirs around the world!  Other
cuts include LaDamion's lusciously arranged cover of SWV's "Rain",
and Joe's 10-minute vocal endurance challenger, "Tribute to Earth
Wind & Fire" that has us singing four EWF songs simultaneously!
Whether you're into a well-blended ensemble sound or tasty solos, we
believe that we've created a product that will please any devoted a
cappella fan.

The CD can be purchased on our website at www.groovesociety.org .
Let us know what you think!

Thanks,
Joe and Bianca Herbert

The urban a cappella band THREE 5 AND 6, http://www.three5and6.com is
actively seeking a bass vocalist to replace an outgoing member. The
band is located in Sacramento, CA and is currently making a push for
full-time status within the year.

This Christian, all male group imitates the full depth of instrumental
sounds found in a classic R&B or funk band as opposed to the
traditional "blended, one-voice" A Cappella sound. Their powerful beats
and bass drive a truly dynamic musical experience that fully engages
the listener.

THREE 5 AND 6 performs their own original music with a writing style
that displays a wide range of influences from Stevie Wonder and The Gap
Band to The Roots and KRS-One. Their debut CD, "Urban A Cappella" is
receiving incredible reviews and their original song, "Radiant Love"
was just awarded 2nd place in Billboard Magazine's World Song
Competition.

If you are interested or know of someone who might be, please contact
THREE 5 AND 6 at: 916-361-7777 or info@...

The National Championship of High School A Cappella, in its
inaugural year, will be held at George Washinton University's Lisner
Auditorium on Sunday, May 8. As a key constituent and advocate of a
cappella music, we invite you to join us for this spectacular event.

Show details are as follows:

National Championship of High School A Cappella
Sunday, May 8, 2005 – 3:00 p.m.
Lisner Auditorium, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Ticket information: Tickets are $10-25 each and are available in
advance by calling: 1-866-483-1615. A limited number of individual
tickets are also available at the Lisner box office.

The show will include performances by the best five high school a
cappella groups in the country, including the following:

Burlington High School, Burlington, WI, -- A Cappella Choir
Cherry Hill High School West, Cherry Hill, NJ -- Fermata
Cheyenne Mountain High School, Colorado Springs, CO -- Crimson
Leon High School, Tallahassee, FL -- Mane Event
The Masters School, Dobbs Ferry, NY -- Dobbs 16

These schools were selected through a tournament-style competition,
which culminated in April with the winners above being named in each
region.

A renowned a cappella favorite, Blue Jupiter, will perform the
opening act at the show. Voted audience favorite 2 years in a row
at the Mid Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes, and nominated for best
contemporary album of the year by the Contemporary A Cappella
Society, Blue Jupiter redefines popular entertainment on stage and
in the studio.

Please let us know if you have questions or need additional
information, or visit www.hsacappella.org for further details.
Information for high school groups interested in participating in
the 2005-06 competition will be available on the website in the near
future.

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Tonic & Gin, a DC-based co-ed a cappella group, is having auditions for male
singers on Wednesday, May 11th.  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions
or to schedule an audition.

www.tonicandgin.com

Thanks,
Erika

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High Five, an accomplished, five-voice a cappella jazz ensemble from
the Baltimore/Washington area, currently seeks a Bass to fill a void
left by a member retiring. He must have a solid 2 octave C to C range
with  robust lows and melodic highs for harmony work. Vocal
percussion
skills a plus.

To hear clips from High Five's latest album and learn more about the
group, visit http://www.highfivelive.com

For more information or to schedule an audition, contact:
Joe Mannherz: jcmj@...  443-504-8399 or 410-877-3231

Pacific Northwest regional champs Groove For Thought took top honors
this weekend by being crowned National Champions at the Harmony
Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival National Finals. With only a few
points separating the groups it was one of the closest competitions in
years and once again the sell-out crowd was treated to some top notch
a cappella singing.

As producers of the show we try hard every year to truly find the most
exciting groups from around the country and to have the event be a
showcase, not only for them, but for a cappella music in general. I
think we can confidently say we have accomplished that once again this
year.

Thanks to all the groups who participated in our many events, to the
regional producers for all their hard work and a special thanks to the
audiences who year after year come out and support our shows. Here are
the complete results.

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS - Groove For Thought

2nd Place - Face (Rocky Mountain)

3rd Place - Fiveplay (Chicago)

Audience Favorite - Face

Best Original Song - "Walk the Straighter Road" Kevin Kunz - Groove
For Thought

Best Original Arrangement - "Paper Moon" Greg Murai - Moodswing

To read a report of the event please visit:-

http://www.acappellanews.com
A CAPPELLA NEWS.
A vocal harmony blog

-----------------------
John Neal
PRIMARILY A CAPPELLA
http://www.singers.com

I've had a couple requests from list members wanting to know if this
gig is still on. It is!! (The Mayorga phone staff can apparently be a
bit clueless.)

Please join BlueLine for a FREE farewell concert to our fabulous,
talented first soprano Bethie. After two terrific years with
BlueLine, Bethie has been promoted in her work at the National
Basilica to cantor, which is a great honor, but which will take all
of her vocal energies.

