The House Jacks February 23, 2013

An evening of a capella opens with local teen group ‘Til Dawn and closes with The House Jacks. The House Jacks are a pioneering a cappella rock band whose music has been the soundtrack for NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” and the 2012 Sony sound system demo for Ford automobiles. The band has been featured in top media outlets including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, CNN, and ABC World News Tonight; the band has performed with the likes of Ray Charles, James Brown, Train, LL Cool J, and Crosby Stills and Nash, at venues including Carnegie Hall, Candlestick Park, The World Expo, and The House of Blues; and the band has performed and/or recorded commercials for celebrity and corporate clients like President Bill Clinton, Larry King, Aaron Spelling, Coca Cola, and Verizon Wireless. The House Jacks continue to electrify audiences worldwide.

“The House Jacks is “the original rock band without instruments”
SF Chronicle

‘Til Dawn, Marin’s own Youth in Arts’ award winning a capella group, is comprised of high school students and directed by Austin Willacy, an accomplished vocalist/songwriter and a member of Tommy Boy/Warner Brothers recording artists The House Jacks

WHAT: Amazing A Capella Rock from The House Jacks & more
WHO: All are invited. General Admission seating with some table seating available.
TICKETS: $20 advance. $25 day of.
WHEN: Sat. Feb. 23 @ 8:00 ~ Doors @ 7:30.
WHERE: The Osher Marin JCC, 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael.
PARKING: Ample FREE parking. Accessing the Osher Marin JCC from Highway 101 is effortless, 1/2 mile E off 101.
TICKETS: Available at www.marinjcc.org/arts

More on The House Jacks
The House Jacks of San Francisco are the original “rock band without instruments.” Using nothing more than their five voices (and mouths), they deliver everything from blistering funk to screaming rock to heart-melting ballads for their ever-growing legions of fans. These pioneering musicians have performed thousands of shows and have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music. Their radio spots for Rick Dees Top 40 have been heard by 50 million listeners on 330 U.S. radio stations and 50 other stations around the world. Their jingles for radio stations in Los Angeles and San Francisco have been heard by over 1.5 million listeners. Their music can also be heard in places as far-reaching as movie soundtracks and computer operating systems.
A “house jack” is what you use when you want to move a house.
Anyone who’s seen them perform live will tell you that the name is appropriate. “Raise the roof” takes on a whole new meaning with the House Jacks.
The House Jacks consist of John Pointer, Nick Girard, Elliott Michael Robinson, Austin Willacy, and Deke Sharon.

“Astonishingly precise vocal drumming!” – The New York Times
“A Cappella with Attitude!” –BBC
“I loved it! I loved it! I loved it!” – Ray Charles

More on ‘Til Dawn
‘Til Dawn, Youth in Arts’ award winning a capella group has been performing for over a decade and is comprised entirely of high school students ranging in age from 13 to 18. This group is an inspiration for many young people, using a contemporary song list to make a capella accessible to audiences of all ages. The group is widely recognized for its ability to expose young audiences to this musical art and, through their vocal and performing abilities, to impress upon audiences the power, passion and capability of youth. Til Dawn Director Austin Willacy is an accomplished vocalist/songwriter and a member of Tommy Boy/Warner Brothers recording artists The House Jacks

The Kanbar Center for the Performing Arts is the Performing Arts Department within the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center in San Rafael, California. For over 20 years we have spread the power of music, voice, humor, taste, culture, movement and words throughout the community by presenting classical music, club style dancing events, comedy, musical concerts, theater and performance in the grand Hoytt Theater, lectures. chats and demonstrations in the Kurland lounge and great world music & dancing for all ages outdoors under summer skies on Swig Field. All are welcome; no membership is required to attend. The Center is a long-standing Marin non- profit, centrally located in Marin County and just 1/4 mile east off Hwy 101

Kanbar Center Upcoming Events
3/2- The Colors of India- Dholrhythms of Non-Stop Bhangra-Performance & Dance Party
3/10- Mill Valley Philharmonic
4/6- The Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band & friends

Official Website: http://www.marinjcc.org/arts