Straight No Chaser
ISTHMUS PICK: This 10-man a cappella group formed at Indiana University in 1996, but they didn’t hit the big time until a decade later, when an old performance video posted online garnered millions of views. Now touring in support of their fourth album, the group continues to embrace tight harmonies and light-hearted humor.
Overture Center-Capitol Theater 201 State St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
press release: If the phrase "male a cappella group" conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses... think again. Straight No Chaser are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. This group is the real deal, the captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people.
The HAPPYHOUR TOUR comes on the heels of the release of Under The Influence, their fourth album release through Atlantic Records. The album features contributions from superstars Jason Mraz, Rob Thomas, Phil Collins, Dolly Parton and more! Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor. On the road, Straight No Chaser has built a reputation as an unforgettable live act.