New a cappella vocal band forming in Portland!

We are two long-time a cappella vets from various groups across the
country:

--Eric Chung, tenor/VP, award-winning a cappella songwriter and
prolific arranger who founded the well-known Boston vocal band
Downtown Crossing and directed the NY Sweeps runner-up Stay Tuned
--Mike Mendyke, former bass from the renowned Boston-based band Five
O'Clock Shadow, and current bass for Dick Van Dyke and the Vantastix

We are looking to form a five- or six-person vocal band with focus on
high-energy covers (primarily from the late 90's), a few originals by
Eric, and new originals written improv-style by the group.  We are
seeking a (1) baritone/tenor/VP plus (2) 2-3 women of any part, with
the usual features: great ear, knack for blend and harmony, sight
reading, good-nature, ability to improvise/jam a little, and a wicked
sense of humor.  Even better if you can arrange and/or write music,
as well as have some prior a cappella experience of some kind.
Rehearsals will be once a week, on Sunday nights, and primarily at
Eric's lovely home in NE Portland on Sunday nights.

First round auditions will be held in the afternoons the weekend of
Nov 15-16 and in the afternoon on Saturday, November 22 in NE
Portland, with a group second round the in the afternoon of Sunday,
November 23. For the first round, we'll have you come for half an
hour singing the verse and chorus of a song of your choice plus doing
some jamming with us.

Interested?  Hope so!  Please email eric_chung@... with a brief
description of your background to schedule an audition.  Thanks!

December 5th, 2008; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm;  The Great Figgy Pudding
Caroling Contest – Seattle, SeaChordsmen et al. "Puget Sound
Barbershop Chorus" will be competing at Westlake Center Downtown,
Seattle.
	 December 6th, 2008; 3:00pm and 7:30 pn;  A Northwest
Christmas – Featuring the Northwest Sound Men's Barbershop Chorus –
Special Guest – Bluestreet Jazz Voices; Benaroya Hall (Nordstrom
Hall).  Tickets: $22.00 General; $18 Senior; $12 Children
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0F00414DB35A4E52

	 December 13rh 2008; 3:00 pm; A Ballard Christmas – Featuring
the Seattle, SeaChordsmen; The Norwegian Male Chorus; Ballard High
School Concert Choir and chapter quartets including What's Cookin
will perform.  Philadelphia Church 7704 24th Ave NW, Seattle, WA
98117 Tickets: (206)370-4095 or
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/47340

	 December 14th 2008, 7:00 pm; Holiday Benefit Performance for
the United Methodist Church of Bellevue-Northwest Sound - 1934 108th
Ave NW, Bellevue, WA.   The Northwest Sound will be performing.  A
nominal donation is asked for.

                    December 16th, 2008, 7:30 pm; Kirkland Performance
Center - Holiday Extravaganza!! Tickets: For ticket information -
http://www.kpcenter.org/cgi-bin/event.cgi?id=316
The Northwest Sound and quartets will be performing for this great
holiday event!

Happy Holidays and Hope to see you there!!

Hello A Cappella groups and fans,

The deadline for applying for the 2009 PNW Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella
Festival is
rapidly approaching. The deadline is February 6, 2009!

To apply, visit our website (<http://www.mce.org/pages/Harmony.htm>), download
and
complete the application and send it to me by Feb. 6th.

Special Note: If you competed in the 2007 or 2008 PNW Regionals, you do not need
to
resubmit a bio or photo as long as you still have the same group. If this
applies to you,
just complete the application and mail it to us with the application fee.

Our special guest hosts are The Baudboys (<http://www.baudboys.com/>), the 2008
PNW
Champs!

Please help get the word out about this annual event. Forward this message to
bulletin
boards, other groups, etc. so we can have another fantastic line-up of a
cappella groups.

Thanks!

Gary Witley
Director
PNW Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival
Artistic Director
Masterworks Choral Ensemble
<http://www.mce.org/index.htm>


If you can walk, you can dance.
If you can talk, you can sing.
- a Zimbabwe saying

Hello all,

Here is the list groups that are competing in the PNW Harmony Sweepstakes A
Cappella
Festival on March 7, 2009. This is the 25th anniversary of Harmony Sweepstakes!

And remember, our returning champions, The Baudboys, are hosting the event and
will
peform an extended set as well.

(in alpha order)

Chanteuse

Essence of Larynx

Resonate

Strangers in Harmony

V-Chords

Visit our website to get more info about each group:
http://www.mce.org/pages/Harmony.htm

Mark you calendars now so you won't miss the deadline to apply for the 2010 PNW
Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival.

Application deadline: February 19, 2010
PNW Harmony Sweepstakes: March 13, 2010

Gary Witley
Director
PNW Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival
http://www.mce.org/index.htm

If you can walk, you can dance.
If you can talk, you can sing.
- a Zimbabwe saying

March 2009 Tour Dates - Washington, Oregon and... Alaska!

