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Straight No Chaser Ferneham Hall Fareham

It's always great to see such a nice review! :o) I'm thrilled that the UK liked the Beatles/Stones medley - it's amazing! The only thing I might mention is that he says Help! is "perfectly coordinated" with Angie, but it's actually Help! and Miss You. Although @StarstruckCanuk says she "would positively die if they sang that." *waves hi to Angie* lol

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By Mark Acheson

The News

February 20, 2012

...clearly in the process they have as much fun as the audience does.

But beneath the musical mirth lies an extraordinary combination of voices and movement that make for a hugely enjoyable show.

Read more: http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/lifestyle/straight_no_chaser_ferneham_hall_fareham_1_3541053

Hat Tip: @lynnholle

Review: Straight No Chaser, Grand Opera House, York, Thursday

By James Harle
York Press
Monday 13th February 2012

Straight No Chaser think they’re so cool, with their double-decker tour bus and their shiny suits.

They’re right to think so; they are very cool. More importantly, they are incredibly gifted – not only in terms of their vocal talent, but also as performers.

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aww, Shucks... :o)

A nice piece. The comments are correct, though. Not only did Mr. Manilow contact SNC about singing One Voice, but he specifically arranged it so that they each have an individual vocal line. Ryan blogged about it here: http://www.sncmusic.com/blog/moments-with-a-legend/

"Oh, another minor detail about this particular arrangement: Barry arranged for each of us to have our own individual part in the song (we're normally used to 5-6 parts on a song). Again, no pressure whatsoever. "

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The Sentinel
Friday, February 10, 2012

"To think that the 10 of us could go our separate ways after college, start professional lives, and then commit to putting SNC back together after all these years is nothing short of a minor miracle," said original member Charlie Mechling when I interviewed them.

"With each opportunity to perform that comes our way, we are reminded of how fortunate and blessed we are to be able to do what we love to do."

Make sure you make a note of these American guys' names as I think they are going to be big and their album is well worth a download or a listen.

Straight No Chaser – Grand Opera House, York

By Laura Stimpson
The Public Reviews
February 10, 2012

Each performer introduces themselves and a song to the audience, they talk to the audience throughout the night allowing their individual characters to shine through, and leave the audience feeling like they’ve spent the night with new friends.

Straight No Chaser are a group of mega star voices with school boy charm. A truly spectacular, unforgettable performance – this show should not be missed.

Read more: http://www.thepublicreviews.com/straight-no-chaser-grand-opera-house-york/

Hat Tip: @dottkov

Review: Straight No Chaser, St David’s Hall, Cardiff

By Lorna Doran
South Wales Echo

Feb 7 2012

These guys were relaxed and cool, having fun with their performances and making friends with the crowd with cheeky banter – even trying a few lines of Welsh to win us over.