by Anonymous on 12/22/14HOYT SHERMAN PLACE - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5
Tonic Sol Fa was great. very talented. They engaged with audience appropriately,(i.e. not too much) but yet enjoyable.
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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
Love me some Tonic Sol Fa!
by Melbee73 on 12/22/14HOYT SHERMAN PLACE - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5Funny, talented, a little cheesy in all the right ways. Delightful. I had a great evening with a great friend and hope to make seeing Tonic Sol Fa a Christmas tradition. Their take on any song is unique and amazing. Loved it!!!
Much better this year
by schmitzky on 12/19/14Ames Center (formerly Burnsville Performing Arts Center) - BurnsvilleRating: 4 out of 5Much more singing this year...way better. The plastic Santa can go....liked the added 'choreography'....longer concert; left there thinking we got our money's worth this year!
- by adellmarieh on 12/19/14Ames Center (formerly Burnsville Performing Arts Center) - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5
The music was great and they were very entertaining. I loved their version of Leaving Heaven! Can't wait for it to be recorded. :)
- by Anonymous on 12/19/14Ames Center (formerly Burnsville Performing Arts Center) - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5
Had a great time. Great music and the group was very funny.
Awesome
by Mugwomp on 12/19/14Ames Center (formerly Burnsville Performing Arts Center) - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5These guys are just amazing, not just great singers but performers all around. Their group dynamic makes the show enjoyable to watch, you can tell they honestly love what they do and who they do it with. Amazing Vocals, I just wish they had more concerts :)
Tonic Sol Fa is a crowd pleaser
by Anonymous on 12/19/14Ames Center (formerly Burnsville Performing Arts Center) - BurnsvilleRating: 4 out of 5Their new CD was a bit disappointing with their slant on religious theme/s
Holiday show wasn't
by didntgetwhatipaidfor on 12/19/14Ames Center (formerly Burnsville Performing Arts Center) - BurnsvilleRating: 2 out of 5First half of holiday show at Ames Center was terrific. However, the second half had no Christmas music. If you promote a holiday show, you need to deliver a holiday show. That is what I paid for. The second half performance was basically the same as the second half I heard at a performance in Woodbury last month.
A great holiday tradition for our family
by emkaits on 12/19/14Ames Center (formerly Burnsville Performing Arts Center) - BurnsvilleRating: 5 out of 5We have attended the holiday show for many years now, and we continue to love it. These guys have amazing voices and arrangements. In addition, they get the audience involved, and we all have a lot of fun. It gets our family in the Christmas spirit, and we look forward to it each year.
We loved Tonic Sol Fa
by HRAJ on 12/19/14Ames Center (formerly Burnsville Performing Arts Center) - BurnsvilleRating: 4 out of 5We brought our elderly mothers and they really enjoyed it too. We have seen TSF several times and they just get better every time.
Tonic Sol-Fa
by Petunia60 on 12/18/14Mayo Civic Center Auditorium - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5This guys always bring "it!" We love them and hope they continue to come to Rochester as it is easy for us to get to their shows. They are fun, delightful and their voices are awesome! Most enjoyable concert I see all year long!
Tonic Sol-fa was awesome as usual
by Stickle on 12/16/14Mayo Civic Center Auditorium - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5I have really enjoyed seeing the Tonic Sol-fa concert the last 10 years.
Tonic Sol-Fa entertained with style!!
by DJCWJC on 12/16/14Mayo Civic Center Auditorium - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5What an enjoyable evening...The music was wonderful and the dancers were a terrific surprise addition. We've seen Tonic Sol-Fa several times, and this was the most fun we have ever had. The new music was great.
It's a must!
by frnlrwme on 4/15/14Bridge View Center - OttumwaRating: 5 out of 5To see this group live. I've been a fan for years and will now try to see them as much as possible. Next on my calendar is a Christmas show.
Great show, as always
by Doublereed on 4/15/14Bridge View Center - OttumwaRating: 5 out of 5Once again, Tonic Solfa had an incredible show. High energy, fun, engaging. The audience was delighted with their music, their interaction, and their willingness to meet everyone after the show. Better than any a cappella group on TV!
Tonic Sol-Fa was great
by mysterynet on 1/6/14Orpheum Theatre Sioux City - Sioux CityRating: 5 out of 5We went to Tonic Sol-Fa's christmas show, and it was a great experience. We would recommend it to anyone.
Tonic Sol-fa is a Holiday tradition
by DVivB on 12/28/13HOYT SHERMAN PLACE - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5This group is amazing; the quality of their vocals together is unmatched. This is definitely part of our holiday traditions.
Worth the drive!
by Anonymous on 12/27/13HOYT SHERMAN PLACE - Des MoinesRating: 5 out of 5laugh out loud enjoyable - heartfelt acapella singing
- by Anonymous on 12/26/13Orpheum Theatre Sioux City - Sioux CityRating: 5 out of 5
It's a great show and is the second year. Two kids 8 and 10 also really enjoyed.
Tonic Sol-Fa was great!
by Livin4God on 12/26/13Orpheum Theatre Sioux City - Sioux CityRating: 5 out of 5This was the first time I had heard this group. The others in our group have seen them before in concert. I enjoyed the performance so much. The group sang so beautiful together and I enjoyed the little parts of comedy. Their songs touched my heart with both joy and a few tears. I will be buying their CDs and listening to them on a regular basis. I will definitely recommend the group to my friends and family and I will be attending more concerts. Thanks so much for coming to Sioux City, IA.