"ACOUSTIX is once again transcending barbershop tradition,
going into the new age, all without forgetting the past."
-Peter Jennings, ABC NEWS
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"ACOUSTIX is once again transcending barbershop tradition,
going into the new age, all without forgetting the past."
-Peter Jennings, ABC NEWS
ACOUSTIX, the ultimate barbershop
quartet."
-Rebecca Wight, ABC Radio International's "Perspectives"
"ACOUSTIX has taken a cappella singing to a whole new level. Very
Impressive!"
Kirby Shaw
"ACOUSTIX has a blend that¹s one moment so
creamy you want to pour it on a waffle,
the next so steely you could scour the waffle iron with it!"
Tony Backhouse, Sydney Australia A Cappella Association
12/29/00
Dear Todd:
Just a note to say that I've enjoyed listening to the Acoustix CD's very
much indeed. You can tell right away that you're four well prepared,
enthusiastic, and talented singers. I liked the variety, the fine
engineering, and the tasteful arranging. There's really not much to
criticize. Obviously, my personal tastes go towards the jazz-influenced
pieces, which come off very well. Please congratulate everyone involved,
while accepting my heartfelt good wishes for continued success in the New
Year.
All the best,
Ward Swingle
"ACOUSTIX has a definitive traditional barbershop sound, euphonious, precise
and smooth as silk."
Deke Sharon,
President and Founder - The Contemporary A Cappella Society
I only give you standing ovations every time I hear you perform because I know I will look
silly if I'm the only one in the audience that sits on my ass after your stirring and
complex rendition of Stars & Stripes or This is the Moment. Your quartet does nothing
for the Society except present a musical and professional image of Barbershopping.
Bobby Gray - Denver, CO
International Quartet Champion with The New Tradition
AIC Show Producer
As Rockapella is the "king of the hill" in contemporary A Cappella, Acoustix is
the "king of the hill" in barbershop harmony. Their blend is so good it's
scary.
Garret "Fliptop" Titus
CASA ambassador - Saskatchewan
http://www3.sk.sympatico.ca/offbeat/acpela.html
"Every consonant was so well synchronized that they sounded like a single
mouth with four sets of vocal chords."
Angie Hill, Deseret News - Salt Lake City, UT
9/29/00
Joel et all:
Just got through browsing through your web site. Lots of interesting facts
and trivia! Most enjoyable. I especially enjoyed all the New York stories
with Joel (the other one) and Peter. Joel (January) knows New York, and we
too (Barbara and me) have been given the grand tour. Maybe some day Joel
will grow up, but I hope it's not anytime soon! Anyway, besides
complementing
the web site, I wanted to thank you guys (all-y'all) for the super job on the
Meyerson
show. Aside from a sound system-less intro, the set was a smash. (Remember,
you guys picked the sound man... I saw his picture on your web site!) Seriously,
you
add a element of professionalism to everything you do, not to mention some
fabulous singing. It's an honor to be associated with you guys. And finally, a
late but
never the less sincere thanks for singing "This Is The Moment" to us
at Kansas City.
I know you don't have to, and your schedule is already crazy, but every time you
do it,
you really touch me and the rest of the guys. You bring out some of the happiest
tears
I've ever shed. You add a touch of class to everything you do. Wearing that gold
medal
recognizes your accomplishments, but it also brings with it a responsibility.
You all go
way beyond meeting that responsibility and you serve as an example to others.
Here
are some long overdue thanks for doing what you do.
Nick Alexander
VOCAL MAJORITY Bass / Show Producer
6/1/01
Hi, Todd...
Don't know if you even remember me, but we've met a couple of times over the
past 20 years. Not important. You guys have been (and continue to be) great
ambassadors for a cappella, for education, for music in general... and I'm glad
that I've had the
opportunity to "experience" you, your Dad, and your group. I know you
don't need to hear it from me, but keep doing what you are
doing... because I know that you won't stagnate, you just keep getting better
and trying new things... and in the process inspire many, many lives... far
beyond your sphere of influence. Just wanted to let you know that I appreciate
it all. And say thanks!
Raymond Schwarzkopf
Life Member of the Society
started in 1979 in Chicago
stage performer since 1966
Tenor Partner, THE MUSICAL FIRM of Schwarzkopf, Anderson, Carney & Bray
http://www.themusicalfirm.org
North Shore chapter, Evanston, IL
Northbrook Chapter, IL
now living in Overland Park, KS
member of the Kansas City chapter
Proud Director of the Overland Stage Chorus, Overland Park, KS
Enthusiastic coach of various quartets and choruses
Harmony & Director's College junkie
MUSIC judge Candidate, Class of 2001 (wish me luck)
oh, yeah... and a fan and joyous celebrant of the ACOUSTIX
6/6/01
Dear Todd,
You are in a world all by yourselves, using barbershop as a springboard and
going everywhere imaginable. I only wish I had been there when you were
looking for a bass. I hope to see you in person soon. In the
meantime, I
am thoroughly enjoying your recordings. Thanks for opening a whole new
dimension.
With best regards,
Fred Haines
5/8/01
Hi Acoustix, I've got some questions......
I'm a 17-year-old boy from Germany and I just discovered you by watching the
simpsons with it's own barbershop quartet and I found out that there's a
real famous quartet called acoustix in the USA and I was so impressed of
your music, when i listen to your CD "Stars and Stripes"! The version
of
"Star Spangled Banner" is unbelievable and also the other songs on the
CD. I
also like the simon & garfunkel montage very much. Who makes this great
arrangements? Where can I get it? Are there any T-Shirts or something like
that from Acoustix? Thanx for your reply
Your fan
Bjoern
PS: Keep on singing.
4/10/01
I just wanted to let you know that I say you when you were in Boise and
you hooked me in. I have been listening to Stars and Stripes almost
everyday. I love it. My father died last July and my mother expresses
her grief by listening to song #7 every night. I also really enjoy the
arrangement of Simon and Garfunkal tunes. I wish you would do a whole CD
on tunes from the 70's. Keep on singing!
Sincerely,
Karen Clarke
3/6/01
Dear Todd
I remember seeing ACOUSTIX for the first time in Bournemouth in 1991 at
BABS and thought that you were all fantastic. From what I hear The Vocal
Majority are coming over to England next year to Bournemouth and I hope
that ACOUSTIX can make it as The Vocal Majority package isn't complete
without you!! I hope that we can keep in touch and if you are coming over to
England next year, see you then!
