Acaville Podcast Network Feed

Schola Cantorum might just hold the record for the largest group we've ever had in #TheSpotlight - because it's pretty unusual to have a choir join us. But while together, they shared their more contemporary a cappella repertoire, and then talked about their impressive history at the University of Arkansas. Recorded in 2017.

While in the Northeast, we were able to invite the women of ShockWave from Rutgers into the mobile studio to share their history, their recent recording experiences, and their plans for the future. While together, they shared some of their current songs as well. Recorded in 2017.

Daniel Wolfert comes by to discuss the unfortunate practice of hazing, a cappella's parallels with fraternities, and how groups can take control of their own legacy by creating accepting, inclusive environments.

While together in the mobile studio, we talked with CONNECT about their growth and change - both in terms of brand and music - and the path they're on now (including being finalists at the Harmony Sweeps!). They sang us some of their current music as well. Recorded in 2017.

While in NYC, we had the pleasure of inviting the women of Martini Glass into the mobile studio to talk about life as a post-collegiate group, their founding and early growth, and all the things on their to-do list for the foreseeable future. It's a lot! We also got a chance to hear them sing and have some laughs... Recorded in 2017.

While in New York for the ICCA Finals, we invited the Amazin' Blue from the University of Michigan into the studio to talk about their competition journey, their focus on continuous improvement, and their vibe today. They also sang us some of their award-winning music. Recorded in 2017.

While in San Rafael, California for the National Harmony Sweepstakes Finals, we were delighted to sit down with the guys of Fireside Quartet. They talked with us about their immersion in the Barbershop Harmony Society and the competition scene there, as well as their experiences competing in the Harmony Sweepstakes. We also heard some of their award-winning sound. Recorded in 2017.

Before he was a host, Brian was one of the many fantastic guests we have here on Talkappella! Check out his debut episode all about starting his group The Green Tones.

Backtrack has grown into an impressive pro group in a fairly short time, winning competitions and developing a national presence. They have toured the country and worked the cruise ship circuit, creating a career in a cappella. We talked with them about all that, and heard some of their current music. Recorded in 2017.

When In Achord from Boston University joined us in the mobile studio, we were delighted! We heard them sing some of their current music, and talked with them about putting on joint concerts and events, the role of competition for the group, and where they see the group evolving from here. Recorded in 2017.

Matt Caruso of A CappellaPsych joins John on the show to discuss the exciting opportunities of the modern a cappella age.

The University of Maryland Faux Paz joined us in the mobile studio to talk about their origins, their impressive history, and what's ahead for their future. We talked about how they continue to evolve the sound of the group, through music selection and arranging. We also heard their sound, as they sang some tunes! Recorded in 2017.

While at the Bend A Cappella Festival in Oregon, we talked with the South Albany High School Rebelation! They are based in Oregon as well, and are one of a handful of HS groups in the state getting acclaim regionally. We talk with them about their growth, and hear them sing some songs. Recorded in 2017.

We were so pleased to welcome the Tufts University Beelzebubs into our mobile studio. In addition to sounding amazing on some live tunes, they were also thoughtful and well-spoken about the benefits and drawbacks of having an impressive history, and how that informs the way they move forward. Recorded in 2017.

We welcome the University of Cincinnati Vocaholics into the mobile studio to talk about all that they had accomplished in the first few years of existence. We talk highs and lows, and how their sound has already changed in that short time. Plus, they sing some tunes for us as well. Recorded in 2017.

The Oregon City High School SoundCheck are just getting started as a contemporary a cappella group, so we talked with them about how they're finding their way. They shared some stories and sang some tunes. Recorded in 2017.

Never heard of RARB? You should! Listen to guest Stephen Lanza discuss his time with the organization and the factors that he considers when reviewing an album.

It's always a highlight of the year when we bring Deke Sharon into #TheSpotlight! He's always busy, and always thinking about and working in a cappella. So we spend a whole hour with him talking about where he has been and where he's going!

There's something special about arrangements and performances for a trio. Hearing Resound in the tunes for this episode was lovely, and you can hear the strength and tone. We talk with them about their journey so far, how they managed their growth, and what's ahead. Recorded in 2017.

While at VoiceJam, we invited the University of Texas Songhorns into the mobile studio to sing some tunes, share their backgrounds, and talk about how they're sounding as a group these days We talked about the UT a cappella scene, their perspective on festivals and competition, and what's ahead. Recorded in 2017.

It was a ton of fun spending time with 8 Beat Measure - and not just because they gave us some awesome swag! We talked about their recent performances, their perspectives on recording and competition, and what's ahead for them. We also got them to sing for us live!

In this episode, we invite Plymouth, Massachusetts-based Northern Lights into the mobile studio to talk about the role of music and a cappella at their high school, how they balance Northern Lights with other extra-curricular activities, and more. They also sing some tunes for us! Recorded in 2017.

We brought Encore from Oakland School for the Arts into the mobile studio to talk about the formation of the group, where it fits into the OSA curriculum, and how they interact and collaborate with Vocal Rush, the high school group from the school. We also invited them to sing some tunes for us. Recorded in 2017.

Rob Redei gives us the rundown on everything in the world of middle school a cappella - how it works, why it works, and the great musical moments it can create.

Joining us in the mobile studio, the University of California at Berkeley Men's Octet brings an impressive history. From competitions to recordings to touring, they've done it all. So how do they figure out what comes next? We talk about that, about where they fit into an increasingly-crowded Berkeley a cappella scene, and more. They also sing some tunes for us. Recorded in 2017.