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Thank you to everyone who stopped by and listened to us. We had a great time and from what we could see, so did everyone else.

Gary and the Hydronics originally appeared on 4-AM on 26 February 2012.

In this case, I’m talking about the AHR Expo 2012 coming up Monday through Wednesday for Taco, Inc. at McCormick Place. Now you might think that’s a strange place for an a cappella quartet to sing, but it’s a great time and a great gig. We get to interact with people all day, sing for them, talk to them and just be fun and a bit goofy and we get to stretch too. We re-lyric a song and we dress in themed costumes and work the booth. We meet and greet and talk with people and then we sing for them, which is usually a surprise to the people. And the most unexpected thing is, it’s really intimate. Every performance is new and different and in the moment. It can’t be any other way, in a cavernous convention hall. The point of focus is ever changing and it’s a fun challenge to keep that focus.

What will we be dressed like this year, you ask? Well, I’ll try and get some pictures and maybe a tweet or two while at the convention. and if I don’t get any while at the convention, I’ll post some after the convention.

Better yet, if you find yourself at the convention, come and take a picture with us, we’ll be at  Taco, Inc. booth, booth 5400 and hard to miss.

Here’s a video of what last year’s Expo was like. And this year promises to be just as fun.

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Oh, one last thing.  I don’t really have an Aunt Addy and I don’t know anyone who has, so I’ve never sung in her drawing room. Just wanted to let you know.

Pros and Con(vention)s originally appeared on 4-AM on 20 January 2012.

For the Holiday season, 4-AM returns to our roots with The Merry Maskers Carolers singing holiday carols and having a great time getting into the spirit.

Well, last Saturday, November 12th,  at Woodfield Mall was the earliest I’ve ever caroled. But it was all a part of the 12 Days of Arthur Christmas, a new holiday film from Sony Pictures and we were caroling and having pictures taken with anyone who asked. There were Arthur Christmas activity books for the first 100 kids to visit Santa in the Ice Palace, a speed wrapping contest and prize wheel in the Grand Court of the mall. Oh, I almost forgot the cookie decorating there as well. I think they may have been tipped off ahead of time, because I didn’t get to decorate any cookies…Which is probably better for everyone all around, now that I think about it.

It was a great time. There were lots of smiles and wide eyed kids, replete with cookie frosting all over their faces, pictures taken, flying wrapping paper and people singing along. I guess it’s never too early for Christmas.

But here’s a not so secret ‘Secret’.

If you go to the 12 Days of Arthur Christmas Calendar and choose Chicago, IL from the drop down list and you look at the 11th Day of Arthur Christmas, you’ll see this:

O COME ALL YE CAROLERS
Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago | River Walk
401 N. Wabash Ave. | Chicago, IL 60611 | 2:00PM-4:00PM
Spot the ARTHUR CHRISTMAS Carolers for your chance to learn a Christmas carol and receive a prize

…And I bet that if you look hard enough and long enough on the internet (are you done looking yet?), you just might be able to find a picture of the Carolers you’ll be looking for Tuesday.

Happy Holidays and Good Hunting from 4-AM!

Is it too early for Christmas? originally appeared on 4-AM on 15 November 2011.

We are also featured in an article titled Professional Quartet at Benefit for TownSquare Players online that talks about the benefit and our role in it.

You can check our calendar for all the details and if you’re free August 5th or 6th, come out and enjoy a night of songs from Musicals including 4-AM. We hope to see you there!

A kind word and a good cause originally appeared on 4-AM on 26 July 2011.

Dear DeVar Creative:

We do not, unfortunately, have all of your names, but addressing you as the DeVars is no less the compliment.

Your show was simply smashing – creative in every way: choice of material, the presentation of it, and such excellent voices, all delivered so professionally with such rousing keyboard accompaniment.

We can truly say, with much pleasure and many thanks, your performance Saturday night was the best entertainment yet that we have had for our annual “A Night at the Opera House”.

Sincerely,
S. D. Anderson
For the Board of Directors
FRIENDS OF THE OPERA HOUSE

All I can really add to this is that we had a great time performing the show and the audience was very gracious. We were happy to do the show for everyone who came. And it feels really good to get a letter like this.

A smashing review originally appeared on 4-AM on 30 October 2010.

Well, it’s ramping up to be that time of year again (I won’t say it yet because we haven’t celebrated Thanksgiving, but we’ve been booking for the season for a full year already) and a good portion of our schedule is up.

If you’re looking for some light, fun, nostalgic and cozy holiday entertainment this time of year, check out where we’re going to be with our show, A White Christmas Holiday Revue starting right After Thanksgiving. We’re starting off in Door County, WI this year and then all around the Chicago area.

You can follow our schedule on our calendar page and come see us at any of the shows listed there. We look forward to seeing you and talking with you too. So come up after the show and don’t be shy.

Hope to see you soon.

And We’re off! originally appeared on 4-AM on 10 November 2009.

What?  Of course it’s 4-AM and we’re set to have a great time, so if you’re near the Buffalo Grove, IL  area Saturday and want to stop by, take a listen and just say hello, who am I to stop you, Hmmm? Afterall, it is free. and there’s a festival atmosphere and carnival rides and games and food and so on and so on…

Here’s a link to the schedule and map to get there. We’re excited, so come and join us and get excited too, or just have fun, whichever sounds best to you.

What are You doing this Weekend? originally appeared on 4-AM on 4 September 2009.

Mark it on your calendar. Yes, now, before  you forget. See you then.

Oh, it’s ON! originally appeared on 4-AM on 16 March 2009.

Hi there, just a quick couple of updates, last Sunday, September 21, we got together and did a Photoshoot in St. Charles, IL. While we don’t have all the pictures yet, we do have some of them back. You can see them on our Sights and Sounds page. Take a look and tell us what you think. We’re going to be using some for our official ‘head shots’, but we’ll still show all of the finished products to you here on the site. We’ll just keep adding them as we get them. Also, if you have a Facebook account, we have a new 4-AM page there. Come become a fan there too!

Say it with Pictures originally appeared on 4-AM on 25 September 2008.

Now with More Music! originally appeared on 4-AM on 21 August 2008.

Welcome to 4-AM from Jim Goodrich on Vimeo.

Welcome to the Home of 4-AM originally appeared on 4-AM on 24 July 2008.