Yours sincerely
Kerri Walker
(Friend of The Big County Chorus Bradford)
10/31/00
Hi. This is Aaron. Man, I can't tell you what it meant to me to hang
around and sing with you guys. Last year, I saw you and didn't sing and I
kicked myself for it. It was just great this year on your 10th anniversary
because you were the first group I saw and you made me love barbershop. I
appreciate you kinda taking me under your wing last night and making this
weekend the greatest barbershop experience to date. Now if only I can find
3 guys like you all for me. Thanks again. I won't soon forget it. Maybe
next year I'll learn another of your songs. :) See ya later.
Aaron
10/10/00
Gentlemen,
With the aid of that dastardly Napster thingie, I just discovered you guys.
Your sound is simply astonishing. The epitome of all we poor singers
strive for, but so seldom achieve, even in our wildest dreams.
Sing on,
Bob Spalding
9/28/00
Dear Mr. Wilson,
Hello, My name is Drew Doerr, I am 14, and I am the tenor in my own
barbershop quartet. Just to let you know, I think you and all the rest of
your group are the best singers I've ever heard, with keepsake and platinum
in second and third. I have listened to barbershop a lot and I think that's
what I want to do with my life maybe. How did you go about doing that? How
should I? I think I might have the talent to do it. we are going to sing
your arrangement of silver bells at our winter concert in Gainesvile, FL. I
tried to figure out You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" Because Mr. Joel is
amazing in it, but there was too much clashing for me to figure it out, but
oh well. Maybe I could suggest for you to tour in my city? Please? Please
write back to me at BDoerr9650@aol.com. I want to know one more thing before
I end this letter. What are your ranges? I am so curious on that.Thanx for
reading
my letter,
Drew Doerr
8/31/00
WOW else can I say. I am an 18yr old student at The University of
Toledo. I sing Bass in a newly formed Quartet. I will never forget the
first time I heard Acoustix, that's what made me LOVE barbershop harmony.
One day I hope to have half the skill that you guys have. I will be there
when you come to Canton, Ohio. I will attempt to introduce myself to you.
I own every Acoustix CD ever made, I listen to them all the time.. I watch
Voices which i think is the greatest barbershop movie ever created. I even
recently purchased the arrangement of "Shine on Your Shoes/Steppin'
favorite acoustix song. You guys are the best!
Matt
Bass
Johnnycake Ridge Singers
Kirtland, Ohio
8/14/00
To Todd and the gang
I am so thrilled to see what you guys have done for barbershopping, taking
it from the fringes of entertainment to "center stage" in many
instances...
and your web site brings it into the new millennium... I've been a fan for
years and just ordered several cd's from the site, along with some Vocal
majority recordings... by the way, I learned to sing bass when I was 17,
sitting with my ear to the hi fi speaker, listening to the Suntones, back in
1970...I know most of the arrangements by heart...
Jonathan Penney
Long Island, NY
8/11/00
Hello,
What an amazing web site!!! Your 'Sound Gallery' is wonderful and the
'Audio Demo' really shows off your talents and abilities. You are a truly
awesome Quartet!
In Harmony,
Jennifer Hrankowski
Bass, West 49th Quartet
Bass & Bass Section Leader, Westcoast Harmony Chorus
Chapter Visit Manager, Region 26 Sweet Adelines International
Associate, Regional Music Faculty
8/2/00
Good morning Todd!
I must tell you, I think the Jazz, Jazz, Jazz cd is your best yet. I listen
to it all the time. My wife also enjoys the Cool Yule cd a lot. Keep up
the great work.
Keep in touch!
Fred Grems
7/25/00
Todd,
FYI. I attended the "HOOP IT UP" 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in
Kansas
City,MO on July 22. For the "Star Spangled Banner", they played the
Acoustix version. Over 1,800 liked the sound, but probably didn't realize
it was barbershop. Your music is being heard everywhere now.
Duane Lawson
CSD YMIH VP
7/25/00
All four of us came away from the Dixie Lakeside Harmony Weekend with a
real feeling of accomplishment and forward movement as a quartet. We
have you gentlemen to thank for all of that. Each of you brought us a
special set of lessons that will contribute to our growth for a long
time to come. For our part, we will do everything in our power to make
sure the lessons stick. We hope you heard some of your handiwork in our
performance on the show Saturday night. Please keep in touch.
You have given us gifts we cannot repay, so we'll just have to pass it
on to our audiences. May all you moments of InDEciSIon be spent with us!
Yours in Harmony,
Shelby Robert
Baritone, InDEciSIon? Quartet
7/18/00
My name is Spencer Normington and myself and 3 other fellows started a
Barber Shop Quartet. You may or may not remember someone mailing you by the
name of Devon Riske saying the same thing. I am the lead in the quartet. We
watched the video of you guys and we were just struck at you talent and
everything you had going for you. We remarked that you guys are what we
eventually want to be like. We have picked a name "Humor in Harmony",
We put
a lot of humorous things into our performance so thus the name. Anyhow your
information you gave us was very much appreciated and helped us quite a bit.
We all looked at it and pointed out our most important info. Then we shared
it with each other. I know you must get hundreds of emails every day saying
this but I will say it anyway you guys are an inspiration to us in "Humor
in
Harmony". Thanks a lot for everything.
Thanks,
Spencer Nomington
7/17/00
Hello Mr. Wilson,
My Name Is Ryan I Have Just Recently Started Listening to BarberShop /
Acapella. I First Heard Your Song "There All Sweeties Medley. I Heard From
My Friend Brian Piercy Whos In The SALEM SENATEAIRES. I Have
Since Developed A Liking To BarberShop Music Thanks to Your Music.My
Favorite Song is God Bless The USA by Your Quartet. I Just Wanted To Thank
You Very Much Because Thanks to your music I Am Going To Join The Salem
Senate Aires.
Thank You
Ryan(Lead)
7/14/00
Todd: Saw you at international and loved it. Especially liked Masquerade
with Jeff. It is my favorite! Your AIC show was wonderful and
thanks again for being the Cream of The Crop for our hobby.
Doug Oxenreider
7/10/00
Hi guys! Don't know if you remember me...I direct the Nashua Granite
Statesmen chorus, representing the NED in KC this week. Acoustix did our
show two years ago, and helped in large part to make it one of our most
successful shows ever. You were also part of one of our more memorable
after-afterglows (at my house), as we enjoyed a visit from Hudson, NH's
finest at about 3:00AM...seems one of our neighbors wasn't as fond of the
"Jezebel" tag on our deck at that hour as I was! No sense of humor ;-)
Thanks, and see you in KC,
Steve Tramack
6/27/00
Hello,
My name is Sloan Yarborough and I had the privilege to watch a show of
yours on television about six years ago. It came on PBS and I recall you all
singing with "The Ritz", "The Rural Route Four", and
"The Southern Gateway
Chorus" on the program. I just wanted to email you and tell you how moved I
was at your performance that evening. You all sang with such passion and
that night I really got a sense of true barbershop music at its best. I just
wanted to thank you so much for sharing your music with me and I really
wanted you to know that it has inspired me to sing barbershop music until I
just can't sing anymore. I appreciate all you have done and felt I needed to
share this with you. I hope I have the privilege to hear you again
sometime. You guys are a dynamite group!
