>>March
      2, 2001

      
Twin Falls a cappella group slated to
      perform at UI

      
Staff Report

      
Whether it's appearing on national
      television in Hawaii, performing a fund-raiser for Special Olympics,
      playing a National Convention in Orlando or opening for Lonestar
      and Manhattan Transfer, The Standards are fast becoming one of
      the most sought after singing groups in the country.  

      


      The unique sound and tight harmonies of this a cappella group
      will appear at the University of Idaho Auditorium March 7 at
      7:30 p.m.  

      


      The concert is filled with wonderful nostalgia music from the
      '50s and '60s, plus many feel-good originals. They feature energetic
      choreography, audience interaction and they sing songs that everyone
      is sure to recognize. 

      


      "My Girl" and "Just My Imagination" from
      the Temptations, "Lean on Me," by Bill Withers, "Brown
      Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison and other great nostalgic hits.

      


      It's definitely a family show for all ages manager John Raymond
      said. 

      


      The Standards are five brothers from Twin Falls, all eagle scouts,
      ranging in age from 19 to 26, with an impressive five octave
      vocal range. Audiences are amazed it is all performed totally
      a cappella, without the use of any instruments or music tracks.
      Even the drums are produced, using only their vocal chords.

      


      In addition to their recent national television recognition,
      they are the 1999 Northwest A Cappella Grand Champions and they
      won 1st runner-up at the National Harmony Sweepstakes in San
      Francisco. 

      


      The group is working hard on their next album and are spending
      much of their time in the recording studio. "They hope to
      present a demo CD to the top record labels in the next month,"
      Raymond said. "If things go right, you will be hearing their
      songs on national radio within the year."

      


      The five brothers for the past three years have traveled throughout
      the country, performing for schools, fairs, colleges, conventions
      and Arts on Tour organizations. The group has been featured at
      numerous community events and festivals including the Boise River
      Festival, Taste of Tacoma, Idaho Governor's Inaugural Gala, Montana
      Big Sky Games, Festival at Sandpoint, Juan de Fuca Festival in
      Port Angeles, Montana Youth Summit 2000, Art On The Green in
      Coeur d' Alene and the Helen Keller Festival in Alabama. 

      


      Three CD's have been produced by The Standards. Listeners will
      easily recognize many old standards and thrill to the sounds
      of the new original tunes on each of the albums. Their CD's continue
      to be very popular and are a huge seller after every performance.
      Their newest CD "No Silent Corners" will be released
      March 20. 

      


      Tickets are $7 for students and Seniors and $10 for adults. All
      seats are general admission and are available at the door. To
      find out more information on the group, check out their Web site
      at www.thestandards.com.
 

      
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