Wed 3/11/09
Fri 3/13/09
Sat 3/14/09
ACT Theater, 700 Union Street
SEATTLE, WA

6th Annual Moisture Festival

The Bobs make a GUEST APPEARANCE in a stellar comedy/variete lineup
that includes vaudevillians, musicians, and acts that defy description
in these fascinating shows. The Festival shows always sell out, so
check the website, linked below for tickets, final schedules and
locations.

***Please note that these are not full Bobs shows!!!!****

http://moisturefestival.com/

************************

Sun 3/15/09
PORTLAND, OR
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi
503-288-3895

This venue was recently remodeled, but not at the expense of the
intimacy. Just think how much you can learn about Dan Bob's nose! For
all of you who couldn't make it out to Hillsboro in the ice and snow
last December - this is your chance to catch the Bobs in Oregon again.

http://www.mississippistudios.com/

************************

ALASKA TOUR!
Get Your Monkey Off My Dogsled?

Fri 3/20/09
SITKA, AK
Sitka Auditorium - details TBA

Sun 3/22/09 - 4pm
FAIRBANKS, AK
UAF Davis Concert Hall
http://www.acousticadventures.com/acts.html

Tue 3/24/09
ANCHORAGE, AK
UAA - location TBA
presented by UAA Student Activities

Wed 3/25/09
KODIAK, AK
Orpheum Theater
presented by KMXT - details TBA



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Fri 3/27/09
PORT TOWNSEND, WA
The Upstage, 923 Washington
360-385-2216

Having sold out the Rose Theater twice in a row, The Bobs give the
Upstage a go. Expect the unexpected as they upstage themselves!

http://www.upstagerestaurant.com/



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Sun 3/29/09
Hale's Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW
SEATTLE, WA
6th Annual Moisture Festival

The Bobs make a GUEST APPEARANCE in a stellar comedy/variete lineup
that includes vaudevillians, musicians, and acts that defy description
in these fascinating shows. The Festival shows always sell out, so
check the website, linked below for tickets, final schedules and
locations.

***Please note that these are not full Bobs shows!!!!****

http://moisturefestival.com/

************************

Seattle's Elegant Catastrophe Singers seek a singer, male or female, to join our alternative/electronic-influenced vocal band. We're a collaborative, boundary-pushing vocal group that writes original music and reinterprets existing material to make it our own.

We've had a variety of small and opening gigs and are pushing towards our first solo headlining show in Seattle. We're extremely collaborative and focus on the process of creation as well as having a blast singing together twice a week.

If you have demos or other recordings you want us to listen to, send us a link or mp3s with your audition email. Pluses include: previous a cappella or other organized singing experience; experience in vocal arranging, songwriting experience, and vocal percussion/ beatbox skills.

Auditions will be held by appointment â€" please contact Ariel Glassman at elegantcatastrophe@... to set up a time.

Hey all,

Seattle Cont. A Acappella, a brand new ensemble in the Northwest is
looking for all voices. We plan to grow to a max of 20 voices. We are a
mixed ensemble of talent local musicians who share a vision to create
new and exciting contemporary a cappella work in the Puget Sound Area.
We perform anything from jazz, to pop, and even some classical. We are
partnered with CASA, the Contemporary Acappella Society, who provides,
leadership, possible funding, and exposure. We seek to perform at local
venues such as sporting events, jazz festivals, schools, and even
participate in competitions across the Northwest. We plan to start this
summer. Spread the word and visit:
http://seaacappella.weebly.com/index.html
for audition info!

Hello A Cappella Lovers,

Here are the results of the 2009 PNW Harmony  Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival
held last night in Olympia at the Washington Center for the Peforming Arts.

1st place: Rezonate

2nd place: A tie between V-Chords and Strangers in Harmony

3rd place: Essence of Larynx

Best arrangement: Rezonate for "Ghost Train"

Next year's PNW Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival is on Saturday, March
13, 2010.  Mark you calendars now and start practicing!

Gary Witley
Director
PNW Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival
http://www.mce.org/index.htm

If you can walk, you can dance.
If you can talk, you can sing.
- a Zimbabwe saying

March 2009 Tour Dates - Washington, Oregon and... Alaska!

Wed 3/11/09
Fri 3/13/09
Sat 3/14/09
ACT Theater, 700 Union Street
SEATTLE, WA

6th Annual Moisture Festival

The Bobs make a GUEST APPEARANCE in a stellar comedy/variete lineup
that includes vaudevillians, musicians, and acts that defy description
in these fascinating shows. The Festival shows always sell out, so
check the website, linked below for tickets, final schedules and
locations.

