2004 Mid-Atlantic Regional Winners: MosaicMosaic is a six-man a cappella group with an off-the wall style, intricate harmony, and a "get up out yo' seat" beat. They cover a wide range of popular music in new and exciting ways. Mosaic is a collaboration of minds and talents that form a truly unique show you don't want to miss. 2004 Mid-Atlantic Regional: Second Place Blue JupiterBlue Jupiter is a Contemporary Rock/Pop vocal quartet that tours nationally and has competed in the Chicago Sweeps, released two CD's and performed at both East and West Coast Summits. 2004 Mid-Atlantic Regional: Third PlaceAlmost RecessAlmost Recess is a five-man vocal band from the Washington, DC area whose mission is to bring kickin’ a cappella music to every single person in the world. Other 2004 Mid-Atlantic Regional CompetitorsBrylcreamA Little dab of Doo-Wop is an acapella group that combines the slick harmonies of the 50's and 60's with light hearted fun. It's apparent that the performers enjoy themselves while entertaining with their unique innovations and arrangements while still remaining true to the "Doo-Wop" style. Brylcream's two CD's include original works; "Rockin' the Neighborhood" and "Ready to Go". The group has been performing for 12 years in the Southwest Florida area and they have shared the stage with many singing greats such as Three Dog Night, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Davy Jones, and many more.  Cartoon JohnnyCartoon Johnny is an energetic vocal band that pushes limits of traditional a cappella. Drawing on influences from classic soul to modern alternative, they've crafted an exciting, _audibly-intoxicating sound, merging the power of the human voice with the versatility of modern technology. The band has built a loyal DC fan base performing at venues like the Clarendon Ballroom and Jammin' Java, and at events such as Celebrate Fairfax and First Night Alexandria. Cartoon Johnny was honored to perform at the 2003 Arlington A Cappella Festival with the Tone Rangers, Fourth Avenue, and Da Vinci's Notebook. StaticflowStaticflow is a band with a unique, vocally-generated sound. The group focuses on creating original music filled with passion, drive, and soul, but also performs a number of popular covers. Each singer in the group brings their own influences to bear on the sound, filling the music with rich vocal textures, soaring leads, and thumping bass and vocal percussion. This will be Staticflow’s first appearance at the Mid-Atlantic Regional. The ChromaticsThis group of techies (engineers, scientists, computer geeks, and NASA employees) performs pop and rock covers and original songs inspired by our modern world. The World Wide Web, television, and fast food - they're all subjects of Chromatics originals. The Chromies have also written astronomically-correct a cappella songs to be used in classrooms for a project called AstroCappella. The Chromatics have presented AstroCappella from Palm Springs, California to Orlando, Florida, from Las Vegas to Space Day on the Washington DC Mall, had their lyrics quoted in the New York Times and their CD has flown in space! And no, we're not kidding! The Chromatics have presented their "down-to-earth" repertoire at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage, at First Night Annapolis, at the 1996, 1999, and 2002 Mid-Atlantic Region Harmony Sweepstakes (where they took 3rd place in 1999), the National Anthem for the Baltimore Orioles (1996 and 1997), and holiday music at the White House's candlelight tours (1996). They also provide entertainment at corporate events, festivals, and private parties. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