Thanks for your inspiration,
Sloan Yarborough
5/16/00
Hi Todd,
It's me, Jill, Steve I's girlfriend....just wanted to thank you guys for a
great show, and especially for letting me sing with you! Or should I say,
letting me replace you for a song. It was a lot of fun. You guys are
incredibly gracious and a real joy to be around!!! Not to mention you all
dress well! It was really nice to hang out with another quartet for a
change. I love Jokers, but at this point, I could replace Steve and sing
their whole set with them. But you are the quartet that really got me
hooked on barbershop. In 1991 I went to Wooster, Ohio to see you and
Bluegrass. That did it for me. So you hold a special place in my
heart...along with the Suntones, of course :-) Perhaps I will see you all
at International. Again thanks, and I had a super time! Take care and see
you soon!
Jill
5/16/00
Hello to all members of Acoustix.
My name is Torbjørn Aadland. I'm from Norway, and I'm a student at the
University of Bergen. I love music, especially a cappella music. A few
months ago I came over your home site on the web. I had never heard of you
before, but the things I read about you made me curious. So I ordered the CD
"Jazz, Jazz, Jazz". I got it recently, and I'm very satisfied. Your
singing
is great!
Yours sincerely,
Torbjørn Aadland
5/16/00
Acoustix - Jeff + Joel,
A few thoughts from a veteran barbershop grunt, living and enjoying your
music out in the bushes of Richmond, VA. No matter what the rules say about
wearing medals, etc., you guys WITH JOEL are fantastic, and Champions, at
least as great a sound as with Jeff, to my ear anyway And Joel's attitude
about the "medal" discussion is just great ... who wants to wear
something
they didn't win?? He sure is Championship caliber in all ways!!! My wife, not
usually a barbershop fan, appropriated your "Jazz, Jazz, Jazz"
CD as soon as I received it, put it in her car and I haven't seen it since,
although I do hear pieces of songs occasionally as she pulls into the
driveway. Thanks for taking the time to read this. I just joined your mailing
list this morning and await news of your next production.
Dick Lacy
Long-time Lead
Richmond Virginians
Current M-AD Champions (First time ever!!!)
"Goin' to Kansas City...."
5/4/00
Hey! I feel slighted. :-) I don't see any bookings in Northern
California (anywhere in CA for that mater.) When are you going to drag
yourselves out here? I have a whole pile of people who want to hear you
live. I heard you when you came to the Sacramento Convention Center,
and you blew my socks (stockings actually ;-) ) off despite the bad
speakers. We're waiting (I'm) patiently. Hurry up!!!!!
Michelle Wilkie
5/2/00
Yo Todd,
In the coalfields just outside of Pittsburgh in the early Fifties, my
baritone grandfather, and a well established other threesome, practiced
barbershop at least once a week. They did it in late evening, past my
allotted time for TV, and I heard it through the furnace vents in our three
story house. Never drunk, but under the influence of their experiences, and
just a couple of beers. There was intense discussion through those furnace
vents, in my upstairs bedroom, as to how to "Perfect" their efforts.
Harmony
and perfection are synonymous. Their claim to fame was that they were "good
enough", that they got free beer in Pittsburgh "just for
singing". I'm not
sure that the world understands that "harmony" is not about the early
1900's, it's about a love for harmony, Acoustix has mastered that
harmony, and have reinvigorated a lot of us, here, in Chicago. Jeff enhanced
some Irish ballads beyond my personal beliefs. My wife doesn't even cry
during sad movies (Trauma Nurse), but I saw the tears during Jeff's Celtic
renditions. Acoustix epitomizes the spirit of SPEBSQSA, yeah, I'm
ordering the available CD's for friends and family, but thank you for your
impeccable harmony, and thank you for keeping America singing. Oh yeah,
where can we get a list of future "gigs"?? You take care, Todd, and
again,
from The Heartland, we'll never forget your personal reply, and what
Acoustix represents!!
Indiana Adams
4/24/00
Todd:
I've been singing barbershop since 1970, and my favorite quartet, and
the one I consider tops of all time, is the Suntones. I have tapes and
video with the Blue Grass Student Union. A couple of years ago, I heard
the Acoustix in Tyler, Texas, at Caldwell Auditorium. You were
fantastic. I bought "Stars and Stripes", and I can't get over it yet.
Now I'm confused; my 1-2-3 of all time are Suntones, Acoustix, and Blue
Grass Student Union, but sometimes the order gets scrambled. At any
rate, I just want to say that you, your father, and the other great
singers I've mentioned have brought incomparable joy to me and my
daughter, Stacy, who loves it as much as I do. Thanks to you, and to
God for giving you this amazing talent.
Tom Smith
ex-bari, Central States Chorus, and "The Extension Chords"
3/30/00
Hi Todd,
Congratulations once again on the New Year?s gig in N.Y. Acoustix is
rapidly becoming the most popular quartet in the history of the Society.
I believe that you fellows can attract more young people to our hobby
than any other quartet around because you do so many things so well.
Just continue to do a pure Barbershop song now and again to keep the
critics in our group happy. I predict a great future for Acoustix.
Thanks again.
Sandy Prickett
3/16/00
Just wanted to say I was 'introduced' to the Acoustix on a video tape I
obtained from our PBS Station in Conway, AR. This was a tape of 3 different
quartets recorded, I think, in the early 90's. These guys are spectacular,
and I am going to check out your merchandise. A few weeks ago I was surfing
the TV and saw them on I believe Good Morning America (one of the morning
shows, anyway) and just caught the tail end of it. I'm glad they're still
around....wish I had that kind of talent. Thoroughly enjoy their
music....and my hat is off to whoever does their arrangements.
Unsurpassed!!
