2002 New York Regional Winners: 2x2The vocal ensemble Sixation first formed in Tbilisi ,Georgia in 1996. At first their program contained only jazz standards but later included folk and contemporary jazz. In 1997 the ensemble won the nomination "Best Vocal Group of the Year" on the Hit-Parade of National Radio in Georgia. In 1999 Sixation became the prize winner of the International Festival in Tampere, Finland and got invitations to Vienna, Moscow, Kaunas and Kiev. The same year the group won the grant of George Soros Foundation in the nomination "Modern Opinion of Folklore". In 2000, Chevron Corporation became the sponsor of the group and the first demo album was released. The same year Sixation was invited to Holland to collaborate with the famous artist Andre Rieu in recording his new album. In 2001 the group participated the Boston Regional Harmony Sweepstakes. The same year the sextet was reorganized into quartet and took the name "2+2". 2002 New York Regional: Second Place Key of SheKey of She is the latest pop-jazz startup on the a cappella horizon. These six dynamic women from Central New Jersey serve up a cappella a la mode in a style that is smooth, sweet, and sultry. Sprinkles are extra. When not singing, they heal the planet, do the corporate thing, fund-raise for non-profits, sell the gross national product, rear the next generation of singers, and make the world safe for democracy and dogs. Although new as a group, each member is a seasoned a cappella veteran. KEY OF SHE is always excited to "unlock" its vocal power for anyone who will listen. 2002 New York Regional: Third PlaceMoondanceMoondance is a barbershop quartet that has been singing together for a little over a year. Although classified as "barbershop," they sing many different styles of music. We love to sing songs we grew up with and therefore have a varied performance package ranging from Desperado by the Eagles to Queens' Bohemian Rhapsody. Other 2002 New York Regional CompetitorsDuwendeFounded in 1998, the Duwende (doo-WEN-day) performs all-vocal funk/rock originals and covers in New York City clubs as well as universities, music showcases, festivals and charity events along the East Coast. The six-member, co-ed band was voted Audience Favorite at the 2001 Boston Harmony Sweeps.  ExboyfriendsThe Exboyfriends are an award-winning classic rock a cappella group from NYC. They have been featured on The Howard Stern Show, NBC, VH1, Nickelodeon and recently shared the stage with classic rockers The Marshall Tucker Band and The Edgar Winter Group. Their debut CD, A Cappella’s Dead, has been called the classic rock album a cappella has been waiting for and their follow-up CD, Karaoke Bar Brawl, will be released next month.  Mystery DateFormerly known as Sons & Lovers, Mystery Date performs at New York cabarets, concert halls, theaters and arenas across the country. Their repertoire defies categorization ranging from Spike Jones and Gershwin Classics to the B52s and other contemporary songwriters. Their critically acclaimed recording is available worldwide on CD and they recently finished their second recording, "Sweet Sixteen". NexTimeNexTime is a mixed quartet comprised of two female Sweet Adeline members and two male SPEBSQSA members. NexTime has had the pleasure of singing at several Minor League Baseball Stadiums around the country. They are also very popular on Valentine 's Day with their Singing Telegrams. They are proud of their newest trophy for the Funniest Quartet at the Bolton Landing Barbershop Celebration; as well as taking 6th place overall out of 60 mixed quartets! The FonicThe Fonic is a five-man vocal band based in New York City. Founded in 1999 and recently described as "a rock band who left their guitars in the van," The Fonic has appeared at area clubs including Triad, The Elbow Room and The Bitter End. On the road, The Fonic has performed at The East Coast A Cappella Summit in Boston, MA and The Arlington A Cappella Festival in Arlington, VA. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
