2005 Mid-Atlantic Regional Winners: Cartoon JohnnyCartoon Johnny is an energetic vocal band that pushes the limits of traditional a cappella. Drawing on influences from classic soul to modern alternative, they've crafted a sound and a repertoire of sure-fire favorites and original music that brings audiences to their feet show after show. The group has performed up and down the East Coast, and has been honored to share the stage with some of the best in the business, including DC favorites DaVinci's Notebook and 2003 Harmony Sweepstakes Champions The Idea of North. Harmony, rhythm, and soul, with a touch of mischief and a whole lotta fun - that's Cartoon Johnny. 2005 Mid-Atlantic Regional: Second Place RegencyThis outstanding five man vocal musical ensemble began singing on the street corners of Baltimore nearly 20 years ago. Incorporating their own stylistic interpretations of Swing, Motown, Rock 'n Roll, Beatles, and even Country Western into their songs, Regency brings alive the music that America has learned to love. Their repertoire includes the hot sounds of today mixed with the Motown magic of yesterday – including the music of Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, The Righteous Brothers, Sam Cooke, and The Temptations. The group's dynamic stage presence, original choreography, and unique ability to engage their audiences produces an energetic and entertaining show with audiences invariably clamoring for more after each finale. The ensemble has appeared in concert with many national headline acts including Sinbad, Patti LaBelle, The Temptations, Manhattan Transfer, Ramsey Lewis, Spyrogyra, and The Four Tops. 2005 Mid-Atlantic Regional: Third Place Almost 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. This is Almost Recess’s second time around at the Mid-Atlantic and we are happy to have them back, and not just because they are going to videotape the performance! Other 2005 Mid-Atlantic Regional Competitors Rare BlendHailing from central Florida, Rare Blend fuses gospel, vocal jazz classical, swing and doo wop. Whether singing for thousands at a festival, hundreds at a convention, dozens in church or an intimate private party, Rare Blend is striking a heart-chord with Central Floridians. This will be Rare Blend’s first appearance at the Mid-Atlantic Regional. 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 second appearance at the Mid-Atlantic Regional. Tonic & GinTonic & Gin is a seven-member co-ed a cappella group dedicated to sharing a wide variety of music with intriguing arrangements, amazing soloists, and a lot of fun! This is T&G’s first appearance in the Mid-Atlantic Regional. Vocal ObsessionVocal Obsession is made up of five friends who have sung in various groups for the past twenty years and decided to band together in the service of a cappella music. Individually, the members have performed throughout the US and Europe. This is Vocal Obsession’s first appearance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
