VOICES USA! is now auditioning for 6 professional quality vocalists
(Bass I, Bass II, Tenor I, Tenor II, Alto II, and Soprano I-II)

Background: VOICES USA! (a Northern VA based group) is designed as a
patriotic/americana style a cappella performance group. Performers
will be required to perform in period costuming or specialized
costuming to meet the event style.
This is not a full-time paying position, so please don't quit your day
job. Members of the group will receive compensation for many events.
However, some events will be voluntary based upon needs of
organizations. If you are a professional or semi-professional and are
looking for a fun, little 'extra cash' opportunity, this is for you.

Please visit our web site at www.voices-usa.com for more information.

The Fault Line is currently auditioning tenors!!!  The Fault Line is
looking for a good looking 20-25 yr old male with an edgy tenor
voice.  You will be rounding out our 5 man vocal rock band.  We have
strong community backing, connections in the industry and a healthy
book.  This is a full time commitment with salary and benefits.  We
are about to release our debut album.  Check us out at
www.rockthefaultline.com and myspace.com/rockthefaultline.  Please
contact us at jeff@....

Hopefully, nothing but comic relief will pour down on the pre-soaked
mid-Atlantic next weekend:  THE BOBS are returning to Virginia and
Pennsylvania for some midsummer night frolicking.

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THURSDAY 7/13/06 & FRIDAY 7/14/06 @ 8PM
JAMMIN JAVA
227 Maple Ave
Vienna, VA
Tix: 703-255-1566
http://jamminjava.com/

For years The Bobs heard about this great, intimate venue just down
the road from The Barns of Wolf Trap. They're finally giving it a go!
Local vocal posse The Tone Rangers will open the show on Thursday.
Their Gregorian chant version of Wild Thing is not to be missed.

Come out for the vocal fireworks. And yes, it's air-conditioned!


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SATURDAY 7/15/06 - TWO SHOWS!    3PM and 7:30PM
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Schwab Auditorium
State College, PA
tix: 814-237-3682
http://arts-festival.com/

This annual celebration of the visual and performing arts takes place
each July in downtown State College, Pennsylvania, and on the adjacent
campus of Penn State. (Go Nittany Lions!) Arts, crafts, races, other
stuff. Spend the day and bring the kidlets. Rumor has it The Bobs will
not leave the area until they have fully inspected the University
Creamery...


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SUNDAY 7/16/06
SELLERSVILLE THEATRE  1894
Main and Temple Streets
Sellersville, PA - near Philly
tix: 215-257-5808
http://sellersvilletheater1894.com/

Its former incarnations include a hotel, a stable and a garage - and
it dates back to 1894. No, I'm not talking about the The Bobs, ya
smartypantses... DaVinci's Notebook Alums and "professional singing
persons" Paul and Storm open.

For all of you Philly folks yearning for your Bobs fill, put down your
cheesesteaks and get out of the city!



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RHAPSODY IN BOB - THE BOBS' 13th CD
Order at http://cdbaby.com/cd/thebobs

The Bobs’ RHAPSODY IN BOB features a classic that truly rocks and
classic rock from the most creative group to vocally reinvent cover
tunes. Rhapsody in Blue premiered in New York in 1924 in a program
called “An Experiment in Modern Music” alongside pieces incorporating
barnyard calls and a tin can. George Gershwin originally called the
piece American Rhapsody because it was such a melting pot of varied
musical elements. So, what better group of artists to revisit this
auspicious beginning than The Bobs, with a killer combination of vocal
chops, Grammy-nominated arranging, and an inscrutable sense of humor
that makes them impossible to categorize? Tallest Bob Ever Dan
Schumacher (formerly of Kickshaw) debuts with The Bobs (replacing
tenor Joe Finetti) on brand new recordings of six cover tunes ranging
from Kurt Weill to Tom Petty to a new Bobs version of Cream’s White Room.

Here's a review of the CD:
http://metroland.net/back_issues/vol29_no19/recordings.html


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To learn more about The Bobs, go to www.bobs.com
To sign up for their regional concert notification database, send me
an email: bobtrax at earthlink.net

Dear Mid-Atlantic A Cappella Fans,

It is my great pleasure to announce that we have secured a date for
the the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Regional!

Here is all the relevant info:
*Date: Saturday, March 31, 2007
*Time: 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5)
*Where: Birchmere Music Hall, Alexandria, Virginia
*Tickets: $25, available from The Birchmere Box Office or
Ticketmaster (tickets are not on sale yet - stay tuned for more info)

The proceedings will be hosted by 2006 winners Regency!

