WILMINGTON — A cappella fans will have another chance to catch the global phenomenon Straight No Chaser in Wilmington this summer.
The nine-man group is slated to bring its “2026 Beach Bash” tour to Cape Fear Community College’s Wilson Center on Saturday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m.
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Known for breaking the “strait-laced” stereotype of traditional male vocal groups, Straight No Chaser blends contemporary hits with humor and tight harmonies. The group originally formed at Indiana University in 1996. The founding members went their separate ways after graduation, until a 1998 video of them performing a mash-up rendition of “The 12 Days of Christmas” went viral on YouTube in 2007.
Their YouTube video has amassed over 25 million views and led to a multi-album deal with Atlantic Records. Since then, they have become a household name in the genre, collaborating with icons like Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John.
Beyond their holiday staples, the group is known for vocal reinventions of pop classics, including their medley of Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” as well as covers of Radiohead’s “Creep” and Queen’s “You’re My Best Friend.”
The current lineup features Walter Chase, Jerome Collins, Seggie Isho, Michael Luginbill, Steve Morgan, Luke Bob Robinson, Jasper Smith, Tyler Trepp, and Freedom Young. Fans can expect a mix of musical eras and the group’s signature onstage banter.
Tickets will be available via the following schedule:
- Wilson Center Members: Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m.
- General Public: Friday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m.
The Wilson Center advises patrons to purchase tickets only through their official website to avoid third-party scams.
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