Felecia Simpler Foy
foysdfj@hotmail.com
2/21/00
Todd,
I'm afraid that I've got a confession to make... During the last football
season, my son Ryan's team was playing on our home field and his was the
first game of the day. There are four games during the long football day
and since he is only six years old and on the pee-wee team, his was the
first one up. My wife and I help at the field with refreshments, score
keeping, electrical fixes, etc. and just before the start of the first
game, the PA announcer was flipping out because he couldn't find his
recording of the National Anthem; the one that he's used for the last five
or ten years! My wife yelled to me telling me "Neal's freaking out 'cause
he lost his tape! What are we gonna do?" "Damn! I know! I'll be right
back!!" I ran the block and a half back to my house to get the new CD that
I just got in the mail. Yeah, it was your Stars and Stripes CD! I made it
back just in time and tossed the CD into the player, hit track two, turned
the PA up loud and let it fly! The crowd went nuts! They LOVED it! I played
it for each of the next three games and the crowd (a different one each
time) went berserk! You know, Barbershop and a cappella always brings tears
to my eyes but THAT day was something special! So that's the confession...
Well, I guess with all the lawyers and record companies copyrights, It's
probably not a good idea to play it anymore, but I had to let you know that
you guys brought a lot of smiles and a few tears to a couple of hundred
people here in northern New Jersey. Neal has his old tape back, but I think
it will be a long time before I forget that excitement.
Hope to catch you guys in Pittsburgh...
Thanks,
Thomas J. Smith
smitty@nac.net
www.users.nac.net/smitty
2/4/00
Dearest Todd:
We just finished reading the latest chapter of Adventures With Acoustix.
Joel writes extremely well and we feel as if we made the journey with you.
Of course, many of your related experiences were just reruns of our own.
Clint and I sat through the entire Millennium celebration with ABC. It was
an exhilarating event and we were equally excited with each time zone. Many
comments were made, by each of us, throughout the long broadcast regarding
the monumental undertaking by ABC and what a seemingly glitch-less production
it was. Of course, we were disappointed that you didn't sing for an hour, at
least, but we were thrilled by both of your segments. We nearly went to
bed before your second spot but, decided to stay till the lights in the
studio went out. So happy we did! You will have so many wonderful memories
for the rest of your life (take it from the old "horse's mouths") but
this
will be the zenith for you. We think of you often and appreciate your
sharing with us. All our love to our other son,
Clint and Bobbie
1/10/00
First of all, I'm 18 and the only person at my school who really knows
what a barbershop quartet is, and let me just say this, I was at your
Christmas show at Timken High School on December 11 and it was
unbelievable. You guys are fabulous, I've seen you many times before and
it's always outstanding. I got a little worried when Jeff left the quartet
because I thought maybe the quartet would break up. Boy was I relieved
when you picked up Joel. He's even better than Jeff and makes the quartet
even better than before. Thanks and say hi to Rick for me!
Ryan Remark
1/10/00
Wow! I can't tell you how privileged I feel to have discovered your
group and to be able to listen to a few of your tracks on the internet. I
will most definitely buy all of your recordings. There are a few rare
moments in life when certain music provides an emotional and spiritual
uplift. After having a little bit of the blahs after the holidays, your
music has given me a renewal of energy and fresh new appreciation of my
love for music. My wife and I look forward to seeing you in concert this
fall. Best wishes in the New Year,
Rob Delisa
1/3/00
Dear Todd,
Hey there! This is Ryan Wright, now a student at
the University of Texas at Dallas and an alumni of
Richland High School in North Richland Hills, Texas.
Once upon a time, back in 1993 and 1994, my high
school choir director at the time (Brad White)
introduced myself and three other young men to
barbershop quartet singing. As the interest and our
investment in the hobby grew, we found out about
things like the vocal majority and SPEBSQSA. But one
of the greatest and most thrilling discoveries was
when we found out about the Acoustix, a phenomenally
dynamic barbershop quartet from Dallas, Texas. Well,
long story short, us four boys pretty much sang all
your stuff. We scraped up what money we could and
ordered the sheet music, sang tunes for the mayor, our
friends and family, and for a few high school football
games. Unfortunately as we all went off to college the
four of us lost touch, never again to sing those
awesome tunes on that first album, the new science of
sound. However, I am still just as in love as I first
was with the God-given sound you guys (speaking of
when Jeff was the bass) put forth. I didn't know you
had a web site, and I don't have a chance to visit VM,
so I thought for sure that finding the CD's or
contacting you would be an arduous if not impossible
task. I found out about this site and went to it as
fast as I could. I am so excited that you guys are
still singing together and I can't wait to order all
the CD's again (I've lost them all over the
years--sniff, sniff :-)). Well, I hope you get this
message and I hope I can talk with you sometime in
the future. Thanks for your time, Todd. Take care.
Ryan A. Wright
raw5813@yahoo.com
7/14/99
Todd,
First, I would like to tell you that I love your quartet. I am 18 years
old. I was introduced to Barbershop when I was 12. I joined the society
last September. The first quartet I ever heard was the Gas House Gang.
They were awesome. I just couldn't appreciate just how good they really
were because I was 14. A few months later I saw the PBS special with
Acoustix on it. I was so amazed by Stars And Stripes forever and That's an
Irish Lullaby. Being a kid, of course the tags amazed me. I went to the
1997 Internationals and bought the CD with Stars and Stripes on it. I have
to say that just about hooked me. Hearing my favorite song "This Is
The Moment" was unbelievable. I agree with you. Great Barbershop appeals
to kids. Not "regular" Barbershop. I'll never forget the first time I
heard Keepsake do "How Deep Is The Ocean." That tag still gives me
chills.
Anyway, I'm rambling on! I now sing with the Easton, PA Chapter. My
quartet, Runnin' Wild, after 2 months together, made the finals in the MAD
Prelims and 2 months later placed second in our division behind Jack Pinto's
quartet. I want to thank you. I feel that quartets like Acoustix push
young people to strive to be great. For without Acoustix, my interest in
barbershop may never have come about. I would never have had these
accomplishments and the fun that I now have. Thank You! (If you wish to
respond, respond privately, thanks)
Tim Waurick
Tenor-Runnin' Wild
Easton, PA-Brothers In Harmony
1998 M-AD College Quartet Champions-Four Past Midnight
1997 M-AD College Quartet Champions-Vocal Edge
7/11/99
Hi Todd,
I wanted to write you a note to say how much I enjoy ACOUSTIX and
anything/everything you sing. A very good friend of mine (a tall, rather
skinny bass with a great voice named Brian Hamm) had the opportunity to sing
with you after a performance you gave in Seattle earlier this year and was
also thoroughly impressed with both your graciousness and professionalism.