So mark your papyrus scrolls for the best evening of a cappella in
our nation's capital!

Stay tuned for more information!

Best regards,
Ted Donat
Producer
Harmony Sweepstakes
Mid-Atlantic Regional

Professional vocal group in the NoVa area seeking professional Tenor
II, and Basses for current open positions. Have concerts for
Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Valley Forge...but need people to fill the
spaces. For more information contact via email at contact@...

Thank you!
Voices USA!
www.voices-usa.com

Hi all!  I have recently moved back to the Baltimore area and want to
get back into the accapella scene!  I was in a group in college and I
miss it and I was wondering it anyone knew of any auditions in the area
coming up, o if anyone knows of any groups that need a soprano/alto
range.

Thanks!

The Metropolitones, New York City's premier Seven Sisters alumnae a
cappella group, is having auditions! We are currently looking for
Seven Sisters College graduates in the NY City area who sing soprano
I, alto II or do vocal percussion (beatboxing).

Audition details:
Sunday, September 17
Auditions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Callbacks at 3 p.m.

For more information, or to sign up for an audition time, email
director@... or visit http://www.metropolitones.com .
We look forward to hearing from you!

All,

Ted Donat here - Regional Director of the Mid-Atlantic Sweeps.

As some of you know, for the last two years I have been playing with
a band called The Slow Burn.  We are a four-piece � two guitars,
bass and drums � and we play original rock and roll.  To give you an
idea of our style, here is our "elevator pitch" (hey, I'm a
marketing guy!):  "The Slow Burn is melodic rock with an edge, for a
generation raised on great songwriting and punk attitude, spanning
the chasms from John Lennon to Kurt Cobain, Bob Marley to Aimee
Mann, Joe Strummer to Jeff Tweedy."  (Hopefully you recognized at
least one of those names!  If you recognized them all, go have a
mojito, you pop-culture savant, you!)

Personally, we are all professionals and Dads, so we are muy
simpatico when it comes to the work-family-music-life balance!  We
really enjoy each other's company, and I think that really comes
through in our music.

Here's some news for you:


IOTA SHOW:

Please join us on August 29th at the legendary Arlington venue
IOTA!  Local favorites Debris will be opening for us.  The show
starts at 8:30.  We need a good turnout for this show, so if you
haven't made it down to hear us yet, make this the one!

For information on the club, head on over to
http://www.iotaclubandcafe.com.


OUR NEW CD:

We are putting the finishing touches on a CD called "Let's Do It!"
I am really proud and honored to be a part of this, and I truly feel
that it is the best musical document I have ever been a part of.
Because of my long history of a cappella singing and producing, I
take the vocals on any recording I am involved with very seriouly,
and this album is no exception.

The CD should be ready in about a month.  In the meantime, you can
reserve a copy for the special price of only $10.  When the CD is
generally available, the price will go up to $15.  So you will save�
um�like�five dollars!

To hear samples of the music, read more about the band and reserve
your copy of the CD, surf on over to www.theslowburn.com and click
on "Buy".  While you are there, please sign our guestbook!

You should also check out www.myspace.com/theslowburnrocks
just `cuz.

If you are not into the whole online transaction thing, you can send
a check for $12.25 ($10 plus $2.25 domestic shipping) payable
to "Edward Donat" (my real, actual, parent-given name) to me at:

3817 Prince William Drive
Fairfax, VA  22031

We will acknowledge receipt of your payment and will shoot you a
copy the very moment the CD is done!

Remember, this offer expires when the CD is officially released!

We will be announcing the details of our CD release party soon, so
stay tuned for that!

Special Bonus:  Know somebody in the music biz?  We'll send you a
free copy of our CD if you hook us up!

Thanks for your continued support!

Best regards,
Ted Donat

Cartoon Johnny, 2005 National Harmony Sweepstakes finalist, announces
an immediate opening for a bass vocalist.  Cartoon Johnny is a 6
person vocal band with 5 men and 1 woman located in the Washington, DC
area.  This is a part-time commitment (each of the members work full
time jobs) of (usually) 1 rehearsal a week, with 1 to 3 gigs per month
(typically busiest during the summer festival season).  The ideal
candidate would have the following characteristics:

• Strong bass range to at least a low D
• Excellent solo voice
• Strong stage presence and love of performing
• Songwriting and/or Arranging experience
• Knowledge of, and experience with, sound reinforcement systems
• Open to weekend travel for gigs
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team.

