events
Here's what's going on with Speakeasy! Thanks for stopping by, and make sure you come back frequently so you can come to all our events and keep up your life filled to the brim with a capella.
Sunday, December 7, 2008: Amasa Stone Chapel
5:30pm. Thanks to those of you who gave up studying for exams and came to our very late concert this year! In the spring we hope to have it earlier and also sing more than 1 new song (going against 20 odd semesters of tradition).
Wednesday, November 15, 2008: Quizno's
6pm. Speakeasy helped the Quiz Nos Cup ring in its 5th Birthday at the Triangle. There weren't a lot of people there but the workers seemed to enjoy us. I'm just glad we didn't get sued for sexual harrassment in the workplace after singing "Enormous Penis."
Saturday, November 1, 2008: Harkness Chapel
5:00PMWe hosted the first, and probably last, annual A cappella Fest with Case in Point. Thanks to those of you who came to the show rather than one of the other 15 events scheduled for that day. Outside groups "Up in the Air" from Tiffin University and "11th Hour" from Kettering Fairmont High School blew the socks off everyone. If you missed it, and we do have these groups back again, you should definitely check it out. It's amazing what you can do with individual mics and a subwoofer and equilizers. Speaking of which, anyone want to donate $10,000 to the "Get us sound equipment" fund...
October 12/November 15, 2008: Strosaker Auditorium
3pm. We sang at a few open houses. Hopefully our wonderous melodies inspired a few students to come to Case.
Thursday, September 4, 2008: Severance Hall
4:30pm. This year Case didn't invite us to sing the Alma Mater at Convocation (I think Andy's arrangement was so good it scared them away). However, we were hired to provide entertainment in the lobby of Severance before the Inamori Prize Ceremony. We even got to sing for Mr. Inamori and his wealthy, wealthy friends who flew all the way in from Japan.
Wednesday, August 27, 2007: Denison Hall
9pm. We held our auditions and got 4 awesome news guys!
Monday, April 28, 2008: Strosacker Auditorium
8pm. Our end of the year concert was epic!
TBA, Late November/Early December, 2007: TBA
TBA. We're having a winter concert, we promise! We just don't know where or when yet.
Thursday, October 25, 2007: Rough Rider Room
7:30pm. In our first real performance of the year, Speakeasy will be singing with a couple of the other Case a capella groups on Southside. There will be free food and desserts, but the real dessert will be the sugary sounds of Speakeasy.
Thursday, August 30, 2007: Denison Hall
9pm. Auditions, recruitment, tryouts, rush, new-guy-finding; call it what you want but we need some Fresh Blood and will be holding auditions in a medium-sized room on Northside. We're always looking for all voice parts plus beatbox, so if you're interested, send an email to this guy, AKA Tyler.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007: Severance Hall
4:30pm. We're reprising our performance from last year and singing the Alma Mater at Case's convocation ceremony. Come on down to hear the first Speakeasy of the year and help us welcome new president Barbara Snyder!
May 3-6, 2007: Your dorm
Anytime. We'll be delivering CD's to those people who ordered them at our concert, so be on the lookout for Speakeasy giving impromptu concerts in your residence hall - quiet hours be damned!
Friday, April 27, 2007: Amasa Stone Chapel
7:30pm. It's our big spring concert! However, this one is doubly special, because we'll be selling, for the first time ever, OUR NEW CD! That's right, "Fine By Me" is finally complete, and guaranteed to blow your doors down (legal notice: Speakeasy is not liable for any broken doors).
Saturday, February 24, 2007: Nancy Pittard's House
5pm. Some of you (or none of you) might remember Nancy Pittard, the lady we affectionately refer to as the "Speakeasy Speakeasy Lady". Today is her 50th birthday party, and she couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to have us serenade her. Can't blame her.
Monday, January 15, 2007: Severance Hall
4:30pm. Severance Hall has invited us to sing during their Martin Luther King Jr. day of music - celebrating diversity in the music scene around Cleveland. We're the only a capella group performing, but come on out if you want your music listening eclectified.
Sunday, December 10, 2006: Alpha Phi
7pm. The lovely ladies of A Phi have invited us to sing at their annual holiday party! Unless you're invited too, you'll have to unfortunately skip this one.
Friday, December 8, 2006: Thwing Ballroom
8:30pm. The day you've all been waiting for - the Speakeasy Winter Concert a.k.a. the Devraj farewell tour. We'll be singing most of the old favorites as well as 2 new songs! Pretty impressive I'd say! Come and hear some of the best dang a capella you'll get all day.
Friday, December 8, 2006: Amasa Stone Chapel
12:30pm-2pm. The Community Hour this Friday is a showcase for a capella music here at Case! All the a capella groups should be singing, in addition to the Case Concert Choir. Nobody has any classes scheduled, so there's no excuse for not being there.
Thursday, November 30, 2006: Harkness Chapel
7:30pm. It's Case In Point's Big Fall Concert and we're opening for them! If you've never heard CiP, this is a great chance to hear some awesome co-ed a capella. We're starting things off with about 20 minutes of singing, so make sure you get there early and stay late.
Friday, November 17, 2006: Carlton Commons
7pm-8pm. We're participating in the 24-hour recital to raise awareness for Case's music department. Since the recital is 24 straight hours, there will be someone playing always, so come check it out anytime Friday at noon - Saturday at noon to support the music department that lets us use their buildings for rehearsals!
Wednesday, November 8, 2006: TBA
7pm. It's the annual A Capella for Africa Concert to benefit the global medical initiatvie. All the other groups will be singing too, so swing by and show your love for both a capella and a continent. We'll know the date and exact time we're singing soon.