I had the opportunity to hear you live (with Jeff) at the Evergreen
district's Harmony College Northwest (Tacoma, Wa.) in 1994. I have both your
first two CD's and have heard, though don't own yet, "Jazz, Jazz,
Jazz", and
I must say that I enjoy your performances on all. I find singing along with
your recordings causes me to sing better and I am far more warmed up and
relaxed after using your recordings for that purpose. I do enjoy basking in
the rich sound and not singing along, too. What can I say, I enjoy ACOUSTIX
and consider myself a friend of the quartet. I just can't wait to hear you
live again sometime. Thanks to you and Jason, Joel and Rick (and to Jeff,
too) for giving me so much to listen to and enjoy!
A friend,
Paul Hunter
(phunter@sd22.bc.ca)
After having heard your Jazz, Jazz, Jazz CD and the Christmas CD. I must tell you that in
my opinion you have raised male quartet singing to a new level. The change in you quartet
has made a dramatic improvement. At this moment, I would have to say that you stand alone
in the Barbershop world. I sing with the Tidelanders, Singsations and with a quartet and
have heard many groups, but I was amazed when I heard your new sound. Keep up the great
work! You are a credit to barbershopping and the music profession in general.
Jim A Halcarz
I think Take 6 is the best I've ever heard,
by a long shot, for a number of reasons: their blend, their arrangements, their soul,
their ability to act as a single unit, and their combination of incredible range and
unreal tightness. After them, I'd rank Acoustix, then a long list of
groups (Ambiance, Vox One, the House Jacks, the Buffalo Bills, Chanticleer, the King's
Singers, the Bobs, to name a few, depending on what you're looking for).
Chris Tess
Recorded Acappella Review Board
Todd, I remember having gone to a concert of the VM last during Christmas of 1997.
Acoustix was there with your new bass. Of course, the VM gave their usual amazing
performance, and you guys were right on! I love singing barbershop music as does the rest
of my family. My brothers and I have a quartet and we hope to win the gold someday.
Anyway, after that concert, my brother and I went up and asked you all to sing with us. At
first, the whole quartet sang with us, which was fun. And then, you and Joel hung around
and sang with us for a while. I doubt that you remember that, but that meant so much to
us. Ever since then, I have had a great deal of repsect for you guys and have all your
recordings and am a very big fan. I hope I don't sound like some freak, I just wanted to
express my appreciation for you taking the time to sing with us, it was a night we'll
never forget! I wish God's blessings on you, your family, and your quartet! Keep up
the good work! Sincerely,
Nathan Whittlesey
Hi guys! It's been awhile since I've had the pleasure
of hearing you in person, but I still listen to that fantastic "Acoustix" sound
religiously! I love going to your website and scrolling through all of your
"stuff". The photos are absolutely awesome too! I've really got the fever to see
you guys again. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE come close to North Carolina again soon!
(Incidentally, Greensboro would be perfect!) Keep those good tunes
coming!!
LeeAnn Scott
Burlington, NC
I have every CD or tape that you have done . . . as
of a year ago. Do you have anything new? You remain the finest quartet I have ever heard
and I don't want to miss anything you've done.
Norm Noble
Bellevue, Washington
Dear Acoustix, I am very greatful to you for the
music that you have given me. A long time ago I went with my mother to her chapter of
Sweet Adelines in Gettysburg and was introduced to this wonderful art form. At 16, I
joined Dundalk and sang under Fred King.......now I am a member of a quartet as a baritone
(started out in tenor land) and am able to sing with my mother (bass). And I am also
working with a quartet (where I sing bass) and small group of barbershoppers which I
founded last year on my college campus. I have shown many friends the CD and video that I
have of you and everyone in my groups love you guys. Peace and love wherever you go. Thank
you from my heart.
Amber
I hope you guys have inspired others the way you have inspired me.
Thanks for giving me the motivation to be a better singer.
Andy Bowen
I finally found you! I just recently got into the computer age and the
online search engines have really helped me find the wonderful things I have been
searching for but only to find dead ends. My two boys love to listen to your tapes,
Masquerade is one of their favorite songs that you sing, they always try to hold the notes
out as long as you do. They are only 4 and 5 so we are working on their pitch. I have yet
to find a group that touches your style and technique. Every note has such a powerful
punch that it goes right through you. I just hope you realize how you touch alot of
peoples life with your music and make everyone get to taste that little piece of heaven. I
have given up on singing in an award winning quartet but still sing and hope to pass it on
to my boys. Thank you for being so great and not letting the babershop sound and tradition
ever die. Get the fire burning we are all counting on you!!!!
Teri, Terry, TJ and Tyler Luedtke......Galveston Texas
I think Take 6 is the best I've ever heard, by a long shot, for a
number of reasons: their blend, their arrangements, their soul, their ability to act as a
single unit, and their combination of incredible range and unreal tightness. After them,
I'd rank Acoustix, then a long list of groups (Ambiance, Vox One, the
House Jacks, the Buffalo Bills, Chanticleer, the King's Singers, the Bobs, to name a few,
depending on what you're looking for).
Chris Tess
Hi. My name is Aaron Kellert and I live in Oklahoma City. I am a big barbershop follower
and the thing that really gets me pumped up before a performance or a show, I like to
listen to good quartets pop those overtones out of those last big chords. My favorites are
you guys in 1990 with Masquerade and Gas House Gang in 1993 with I'm In Love Again/Them
There Eyes. Anyway, I'm a HUGE fan of yours and I really love to listen to you guys sing
your two winners from the 1990 Convention. I first saw you guys when I was in Denton at
the Harmony Youth Explosion. If you remember me and my guys, we sang after you at the
after-party and we sang Coney Island Baby. I was the bass. Talk to you again later. Thanks
for listening.
Aaron Kellert
Hi there. I came across your website when i was doing
a search on a cappella music. I absolutely love you guys. You have a fantastic sound. I
shall be ordering one of your CD's soon! take care, and have a great New Year!
Ashley - Denver, Colorado
Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how inspirational you guys are! I sung in
my very first show in November where you were the guest quartet. I learned first hand what
the term vocal production meant. You really didn't need the sound system! Your rendition
of The Stars and Stripes Forever would have made John Phillip Sousa himself very proud. It
sent chills up my spine! Thank you again for a fine performance and your socializing and
singing at the afterglow.