***Please note that these are not full Bobs shows!!!!****

http://moisturefestival.com/

************************

Sun 3/15/09
PORTLAND, OR
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi
503-288-3895

This venue was recently remodeled, but not at the expense of the
intimacy. Just think how much you can learn about Dan Bob's nose! For
all of you who couldn't make it out to Hillsboro in the ice and snow
last December - this is your chance to catch the Bobs in Oregon again.

http://www.mississippistudios.com/

************************

ALASKA TOUR:  GET YOUR MONKEY OFF MY DOGSLED!


Fri 3/20/09
SITKA, AK
http://www.fineartscamp.org/sfac_news.html

Sun 3/22/09 - 4pm
FAIRBANKS, AK
UAF Davis Concert Hall
http://www.acousticadventures.com/acts.html

Tue 3/24/09
ANCHORAGE, AK
UAA - Fine Arts Building Room 150
http://uaatix.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event_listings.asp

Wed 3/25/09
KODIAK, AK
Orpheum Theater
presented by KMXT
http://www.kmxt.org/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=34&extmode=view&extid=62\
3




************************

Fri 3/27/09
PORT TOWNSEND, WA
The Upstage, 923 Washington
360-385-2216

Having sold out the Rose Theater twice in a row, The Bobs give the
Upstage a go. Expect the unexpected as they upstage themselves!

http://www.upstagerestaurant.com/



************************

Sun 3/29/09
Hale's Palladium, 4301 Leary Way NW
SEATTLE, WA
6th Annual Moisture Festival

The Bobs make a GUEST APPEARANCE in a stellar comedy/variete lineup
that includes vaudevillians, musicians, and acts that defy description
in these fascinating shows. The Festival shows always sell out, so
check the website, linked below for tickets, final schedules and
locations.

***Please note that these are not full Bobs shows!!!!****

http://moisturefestival.com/

************************

Gary, thanks for a great show.

Who knew that with only five groups competing that it would be such an
awesome show!

Gary forgot to mention that Rezonate also won Audience Favorite.


Rick Collett
longtime Harmony Sweepstakes fan

Essence of Larynx would like to thank everyone at Saturday's
competition.  The groups were great, friendly, intelligent, and fun to
hang out with.  The audience was warm and wonderful.  The venue staff
was excellent.

And kudos and congratulations to Rezonate!  You'll represent well at
the Finals.

We had a wonderful time in Washington, and hope we can return soon and
sing again with all of you!

--
Mister Tim
Essence of Larynx
www.essenceoflarynx.com

Hi--
There are TWO Acappella shows coming up at Kirkland Performance Center this
weekend.  The first is Kinsey Sicks on Friday, and the second is the Cantus on
Saturday.

For Cantus, KPC is offering TWO FOR ONE Tickets-- Log onto their website
www.kpcenter.org and use the code BAROQUE for the two for one offer.

Information on both shows is below.

Cantus—April 18, 8:00 pm
Cantus is recognized as one of America's finest professional male vocal
ensembles.  The ensemble's repertoire spans many periods and genres, including
chant, Renaissance and Baroque music, contemporary works, art songs, folk,
spirituals, world music and pop.

The Kinsey Sicks—April 17, 8:00 pm
America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet serves up a feast of music and
comedy!  Combining award-winning a cappella singing, sharp satire, and
over-the-top drag, The Kinsey Sicks have developed a large and loyal following. 
Not recommended for youths under 18.

The tradition of Norwegian male choral singing continues this summer with the
100th Sangerfest of the PCNSA. The first Sangerfest was held in Everett, WA in
1903 and celebrated the musical heritage of Norwegian, Scandinavian, and
American male chorus singing which was at it's height in the early 1900's.

The Norsemen mens' chorus of Sonja Lodge will host this year's Sangerfest which
will be highlighted by a Grand Concert which is open to the public.

The twelve member choruses of the PCNSA will be in attendance as well as a guest
chorus: The Hauka Mannskor from Soknedal, Norway. 130 or so singers are
expected.

Tickets for the Grand Concert are $20/each.  The Grand Concert will be held June
26th, 2009 at 7:30 in the Hilton Convention Center in Eugene, OR. For ticket
information contact centennialsangefest@... or (541)510-8393.

Introducing SONG OF SEATTLE, a new a cappella women's chorus focusing on a wide
variety of music - standards, contemporary, pop, folk - predominantly in 4-part
harmony arrangements.

We invite women of all ages to join us for 3 INTRODUCTORY SESSIONS on September
9, 16, and 23.  Meet the other singers, experience our wonderful director, try
our unique harmonies, and learn about our vision for this new and exciting
musical venture.  Give it a try - no obligation.

To reserve your spot, contact Melanie Wroe:  melaniewroe@..., (206) 232
1331.

BlueStreet is holding auditions this week, the 9th.  We are open to all voices
at this time.  Women, bring a guy that can sing and read, and get in free ...
:)... we do need men!!


