The Irrationals
Intimate, witty and intelligent songsters, the award-winning Irrationals, are an a cappella ensemble acclaimed for their rich, complex vocal style. The delicious blending of their voices has been described as "café mocha for the ears." Singing together for almost twelve years, this six-member, Berkeley-based group is praised for its harmonic excellence and diverse repertoire. The Irrationals often perform songs about the unpredictable. They are dazzled by the irrationality of love, awed by the intuitive nature of life and intrigued by things that don't make sense.
The Irrationals' sound has an African American foundation that is used to explore pop, R&B, jazz, folk and rock. A core blend of three soulful women enhanced by bass, tenor and percussive vocal elements creates an exquisitely layered melodic mix. Whether it's Stevie Wonder with a rap twist, Annie Lennox, Talking Heads, the Neville Brothers or a romantic folk song, the Irrationals are playful, distinctive and sometimes irreverent. The group has performed at many of the Bay Area's most important venues in vocal music including Freight and Salvage, La Peña, Hotel Utah and Anna's. They were also winners in the Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival's "Best Original Song" category.
Whether it's a small club, special benefit, wedding or corporate parties, the Irrationals offer a performance that showcases their vocal virtuosity and provides an exciting and inspiring experience for any audience. The Irrationals are Chris Doherty Renée Hayes, Tim Lukaszewski, Gwen McElwee, Jeff Pettit and Linda Sanderson.
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Because the Night Bein' Mean To Me Pastime Paradise Slippery People Mystery Brass In Pocket Codeine Inner City Blues Ain't No Sunshine Sweet Inspiration Language of Love Somethin's Got A Hold |
Sometimes a great thing can be in your own back yard and you
donıt even know it. Such is the case with The Irrationals, a mixed sextet
of really tight voices deep, sultry and rich. One minute the dynamics are
pumping with a percussive and poignant arrangement of Stevie Wonderıs "Pastime
Paradise" only to surprise you with the ability to successfully cover David
Byrneıs "Slippery People" AND do it well. Gotta love "Codeine", a bluesy rendition
of a Buffy Sainte-Marie classic, which goes perfectly with the Bill Witherıs
anthem "Ainıt No Sunshine". This debut is worth checking out for just the
"Sweet Inspiration" alone, though I canıt imagine not enjoying the "Language
of Love". Just trust us!
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