The a cappella group Straight No Chaser, hailing from Indiana University, announced their 20th anniversary "I'll Have Another" tour in May 2016. This happened to coincide with my recent interest in drawing mandalas, and I came up with a way to incorporate my two loves. I posted the colouring pages weekly and encouraged my fellow fans ("Chasers") to download the colouring page and upload their finished products to help promote the tour of our favourite group!
Here are my original drawn colouring pages, along with my completed coloured versions.
20th Anniversary
Diamonds Are Forever
There is an inside joke among Chasers - this "diamond photo" is often used as a promotional photo, even though it is not a current photo.
Chasers At Sea
Have you ever wondered, "Gosh, has Straight No Chaser ever performed on a schooner or large sailing vessel?" The first Chaser summit was "Chasers at Sea," a cruise from Miami to Key West to Cozumel, October 11-15, 2012.
Indiana University
A look at where it all began - Indiana University. I have thoughtfully marked Bloomington, Indiana, for you.
Harrah's
Straight No Chaser has done residencies of varying lengths at Harrah's in Atlantic City, New Jersey, from 2010-2014.
With a Twist
"With a Twist" was Straight No Chaser's first non-holiday full-length album. Now, NO PEEKING - can you identify each guy merely by their silhouette? What is your favourite song off of this album?
Dance Marathon
Straight No Chaser's first ever performance was at a 36-hour dance marathon.
12 Days of Christmas
Straight No Chaser got their start after an old video of "12 Days of Christmas" went viral. You may notice I took some liberties with the interpretation of some of the verses.
Australia
"Ang," I hear you asking, "has Straight No Chaser ever been to Australia?" Well, Aussie a cappella fans, SNC toured Down Under for four dates in July 2016! I have conveniently and thoughtfully marked the locations on the map for you.
Holiday Spirits
"Holiday Spirits" was Straight No Chaser's first full length album.
YouTube
Straight No Chaser got their start because of a video that went viral on YouTube.
PBS
If the first place you ever heard SNC wasn't YouTube, chances are it was on one of their PBS specials!
Palms
SNC's second Chaser Summit was held at the Palms in Vegas.
Africa
Straight No Chaser is famously known for mashing songs together - "mash-ups. They famously incorporated Toto's "Africa" into the "12 Days of Christmas."
Six Pack
Hollywood Bowl
Straight No Chaser performed at the Hollywood Bowl with "Weird Al" Yankovic on July 22 and 23!
Atlantic Records
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
In November 2011, Straight No Chaser was in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade!
Movie Medley
Get your popcorn! (add butter, please...) And Diet Coke! (less calories) And get your pens! (colour this page!) This colouring page marks the 20th drawing I've done for Straight No Chaser's 20th anniversary! Who can tell me some of the changes the Movie Medley has undergone since its inception?
The Today Show
Straight No Chaser has been on The Today Show many times - it's just not the holiday season without it!
Hawaii
Straight No Chaser added Hawaii to their tour in January 2015 and will be heading there for their third year in a row this coming January 2017 for the #IllHaveAnotherTour!
Michael Jackson
Straight No Chaser has covered many Michael Jackson songs over the years - how many can you name? (I can come up with 6.)
Under the Bridge
In Australia in July, Straight No Chaser had an opportunity to sing "Under The Bridge," well...under the bridge! Who can tell me the story of how this came to be an SNC song?
Thelonious Monk's "Straight, No Chaser"
This album is the basis for the name of the group.
Under the Influence
Straight No Chaser's "Under the Influence," released on May 13, 2013, included many guest artists such as #DollyParton (#Jolene), #Seal (#KissFromARose), and #PhilCollins (#AgainstAllOdds), as well as the original track #Everyday, written by Mike Luginbill! What is your favourite track off of this album?
Kilroys
Anyone who has done their homework on SNC knows that during their IU days, they would hang out at Kilroys! Cheese stick, anyone...?
On The Road Again
Well, Straight No Chaser is On The Road Again! They will Play The Road until January 3, 2017, where the End Of The Road will take them to Maui! Can world (or, dare I say it, universe) domination be far behind?
O2 Arena
The O2 Arena in London, England: SNC was invited to perform here with Barry Manilow in May 2011.
Airtime Studios
Things came full circle for SNC as they recorded their most recent album, I'll Have Another...Christmas Album at Airtime Studios in Bloomington, the studio where their first album was also recorded!