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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.
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What a Kick! Christmas can now come. I've had my Tonic sol FA fix! I would recommend the show to both young and old. Amazing harmony, great laughs, fun to see in person, I have watched their Christmas DVD for a couple of years (my wrapping gifts, music) and this is the 2nd year they have come to KC!
The concert was amazing. I love acapella and they do a magnificient job. The volume was a little bit loud.
Great Show! They never fail to entertain! We will be there next year!
Tonic Sol-Fa had amazing voices and were fun entertainers with great personalities and humor. The only thing my girlfriends and I were disappointed about was that it was too short. Maybe this is due to how they have to use their voices, but it felt as though they had an airflight to catch. Intermission seemed to come a little too early and after intermission they sung about 3 songs and then said "Good Bye". That was the only disappointment. They should have performed a little longer. Otherwise, they were great! I would go see them again.
It was a good show but the sets could be longer. Minus the half hour break, the total was 1.25 hour. Otherwise very good, love that bass.
Tonic Sol-Fa is a group I got to know when they appeared at the band shell at the State Fair. I liked them then, and it was a real treat to have the opportunity to see them again. They are simply a terrific set of 4 great individual voices that blend together about as well as 4 voices can blend. It's so refreshing to hear music that isn't ramped up with electronic equipment that is so loud it's impossible to tell whether the performers behind it can sing at all. Their acapella performance was thoroughly entrancing, and their backup sounds, though laughable at times, were clearly designed make their music unique and appealing. I hope they return to Rochester soon. I will be the first in line at the ticket office to see them again.
I have seen them at their free show at the State Fair and have never been disappointed. They are entertaining and provide a good time. I think my favorite is their rendition of the twelve days of Christmas.
Amazing. We go every year and always have a blast. Greg and Mark are so funny. They always do a great job getting new stage backgrounds. Short intermissions.
Even my husband who did not want to go had a great time. Great family friendly entertainment. Took my 18 year old son. He survived with a smile on his face.Amazing harmony. Great time.
Best concert I have ever been to. This is a new yearly tradition!
Tonic Sol-fa is great. They are so talented and just put on an awesome show!
Tonic Sol-Fa is the perfect way to start the holiday season. They keep the evening light and fun but the true gift is their music. Great talent. I could have listened to the group for hours.
