A cappella YouTube sensation sets new disc, area concert

By John J. Moser
Lehigh Valley Music
August 12, 2009
Straight No Chaser includes members Allentown native Jerome Collins, a 1994 Allen High School graduate, and Walter Chase, a Forks Township native who was known as Walter Shilanskas at Easton Area High School, where he graduated in 1995.
Read more: http://blogs.mcall.com/lehighvalleymusic/2009/08/a-cappella-internet-sensation-sets-new-disc-local-concert.html

Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Michael Luginbill

A fantastic interview with some great questions! So much has happened with SNC since he did this, I wonder if any of his answers would be different now?

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By Ricky
Mar 09, 2009
He is a talent that is hard to find and matches a perfect image with an incredible voice, polished instrumentals, and lyrics straight from the heart. Taking on a new adventure in a 10 piece act called Straight No Chaser he is slowly making his way to right where he belongs; the top. 
What do you want to be remembered for when this is all said and done?
"That I did things the right way. That I treated the music with respect. That I listened."
Questions:
Where are you from originally?
What is your first memory of the guitar?
Where do you get inspiration for a new song?
Your solo career has taken a bit of a halt. Tell me about your current endeavor with Straight No Chaser.
How do you know Ryan Ahlwardt?
"Dreaming in Blue" is my favorite song that you will ever write. What is the meaning behind that track?
Describe your genre in one word.
What is the largest crowd that you have ever played for?
The smallest?
What is your favorite venue to play?
Staying single out there on the road?
Any plans for a new solo album?
Let’s get some pizza. What toppings?
What is pumping through your iPod right now?
Ever get nervous before a show?
Where can I get a copy of your latest solo album?
What are you drinking on stage?
Have you ever written songs with anyone else?
Where do you practice?
Who are some of your biggest influences?
How tall are you?
Let’s say you are about to headline at Madison Square Garden. Who is your opener?
Any rituals before you play a gig?
PC or Mac?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
What do you want to be remembered for when this is all said and done?
I always let the artist get the last word. Go.                        

Read more: http://rickyleepotts.com/2009/03/artist-interview-1-on-1-with-michael-luginbill.html

YouTube sensation Straight No Chaser becomes hit

By Shanon Cook
CNN
December 22, 2008
CNN: Are you going to keep your day jobs?

Collins: There's no chance that I'm going to be keeping my day job. I obviously gave it up to try and do this so I know for a fact that I'm not going to be going back. I hope they didn't hear that. This is it. This is what I dreamed to do as a kid. This is what I want my day job to be.

CNN: What about your personalities ... have you all changed a little
since you were at school together?

Stine: I think all of us are pretty much the same, just maybe more opinionated.
Read more:
(page 1): http://articles.cnn.com/2008-12-22/entertainment/straight.no.chaser_1_cnn-hong-kong-youtube?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ

(page 2): http://articles.cnn.com/2008-12-22/entertainment/straight.no.chaser_1_cnn-hong-kong-youtube/2?_s=PM:SHOWBIZ

MoJo Audio: A Cappella's Viral Charm

This one is a transcript of a podcast interview with Walt and DR. The podcast player is still available on the page to listen, but the iTunes download link seems to have expired. 

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By Nikki Gloudeman
MoJo Audio
Friday December 19, 2008
MJ: So what has been, overall, the most surprising part of this whole experience?

SNC: Besides the record deal? I think that's first and second on the list.
Read more:  http://motherjones.com/media/2008/12/mojo-audio-cappellas-viral-charm

Straight No Chaser bring a cappella to the mainstream

By Wade Coggeshall
Hendricks County Flyer
December 10, 2008
Mike Luginbill, who also attended Hamilton Southeastern and joined Straight No Chaser with Ahlwardt, got the (12 Days) clip e-mailed to him.

“I was like, ‘Hey, I know these guys. I was in this group,’” he said.
Read more: http://flyergroup.com/local/x488967527/Straight-No-Chaser-bring-a-cappella-to-the-mainstream/print