Above: The successful vocal group that helped relaunch Pilgrim Church’s concert series is returning this spring. (images contributed and from event website)
Last year, I shared news that Pilgrim Church was relaunching it’s old concert series. This spring, it’s bringing back the acts from that concert — the Boston vocalists Five O’Clock Shadow (FOCS) with special guests Voices ReChoired..
The concert, week from Saturday, is Pilgrim’s third under the “Common Street Concerts” banner. Last spring, organizers introduced FOCS to the community as “a dynamic and engaging” group “known for their ability to create a full band sound using only their voices.”:
Think The Doobie Brothers meets Foo Fighters meets Paramore.
Their intricate vocal arrangements are a hallmark, both in their critically acclaimed original music and their distinctive covers. What makes FOCS stand out is their innovative use of effects – previously used exclusively by instrumentalists – employed real-time to build the sound, feel, and vibe of a rock concert.
The band’s refreshingly authentic rapport among themselves and with their audiences produces a unique and thoroughly entertaining experience each time they hit the stage.
This spring, based on last year’s success, they’re promoting them as a returning “fan favorite”.
The concert will take place on Saturday, May 2nd at 7:30 pm. The performance is inside the church’s Fellowship Hall, 15 Common Street. Doors open at 7:00 pm.
Advance Tickets will cost $30 general admission (or $25 per student/senior). Click here to purchase. (Tickets will also be available at the door for an extra $5.)
If you’d like to listen to a sample of FOCS music, you can listen to their original track on Spotify below or their cover of Doobie Brothers tune on YouTube below that:
To learn more about the band and check out more of their music click here.
The special guest act, Voices ReChoired is a competitive singing group out of Marlborough High. They came in third place in this spring’s Northeast Semi-Finalists for the Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA). You can learn more about them here.
