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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.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Luckystars63 on 4/15/18Ames Center - Burnsville Rating: 3 out of 5 Tonic Sol-Fa at the Holt in Des Moines
by JimCouncilBluffs on 12/19/17Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesConcert was great. Will see these guys again, when near Omaha. The Holt Auditorium was a "terrible" place. Seats were old and some broken, bathrooms were NOT handicap easily accessible. Would never again attend a concert there.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great Time
by Krogman91 on 12/19/17Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesThe music and show were great. Had never seen them before but would go see them again. Very talented. Would love to see their regular show next time I see them. It was a packed house at Hoyt-Sherman and a great place to see them.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Not the holiday show we were hoping to get
by ChrisCrystal on 12/18/17Ames Center - BurnsvilleBeen to other Tonic Solfa holiday shows and they were fabulous. Too many skits, self promoting, facebook, twitter etc. Playing a lot of their new songs, was hoping to get some of the classics. What they did sing was of course awesome as always.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Tonic Sol-Fa Des Moines
by Mike804 on 12/18/17Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesAn excellent balance of humor by very talented vocalists. A extremely gratifying experience.
Rating: 5 out of 5by larryfromwestbend on 12/15/17Ames Center - Burnsville A great show, as always. Tonic Sol Fa puts on a wonderful show everybody enjoys the show.
Rating: 5 out of 5 AWESOME SHOW!
by ttrittlover on 12/15/17Ames Center - BurnsvilleLoved the show. Kept my attention and loved the Xmas music. Really, Really, Really liked them doing "Blue Ain't Your Color" - know Keith Urban would be proud! Hope they do a Xmas Show here again next year.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best Ever Holiday Concert!
by emkaits on 12/15/17Ames Center - BurnsvilleLoved that they sang almost all Christmas music. Nothing gets my family in the mood for the holidays as much as starting the season with a Tonic Sol-Fa concert. They were great!
Rating: 5 out of 5 AWESOME to see Chris Rupp AND Tonic Sol Fa
by KrisKayB on 12/14/17Verizon Center - MankatoIt was an AWESOME show - start to finish. Chris Rupp is "wickedly" talented, and to see a mutual admiration between Chris (7th Ave) and Tonic Sol Fa was incredible. Would LOVE to see Chris and Tonic Sol Fa come together again for more shows, and to collaborate on more songs together. Both Chris and Tonic Sol Fa are incredibly funny, and make you laugh so hard you have tears in your eyes. Humor and music makes for great entertainment, and we were certainly entertained.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Very good. Great voices.
by Mankatark on 12/13/17Verizon Center - MankatoThe four singers are outstanding. The lead, Shawn, has a very good voice and friendly personality. They are as good as Pentatonix!!!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Tonic Sol Fa is always great
by Kjersti on 12/13/17Verizon Center - MankatoWe truly enjoyed Tonic Sol Fa’s performance. We always do. However, the opening artist Chris Rupp spent a little too much time on stage. We did not purchase tickets to see him. We purchased tickets for Tonic Sol Fa. If Chris’s time was cut in half it would have been perfect, leaving a bit more time for Tonic Sol Fa.
Rating: 5 out of 5 The Boys still have that awesome and unique sound!
by Moesie on 4/25/17Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesWhen I attend a Tonic Sol-Fa concert i am never disappointed. They have such a unique sound and very professional. My only wish is that each of the guys arent featured as the lead singer in songs. It was my first show with the Big Band Experience. I enjoy that era of music. Thank you guys keep up the good work!!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Two Great Shows in One
by MontgomeryB on 4/24/17Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesDefinitely worth going to if they come back around. Two great shows in one package. Animated, entertaining, great evening. This is a great show for all ages!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome Show
by Cy32 on 4/24/17Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesThis is the 2nd time seeing Tonic Sol Fa and each time we have enjoyed it and always saying can't wait until they come back! We will go when the come at the State Fair !
Rating: 5 out of 5 Christmas show great as always!!!
by mzp125 on 12/22/16Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesTheir Christmas show was great as always!!! A mix of favorites plus new ones thrown in.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Tonic Sol FA Holiday Show was amazing
by JudyandDave on 12/20/16Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesAn outstanding performance by a very talented group. Not only was the music provided by the group amazing, the comedy inserted throughout the performance was very funny and appropriate. Again the performance was amazing and well worth our trip from California to Des Moines, IA on the coldest weekend of the year. We are planning to see their future shows in the spring even though it involves traveling thousands of miles to do so. We hope someday in the near future they will have a West Coast tour, I am sure it would be well received.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Tonic Sol-fa was Awesome!!
by TaraLynn2 on 12/20/16Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesIt was our first time to Hoyt Sherman in Des Moines. It was an awesome place for a awesome group. We had a very enjoyable night!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Tonic Solfa was great!
by Kjones3 on 12/20/16Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesWonderful music with a little bit of humor! Great Christmas show! We go every year...
Rating: 5 out of 5 Amazing!
by AwGees on 12/19/16Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesThis show was awesome! The guys were funny as well as very talented. I love a capella, and their voices blended together so well!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Tonic Sol Fa were Super Good!
by 262Cat on 12/16/16Ames Center - BurnsvilleThe event was great- sound was good - the group was fun and talented! Thoroughly enjoyed.