Robert Hackett
Hi- I recently saw you perform at the East Coast Summit and found you
to be the most impressive group there- barbershop style music is often over looked by
recent generations- but i am sure that if my generation was more exposed to it- I was
amazed by how beautiful your voices sounded and I hope to hear you again live- until then
I was hoping that if you had some kind of mailing list you could add me too it- I would
very much appreciate it- thank you
Will Clark
I printed off a copy of the tag just before a rehearsal this week and the Happiness
Emporium gave it a quick run through. Is there any chance the arrangement is available in
men's voicing. This SAI version is excellent but we found it much better for us down a
third. (Just kidding!!) Great web page and as always, the Acoustix are the most fantastic
quartet around. God bless,
- Jim Foy, bass, Happiness Emporium, 1975 International Champions
Dear Acoustix, The first time I saw you was at the
Vocal Majority Christmas Concert, Dec. 1997. I sing bass at church and in my school choir
at Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos,Tx. Anyway that is why I liked Joel so
much because he sings bass, and a damn good one at that!! I thought to myself - He is not
that old, I could do this! Be apart of a barbershop chorus and maybe join a quartet
sometime - which for the longest time I thought it was for older guys like my father's age
and older! I heard on the radio that Acoustix was coming to the Riverbend Church in
Austin. So I went and saw you guys along with the Heart of Texas Chorus. I really liked
your performance, so I decided to buy your CD's! Took them home and immediately put them
in my player! So I was jammin' out to them and singing along (sort of). I thought this is
cool - I get to hear Joel Rutherford anytime I want. I finally had the time to look at the
CD and I noticed the bass guy kind of looks like Joel, but not really. I thought well
maybe he didn't slick back his hair for the picture, and that's why he looks different. So
I took out the jacket and started looking at it. I read: Rick Middaugh, Lead Todd Wilson,
Tenor Jason January, Baritone Jeff Oxley, Bass What? That guys name on stage was Joel
Rutherford!! Who in the world is Jeff Oxley!!! and what did they do with Joel?! I was
already to hear Joel and I got Jeff Oxley!! who granted is good, but its like having to
settle for the cherry when you wanted the whole sundae! I felt gipped!! Joel was the only
reason why I bought the CD's in the first place! Being a late comer to the seen - I didn't
know that the award winning Acoustix was not the group I saw on stage. So I got the CD's
solely on the fact of who I saw on stage! So I ask - Where's Joel?! I hope you read all of
this , I'm sorry for the length, but I felt that I was swindled out of hearing Joel. Thank
you for your time. Joel Rocks The House!!!! - just a title suggestion for your next CD -
sorry, felt moved! One of Joel's many fans,
Jody Maas - Austin, TX
Guys - you're GREAT! We enjoyed your performance in Kansas
City with the Heart of America Chorus and of course your CD's are outstanding. I sing bass
with a quartet called the Four Dimensions. We are too far from a chorus to participate but
do belong to the Frank Thorne Chapter. Keep it up!
Phil Schlarb - Trenton, MO
I just wanted to let you know how much enjoyment I get
listening to your CD's. I sing with the Humboldt Harmonaires in Eureka, CA, where my dad
directs, and also with my dad in a quartet. I so much love to listen to the music of
Acoustix I can't tell you how much. I am inspired. I've seen the Voices tape, and it too
is an inspiring piece of work. We plan to show it to the chorus the last practice of
'97--I hope it inspires others, as it has me, to work a little harder at improving.
Chordially,
Jon Majors
Tenor & Baritone
(what a combo, huh)
One of the reasons I continue to got to the Barbershop shows
is to hear the music of people like Acoustix. Yours is the first album I purchased and I
consider it a standard for my listening pleasure.
Jack
jackk@nwlink.com
The best I'd ever heard in the hobby was "The Dealers Choice". Still think they're right up there with the best ever! But, received your delivery of both CDs last week and you guys are it, bar none!
Gene Dunham - Teaneck NJ
"ACOUSTIX has a blend that's one moment so creamy you
want to pour it on a waffle, the next so steely you could scour the waffle iron with
it!"
-Tony Backhouse, Sydney Australia Acappella Association
Dear Jason, Todd, Rick, and Joel - I just
want to thank you for your encouragement and friendship to my seven year old son Paul Jr.
during the State College show and afterglow on May 2. The friendship you showed him,
including your signing of your names on his Acoustix photo were definitely the highlight
of the show for him, and have given him the enthusiasm and inspiration that I believe will
last him a lifetime of barbershopping. Paul is sitting here with me at the computer and
wants you to know that one of your performances in Australia is on his birthday (Sep 19).
We hope to attend another one of your performances sometime when you are again in the
Northeast. Thanks again.
Paul Wagner Sr. and Paul Wagner Jr.
My name is Jon Newsom and I am a senior at Richland High School in Ft. Worth. I have heard
the Acoustix sing and I think you guys are awesome. In Harmony,
Jon Newsom
Dear Acoustix: My wife and I first heard you on PBS and soon thereafter purchased your
Stars and Stripes CD. We have thoroughly enjoyed listening to the great sound you produce.
I have only been able to locate a listing of your 1997 engagements and would like to know
about your 1998 schedule. We would love to hear you in person if possible. Also, I think
you should make a Christmas cd. I can only imagine how great that would be. The innovative
arrangements on Stars and Stripes would sound just as great with traditional Christmas
songs. Congratulations on your well deserved success.
Preston Lancaster - Shreveport, LA
Hey guys! My wife and I have always been huge fans of the Acoustix. I can say that I am
singing with the VM now because of my love for your music. As a vocal and instrumental
major in college I learned to appreciate good music and talent. I think it is awesome when
a group can branch away from standard barbershop and utilize their full potentials. You
guys are great.
Andy Danderson
Tonal Eclipse-bari
tebari@cherokeetel.com
Hello Acoustix, Just a quick note to hello. I still love your sound as much as I did the
first time I heard you sing. Jason is awesome on those tags and Rick produces a tremendous
sound. It's hard to believe someone as little as Rick can produce the vocal sound that he
does. You are all awesome! I hope to be able to sing a tag or two with you again somewhere
down the road. Friends in harmony,
John Owen
Your #1 Fan! ! !
