Around the globe, audiences are mesmerized by the thrill of m-pact's vocal acrobatics, Group Bio innovative orchestrations, and commanding
yet authentic stage presence. Unknowing ears
Imagine the smooth soul of Stevie Wonder, of all ages come expecting entertainment, the percussive power of Stomp, the funk but leave enriched from an indescribable and groove of Earth, Wind & Fire, the experience: the musical journey across sophisticated harmonies of Take 6, and the Technicolor soundscapes produced by this brass bite of the Michael Bublé Big Band… "Cirque du Soleil of Song".
m-pact's studio recordings have received All created by the human voice alone! rave reviews and numerous awards, and are
Hailed "one of the best pop/jazz vocal groups frequently selected for inclusion on in the world" by the San Francisco Chronicle, compilations and "best-of" collections. In m-pact is respected worldwide as a cutting August of 2018, the band released their edge trailblazer in the realm of vocal music. newest collection—a multi-CARA winning 8- Emerging from an age of auto-tune and song EP entitled “Wonderful World”. In overproduction, this Los Angeles-based addition to new vocal arrangements by Andy, ensemble has cultivated a new generation of Jamond, and Tracy, the group also culled the ears hungry for the fresh, raw power of m-pact archives to discover a treasure trove nature's "first instrument" - the human voice. of hidden gems which had never been recorded - and in some cases, never From the beginning, the "pact" of these well- performed - before. "This project was an studied masters has been to stay true to opportunity for us to make a statement about Music, regardless of style or genre. Their who m-pact is today", said artistic director sophisticated sound and accessible appeal Jeff Smith, "while also shining a light on the have garnered vast accolades, from Vocal legacy of the group's musical history, which Group of the Year (the LA Music Awards), an we're so proud to be a part of." With this Indie nomination (the Independent Grammy), newest release, the members of m-pact and Artist of the Year (Seattle Music Awards), demonstrated their deep commitment to to Grand National Champs of the Harmony continuing—and expanding– the tradition of Sweepstakes competition and Billboard excellence which have made m-pact an Magazine’s “Best Unsigned Band”. international sensation.
Touring renowned fine arts halls and jazz festivals across four continents, m-pact has As m-pact approaches their 25-year performed with pop superstars Sheryl Crow, anniversary, they are once again breaking Boyz II Men, Natasha Bedingfield, and Ray new ground with innovative recording Charles to name a few; as well as with jazz projects, music videos, and inspiring live legends Natalie Cole, Bobby McFerrin, the performances. The guys are hard at work on Woody Herman Orchestra, the Maynard their 6th album, are booking their new Ferguson Big Band, and many others. Over symphony shows, and their multiple fine arts the last 2 decades, their signature sound has showcases have made them one of the most- been used in both TV themes and animated requested acts of the year. All of this leaves no Disney feature films, and is enjoyed on jazz doubt that m-pact's music will continue to and pop radio worldwide. reach the ears and hearts of music lovers around the world for many years to come.
“You ROCK, m-pact!” – Sheryl Crow
“A Vocal Wall of Sound.” – NPR Band Members
Drew Tablak—Soprano Aaron Schumacher—Alto Andy Degan—Tenor San Jose, CA Ennis, TX Bristol, CT Azusa Pacific University University of North Texas Central Connecticut State Univ.
Jamond McCoy—Baritone Jeff Smith—Beatbox/tenor Tracy Robertson—Bass Long Beach, CA Oklahoma City, OK Watertown, NY Cal State Univ-Long Beach University of Kansas Berklee College of Music
“Polished performers – among THE BEST in the country.” – NBC’s The Today Show Venues & (NORTH AMERICA) Performances
