Needless to say, 'The 12 Days of Christmas' got more watchers. Randy Stine, a member, produces a DVD and posts clips for the guys to enjoy. About those YouTube videos - Indiana University decided a 2006 reunion was in order for the original team. No worries, those who are leaving make sure to handpick the next set. The only thing which stands in their way is graduation. With the release of their third album, 50 000 copies were sold. The National Championship of Collegiate A Cappella bestowed first prize on these guys. Footage of their efforts can be seen on YouTube where they are singing in front of crowds at Wrigley field. Lou Rawls has had this group for an opening act. If they are going to perform in front of other people, it helps if the audience likes them. Second, personality is absolutely critical. The bigger issue, of course, is the ability to blend well with everyone else. Everyone simply sings, whether or not they should be.ĭan Ponce, who founded the group, has two requirements for those who wish to become members. Perhaps the best way to describe a cappella is to imagine auditions on American Idol where the contestants which viewers get to vote on are chosen. A couple of guitars and a keyboard would at least cover up part of the bad singing, but this form of vocal performance relies solely on what comes out of someone's mouth. One goof, and the audience instantly knows it. Which is as difficult as the image implies. In other words, no accompaniment to speak of. Ten guys form a group dedicated to singing a cappella. The song, not an album.Ī bit of a background is in order. In fact, they hit their biggest stride last year with the release of The 12 Days of Christmas. Why? They are not exactly the same type of regular music people typically found on the radio. Straight No Chaser might just be the best group you've never heard of.

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