The Chaser Archives

Straight No Chaser is just taking it all in (Charlie)

By Sean McDevitt
Evansville Courier
November 4, 2012

Straight No Chaser, as it has ably demonstrated over several releases, applies complex arrangements and tight harmonies to classic, familiar songs, sans instrumentation, resulting in something that's simultaneously contemporary and timeless.

Straight, with no chaser

Band Member Don Nottingham reflects on the start of a cappella group Straight No Chaser’s career
eGC3 Media
By Harley Torres
November 1, 2012

“If you have a passion in life then never let that talent, gift or whatever it is fade”

Straight No Chaser to bring a cappella sound to Syracuse on Friday

By Zach Marschall
The Post-Standard
October 25, 2012

Friday’s concert is part of “#SNCLive Fall 2012 Tour.” The pound sign at the beginning of the tour title makes it a hashtag used as a tool for social-media communication and signifies a trending event or idea. This continues the group’s tradition of employing social media to promote its work. Nottingham said the group’s success was the result of a grassroots effort through social- media websites such as Twitter and Facebook.

Read more: http://blog.syracuse.com/entertainment/2012/10/straight_no_chaser_to_bring_a.html

Hat Tip: @dottkov

Pitch Perfect: A capella to be served ‘Straight No Chaser’ to Chautauqua audience

By Jessie Cadle
The Chautauquan Daily
August 24, 2012

Ahlwardt doesn’t know what sparked the latent success of the group, nor does he know what has made shows like “The Sing-Off” and “Glee” suddenly become popular, but he is excited to ride the wave.

“It’s made show choir, even though it’s geeky and nerdy in a way, cooler than it used to be,” Ahlwardt said. “We’re not the reason behind it, but it’s cool to see it happen.”

Straight No Chaser to sing at Ives Concert Park

By Erik Ofgang
CT Post
August 21, 2012

"The voice is a beautiful thing; it doesn't need to be pretending to be something else," Collins said.