So we're sending her off with two hours of our finest music. Please
drop in!

WHERE: Mayorga Coffee Roasters, 8201 Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda, Md.

WHEN: Friday, May 13; First set begins at 8:30 pm; second set begins
around 9:45 pm

WHAT: BlueLine's Greatest Hits, i.e. all your favorite music and some
new tunes from our usual grab-bag of jazz, pop and gospel a cappella

HOW MUCH: Free admission! If you'd like to eat or drink, the
restaurant sells food as well as coffee, of course.

LOGISTICS: Free parking in the lot underneath the restaurant; lots of
comfortable seating; children welcome; equidistant from Medical
Center and Bethesda Red Line metro stops

MORE INFO: http://www.mayorgacoffee.com/bethesdapage.html
http://www.bluelinedc.com/

And in a related note, please spread the word that we're holding
auditions for a soprano! Here's the info:

We're looking for a talented soprano who can blend, read music, and
learn parts quickly. BlueLine, a co-ed sextet, has been performing
around the Washington, D.C., area since 1999. We pride ourselves on
being a fun and energetic group that performs a wide variety of
complex arrangements with tight harmonies. Our repertoire includes
jazz standards, pop tunes, gospel songs and original arrangements.
We're in the process of recording our first CD.

Anyone interested in auditioning should contact Ashley@...
or (301) 565-0348

dcVocals is thrilled to announce our upcoming spring concert next
Saturday, May 21! This promises to be an unforgettable evening of a
cappella, featuring not only the stylin' sounds of dcVocals but also
a special guest appearance by the local vocal vixens of Kismet
(http://www.kismetsings.com).

We've been hard at work for the last few months getting a lot of new
songs ready for the big time... Trust us, you dont want to miss it!
Tickets are on sale now via PayPal at http://www.dcvocals.com. Of
course, they will also be available at the door,but if you buy in
advance you can avoid being trampled by the screaming hordes of Matt
Briggs fans (trust us, he's dreamy!).

Here are the details:

WHO: dcVocals and Kismet
WHEN: Saturday, May 21 2005
TIME: 8:00 pm
WHERE: Imagination Stage
4908 Auburn Avenue
Bethesda, MD

For more information and directions, go here:
http://www.imaginationstage.org/bapa/index.cfm/fus
eaction/contactus.locations

We look forward to seeing you there!
_________________
Dipika Jain
dcVocals co-director * www.dcVocals.com
ex - Nothin' but Treble * www.nothinbuttreble.com
ex - Tin Roof Sunday * sadly no website

Comedy a cappella group MOOSEBUTTER is offering for your enjoyment the
irreverent medley tribute to the original Star Wars trilogy, to download for
free for a limited time

www.moosebutter.com/media.php

Just in time for Episode III

Bonus points if you name all the music references

moosebutter
www.moosebutter.com

Join Blue Jupiter with special guest Jeff Thacher of Rockapella this week
at Don't Tell Mama's Cabaret on Restaurant Row.

Here are the Details:
BLUE JUPITER LIVE! @ Don't Tell Mama

Tuesdays @ 9:00 PM - May 24, 31, June 7
Thursdays @ 11:00 PM - May 26, June 2, 9

343 W 46th Street (On restaurant row)
New York, NY
www.donttellmama.com
call for reservations after 4 PM
212-757-0788
$10 Cover 2 drink minimum

www.bluejupiter.com

Blue Jupiter seeks Bass/Baritone
www.bluejupiter.com

Blue Jupiter, an established professional vocal band
is looking for a bass singer.

*SEE OPEN CALL AUDITION IN NYC BELOW

Looking For:
21-30 year old Bass/Baritone with great stage
presence.
Should perform Vocal Percussion and Bass
simultaneously.
Mature and reliable- be on time, know your material
and be proactive in rehearsals and meetings.
Be able to take on administrative tasks in the band-
computer literate owning a laptop is a plus.>Be
powerful, rhythmic and playful with bass lines
(think Alvin from Take 6 and Darren from The Blenders)


*Ability to relocate to Pittsburgh then to NYC ASAP.
18 month minimum commitment
This is a full-time touring position with a monthly
stipend.


Please send a bio, picture, and MP3 examples to:

Marty@...
888-GO-2-JUPE
--------------------------------------------
OPEN CALL AUDITION FOR BLUE JUPTIER BASS
Wednesday June 8th
10 AM-2PM
Ripley Grier Studios
520 8th Ave (@ 36th St.) 16th Floor
Prepare 16 bars of any pop or rock contemporary a
cappella song.
Please bring picture and resume if available.

For information or appt. call:
Marty
888-GO-2-JUPE
marty@...

moosebutter's 2002 release, see dee, won accolades and angry
responses from music fans the world over.  Now, to further enrage the
Quakers, moosebutter proudly announces the release of


UDDER WON


their second CD and first to feature a love song for a rubber simian.