If you are looking for an opportunity to sing with an established,
award-winning group, please do not hesitate to contact Mike
Henrickson, mike (at) cartoonjohnny  (dot) com, to set up your audition.

I've heard of Harmony Sweepstake, but does anyone know of any other
A cappella competitions in the DC, MD, NY, NJ area? Is there a contact
number for Harmony Sweepstakes? If you have any websites for any
competitions that would be helpful please let me know.


Thanks
Dee

Something wicked (awesome) this way comes! The fourth annual Halloween
a cappella festival features the strongest a cappella lineup yet
featuring headliner Duwende, the hottest a cappella group in NYC. The
six soulful divas of Harmonytryx also appearing from New Jersey, along
with the a cappella comedy of Moosebutter from Utah. Come prepared for
tricks, treats and surprises! Duwende, Harmonytryx and
Moosebutter...oh my!

Get into your costume, or just into the spirit and join the fun!

The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)
14 Summer Street, Natick, MA
(508) 647-0097
www.natickarts.org
Tickets: $21 non-members/$19 members
Discount for seniors/students

The Washington-area sextet BlueLine is looking for a first soprano and a low
bass who can blend, keep time, and learn parts quickly. Sight-reading,
conducting and arranging skills are especially welcome but not required.
PLEASE help us out and forward this email to anyone who might be interested.

BlueLine is a semi-professional group - it's an outlet for our combined
musical passions, but stops short of being a full-time career. That said,
we're very proud of the high level of musicianship and entertainment we
bring to audiences throughout the greater Washington DC area. We�ve enjoyed
participating in the mid-Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes in past years,
performing in music series at Coolfont Resort and local retail joints,
singing for private parties and nursing home residents, and putting on joint
concerts with other area a cappella groups, including the Augmented Eight,
Take Note!, and the Tone Rangers. We're in the midst of producing our first
CD.

We consider ourselves a fun and energetic group that performs a wide variety
of complex arrangements with tight harmonies. We rehearse weekly in Bethesda
(usually Sunday nights) and gig roughly once a month. Our repertoire
includes jazz standards, pop tunes, gospel songs and original
songs/arrangements.

Anyone interested in auditioning should email Ashley at
ashley@... or call her at (301) 565-0348. See
http://www.bluelinedc.com/ for more about us or feel free to email me any
questions.

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Are you a male singer between ages 21-40 who lives in the Philly area
who is interested in singing in a co-ed a cappella group??

NoteTorious is looking for male singers, particularly Tenor I,
Basses and Vocal Percussionists, but all male voice parts are
encouraged to audition!

Contemporary collegiate like music style. Rehearsals are on Thursday
evenings in the Plymouth Meeting area.

Please contact Sarah at lizibear7@... if interested!

9/27 Babel Fish, a new vocal sextet, is holding auditions for three dynamic
voices. We are
looking for vocalists with Vocal Jazz and Classical performing experience, a
straight tone and
arranging/composition experience is a plus. If you like Manhattan Transfer, Take
Six and
current artists who are performing a cappella along with the idea of doing
wedding
ceremonies, outdoor affairs and a cappella concerts, drop us a line. We are an
eclectic group
of individuals looking to create beautiful music and have a whole lot of fun
while we're doing
it.

Contact Christopher at the lindstromcj@... or Call 202-957-0433

Hello,
    Just wanted to send an update that Cartoon Johnny is still looking
to hear interested candidates for our open bass position.  See the
auditon announcement below, in case you've not yet come across it.
Thanks.

Cartoon Johnny, 2005 National Harmony Sweepstakes finalists, announces
an immediate opening for a bass vocalist.  Cartoon Johnny is a 6
person vocal band with 5 men and 1 woman located in the Washington, DC
area.  This is a part-time commitment (each of the members work full
time jobs) of 1 rehearsal a week, with 1 to 3 gigs per month
(typically busiest during the summer festival season).  The ideal
candidate would have the following characteristics:

� Strong bass range to at least a low D
� Excellent solo voice
� Strong stage presence and love of performing
� Songwriting and/or Arranging experience
� Knowledge of, and experience with, sound reinforcement systems
� Open to occasional weekend travel for gigs
� Ability to collaborate as part of a team.

Some pay is involved.  If you are looking for an opportunity to sing
with an established, award-winning group, please do not hesitate to
contact Mike Henrickson, mike (at) cartoonjohnny  (dot) com, to set up
your audition.

