Recording Review: UGA Accidentals' "Imprint"
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Monday, December 7, 2009 - 14:38
The UGA Accidentals’ recently released album "Imprint" is a crowd pleaser. It starts out by getting the listener pumped and ready with an upbeat rendition of Tom Cochrane’s “Life is a Highway”. While...
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Recording Review: Hyannis Sound's “On The Clock”
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Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 14:46
I will start this review by stating that if you are interested in a cappella, music, or simply joy in the slightest bit, that you need to order this album immediately. Then when the first... |
Groove is In the Heart: David O'Brien
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Recording Review: Firedrill!’s “…Sings Without Music, Vol. II”
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Monday, November 9, 2009 - 13:09
The tracklist can be found at http://www.firedrillband.com/music.htm.
Let me not mince words: I am conflicted about this album.
The guys of Firedrill! are high-caliber musicians. I am not only... |
Concert Review: Sonos at Jammin' Java
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Sunday, October 25, 2009 - 13:41
Early October 09, to a packed house at Jammin' Java, the announcer grabbed the mic, and with a few quick words, an eruption of sound filled the air. Six people, fresh from the left coast, took... |
Recording Review: Straight No Chaser's “Six Pack”
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Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 13:51
A little over a year ago, a friend sent me an email with a YouTube link to the Straight No Chaser’s video of the 12 Days of Christmas. A very clever arrangement, but nothing special over any other... |
Las Vegas A Cappella Summit Wrap-up
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Monday, October 5, 2009 - 23:10
This past weekend was the Fourth Annual Las Vegas A Cappella Summit hosted by Desert Oasis High School and their Choral Director Brad Pierson. I was fortunate enough to attend as a performer with...
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Recording Review: Basix's "Diversity"
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Monday, October 5, 2009 - 10:20
A cappella world, please make way for Basix’s latest CD Diversity. Released on August 31, 2009, I had the true pleasure of being one of the only people outside of the group to get my hands on...
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Recording Review: Duke Lady Blue's "Off The Record"
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Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 15:29
I've listened to quite a few a cappella albums over the years and I noticed a pattern in my listening behavior. Looking back, I tended to gravitate towards all male or co-ed groups and I did not... |
Man versus Microphone – In Search of the Perfect Sound
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Thursday, September 3, 2009 - 11:01
Ever had a bad gig not because your group sounded bad, but because the sound engineer had the levels all tweaked out? Or there was ongoing low frequency feedback? How about when your duet mic is... |