It’s been terribly curious how Dallas seems to be rising in popularity as a major hub for contemporary culture in the U.S. today. It’s true that the city has always been a center for art and commerce, being the capital of a very large state, but it’s always been a rather humble player in the larger cities in this country. Lately, however, there has been more new art and new cultural scenes here to suggest that the city is finally coming into its own. It’s certainly possible that the rest of the world is simply waking up to what’s always been here, but it also seems likely that we’re witnessing a large push on the part of the creative citizens of the city to make sense out of the current position of this city in the world at large.
Visiting here is easy, and this site has some great accommodations to offer visits in hospitality and splendor. It’s always good to see cultural movements first hand, where there’s a sense of participating in and even helping to create a buzz that’s heard around the world. Next month, there is a stunning lineup of live concerts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and this is a gorgeous time to come check out what the buzz feels like. As unlikely as Dallas might seem for a place on the edges of culture, it’s even more unlikely that a cappella could see a comeback.
But that’s exactly what Straight No Chaser is offering. This group of 10 young men from Bloomington, Indiana are reinventing the form of vocal music by returning to its origins. The emphasis here is one harmony, and judging from the success of their Christmas music last year, it’s something that audiences are ready to here. There are also plenty of covers, where they perform versions of some of the most elegant popular songs of today, as well as old classics. It’s interesting to see that some of the old styles can get reinvented today, to make marks in contemporary culture by revamping the best of the past.
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