Skyline is looking for basses who own a solid low "D" or
better.
We are also looking for high tenors (Tenor 1/Tenor 2/Lead/Counter
Tenors) who are kick ass soloists with the ability to seamlessly
transition in and out of background parts.
Is this you or someone you know?

We are accepting gigs and looking to set up shared events with other
groups.

Please contact us with any questions---

Many thanks,

Skyline
kingslider@...

A Cappella Pops...nothin' but voice

Philadelphia's fastest-rising musical entertainment group, 50 voices
strong, is looking for good quality male voices, both basses and
tenors.

Membership in A Cappella Pops is by audition only.

Come learn about our group and get audition information at
www.acappellapops.com

You may also call Julianne at 610-219-8285

Clarification....

A Cappella Pops...nothin' but voice

Philadelphia's fastest-rising mixed voice musical entertainment group,
50 voices
strong, is looking for good quality male voices, both basses and
tenors.

Membership in A Cappella Pops is by audition only.

Come learn about our group and get audition information at
www.acappellapops.com

You may also call Julianne at 610-219-8285

Cartoon Johnny, 2005 Harmony Sweepstakes National Finalist, is still hearing
candidates in
our search for a new bass vocalist.   Candidates should have a strong low range,
excellent
stage presence, and a love of performing.

In addition, we are searching for a female vocalist.  Candidates should have a
strong,
versatile solo voice, and be able to blend seamlessly into backgrounds. 
Excellent stage
presence is a must.

Time commitment is generally one rehearsal per week with performances averaging
one per
month.  Performances are generally paid.

Auditions by appointment November 15 and 16 in Arlington, Virginia.  Please
contact  Mike,
mike [at] cartoonjohnny [dot] com, to schedule your audition.  Thanks for your
interest.

Come and see a free show!  The DC Accidentals will be performing in the
Theater Lab from approximately 6:00 to 7:00 pm this Sunday, Dec. 3rd.
This is the Millennium Stage show for that day, but due to the Kennedy
Center Honors program later that evening, we are out of the lobby and
up on the second floor (aka on the "Shear Madness" stage).  Lots of
holiday songs and regular repertoire too!
The show itself is free -- but parking at the KenCen never is, so think
Metro if you want to save those $$$ (Foggy Bottom/GWU stop, and a free
Kennedy Center Shuttle from there).
Hope to see lots of area a cappella fans there -- and if you're too far
away to come in person, the KenCen webcasts the performance, so point
your browsers there and enjoy!

THE BOBS - Concert Notification
A Sleigh Ride on the Eastern Seaboard
December 2006

Seasons Greetings!

It's been a while since The Bobs did their Holiday
Show back East... what a great gift! The Fab Four
will include selections from The Bobs' 1997 Rounder
release, TOO MANY SANTAS as well as new holiday
tunes and BRAND NEW tunes from their upcoming, as
yet untitled CD.

Bring someone you love to a Bobs show for the
holidays. Especially if you haven't yet seen Dan
Bob. Maybe he'll even wear the kilt...

Who needs carolers delicately crooning White
Christmas when you have The Bobs pounding out
White Room ?

And watch your mailbox for news of TWO NEW
BOBS HOLIDAY SONGS - downloadable soon - and the
25th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION POSTER from Hatch
Show Prints!

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In this issue
SAT 12/9/06 - WESTFIELD, NJ
TUE 12/12/06 - NEW YORK CITY - NEW VENUE!
WED 12/13/06 - SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
THU 12/14/06 - NORTHAMPTON, MA
FRI 12/15/06 - PAWLING, NY - NEW VENUE!
SAT 12/16/06 - GERMANTOWN, MD


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* SAT 12/9/06 - WESTFIELD, NJ

COFFEE WITH CONSCIENCE CONCERTS
1st United Methodist Church
1 E Broad Street, Westfield, NJ
Tix/info: 908-412-9105

This show is a benefit for the Community Food
Bank of NJ. I can't think of a better way to give
AND receive at the same time!
Sean Altman (founder of Rockapella) opens.

http://www.coffeewithconscience.com/

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* TUE 12/12/06 - NEW YORK CITY - NEW VENUE!