Happy new year also to you Todd. Thanks for your message of last Friday. I have had the
pleasure of seeing ACOUSTIX perform during the previous times that you have visited our
conventions and I enjoyed it immensely. When you came to Harrogate in 1995, I had only
just discovered barbershop singing and I was lucky enough to get front row seats to see
the Saturday night show. From that moment on I was hooked so thanks for helping me on my
way into barbershop singing. I would love to see you guys again, are you planning a UK
trip during 1998? Bye for now,
Steve Wankling - England
Kings of Herts - Chorus Lead
Chordination - Quartet Tenor
I am a former Sweet Adeline and a huge fan of barbershop. I have heard of your quartet
from my parents, but until Christmas Eve had never heard you perform. My parents showed me
the video "Keep America Singing", and I was so impressed that first thing the
day after Christmas I sent off a letter to find out how I could obtain a copy of this
video. I arrived home last night and there was a message from someone, but now I have to
wait until Monday morning to call. I can't wait to get this video. I got onto the internet
first thing this morning to see your website, and I am excited that you have another video
out. I will be calling in my order for that and for your CD's. I have not yet heard your
new bass perform with you, but from the fan mail I read he must be good. Please let me
know if you will be in my area. Sincerely,
Cynita Day
Greetings! I first heard Acoustix at the spring River City SPEBSQSA concert in Mason City,
Iowa; it is where I got this address and ordered "Stars & Stripes" for my
mom--which she loves, by the way. Then, lo and behold, when I was channel surfing a bit
ago, I heard you on the Statler Brothers show! I hope you all had as much fun performing
as I did hearing you again. :-) Thanks again for providing such grand music! Carol
Carol Krause - New Hampton, Iowa
Todd, I met you last Saturday afternoon at the Harborlites show in La Mirada, CA. I must
say that your web site is THE MOST thorough (and neatly-organized) barbershop web-site
I've ever seen. Thanks--
Steve Winget - Irvine, California
California Promise Chorus
Saddleback Valley Chapter
Todd, I am originally from Dallas,TX and have attended some VM concerts including the 25th
Anniversary Celebration. I am extremely impressed with both the chorus and the quartet. I
have many of your CD's and listen to them over and over. "I'll Walk With God" is
my personal favorite. I want to congratulate you with your success and hope that you will
keep on singing because I'll keep on listening. I am now attending Belmont University in
Nashville, TN and am singing baritone in the men's chorus. I was in the Texas All-State
Choir as a sophomore(Tenor I) and as a senior(baritone) in high school and when I play the
cd's for my friends they are inspired. Best Wishes!
Aaron Berg
berga@belmont.edu
Hi Todd. My name is Keith Burrow. My wife, Alison, and myself are good friends of your
newest member, Joel. I just visited your Acoustix site for the first time and I'm
impressed by two things. First, Mr. Rutherford has decidedly understated the magnitude of
Acoustix to his Canadian friends! Not being from the barbershop world, I didn't appreciate
your international success from the mere mention of your name. However, since visiting
your site, now I do! Very impressive, and we are very proud of our good friend. We miss
him much. Which brings me to the second thing; You as webmaster have done an excellent job
of crafting your site. I found it easy to navigate and fun to explore. As a network
administrator for a large corporation here in Kitchener, Ontario, I can appreciate the
time and effort this must have been. Great job. Hope to meet you in person sometime. Say
hi to Joel for us!
Keith Burrows
Your performance, and participation with the Vocal Majority, last night was marvelous, as
usual. We missed Jeff being a part of the group but his replacement sings and looks enough
like him to be his brother. As his voice strengthens through experiences with you we're
sure the music will truly never end until you choose to make it so. Don't make any such
plans. Your public would riot.
Acoustix Groupies / Harry Simms
hsimms@strategic-support.com
Can't wait for the new release. You guys are the best - just listened to some of the
groups from this year's competition and you guys still sound the purest! You need to
reclaim your title with Joel - you are the BEST!
Sandi & Chris Roach - Hilton Head, SC
Gentlemen: It was an honor and a real hoot to sing with y'all at the Sing With The Champs
session. I was the guy who stopped everything, because I wanted to do Irish Lullably.
Somehow, lines got crossed, and we started to do Irish Blessing. Forgive me for that
mixup. Anywho, although I'm still shaking from the fright, I had a blast and appreciate
your time and talents. (We did have ya on our show about three Octobers ago. Rochester, MI
chapter) Althought the video shows that I wasn't as good as I thought I was, it was still
a rush that I'll always cherish. God Bless y'all. Peace. Read your book, Todd. Good stuff!
Al Fisk - Harmonet and Pionet
Director, Bulletin Editor Assistant Director Music Ed.
Rochester Chapter - Pioneer Pioneer District
Heart of the Hills Chorus Bass - Chordmeisters Quartet
First off . . . let me say as a former 1st
Tenor in a Barbershop Quartet in High School, I am AMAZED at the skills of Acoustix. I
picked up Stars and Stripes by accident in a Christian Music Store. As a professional
magician, I have created a wonderful illusion based upon their rendition of This is the
Moment. Congrats on a WONDERFUL CD. May there be MANY, MANY more to follow. Number two: Is
there any possiblity of a performance in the LA/Orange County area? Keep up the harmony!
Richard Delung
pdaprod@earthlink.net
Hello Todd & gang! Todd, I remember when you and (your former quartet) Class of the
80's came to Nacogdoches a couple of times for their annual show. You, Jason and Greg were
very encouraging to my son, Todd, who was 9 at the time, to continue singing. You were a
class act then and wow, look at you now! I'm very proud to have known you way back when
and I know your quartet host Ken Rosenberger is smiling down from heaven every time you
ring a chord! I didn't find out about your appearance on the Statlers until it was already
on. Is there any way to find out when the rerun will be on? I would love to see it.
Looking forward to your performance in Little Rock at District.!
Irv Engelbrecht - Lufkin, TX
irvpeg@lcc.net
My name is David Smits. I'm a tenor with the Great Lakes Chorus. I would just like to say
that i love the sound Acoustix makes! I would love to hear you four sing again sometime
soon! Well, from an Acoustix fan to the Men of Magic,see ya soon i hope,
David Smits
If you guys keep singing, I'll keep listening.
Jeff Reine
Acoustix has already done more to enhance the public image of the Society and
barbershopping in general than any quartet since the Buffalo Bills, and I know you guys
are just hitting your stride. Keep it up!
Jim Coates
I'm pretty new to Barbershop and I'm not a SPEBSQSA member or anything and just recently heard Acoustix perform on the public television special "Keep America Singing" and have to say I love you guys.
Kevin M. Kirkland
Thanx to you all for putting the excitement and forward vision back into BBshop...I love it that you color outside the lines. Keep, rockin'
Mo Field
Lead in Go-Go!
region #26 SAI
Your quartet is probably my son's and my favorite.. We love listening to your sound. would give anything to hear you live. My eldest son sings in My quartet and sings Bari. So you definitely do have a fans over here.
Steve Currington-Wellington, New
Zealand
Thanks to Acoustix for your years of dedication to incredible excellence. I never tire of
your sound or artistry. I also remember your singing at RV's hospitality room on the
Narragansett show a few years ago -- you were still sending harmonics into the
stratosphere at 5:00 am. That's dedication. That's excellence. That's trained-in stamina.
