The Holiday Buzz of Straight No Chaser

Before you run away from this post about Christmas carols (you knew I'd do one, c'mon!), listen carefully. Nary a trumpet or sleigh bell in hearing range, Straight No Chaser is solidly a cappella and anything from watered down.

Straight No Chaser puts the zest into classic Christmas tunes, with a fresh, rousing take on songs such as "The Twelve Days of Christmas," "Aud Lang Syne" and "Jingle Bell Rock." And these guys aren't a bunch of barbershop bums. Backed by Atlantic Records and followers old and young, SNC brightens up retro and modern music with their angelic, manmade melodies.

SNC's Christmas Cheer is the perfect holiday album for those who still haven't replaced their Miriah Carey Christmas album and are looking for a very new, delightful spin for the season.

Still don't care for carols? Check out the group's outstanding mashup of Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." If it doesn't put a smile on your face...Grinch...all I've gotta say.

http://myspace.com/sncmusic/

Song of the Day

**2/15/09

UNC Clef Hangers -Buy UA Drank/Do It

-------------A Cappella groups aren't just for churches and esteemed Julliard choral masters. No, because the Tar Heels stepped onto a whole different kind of court in 1977 that has brought them international recognition, a First Place in the A Cappella Recording Award, and a slot on "Good Morning America." American Idol contestant Anoop Desai gave a solo performance in T Pain's "Buy UA Drank" back when he was part of the Clef Hangers, but the talent lies within every member. Tickets are available for all of their performances, and the group has released several albums over the years to put the Clef Hanger legends into musical permanance.

http://www.clefhangers.com/default.asp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_on7EOG8yk