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by Creston on 12/26/19Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5Great concert as always. So fun. Amazing voices. Loved it.
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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
A fun performance
by K. T. on 12/25/19Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5We saw the Christmas show and while Christmas songs were expected to be sung-there were only 2 ? traditional songs that were performed. The group had a lot of fun with the crowd!
Forever a fan!
by HWelch on 12/24/19Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5From start to finish an amazing show! It is our new family tradition.
Very enjoyable. Better than last year.
by Jim on 12/24/19Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5Very enjoyable. Good selection of songs... Nice variation.
Wonderful evening
by Jerry on 12/24/19Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5These guys just get better with age. Uplifting, funny, and sweeeeeet melodies. Not to mention great rhythm. Great fun!
Love Tonic Solfa! Seen them 12 times.
by Paula on 12/23/19CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5Love tonic Solfa! I have seen them 12 times in the past 9 years.
Outstanding Performance
by Gene on 12/23/19Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5As usual, Tonic So Fa provided a great evening of entertainment. Their singing was superb!
Always an awesome show. Never disappointed.
by Mary on 12/22/19CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5My daughter and I have attended several shows and we always thoroughly enjoy them all. Has become our annual tradition. Still love the plastic Santa. Merry Christmas!
Not up to expectations
by CJE on 12/23/18CH Mayo Presentation Hall at Mayo Civic Center - RochesterRating: 2 out of 5First - the singing was awesome! However - they started late, had an intermission, and ended early. Lots of talking in-between songs so they did not sing that much. Advertised as a Holiday show but not many Christmas songs. Overall - disappointed with the concert.
Girls night out tradition
by J. g. on 12/18/18Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5Love love love these guys always a great show so much fun. This is our tradition my grandaughter came for her second year today she was so looking forward to it. And the Christmas bat made its appearance as usual. Looking forward to next year already.
Shaun’s Groups
by KatrinaJean on 4/15/18Ames Center - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5A total enjoyable event. Talent oozes from the performers. Just wish they would play for many more hours. Yes I’m being greedy.
- by Luckystars63 on 4/15/18Ames Center - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5
Tonic sol fa never disappoints! Awesome! See you next time!
Tonic Sol-Fa at the Holt in Des Moines
by JimCouncilBluffs on 12/19/17Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 3 out of 5Concert 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.
Great Time
by Krogman91 on 12/19/17Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5The 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.
Not the holiday show we were hoping to get
by ChrisCrystal on 12/18/17Ames Center - BurnsvilleRating: 3 out of 5Been 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.
Tonic Sol-Fa Des Moines
by Mike804 on 12/18/17Hoyt Sherman Place - Des MoinesRating: 4 out of 5An excellent balance of humor by very talented vocalists. A extremely gratifying experience.
- by larryfromwestbend on 12/15/17Ames Center - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5
A great show, as always. Tonic Sol Fa puts on a wonderful show everybody enjoys the show.
AWESOME SHOW!
by ttrittlover on 12/15/17Ames Center - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5Loved 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.
Best Ever Holiday Concert!
by emkaits on 12/15/17Ames Center - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5Loved 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!
AWESOME to see Chris Rupp AND Tonic Sol Fa
by KrisKayB on 12/14/17Verizon Center - MankatoRating: 5 out of 5It 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.