Mouth Off 08.16.09

A Cappellastock Special

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Created just five years ago in northern Utah, A Cappellastock has already become one of the largest a cappella events anywhere.  Drawing almost 3,000 fans to the Ogden City Amphitheatre, the event displays some of the country’s most impressive a cappella talent on a big outdoor stage in a quality production that appeals to young and old, rich and poor.

In this special episode, Dave and Christopher talk about the event, visit with the producers, and feature music by the talented acts appearing at this year’s event, which happens this Saturday, August 22.

Around the Horn A Cappellastock, Gary Go is iTunessingleoftheweekandit’sfree, Mosaic on AGT, Ball in the House wins Best of Boston Award, a cappella is like a frat, NBC’s The Sing Off is auditioning, Jonathan Wong is so hawt right now, Matisyahu has a new album (YouTube vid of his single), Bobby McFerrin hacks your brain, Straight No Chaser is HUGE.

Cool Chord of the Week Paul Sperrazza, of Toxic Audio fame, will be hosting this year’s A Cappellastock.  Christopher is in love with Toxic’s cover of “Voices Carry.”

My New Girlfriend Dave has always loved the pretty solo voice of Kindra Clemence, formerly with Mountain Blue.

Names You Should Know Mister Tim is a freak.  The best kind of freak.

Arrangement Spotlight Pop/rock a cappella quartet Blue Jupiter knows how to take songs and give them a Blue Jupiter flair.  You should follow their lead; take a song and make it your own.

Interview Dave sits down with A Cappellastock producers, T Minus 5, to get the inside scoop on how they produce the event. They tell their secrets for attracting huge crowds, and they share their thoughts on a cappella’s place in mainstream music.