Available for pre-order NOW at www.moosebutter.com
Available at shows July 1
Available at your favorite on-line a cappella ordering spot soon
Available at McDonalds NEVER.  At least, not yet.


Produced by moosebutter's Tim Y. Jones, mixed mostly by the legendary
and oscillary Bill Hare, and with artistic consultation from BOTH Deke
"Intensely Cool" Sharon AND Frodo Baggins, UDDER WON features a
pop-candy tune about dining on a toupee, a song recommending hate
crimes against mosquitos, TWO country-ish songs with a combined IQ of
less than 12, and lots of other stuff that frankly we don't have any
explanation for.  Not to mention goofy sounds and strange voices and
odd lyrics as is befitting a moosebutter album.  Also a cameo by
DaVinci's Notebook!  Okay not really.  But Yo-Yo Ma guests on bongos!
 Okay that's a lie too.  But there are drum sounds made with a guys
MOUTH!  Hot hummus wow mama!


All for the low, low price of $14.95 plus shipping and handling.  And
dats da troof.


moosebutter: udder won
2005
Tracks:
Convocation
Uncle Earl's Hairpiece
The Valentine's Day Song
Sarah
Harry Potter
Mosquito
Midnight musings upon completing the works of Byzantine philosopher
Iohannes Philoponus, Act II, scene iii
Still the Shortest
Rubber Monkey
Doug
Hicksville
Jon Boy Jon
Hicksville reprise
Witch Doctor
Squirrels


--
Tim, from moosebutter
tim@...
www.moosebutter.com

press contact Bob Crosby (724) 983 - 2025  crosby@...

For Immediate Release:

  Vocal Group Hall of Fame Induction
Ceremonies and Concerts

July 5, 6, 7 in Wildwood, New Jersey

              A list of legendary artists is scheduled to perform at
the seventh annual Vocal
   Group Hall of Fame Foundation Induction Ceremonies in Wildwood,
New Jersey.
   This is the first year that inductions, including such diverse
groups as The Tokens,
   The O'Jays, and Elvis Presley's group, The Jordanaires, will be
held in a location
   other than the organization's headquarters in Sharon, Pennsylvania.

             The exciting three-day event, sponsored by the Greater
Wildwoods Tourism
   Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA), takes place July
5, 6 and 7, at
  Wildwood's Convention Center and will include a reception dinner
and dance on
   July 5, at 7 p.m. The induction ceremonies for this year's Class
of 2004 will be held at
   11 a.m. on July 6. Concerts are set for all three nights at 7 p.m.


         Festivities will get underway at the Reception Dinner on
Tuesday, July 5, at 7 p.m.
   The evenings entertainment will include Harold Jackson's Ink
Spots, Harvey Fuqua and
The Moonglows, The Dixie Hummingbirds, The Clovers, The Modernaires,
The Chantels
  and Sonny Til's legendary Orioles. The Show Includes Dinner with
the Inductees.

             On Wednesday, July 6, at 11 a.m. the Induction Ceremony
Show will feature
   The Cadillac's, The Original Tokens, The Diamonds, The
Jordanaires, Tribute to
   the Crests by former founding member J.T. Carter, Russell
Thompkins Jr. Former
   Lead Singer of The Stylistics and The Marvelettes. The 7 p.m.
concert on
   Wednesday evening, will feature entertainment provided by Danny &
The Juniors,
   The Skyliners, The Lettermen and  "Girl Power" performances by
Martha & The Vandellas, Mary Wilson of  The Supremes,
Florence LaRue of The 5th Dimension,
Arlene Smith of The Chantels and Nedra Talley Ross of The Ronettes.

             Audiences will also be able to see performances by
Sonny Turner and Herb Reed original members of The Platters,
Carl Gardner original member of The Coasters, and
Charlie Thomas, Bill Pinkney and Ben E. King original members of The
Drifters,
all together on stage for an historic concert performance of their
hit songs during
the Thursday, July 7, concert at 7 p.m. Other illustrious performers
on this show include
The O'Jays, Charles Calello of The Four Seasons, Jimmy Merchant of
The
  Teenagers, Jim Freeman of The Five Satins, Terry Johnson's of The
Flamingos,
The Impressions, The Association and Al Jardine Founding member of
The Beach Boys.

The Class of 2004 inductees this year is both impressive and
diverse.
   In addition to The Beatles, Alabama and The Doobie Brothers, there
are The Everly Brothers, The Stylistics, The Tokens, The Ronettes,
The O'Jays, The Marvelettes, The Penguins, The Jordanaires, The
Diamonds, The Dells, The Crests, and The Cadillac's.  The Four Tunes
will receive this year's "Harmony Award for the Decade of the 40s"
and The American Quartet will receive the "Pioneer Award."

    For additional and ticket information, contact Bob Crosby at 724-
983-2025 or Crosby@...  and at 1-800-736-1420 or
www.wildwoodsnj.com

      Internet visitors can also take a virtual tour of the Columbia
Theatre and the
       VGHF Museum at the Foundation's website at: www.vghf.org