Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival March 20, 2011

ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL HARMONY SWEEPSTAKES A CAPPELLA FESTIVAL
IS COMING UP ON MARCH 20

(Denver, CO) – The 22nd annual “Rocky Mountain Regional Harmony Sweepstakes” hosted by last year’s top group “Confidential,” will be held at the Colorado Heights Theatre 3001 S. Federal Blvd. in Denver on Sunday, March 20 beginning at 2pm. Tickets are on sale now ranging from $15 - $30 (subject to handling fees) and can be purchased online at TicketHorse http://www.tickethorse.com/event/rocky-mountain-harmony-sweepstakes/705 in person at Denver area Dick’s Sporting Goods Outlets (credit cards only) or charge by phone by calling 866-461-6556.

A Cappella has gained momentum again in recent years and is hot! The second season of the hit prime time A Cappella show, “The Sing-Off” was a great success and the premier gathered an impressive 8.5 million viewers, which according to the New York Times, is "some of the best numbers of the year for any show on that network."
“The Sing-Off” is based on the long-running national music competition “The Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival” now celebrating its 27th season. This prestigious music festival has a tradition of presenting some of the finest vocal harmony groups performing today with regional shows across the country that offer groups the opportunity to perform in front of enthusiastic audiences and celebrity judges. The top groups selected from each regional event are provided airfare and hotel rooms for two nights in the San Francisco Bay Area and the opportunity to perform at the National Finals on May 14, 2011.

This year’s Rocky Mountain Regional judges are a great representation of the entertainment and education communities. Gathering at the judges table will be Erin Hackel (Director, Commercial Voice Program, University of Colorado/Denver); Tony Huerta (A Cappella producer & audio engineer); irrepressible musical maven, Lannie Garrett,; Jake Schroeder (lead singer, “Opie Gone Bad”) and Donald Tallman (Colorado performer and member of AVE A Cappella quartet).
The seven groups selected for this year’s festival are an eclectic representation of the best of the Rocky Mountain region’s best vocal talent. The groups who will participate this year are:
“Eclipse” winner of the high school division of this year’s “Mile High Vocal Jam” is an eight-member A Cappella group from Lakewood High School. This is their third year under the direction of Lois Petersen, a past “A Cappella Impact Award” recipient.
The “IdioSINGcrasies” from University of Denver whose members all have diverse strengths and experience singing together. The group is influenced by all musical genres, with recent inspirations ranging from Janelle Monae to Drake and from Guns 'n' Roses, to Stevie Wonder.
“King4” is a professional performing group based in Denver. Their repertoire of all Elvis, doo-wop infused musical selections is a loving tribute to the King of Rock and Roll.
“McPhly” came together in the fall of 2008, to create a new sound in A Cappella. Since their inception, they have performed in over twenty states and continue to perform nationally, recently placing 15th at the “Barbershop Harmony Society International Contest” in Philadelphia, PA.
“Pandora Celtica” is a one of a kind a dark faerie A Cappella quintet based in Colorado. The group features rich harmonies blending traditional Celtic music with original songs. The group recently released their third album.
“Renegade” hails from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley and is continuously expanding its A Cappella repertoire to include Rock, Jazz, Choral and Pop selections.
“THROAT” is a professional Denver based vocal band that sings all original music. The group is Influenced by great rock groups of the past 50 years, as well as the pioneers of the contemporary A Cappella vocal band movement.
For detailed festival information including complete biographies and images of all judges and groups are available on the Rocky Mountain Regional Harmony Sweepstakes websitewww.harmony-sweepstakes.com/denver.html
For general information email harmonysweepstakes@gmail.com or call 720-515-6101.