2015 Consolations In Concert

by | Oct 4, 2015 | pastperformanceinfo

The Consolations “In Concert” Two  Nights Only!   September 4th & 5th  Friday & Saturday 8:15 PM Admission $25    Pre-show entertainment by Chris Crockett 7:15 PM Reservations: 530-265-8686 Jed Dixon, Andrew Kerr, JR Lewis and Isaias Acosta took OBS audiences by storm in 2014  and again this last Spring when they appeared as “The Par Four” in our blockbuster hit revues Doo-Wop Shoo-Bop and the sequel, Par Four at the Masters.   For over a year now, they have performed at various local functions as “The Consolations,” winning second place in the 2014 Nevada County Fair Barbershop Quartet Competition. With a vocal style all their own, they return now for two nights only as “The Consolations.”  The 90 minute program will include some of their signature songs from their various public and private appearances.  The vocal blend of this quartet is truly superb, and, though many of their selections are performed without instrumental accompaniment, they will also be joined by keyboardist David Blanchard (From Par Four at the Masters).  The Consolations In Concert is a “must see”...

The Consolations are on top of doo wop – Paul Cambra

by | Sep 3, 2015 | pastperformanceinfo, Reviews

Are they going to change their name? Last year, the aptly-monikered “Consolations” took second place in the Nevada County Fair Barbershop Quartet Competition. But this year, they came in first. “During rehearsals for ‘Par Four at the Masters’ we were discussing what we would call ourselves if we went out on our own,” said JR Lewis. “Many comedic replies came up but we all consider ourselves underdogs. None of us are stars; we are more than happy to be runners up.” The “Par Four” show was an offshoot of “Doo-Wop Shoo-Bop,” both Off Broadstreet productions featuring the quartet of Lewis, Isaias Acosta, Jed Dixon and Andrew Kerr. They’ve since taken that step out on their own, performing at various functions, both public and private. This weekend, they return to the Off Broadstreet stage for two sold-out shows. “Not everybody gets to sing like this with other people,” said Kerr. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience to get into those tight harmonies with other guys that can really sing. When we get up there and do it correctly, it caresses my soul.” For Kerr, the more challenging the song, the better. They’ll do four-part harmonies, doo wop and barbershop. Everything from “Stand by Me” to “Coney Island Baby,” a little Beatles, some Beach Boys and, of course, the Four Seasons. And while these far-from-Jersey Boys will perform a good deal without instrumental accompaniment, they will be joined by keyboardist David Blanchard for a portion of the show.…   The Consolations are on top of doo wop By: Paul Cambra, of the Auburn...

An Evening With The Consolations

by | Jun 6, 2015 | pastperformanceinfo

We are again teaming up with Off Broadstreet Theater in Nevada City to bring you a two night only concert. Fun for all ages, we are bringing you old favorites and some new arrangements we’ve been working on.   When: Sept 4th and 5th Where: Off Broadstreet Theater Tickets: Off Broadstreet Theater /...