Having 10 voices projecting different things at the same time, especially during the syncopated moments, could have resulted in a jumbled mess.Read more: http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=382971
But the group pulled it off amazingly well, with each member knowing exactly what was needed to fill out the arrangement without cluttering it.
A full-length album is in the works, with most of the recording to take place this summer, Chase says.
"I don't want to lock us down to say when the release is, but we're hoping to have it released for our fall tour this coming year," he says. He says it has been "a labor of love" that will "be stepping up our game," but declines to say precisely how.
"We're kind of saving it, to talk about what it is exactly, but it's going to be a new kind of album for us and we're really excited."Read more: http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/music/mc-straight-no-chaser-sovereign-reading-20120427,0,340112.story
I didn’t get to talk to you or Jerome after you guys did Musikfest (in August). How did you guys enjoy that show?Read more: http://blogs.mcall.com/lehighvalleymusic/2012/04/speaking-with-straight-no-chasers-walter-chase-lehigh-valley-native-says-a-cappella-groups-popularit.html
“Oh, it was a highlight of not only last year for us, but probably, I’d say for me, for performing in a group and performing, period, it was just so awesome. And the crowd was. The group – if you asked guys who are not from the Lehigh Valley what they thought of the show, they would say that was the highlight of their entire time performing in Straight No Chaser. Just the outdoor atmosphere, the new stage, and just honestly the crowd reaction. We had a small mosh pit at the end of the show – as the guys mentioned, for us was not normal. We’re not normally the mosh pit type of group. So it was exciting. And we’re looking forward to hopefully coming back sometime.”
What has worked is the following that the group has amassed, which are affectionately known as “Chasers” — much like the “Deadheads” who follow the Grateful Dead or the “Parrotheads” who follow Jimmy Buffet. And SNC can thank “The Today Show” for starting the “Chaser” phenomenon.Read more: http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2012/04/22/entertainment/music/doc4f8e8474e1edd887107785.txt?viewmode=fullstory
“We were with Hoda [Kotb] and Kathie Lee [Gifford] doing an interview,” said Collins. “And Kathie Lee said, “I want to be your first groupie.’ And we were like, ‘No, we don’t have groupies, we have Chasers.’ So that’s where the word was born and Kathie Lee was our first ‘Chaser.’ And it just went on from there.’
Mechling said they're still working on the show and are always looking at new music to add, which they get from everywhere.
"You've got 10 different guys, and that's 10 different iPod libraries," he said. "We each listen to a lot of different stuff, and we all like to listen to each other's musical influences."Read more: http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201204180290
Read more: http://www.toledoblade.com/Music-Theater-Dance/2012/04/15/Straight-No-Chaser.htmlStraight No Chaser is best known for its live shows, which are energetic, fun, and extremely popular as a result of the group's emphasis on crowd-pleasing vocal gymnastics and its fresh take on a style of music that unfortunately is sometimes considered a bit stodgy.
A capella by definition means without instrumental accompaniment but on numerous occasions throughout the show, it was hard to believe that the beats were not coming from drums or bass from a soundtrack.Read more: http://www.thecitywire.com/node/21411
Lighting effects added another dimension to the show. Beams of light danced around the stage in a manner that supported the music both in mood and intensity but also extended from the stage into the audience and swept across the crowd like a handshake of electrons.
Trepp is one of three main arrangers for the group, although all are welcome to bring their own ideas for covering everything from traditional songs to recent pop hits. Other members are responsible for different aspects of the group, from lighting to costumes to marketing.
The lifestyle, Trepp says, can be difficult. Some of the SNC guys are married and have children. "I'm not married, so there's nothing holding me back. I could see doing this for a while....it's a lot of fun but road life is long and you're away from home."Read more: http://siouxcityjournal.com/entertainment/music/straight-no-chaser-finds-harmony-on-the-road/article_ecad1e4e-2410-5894-8653-cf9207d1e14b.html
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"We're glad that 'Glee' is out there," Trepp said. "It's brought a lot of attention to our genre."Read more: http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1492141
"The most exciting part about being on tour is the live show itself. There is nothing like going out there and feeling the energy from a packed house that is there to see SNC. The joy that we bring to other people through our music is what brings a smile to my face."Read more: http://askmissa.com/2012/04/02/interview-with-mike-luginbill-of-straight-no-chaser-performing-at-the-long-center-in-austin/
