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            Renee Wahl Background Info As an alternative country artist, Wahl has followed a non-traditional path to a career in music, and yet no one who has known her over the years would ever question her destination. Finding her way to Philadelphia, Wahl became a regular on the local Indie […]

                Truth On Earth Background Info Using the beliefs of Gandhi, (who proved the best path to peace was through truth and non-violent protest), we are a progressive social action rock group writing and performing songs about world problems that need attention and sustainable solutions. If you are […]

Oh Holy Night Oh Holy Night is a great song and my favorite Christmas song of all time. But not just anybody can sing it and I’ll like it. Oh no, I have some pretty high standards when it comes to this song. And this version by Celtic Woman is very nicely done. The harmonies […]

Oh Holy Night This is by far my most favorite Christmas song. But not just anybody can perform this song. Oh Holy Night needs to be full of emotion and passion. I don’t want to hear this song, I want to feel it. And Jul3ia does an amazing job in her Acappella version of this […]

Carol of the Bells An extremely talented lady who goes by the name Jul3ia on YouTube made an Acappella multi-track of herself singing Carol of the Bells. This video is simply amazing, not only because her voice is impeccable and singing is obviously her forte, but also because the video is kinda cool as well. Yes, […]

Acappella Week, Day 7           The Rundown: It would be a massive insult to Acappella to have a week featuring the music and not mention The Whiffenpoofs. All other Acappella groups turn to The Whiffenpoofs for guidance, as they are Acappella. Formed in 1909, The Whiffenpoofs are the oldest collegiate Acappella group in the United […]

Acappella Week, Day 6     The Rundown: The Backbeats (not to be confused with the BackBeats, Michigan’s #1 Beatles Tribute Band) are a co-ed Acappella group comprised from members of competing collegiate ensembles. Hailing from Los Angeles, California, The Backbeats appeared on season 2 of The Singoff finishing in 3rd place. The lineup for The […]

Acappella Week, Day 6       The Rundown: Formed by Dr. Ward Woodbury, Jr., who was appointed Director of Music on the River Campus in 1954, The YellowJackets made their first appearance at a graduation ceremony in 1956. Oddly enough, the iconic yellow jackets didn’t become part of their repertoire until 1958. Originally, The […]

Acappella Week, Day 5         The Rundown: Street Corner Symphony, formed in 2010, are another extremely impressive Acappella group from Nashville, Tennessee. The group was formed for the soul purpose of competing on the show The Singoff in 2010 and ultimately finished in 2nd place. Street Corner Symphony is made up of John […]

  Acappella Week, Day 5             The Rundown: The first official collegiate a cappella group in Oregon, On The Rocks, formed in 1999, is an all-male Acappella group from the University of Oregon. At the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, On the Rocks finished 3rd in 2002, and 2nd […]