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by JeanM on 4/21/25Ames Center - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5Great concert, very entertaining, enjoyed it very much.
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Tonic Sol-fa in Concert
Tonic Sol-fa has established itself not only as the most in-demand vocal group in the Midwest, but also one of the most successful independent acts in America. In addition to substantial album sales of its own independent releases (2,000,000 copies sold), the group has toured extensively throughout the US and abroad, building their financial base with a steady list of festivals and private shows that eventually led to numerous sold-out tours of theaters and small arenas.
Tonic Sol-fa began at St. John's University in Central Minnesota and includes lead vocalist Shaun Johnson, tenor and vocal percussionist, Greg Bannwarth, baritone and percussionist/vocal percussionist, Theo Brown, and bass, Jared Dove. Together the group reached national prominence with appearances on NBC's Today Show and in Newsweek magazine. Along the way, they shared the stage with a number of recognizable performers including Jay Leno, Jeff Foxworthy and Weird Al Yankovic, and were recently inducted in the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame alongside Prince.
From the group's onset, the members have overseen and operated the business of Tonic Sol-fa with a only a small team of driven supporters acting as managers, lawyers, and publicists, and increased revenue from a few thousand dollars in their first year to a multi-million dollar limited liability company. The group overcame a number of obstacles, including an unspoken apprehension to a cappella acts by individuals in the music industry and having a name that was anything but catchy (a system of naming the notes of the scale, usually do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, developed to teach singing). Still, the group persevered, recording and manufacturing its own records and selling them to a growing legion of fans via the Internet and social networking sites, in the lobby of the theaters where they performed, and through a growing national distribution. One could say they gained their current consumer popularity the old fashioned way; they earned it.
At present, Tonic Sol-fa is putting the finishing touches on an album of requested originals, a collaborative recording in a catalog of numerous award-winning DVD and CD projects highlighting four indelible voices. This outstanding blend has resulted in multiple Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards, NACA (National Association of Collegiate Activities) Entertainer of the Year nominations, considerable national press, and has landed their music on the best-selling seasonal DVD at Wal-Mart, The 12 Dogs of Christmas.
Further Tonic Sol-fa has released three television specials, which have aired over 1800 times in forty-seven states and Canada. The new PBS special will be shown through 2020, continuing to spread Tonic Sol-fa's unique sound to an ever-growing audience.
Tonic Sol-fa continues to tour, record, and conscientiously run their business in the only way familiar to them – differently.
Setlists
- 1.Christmas without You
Intermission
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- 4.Rockin' on Top of the World
Encore
- 5.Baby King
Festive, Fun Night
by Karen on 12/20/22Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5We loved the Tonic Sol-Fa show! Their music is incredible and their energy, love, and joy permeate the crowd. The evening was beyond enjoyable and festive. I look forward to this show every year. Thank you!
Tonic Sol Fa Holiday Tradition !
by Plastic Santa Follower ! on 12/20/22Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5We look forward to seeing Tonic Sol Fa each holiday season as this was our 10 time. Great show they are amazing what they can do with out any musical instruments. Merry Christmas 🎄
Always an awesome show
by Bobbi on 12/20/22Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5We’ve been going to see Tonic Sol Fa for several years and they always put on a great show. Love their upbeat singing and their new renditions of the standard Christmas classics.
A yearly event for my Dad and I. Love them!
by Jul on 12/20/22Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5This year’s concert was the best one yet! We’ve been going for years and we loved the new songs and mix of the traditional ones as well!
Fun Night to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
by Mary C on 12/16/22Ames Center - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5Always fun! Tonic Sol-Fa is talented, funny, silly and thoroughly entertaining.
Great show
by L. U. on 12/16/22Ames Center - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5Tonic Sol-Fa always puts on a great show. Very entertaining for the whole family. They are very talented.
Love it!
by Creston on 12/21/21Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5Love the holiday music, the energy, the voices. Just so much fun!
Fun, fabulous, filled with holiday spirit
by Betsy on 12/21/21Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5This concert was fantastic!! The group is funny, entertaining, and masterfall in there singing and harmonies. The vocal percussion was incredible!
Fantastic show
by CLouns on 12/21/21Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5We really enjoyed the show! This was our 6th time coming to a Tonic Sol Fa holiday show and they never disappoint! Great mix of holiday songs, original music, and humor with adventures of plastic Santa! I highly recommend adding Tonic Sol Fa to your playlist !
Tonic Sol-Fa
by J D on 12/21/21Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5Third time to see them! Talented, energetic. Looking forward to the 4th time!
Had seen them before—better than ever.
by C. N. on 12/20/21Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5They really drew the audience in, making for a fun evening. No innuendoes, or off color remarks was also appreciated. Great musicality, and inventive approach to songs. Small suggestion, make sure enunciation is clear so words can be better understood.
Outstanding Performance and Entertainment
by CindyLou on 12/20/21Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5This was my 10th time seeing Tonic So Fa. They truly "make my Holiday" complete. Their music, stage presence and humor leave me feeling nothing but wonderful when I walk out the door. I took a friend for her first time this year and she had the exact reaction I did 10 years ago. "How does all that incredible sound(s) come out of those 4 voices" and we laughed until we cried, as always. I soooo missed seeing them last year, but this year did not disappoint...in fact, it far surpassed my expections!
Second time we have seen them.
by C. N. on 12/20/21Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 4 out of 5Experience shows. They have a more polished presentation. The smaller venues are ideal for their audience interaction. Lots of fun.
Great show. Plasric santa still very funny.
by DCAJR on 12/17/21Ames Center - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5Gteat show. The group seems rejuvenated after the forced extended break. Plastic santa extra funny this year.
So much fun!
by DW on 12/17/21Ames Center - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5The show was awesome! The guys were very entertaining! I especially liked the grinch :)) The vocals and percussion sounds were great!
Great
by J. O. on 12/17/21Ames Center - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5This is the first time I saw this group. Me and my daughter enjoyed the show it was great.
Great
by Molly on 12/6/21CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center - RochesterRating: 4 out of 5Enjoyed your concert in Rochester.nicely done..great way to jazz up Christmas songs...m
Awesome
by Lori on 12/5/21CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5My friend and I smiled through the whole concert...it made our hearts feel good
Great Evening
by mb on 12/5/21CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5Very nice show making for a good evening of entertainment. Performers were very good at engaging the audience with a nice mix of vocal performance and comedy.