ACT OF CONGRESS in concert at Sundilla
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Sundilla’s favorite quartet returns on Friday, August 28. Showtime at the AUUF (450 E. Thach Avenue in Auburn) is 7:30, and admission is $25 at the door; a limited number of advance tickets are available for just $20 and can be purchased at Spicer’s Music, Ross House Coffee, and online at www.sundillaconcerts.com. We’ll have free coffee, tea, water and food; the audience is welcome to bring their own favorite food or beverage.
For over 15 years, Act of Congress has crafted a sound that’s entirely their own, blending mandolin, violin, guitar, bass, and rich, layered harmonies into a genre-defying acoustic experience. What started as a passion for honest, expressive music has grown into a sought-after live experience around the world. Yes, around the world; they have completed FIVE tours as U.S. Cultural Ambassadors, led by the U.S. State Department. They have played in Thailand, Oman, Palau, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Philippines, Timor Leste, Bali, Liberia, and Jordan, and they had to beat out the best of the best to land those coveted gigs. They played for the Liberian President on that country’s Independence Day. Not bad for some kids from Birmingham who have been together for a little more than a decade.
So what makes them so universally popular? Talent, of course, and the organic sound that combines hook laden melodies, compelling songwriting, and intelligent acoustic instrumentation that's rapidly gathering attention throughout the country. Act Of Congress' sound is grounded, approachable and technically masterful.
Act Of Congress' sound is grounded, approachable and technically masterful. The band had been recognized by the likes of Paste Online, SXSW, Disney, Woodsongs, NACA, APCA (voted a finalist in the APCA 2010 Best Band competition) and Billboard (chosen from over 2000 submissions to compete and ultimately win the 2008 Disc Makers IMWS Award.) AOC has also worked with Live Nation, opening VIP areas for artists such as John Mayer, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, and Brooks and Dunn.
For over 15 years, Act of Congress has crafted a sound that’s entirely their own, blending mandolin, violin, guitar, bass, and rich, layered harmonies into a genre-defying acoustic experience. What started as a passion for honest, expressive music has grown into a sought-after live experience around the world. Yes, around the world; they have completed FIVE tours as U.S. Cultural Ambassadors, led by the U.S. State Department. They have played in Thailand, Oman, Palau, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Philippines, Timor Leste, Bali, Liberia, and Jordan, and they had to beat out the best of the best to land those coveted gigs. They played for the Liberian President on that country’s Independence Day. Not bad for some kids from Birmingham who have been together for a little more than a decade.
So what makes them so universally popular? Talent, of course, and the organic sound that combines hook laden melodies, compelling songwriting, and intelligent acoustic instrumentation that's rapidly gathering attention throughout the country. Act Of Congress' sound is grounded, approachable and technically masterful.
Act Of Congress' sound is grounded, approachable and technically masterful. The band had been recognized by the likes of Paste Online, SXSW, Disney, Woodsongs, NACA, APCA (voted a finalist in the APCA 2010 Best Band competition) and Billboard (chosen from over 2000 submissions to compete and ultimately win the 2008 Disc Makers IMWS Award.) AOC has also worked with Live Nation, opening VIP areas for artists such as John Mayer, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, and Brooks and Dunn.
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(Venue ) 450 Thach Ave. (Mail) PO Box 3367, Auburn, AL, United States, Alabama 36831
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