Does Straight No Chaser still perform?

Does Straight No Chaser still perform?

Straight No Chaser is currently touring across 2 countries and has 56 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at The Colosseum, Caesar’s Windsor in Windsor, after that they’ll be at Paramount Theatre in Aurora. See all your opportunities to see them live below!

How long does a Straight No Chaser concert last?

Straight No Chaser concerts typically last 1.5 hours.

Why is the Van Wezel purple?

The Van Wezel was painted purple because: Wright’s widow suggested it. Purple is the color of royalty, and Sarasota looked forward to the “royalty of performers” appearing in the theater. The paint was donated by a local paint dealer, and that’s the color he chose.

Who left Straight No Chaser?

Dave Roberts left the group and was replaced by Jasper Smith shortly before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020. The group released Social Christmasing in November of that year.

How many members are in Straight No Chaser?

nine
Six original members are part of the current nine-person version of Straight No Chaser. Whenever a member leaves, he is replaced by an alumnus of the college group, which continues actively at Indiana University under the name Another Round.

Who owns the Van Wezel?

the City of Sarasota
The Van Wezel is owned and operated by the City of Sarasota. The Hall contains 80,000 square feet, including Roskamp Auditorium and its state-of-the-art stage house, lighting, and sound system.

What is seating capacity of Van Wezel?

1,741Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall / Capacity

Venue Info The beautiful 1741-seat Roskamp Auditorium is named after Sarasota residents Bob and Diane Roskamp, whose generous $1,000,000 contribution supported the Hall’s 2001 renovation. Continental seating provides generous leg room and the ability to evacuate the Hall in 4 minutes or less.

Where did Straight No Chaser go to college?

Indiana University
TEN years ago, the founding members of Straight No Chaser — an undergraduate a cappella group from Indiana University — performed at Carnegie Hall. They sang the national anthem at a Chicago Cubs game. They took road trips, ensnared female fans and created a lasting tradition on campus. And then they graduated.