THE METROPOLITAN ROOM
34 West 22nd between 5th and 6th, New York, NY
TWO SHOWS!
Tix/info:212-206-0440

The Bobs christen this sparkling new venue with
their own vocal champagne! (Wow, that was kind
of... retarded... but... true...) Since the
untimely demise of The Bottom Line, The Bobs have been searching for a
brand new home in Manhattan. Could it be the
Metropolitan Room?

Skip that dreary party - and treat all of your
chic city friends (and maybe a few especially
deserving Bridge-n-Tunnellers) to an unforgettable
evening at this new "high-end cabaret and jazz
house." Treat YOURSELF!

www.metropolitanroom.com

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* WED 12/13/06 - SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY

CAFFE LENA
47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY
Tix/info: 518-583-0022

Caffe Lena is by far the most intimate club the
Bobs play these days. The Bobs will literally be
in your holiday stocking at this show!

www.caffelena.com
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* THU 12/14/06 - NORTHAMPTON, MA

IRON HORSE MUSIC HALL
20 Center Street, Northampton, MA
Tix/info: 413-584-0610

Sleigh Bobs ring! A return to Central Massachusetts at last!

www.iheg.com

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* FRI 12/15/06 - PAWLING, NY - NEW VENUE!

GARDINER THEATER
Trinity-Pawling Campus, Rte. 22, Pawling, NY
Tix/info: (845) 855-3100

OK, you Towne Crier diehards... here's your
chance to see The Bobs' Holiday Show!
HEY, why not dine at the Towne Crier, then
go see the show at the Gardiner Theater? I wouldn't
be surprised if The Bobs themselves do.

http://www.pawlingconcertseries.org/performances.htm

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*SAT 12/16/06 - GERMANTOWN, MD

BLACKROCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS
12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD
Tix/info (301) 528-2260

A holiday treat for the DC-area fans. This
intimate theater is located 30 minutes south of
Frederick, MD, 45 minutes north of DC and an hour
east of Baltimore. The Bobs will sprinkle some
Holiday tunes into the show, as well as new tunes
from their upcoming album.

http://www.blackrockcenter.org/
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BE SURE TO CHECK FOR THE LATEST SCHEDULE UPDATES AT:
www.bobs.com/concerts.html

Dear Mid-Atlantic A Cappella Fans,

It always sneaks up on me, but believe it or not, it's time to start
preparing for the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Regional!  As usual, we will be
storming the Birchmere.  Last year's winner Regency will grace us
with their soulful musings in the role of hosts!

***IMPORTANT:  DUE TO A RECENT CHANGE IN THE RULES, GROUPS AS LARGE
AS 8 CAN NOW ENTER THE COMPETITION!!!***

Below are the particulars:
� Date: Saturday, March 31st, 2007
� Time: 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5)
� Location:
    The Birchmere Music Hall
    3701 Mt. Vernon Avenue
    Alexandria, VA 22305
    www.birchmere.com
� Ticket Price: $25
� How to purchase tickets: Go to the Birchmere box office any
evening there is a show or go to
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15003D3CEE37C310?
artistid=1073130&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1 and click away!

***NOTE:  HERE IT IS:  MY ANNUAL PLEA TO PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR
TICKETS EARLY.  THE BIRCHMERE ONLY HOLDS 500 SOULS, AND WE HAVE SOLD
OUT THE PAST FIVE YEARS RUNNING!!!***

Below is information on how to enter:

� Entry Deadline: January 31, 2007

� Rules: You must be a group of between 3 and 8 members to be
eligible. You do not need to be from the Mid-Atlantic area! Please
go to http://www.harmony-sweepstakes.com/rules.html for a
comprehensive list of rules.

� To enter:

1) Go to http://www.harmony-sweepstakes.com/enter.html and follow
the instructions.

2) Send a music sample and two 8x10 photos to me. I use one photo
for the "marquis" out front, so you should send something you would
be proud to have displayed! The other one I keep for my files. If
you have digital media (mp3's, jpegs, etc.), e-mail them to tdonat
AT gmail.com.  Otherwise, you can send tapes, CD's and 8x10's via
snail mail to me at the below address:

Ted Donat
3817 Prince William Drive
Fairfax, VA  22031

We look forward to another fantastic show!

Best regards,
Ted Donat, Producer
Sara Rasmussen, Assistant Producer
Dennis Feeney, Paul D'Andrea, Dale Juarbe, Associate Producers
Harmony Sweepstakes Mid-Atlantic Regional

Part-time professional a cappella group seeks basses.  Have concerts
and private parties and need voices ASAP.  Washington DC Metro area
residents only with own transportation.

Thank You