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Entertainment legend XRP—an a cappella group composed of four former Rockapella members—announced it would make its first major appearance in 20 years on August 23 at A Cappellastock in Ogden, UT. A Cappellastock, celebrating its fifth anniversary, is the world’s premier, one-night a cappella music event.
XRP’s members, considered by many to be the kings of contemporary a cappella music, have released award-winning albums and performed concerts around the world, and were featured by Spike Lee in a highly acclaimed documentary on a cappella music. Rockapella is remembered for their work for Folgers, Almond Joy and the hit program Where In The World Is Carmen San Diego. This is XRP’s last scheduled performance together.
“We're excited about performing together again. This quartet was my 'dream team'—a group that started a movement of awareness and appreciation for a cappella music that is still growing, and A Cappellastock is the proof of that. We may never sing together again, but it's gonna be one heckuva show!” said Barry Carl, XRP bassist, who emceed A Cappellastock 2007 and was recently recognized by the Contemporary A Cappella Society of America as the “the most influential bass singer of the last 30 years.”
“We can't wait to hit that stage. A Cappellastock does it right. This is a major league rock show with all the trimmings, and it's the biggest and best a cappella concert this side of the Rockies,” Carl said. “Purely vocal music appeals to all ages. It's inspirational and deeply powerful—it just goes straight to the heart. It lifts you up instead of beating you down. Like the A Capellastock ad says, who needs guitars?”
In addition to XRP, A Cappellastock’08 will offer fans the opportunity to experience the vocal stylings of T Minus 5, Hi-Fidelity, Tonic Sol Fa and the Saltaires. These groups, leaders in the a cappella community, will come together for one night only to provide a true vocal adventure—and a good time for music lovers of all ages.
“Because of what we’ve created with A Cappellastock—the quality, the reputation—we’ve attracted one of the greatest reunions of all time,” said Jeff Peterson from T Minus 5, the conceptual and inspirational force behind A Cappellastock. “XRP’s involvement has created buzz, excitement and a lot of electricity, even inspiring people from Japan to come to Utah for the show.”
More than 4,000 people—XRP fans, a cappella enthusiasts and entertainment lovers—will attend this year’s event. Tickets have already been sold in Japan and nearly 10 states.
Tickets for the show start at $10 and are available at www.acappellastock.com or by calling 801-452-1481. For the second year, the concert also features a VIP ticket, which includes premium seating, dinner on Historic 25th Street in downtown Ogden, a private meet-and-greet with the artists and complimentary concessions.
A Cappellastock will be held at the Ogden Amphitheater, an outdoor venue located in the Historic Municipal Gardens on the corner of 25th Street and Washington Boulevard in Ogden, UT. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at Ogden High School.
ABOUT A CAPPELLASTOCK
Now in its fifth year, A Cappellastock is the world’s premier one-night a cappella adventure, and magically presents the power of the human voice. Each year, A Cappellastock draws award-winning a cappella artists and music fans from around the globe.
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