2000 Mid-Atlantic Regional Winners: Toxic AudioToxic Audio is a 5-member theatrical mixed vocal band who combine popular and original songs, musical improvisation, and comedic sound effects in their high energy performances without the use of musical instruments. The Toxins create their unique sound by combining tight a cappella harmonies with vocal percussion and voice effects processors. Styles include contemporary pop, rock-n-roll, jazz, hip-hop, comedy, and improvisational songs. They've traveled across the country performing their concert show and opening for the likes of Tony Bennett, Ziggy Marley, The Rippingtons, and The Bobs. Their self-titled debut CD is a mix of original and cover tunes with unique twists. They've performed in a variety of venues across the country including New York, Las Vegas, Boston, Washington D.C. and Colorado as well as appearing for the past year at Walt Disney World." 2000 Mid-Atlantic Regional: Second Place Midnight VoicesA male group of seven that started in 1996 when a bunch of guys got together to serenade their "female friends" the night before high school graduation in Bucks County, PA. They specialize in classical, pop-contemporary, doo-wop, and barbershop. What is amazing about this group right now is that they all attend different colleges. 2000 Mid-Atlantic Regional: Third PlaceCrossroadsA recently formed mixed quartet from south-central Pennsylvania, they specialize in preserving the songs of the big band era, but also cut across genre lines and enjoy presenting many types of music. Crossroads uses entertainment value as a litmus test in selecting their music. They are all consummate "group" singers, each with many years of experience singing in barbershop quartet and chorus champions. Other 2000 Mid-Atlantic Regional Competitors4realSince 1992 4real has been wowing crowds of all ages with their exciting and unique sound. These four male singers from western Pennsylvania use a variety of styles ranging from doo-wop to country to swing and just about anything in between. Coming from different parts of the country, with varied interests and fields of study, they combine high-energy harmonics with on-stage antics to create a show everyone will love. BlueLineThis mixed sextet performs an eclectic mixture of jazz, gospel, and contemporary music in the Washington, DC area. The group was formed in fall 1999 by several friends whose day jobs-ranging from public relations to heart surgery-just weren't providing enough time on stage. They focus on lush, beautiful chords and a light touch, emphasizing the ensemble sound over the individual voice. HumbuckersThis 5-man vocal band that performs contemporary rock and pop songs throughout the Washington metro area. They pride themselves on unorthodox cooking techniques, obsolete geographical trivia-and they song too. The name, the Humbuckers, refers to a coil in microphones used to warm and smooth out the sound-it is also a sure deal for an Internet domain name. SouthboundA male trio from Ohio that has been performing together since 1983. The style of music they perform is as diverse as their voices; they sing country, doo-wop, gospel, and rhythm and blues. The group sings on a weekly basis taking their unique brand of humor and harmony on the road wherever opportunity takes them. Vocal TonicThis 6-man vocal band is based in Atlanta, which is rapidly becoming THE a cappella hub of the nation... well, at least in the South. Their repertoire is mainly progressive pop/rock, with a touch of jazz and R&B thrown in for good measure. Their recent recording garnered a CARA nomination for Best Original Song. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