Please email us at bluestreetjazz@... or call 206-290-5389...

Visit www.bluestreetvoices.com for detailed audition info.

If the phrase "male a cappella group" conjures up an image of students in blue
blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses...
think again. If, on the other hand, it conjures up campy college ensembles
singing joke versions of "Like A Virgin" in boxer shorts... think again.
Straight No Chaser are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are
they vaudeville-style kitsch. As original member Randy Stine comments, "We take
the music very seriously; we just don't take ourselves too seriously." In the
process, they are reinventing the idea of a cappella on the modern pop
landscape. Originally formed a dozen years ago while students together at
Indiana University, the group has reassembled and reemerged as a phenomenon -
with a huge fanbase, millions of viewers on YouTube... and a contract with
Atlantic Records. In an era when so much pop music is the product of digital
processing and vocal pro-tooling, Straight No Chaser is the real deal – the
captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make
extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense... and with a
sense of humor.

They'll be at the Aladdin Theater in Portland Tuesday.  For more details see
their website or the Aladdin website below.


http://www.sncmusic.com/

http://www.aladdin-theater.com/

Non-Sweet Adelines are welcome to attend.

Have a look at this link for more information:
http://www.sairegion13.org/workshops/index.html

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2009
The Bobs' After Christmas Holiday Show

TRIPLE DOOR
216 UNION STREET
TIX/INFO: 206-838-4333
THIS IS A FULL FRONTAL BOBS SHOW!
SPECIALS GUESTS TBA!

Click here  for more info!


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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009

JUDITH OWEN & HARRY SHEARER'S HOLIDAY SINGALONG

TRIPLE DOOR
216 UNION STREET
TIX/INFO: 206-838-4333
TIX: $30

Click here for more info

The Bobs will be SPECIAL GUESTS in this hilarious holiday celebration hosted by 
Harry Shearer (The Simpsons, Spinal Tap, Le Show) and tour-de-force-of-nature Judith
Owen (think Eddie Izzard meets Joni Mitchell).  Additional special guests are Julia Fordham,
Arnaldo (Drag Chanteuse) and Godfrey Daniels.
 This show is a benefit for the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic 

THIS IS NOT A FULL BOBS SHOW!

The Bellevue Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society proudly presents,
"A Northwest Sound Christmas".

When: December 12th 2009 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm

Where:

IKEA Performing Arts Center
400 S 2nd St
Renton, WA 98055

Tickets:

$10 - $22

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/85603

We truly look forward to seeing you there.

Here is our Facebook page including our most recent appearance on King 5'
Evenging Magazine and our performance at Anaheim at the International
Convention.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29571892968


Happy Holiday!!

Come hear the Voices and their band this Sunday at 6:00 at First Christian
Reformed Church, 14555 25th Ave NE, Shoreline WA, 98155.
Admission is free.."Pass the Hat" donations accepted...

Please visit www.bluestreetvoices.com for more information.

I recieved the message below from the ba-acappella group and thought others in the Pacific NW would be interested too.

--Rick

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To: ba-acappella@yahoogroups.com
From: regfoghorn@...
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:50:07 -0800
Subject: [ba-acappella] New acappella TV competition

 

Pull out your jingle bells because KPC's Old-Time Holiday Show returns to the
stage this December! In the tradition of radio variety shows like Prairie Home
Companion and old-fashioned holiday TV specials including Mitch Miller's Sing
Along and the Ed Sullivan Christmas Show, KPC puts together an evening of
holiday entertainment featuring singers, comedy acts, specialty performers,
choral groups, musicians and audience sing-a-longs. If there's one family
holiday show you don't want to miss…this is it.

December 19, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
December 20, 2:00 PM
Adults $25.00 • Sr $25.00 • Youth $10.00

Tickets:

http://www.kpcenter.org/cgi-bin/event.cgi?id=402

FEATURED PERFORMERS
David Hunter Koch, Host and Master of Ceremonies
Northwest Sound Men's Chorus
Magic and Illusions by Steffan Soule
Wacky, hysterical Singer/Comedienne "Aunt Dottie"
Hot Jazz Trumpet and Vocalist Jake Bergevin
Steve Thoreson, International Opera and Classical Basso Profundo
Katie Lake & Sarosh Ahmad, International Ballroom Dance Champions
Robert Jones, Pianist/Accompanist
Bill Robison, International Clown

SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDE
Christmas Cookie Tasting courtesy of Trellis Restaurant (Matinees only), Holiday
Sweater Contest (Saturday night only), Drawings for prizes from The Heathman
Hotel (all 3 performances)

SHARE THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT
By donating non-perishables to our HOPELINK Food Drive or purchasing a gift for
a child in need from our KITH Giving Tree

Hope to see you there.  Happy Holidays!!