That's fun! Thanks.
Dixie Dahlke
DLDahlke@aol.com
I am currently the HS choir director in SE Colorado, and have discovered that most of the
male students here thinks singing is for sissies. The first thing I thought of when trying
to find a solution to my problem was Acoustix. I have always admired your artistic
flexibility and sheer power.
Peter Schleif
I wanted to personally thank you and your quartet for giving what was a young barbershopper a hell of a time on many occasions. I found a picture of me posing with you guys at the 1991 Harmony College after singing "when it comes to lovin the girls". This was about as cool as it got as a 15 year old barbershopper and is still about as cool as it gets at any age. In the subsequent years I've sung with you guys another dozen or so times and I'll never forget a single chord. I'm glad that you guys are so willing to let just about anybody sing with you at just about any time because that's what keeps a lot of guys going in this strange but wonderful "hobby" of ours. What you guys do for so many people is so wonderful and I hope you realize that it happens probably more often than anyone thinks.
Tom Matchinsky
Gustavus Adolphus College
I was thrilled to hear you guys live (finally) in Miami last July. While your albums are
great, nothing is quite the same as attending a live performance. Keep up the good work.
Jim Parker, Bass, Ambassadors of
Harmony
Externally, the perception (well, ONE of them) of your quartet is that the
stars-and-stripes motif matches with that of another starry Dallas institution (the one
that camps out in Irving). They are often referred to as "America's Team", and
the stars, while more truly symbolic of their Texas roots, match up well with that motif.
While we in the barbershop world don't really tend to regionalize our champion quartets
(The Ritz are more thought of as music teachers who do some entertaining arrangements,
rather than four Ohio guys) it has always struck me that Acoustix, intentionally or not,
has positioned itself in an analogous fashion to the Cowboys -- as "America's
Quartet".
Bob Sutton
Bari, Varsity Club
Alexandria, VA chapter
Acoustix, I am a student at Washington University in St. Louis, and my hometown is in
Miami, Florida. My love for your group was actually an accident. I happen to be an a
cappella singer in the coed group, "Mosaic Whispers" at Washington University.
As it so happens, David Wright was my calculus professor, and I know he has arranged
several songs for you, including "Stars and Stripes." I had heard his SPEBSQSA
chapter of St. Charles, MO sing a variety of songs at one of their rehearsals. Needless to
say, I was blown away by the sound. Since I lived in Miami, they invited me to watch them
at the championships in Miami Beach last summer. I ended up buying the wrong tickets and
instead saw the past champions' concert, of which your group took part. Not only did I
think your quartet was the best of the show, I thought it was the best I have ever heard
in general! I bought your CD, "Stars and Stripes" and I am going to purchase
your other albums. "Stars and Stripes" is fantastic! I ended up memorizing all
of the vocal parts for most of the songs. In any case, I just wanted to drop a line and
tell you how much I enjoy your group and how it has given me a deeper appreciation for
barbershop as a whole. As a 22 yr. old, I am not expected by my peers to enjoy barbershop,
but I can tell you, that not only I, but others my age on campus love barber shop and
especially Acoustix. Keep up the great work!
Brad Eisenberg
baeisenb@artsci.wustl.edu
Washington University, St. Louis
I don't care if it's barbershop of the 1900's, 1950's, or 2001, if Acoustix sing it, it
will be the best! A Big Fan,
Paul Hunter - Canada
phunter@cln.etc.bc.ca
I didn't want to like you (just because I can be a jerk sometimes, but I LOVE YOU GUYS!) the performance in 1990 (when I was lucky enough to be part of the winning chorus) is still the best International performance I've seen. there was noooo doubt who the champs were. and I'm SO grateful you're still around doing WHATEVER it is you want to call it!
Greg Lipford
HarnssPlyr@AOL.com
I must say how much I enjoy Acoustix--and I sure am glad to hear you have a new CD. In my
book, we currently have two super-champs. My regionalistic tendencies (and my weakness for
Jim Henry's personality) make me TREMENDOUSLY partial to Gas House Gang. But even so, I
have to admit that Acoustix is the best quartet currently active--period.
Jeff Veteto - Springfield, Missouri
I think you guys are awesome! Although my address name indicates that old songs are the
one's I love (I do) I also really like the new "stuff" too. I personally can't
think of a Q-tet out there who introduces and performs this music any better.
Robben Morin
OlSongs4Me@aol.com
Just a note to thank you guys for being so nice to Marti and I at the Seattle Afterglow.
It was a thrill be able to sing a song with you and Jeff and Jason. Thanks for not being
"stuck up" like some quartets I could name. We'll be seeing you in here in SLC
in July. and Marti has convinced me that I should come to hear you at her gig on Sept.
21st. Thanks for the memory
Charley Bell, Lead
Beehive Statesmen, And Regaltones Quartet
Jeanine and I were at the Tabernacle broadcast and I must say it was magnificent. We got a
kick out of Jeff's comment about how nice it was to have the Tabernacle Choir as back up
singers.
Charley Bell
Our chorus really enjoyed appearing with you
in the Tabernacle. As usual the quartet's performance was Outstanding. Maybe you can do
our Show again sometime in the future. In Harmony,
Bob Lally - Bass and President / Masters of Harmony
lally@lamg.com
Hey, I been requested to ask you guys if you would become duel members of our chapter. 1.
It won't cost you a dime, 2. You won't have to sing on our annual show because we don't
have an annual show, 3. You won't have to worry about reading a chapter bulletin 'cause we
ain't got none, 4. You can't attend chapter meetings for the obvious reason. So there you
have it!! You receive no benefits but you won't be hassled either. We need a chapter hero
quartet, and we figure no other quartet is bound to say yes. (although Pookie, Clay and
Rick of Fred are duel members, poor lads). So don't even tell the other guys...just send
me your society membership numbers and belong to a chapter having the motto: Qualitas
Significat Nihil.(in case you or Jennifer don't read Latin, it means Quality Means
Nothing)
Lee Plaskoff - Marietta, GA
I am brand new to this whole INTERNET experience and one of the first things I did (when I figured out how) was to subscribe to the Barbershop listserv. What a thrill to have a message from Acoustix in my first batch of mail! (I'm a big fan). You made my day! :) (Also, my baritone is extremely jealous -- but then you know how baritones can be!) Thanks!
Chris Dunbar - Corning/Elmira, New
York
Crystal Chords Chorus
You all were just like I imagined -- good, professional, and fun! Thanks for making us aware, and we look forward to having you back
Ron Piedrahita
Senior Producer - Good Morning Texas
WFAA - TV, Channel 8
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