A night spent at the Fine Line is always a fine night.
It was pretty pleasant weather out, such that a light coat made standing on line waiting for the doors to open seem pleasant.
I really like both the decor and the setup of this place. It has the sleek black/chrome/neon motif of many clubs, plus a great way of doing table seating. You pay an extra $30/ticket to get a seat at a reserved table, but that $30 comes right back to you in the form of a bar/food tab. And the prices are normal, so what you would normally spend on food and drink, you still spend.. but you get to enjoy it at a table.
And our table was close enough that the performers were very visible, but not so close as to be able to see all their blemishes. ;) (not that there were many, given that they're all about 31 now..)
Straight No Chaser started out as a college acapella group at Indiana U, and graduated to a recording/touring group, having the #1 holiday CD on iTunes last season. Last night they did three obligatory Christmas tunes, but the rest was a mix of traditional close harmony (Drifters, Ink Spots, glee club), and contemporary songs done in acapella style (Amy Winehouse, Jason Mraz, Red Hot Chili Peppers).
They really worked up a sweat, as male performers are wont to do, as well as putting out solid music. Wound up being a fun little outing after a hard week of work and study. :)
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Sounds good- don't know if I told you, but my friend gave me a copy of his college, Tufts, a capella group's latest album. More fun for the holidays!
Also, have you heard the Oberlin Overtones?
PS- high fives all around- I told a capella friend that old pun about don't be sharp, don't be flat, just be natural. He had the same reaction as the audience when Grandpa John gets to a punchline & also a little incredulous that someone who doesn't sing at the karaoke bar would have a singing pun up her sleeve. My motto?
Always keep em guessin!
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