1997 Bay Area Regional Winners: SoVoSoThe SoVoSó repertoire consists of original compositions and other songs that present a global perspective, from Afro-Latin idioms to traditional jazz choral arrangements. Five SoVoSó members (Rhiannon, Joey Blake, Melanie Rath, Nicolas Bearde and David Worm) are alumni of Bobby McFerrin's a cappella choir, Voicestra, performing with him until 1993. Sunshine Garcia is the group's most recent addition, joining in 1995. As SoVoSó ("from the Soul to the Voice to the Song"), the ensemble has continued to pioneer new horizons in improvisational vocal performance. According to the San Jose Mercury News, "The extraordinary richness and brilliance of this virtuoso vocalism lifts you into a special realm." 1997 Bay Area Regional: Second Place +4db+4dB is a new Bay Area group that specializes in a cappella vocal jazz. They have been singing together for six months. 1997 Bay Area Regional: Third PlaceSweet DeliveranceThey show us that they're far from slowing down with their eagerly anticipated self-titled debut release on Word Records. Under the capable Gary Moyers and The Acappella Company for production, Sweet Deliverance takes flight with this new CD and firmly entrenches itself as one of the premier all-vocal groups the industry has seen. Other 1997 Bay Area Regional Competitors9th Cabaret9th Cabaret is an a cappella quartet featuring Glenn Myles and his three daughters, Michelle Myles Queen, Simone Myles Young and La Reva Miles. They sing nostalgic music of the 20s, 30s and 40s as well as original songs. All Family BoysSacramento-based group made up of 4 brothers, "Noah"-"King"-"G"-"J.T." originating from the South Pacific Islands of Samoa. Known as the "Big Boys of A Cappella" or more appropriate "Two Tons of Fun", audiences everywhere are taken back not only by their soft harmonic sounds, but also by their physical appearance as each member weighs over 300 pounds. They love to hang around the 50's, 60's, 70's/Motown/Gospel, which can be heard on the release of their 1st tape "Looking Back". ApexApex is a young, exciting sextet from the Bay Area. With their energetic and animated stage presence and diverse selection of pop, rock and R&B tunes, they are captivating audiences everywhere. They create a fun mix of popular cover tunes with the unique addition of Filipino ballads to create a cross-cultural treat, sure to delight any audience. Mary SchmaryArticulate, eclectic, brilliant, soulful and loopy as heck, the Schmaries have been a powerful force for good over 3 years. They have spread a cappella joy at such Bat Area venues as the Freight and Salvage, the Sweetwater, the Hotel Utah, the Palms, the SF Free Folk Festival, and the High Sierra Music Festival. They have all their own clothes and will give you painful attitude if you ask nicely. On QEntertaining the Bay Area since 1992, On Q sings all kinds of popular music arranged in the barbershop style. As musical leaders of Petaluma's 125-member Pacific Empire Chorus, Sweet Adeline's Debi Thomas (tenor), Leah Brooks (lead), Donna Spitzer (baritone) and Barbara Harp (bass) enjoy the thrill of ringing chords many nights per week! Ro Sham BoA new Berkeley-based group of three men and three women brings together an eclectic mix of tastes and talents. Members hail from a variety of musical backgrounds - gospel, jazz, funk, country, pop and classical resulting in a name, which reflects the group's "rock-paper-scissors", approach to decision-making. Tight harmonies, a rhythmic bass, and complicated chords characterize the group's original arrangements and over all style. The members are: soprano Anna Prozinski, soprano Audrey Kauffman, alto Arinoe Bacogiannis, tenor Will Flash, baritone Tim Lukaszewski, and bass Paul Kim. True SpiritsTrue Spirits is a modern-day, highly uplifting gospel singing group, that is based in the greater Oakland area. A vision was sent from heaven and the group came together in March 1996. God divinely selected each member for this ministry and each is devoted to His service. We are confident that prayer is the key, out faith in God shall lead us and sustain us through all our endeavors. Our mission is to glorify God through song and praise. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