Spruce Peak Arts Center—Stowe, VT Venues Somerville Theater—Boston, MA Palace of Fine Arts—San Francisco, CA The Center at Eagle Hill—Hardwick, MA Marin Civic Center—San Rafael, CA Johnny D’s—Boston, MA Firehouse Arts Center—Pleasanton, CA Hugh’s Room—Toronto, ON The Granada Theatre—Santa Barbara, CA (and many more…) Annenberg Theatre—Palm Springs, CA LA County Museum of Art—Los Angeles, CA Disneyland Resort—Anaheim, CA Festivals Lewis Family Playhouse—Rancho Cucamonga, CA Juneau Jazz Festival—Juneau, AK Downey Civic Theatre—Downey, CA A Cappella Festivella—Anchorage, AK Redlands Bowl—Redlands, CA Ventura Music Festival—Ventura, CA Armstrong Theatre—Torrance, CA Los Angeles A Cappella Festival—Los Angeles, CA Beneroya Hall—Seattle, WA A Cappella Academy—Los Angeles, CA Meany Theater—Seattle, WA Chapman University Choral Camp—Orange, CA The Triple Door—Seattle, WA Oceanside Jazz Festival—Oceanside, CA Kirkland Performance Center—Kirkland, WA Temecula Film and Music Festival—Temecula, CA Hermiston Auditorium—Hermiston, OR CSU-Fresno Vocal Jazz Festival—Fresno, CA WOW Hall—Eugene, OR Cuesta College Jazz Festival—San Luis Obispo, CA Kerr Cultural Center—Scottsdale, AZ CSU-San Bernardino Jazz Festival—San Bernardino, CA Orpheum Theater—Phoenix, AZ SCVA Vocal Jazz / A Cappella Festival—Valencia, CA Farmington Civic Center—Farmington, NM Mt. San Antonio College Vocal Festival—Walnut, CA Cox Performing Arts Center—St. George, UT A Cappella Summit—San Rafael, CA Alberta Bair Theater—Billings, MT Olympic College Jazz Festival—Bremerton, WA Helena Civic Center—Helena, MT Jazz-Madrigal Festival—Flagstaff, AZ Lakewood Cultural Center—Lakewood, CO Pima College Vocal Festival—Tucson, AZ Broomfield Auditorium—Broomfield, CO Boise State University Jazz Festival—Boise, ID King Center—Denver, CO UNC-Greeley Jazz Festival—Greeley, CO Jackson Auditorium—Sequin, TX CHSAA Vocal Festival—Colorado Springs, CO Globe-News Center for the Arts—Amarillo, TX Mile-High Vocal Jam—Denver, CO The Clarion—Lake Jackson, TX Kent Vocal Festival—Englewood, CO Hempstead Hall—Hope, AR Casper College Jazz Festival—Casper, WY Van Buren Fine Arts Center—Van Buren, AR Northwest Jazz Festival—Powell, WY Simmons Center—Duncan, OK University of Kansas Jazz Festival—Lawrence, KS The Jazz Lab—Edmond, OK Smoky Hill River Festival—Salina, KS Gathering Place—Tulsa, OK Kansas Music Educators Association—Wichita, KS Beach-Schmidt Performing Arts Center—Hays, KS Omaha Blues & Jazz Festival—Omaha, NE The Granada Theater—Lawrence, KS Kirkwood Comm. College Jazz Festival—Cedar Rapids, IA McCain Auditorium—Manhattan, KS Freedom Festival—Cedar Rapids, IA Baldwin Auditorium—Kirksville, MO Southwest College Vocal Jazz Festival—Creston, IA Sheldon Music Hall—St. Louis, MO Tri-C Vocal Jazz Festival—Cleveland, OH The Capitol Theater—Madison, WI Nordonia A Cappella Festival—Macedonia, OH Dorothy Menker Theater—Palos Hills, IL Tiffin Pro-Music Festival—Tiffin, OH Kirkland Fine Arts Center—Decatur, IL Kettering National A Cappella Festival—Kettering, OH The Arts Center—Council Bluffs, IA Western Michigan University Jazz Festival—Kalamazoo, MI Secrest Auditorium—Zanesville, OH Wausau Vocal Jazz Festival—Wausau, WI Kentucky Center for the Arts—Louisville, KY Victoria Jazz Festival—Victoria, BC Clemens Fine Arts Center—Paducah, KY Cantando Music Festival—Whistler, BC Tennessee Performing Arts Center—Nashville, TN The Vocal Summit—Powell River, BC Bettersworth Auditorium—Starkville, MS Brandon Jazz Festival—Brandon, MB Brooks Center for the Performing Arts—Clemson, SC (and many more…) Wortham Performing Arts Center—Asheville, NC Roswell Cultural Center—Roswell, GA Artis Naples—Naples, FL Martin Theater—Panama City, FL Monroe Community College—Rochester, NY Rockefeller Arts Center—Fredonia, NY Drom—New York, NY Venues & (INTERNATIONAL) Performances
Europe London A Cappella Festival—London, UK Estonia Opera House—Tallinn, Estonia KUMU Auditoorium—Tallinn, Estonia Parnu Concert Hall—Parnu, Estonia Vanemuise Concert Hall—Tartu, Estonia Johvi Concert Hall—Johvi, Estonia “Spectacular performance and a Pärimusmuusika—Viljandi, Estonia stunning success!” - Seoul Arts Center Riga Congress Hall—Riga, Latvia
The Blue Note—Milan, Italy
The Q Club—Padova, Italy
Arena Martinelli Pertile—Montagnana, Italy Castello degli Ezzelini—Bassano del Grappa, Italy Artist of the Year - Seattle Music Awards La Palma—Rome, Italy Piazza Venezia—Cortina, Italy Fandango Jazz Festival—Rome, Italy Veneto Jazz Festival—Venice, Italy Solevoci Festival—Varese, Italy Vocal Group of the Year Festilac Music Festival—Geneva, Switzerland - Los Angeles Music Awards Vocal Jazz Summit—Mainz, Germany Festival for Vocal Music—Leipzig, Germany Marburg A Cappella Festival—Marburg, Germany Kastanievej Efterskole—Copenhagen, Denmark Champion and Audience Favorite Amersfoort Jazz Festival—Amersfoort, Netherlands - Harmony Sweepstakes International Festival Theatre de Tamboer—Hoogaveen, Netherlands
Rival Theatre—Stockholm, Sweden
(and many more…)
