Tonic Sol-fa
A cappella
In the beginning before there were classical orchestras, chamber quartets, jazz combos or rock’n roll bands, there was only one instrument: the human voice. Today, an “a cappella” quartet from the Twin Cities region, called Tonic Sol-fa, is determined to take this most traditional of all musical expressions and make it the next big thing.
In their ten years together, Tonic Sol-fa has established itself not only as one of the most in-demand vocal groups in the Midwest, but also one of the most successful acts in America. In addition to substantial CD sales of its own independent releases (100,000 copies sold), the group has toured extensively throughout the US and abroad.
Whereas previous a cappella groups have followed the traditional “barbershop” formula, Tonic Sol-fa has taken the a cappella musical art-form to a new pop plateau, building a legion of loyal fans along the way with its solid material, pop arrangements, memorable performances and cutting edge stage presence.
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About
Although they are simply four voices and a tambourine, Tonic Sol-fa has spent the past decade on the road carving their niche as the nation’s top vocal group. In that time, this quartet has been named one of the top five “must see” groups in America, has been awarded numerous original song and album awards in pop, gospel and holiday genres, appeared on NBC’s Today Show and in the pages of Newsweek magazine. Outings with Jay Leno, Shawn Colvin, Lonestar and Garrison Keillor have propelled album sales to more than 1,000,000 copies (mostly sold from the back of their trailer!) and have earned the group thousands of intensely loyal fans.
By 2000, the quartet was voted into the Midwest Music Hall of Fame. In 2002, Tonic Sol-fa averaged over 150 shows annually in 48 states. 2005 brought the group’s music to radio stations and retail stores nationwide. And in 2006, Tonic Sol-fa’s first public television Christmas special was broadcast to over 1,800 stations across the United States, with an international launch that began in 2008.
The New York Times describes Tonic Sol-fa’s sound as “A vocal kaleidoscope…unique to the human voice.” Improvisational and passionate music combined with cutting-edge stage presence is the benchmark by which critics and fans agree: nobody does it like Tonic Sol-fa.
Reviews
“We have had Tonic Sol-fa perform for General Mills several times in front of a variety of audiences. The group is always entertaining, energetic and never fails to elicit positive feedback. Until you have heard them perform, you can’t believe the dynamic sound put forth by four voices. In addition, the group is highly professional and accommodating, and very easy to work with.”
–Trade Marketing Director, General Mills
“Tonic Sol-fa’s performance is a perfect mix of great vocal arrangements and audience-focused fun. We love working with them!”
–Director of Presentations, Minnesota Orchestra / Orchestra Hall
“Tonic Sol-fa was the feature entertainment for the ING National Conference and brought 700 home office and representatives to their feet. In today’s music scene, most people don’t regularly seek out a cappella, so Tonic Sol-fa’s style was a bright and refreshing surprise. The sounds were amazing – you’d swear there were instruments somewhere in the background. These boys are engaging, funny and energetic. Their sound was clean, fun and sometimes even emotional. Tonic Sol-fa sang for an hour, but we would have welcomed them for much longer. They are an excellent choice for anyone’s corporate event!”
–Director of Marketing, ING Financial Partners
Intro
The following is a sample introduction you might use when introducing Tonic Sol-fa (pronounced: Tonic Soul fa) to your audience:
“After the show, the guys of Tonic Sol-fa would love to meet you, and would be glad to autograph your CDs.”
Rider
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