Asia “Lord have mercy… Seoul Arts Center—Seoul, S. Korea y’all is BAAAAD!!” - Bobby McFerrin Sejong Performing Arts Center—Seoul, S. Korea Fashion Event Center—Seoul, S. Korea Daejeon Culture & Arts Center—Daejeon, S. Korea Seongnam Arts Center—Seongnam, S. Korea Best Unsigned Band Tancheon Music Festival—Seongnam, S. Korea - Billboard Magazine Phoenix Park—Kangwon-do, S. Korea Okayama Symphony Hall—Okayama, Japan Watanabe Vocal Festival—Tokyo, Japan Metropolitan Art Space—Tokyo, Japan Hiroko Club—Tokyo, Japan University Cultural Center—Singapore Bellini Grande—Singapore Jak Jazz Festival—Jakarta, Indonesia (and many more…)
Africa Tabarka Jazz Festival—Tabarka, Tunisia Educational Programs
“Sharing Good, Sharing Music” m-pact brings years of professional experience in the entertainment industry to the class room. With six college careers dedicated to music and music education, m-pact teaches at summer camps and adjudicates vocal jazz and choral festivals around the world. Sharing a natural affinity for inspiring others, m-pact has been a hit headliner of jazz festivals and music educator conventions, such as IAJE/JEN, MENC, and many Music Educator Association state conferences. m-pact offers artist-in-residency programs for school or community choral directors and their ensembles. There are currently five components to m-pact’s curriculum: Master Classes Workshops A “meet-&-greet the artist” forum, Selected instructional performances and blending brief performance, general follow-up discussions designed to target history, and individual introductions into a musical and/or non-musical topics needed by Q-&-A session about m-pact’s music and and appropriate for your school or community experience; master classes raise overall group:
community/school music appreciation while energizing choral program Vocal production Arranging participation and increasing membership. Style & interpretation Sight reading Self-confidence Circle signing Fundraising Concerts Rhythm Section Solo singing Career development Mic technique Shared concerts featuring host community Stage presence Song writing or school ensembles and headlined by Live presentation Vocal health m-pact. These concerts promote music Recording techniques Music industry program support by the greater Music psychology and many others… community. Ticket sale income by students and/or choir members subsidizes other Clinics additional m-pact educational program components. Personalized, detail-oriented instruction and hands-on adjudication of host group repertoire and current musical projects in preparation for Sheet Music events and festivals. Many of m-pact’s arrangements and original songs are available for purchase online at www.m-pact.com. m-pact’s artist-in-residency programs involve any or all of these five components and duration may range from single-day appearances to an intensive, weeklong “music-camp-on-wheels,” all of which are tailor made for host group or school educational needs.
“That was THE MOST outstanding presentation we’ve seen in 15 years!” – Jean Ney, President Kansas Music Ed Association
Symphony Show
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours”
In 2020, m-pact will begin booking their long-awaited symphony show, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours”. This exciting new addition to m-pact’s program offerings is a one-of-a-kind showcase of the greatest hits of the Motown era. Concert-goers of all ages will be delighted by a musical revue that reads like a “who’s who” of the American songbook, including:
• The Four Tops
• The Temptations
• The Jackson 5
• Marvin Gaye
• Jackie Wilson and, of course…
• Stevie Wonder
With stellar orchestrations by renowned arrangers Corey Allen (The Manhattan Transfer, Dianne Reeves, Dave Koz) & Allen Carter (Michael Bolton, Patti LaBelle, CBS) combined with m-pact’s powerhouse vocals and lush harmonies...this is a musical match made in heaven! And, although this is a symphony show, m-pact fans can be sure that they will also be treated to a generous helping of the dazzling a cappella renditions for which the group is most well-known.
For more information, please contact m-pact’s booking and management team:
BOOKING Harmony Artists 3575 Cahuenga Blvd. West Los Angeles, Ca 90068 Tel: 323-655-5007 [email protected] www.harmonyartists.com
MANAGEMENT Rob Lowe Casting New Lives 5474 Red Rose Trail Midlothian, TX 76065 Tel: 972-775-3801 [email protected] www.castingnewlives.com