Wednesday, November 1, 2006: Wade Fireside
11:30pm-12am. RHA is hosting a Study Night, and we've been invited to sing! I'm not really sure how a capella is conducive to studying, but whatever. The singing starts at 10:15 and we're closing, but Solstice, Bigger Than a Breadbox, and Case in Point will also be performing. Come and get your study on!
Monday, September 4, 2006: Denison Hall
4pm-whenever we finish. If you were thinking of auditioning for Speakeasy, this would be the day to do it. We are looking for all voice parts including beatbox. Look for some wicked awesome flyers around campus and email us to sign up for a time.
Thursday, August 31, 2006: Severance Hall
4:30pm. We have been given the honor of singing the Star Spangled Banner and the Alma Mater at Convocation to kick off the 2006 school year! Come check out the ceremony, meet the new prez, and hear the best 45 seconds of Speakeasy you'll hear the whole month of August.
Friday, May 5, 2006: Wheaton College
8pm. Road trip! We're going all the way to sunny Norton, MA to sing/party with the ladies of 'The Wheaton Whims'. Making this trip to see us will forever prove to us your love for Speakeasy.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006: Amasa Stone Chapel
7pm. We're returning the favor and opening for the lovely ladies of Solstice. We're following the plan President Bush put into motion a few years ago - we'll be shock and they'll be awe.
Friday, April 14, 2006: Amasa Stone Chapel
8pm. SPRING CONCERT! This is it, the greatest a cappella event in Cleveland on the 14th of April. Solstice is opening, so make sure to clear your minds and ears, 'cuz both will be blown away.
Friday, April 14, 2006: Amasa Stone Chapel
12:30pm. Catch us at the 2nd bi-annual A Cappella Community Hour! Our performance will feature pyrotechnics and an extended drum solo. Manoj will also bite the head off a bat. A LIVE bat.*
Sunday, April 2, 2006: Harkness Chapel
6pm-late o'clock. Streaking party! We're going to meet at the historic Harkness Chapel, drop trou, and run towards north side singing our favorite tunes. Or we could be recording. Whatever floats your boat.
Sunday, March 5, 2006: Harkness Chapel
8pm-late o'clock. Recording! Unless you're mute, wearing a sweat suit, and don't have shoes on, this is event is closed to the public.
Friday, February 17, 2006: Veale Athletic Center
6pm. We're opening the men's and women's basketball games with a little Star Spangled Banner action. It's not really a performance, but if you need a Speakeasy fix, this is the place to be.
Monday, February 6, 2006: Alpha Phi House
7:45pm. Singing for the new sistas! Unfortunately, this gig is closed to the public.
Saturday, February 4, 2006: Harkness Chapel
9:30pm-late o'clock. Recording! Unless you're mute, wearing a sweat suit, and don't have shoes on, this is event is closed to the public.
Friday, December 9, 2005: Amasa Stone Chapel
12:30pm. There's going to be a big ol' a capella fest for the end of the year. We're going to get the party started with a handful of songs, including our premier of Shenendoah! Then stick around for the best a cappella Case has to offer.
Sunday, December 4, 2005: Thwing Ballroom
3-4pm. We're singing at the Thwing Center Holidayfest, so come and celebrate every single holiday with your favorite non-holiday Speakeasy tunes!
Friday, November 18, 2005: The Spot
8:30-9pm. We're showing our love for cultural diffusion by singing at the A Capella for Africa Night. It starts at 7, so come and hear all your favorite Case a capella groups.
Tuesday, November 1, 2005: Nordonia HS
3:30-5pm. Nordonia High School is doing "The Music Man", and they want us to help tune up their barbershop quartet. Unless you're in the cast, however, you can't come - that would be creepy.
Friday, October 7, 2005: Thwing Ballroom
8-?pm. Speakeasy is doing our part to honor Case legend Doc Oc at the "Rock for Doc" concert - we're only singing 2 songs, but ya'll should come to show love for everyone's favorite teacher.
Friday, September 23, 2005: Thwing Atrium
4:45-6:15pm. El Presidente Hundert has invited us to sing for the Family Weekend President's Reception. If you've got siblings coming in, this is the opportunity we know you've been waiting for to get them to a Speakeasy concert!
Thursday, September 22, 2005: Thwing Atrium
11:30-12pm. We'll be joining all the other a capella groups for a smorgasboard of a capella during Atrium Hour. We're on first, so get there early and stay late.
Tuesday, September 6, 2005: Denison Hall
6-8pm. Sorry, we've already had our auditions for this year. If you want to audition for Speakeasy, you're gonna have to wait till next fall. Now get practicing!
Sunday, September 4, 2005: Western Reserve Historical Society
6-7pm. Case Men's Basketball coach Sean McDonnell has invited us to sing at his wedding reception. Sorry, but unless you're invited by the lucky stiff or his bride-to-be, this event is closed to the public. Congratulations Coach McDonnell!
* This is a lie. Speakeasy does not condone the consumption of live, whole animals for entertainment purposes.Saturday/Sunday, April 30/May 1, 2005: Harkness Chapel
1-5pm. Recording! Unless you're mute, wearing a sweat suit, and don't have shoes on, this is event is closed to the public.
Monday, April 25, 2005: Rough Rider Room
9pm. Since Solstice was nice enough to open for our spring concert, we though we'd return the favor and open for them. We'll get the party started with a few of our favorite tunes, then stay and listen to some smmmooooooth women's a cappella.
Saturday, April 23, 2005: Private Party
7pm. Our February gig for Cleveland Heights Gyro paid off and we were hired by one of the party guests. Sorry, you've got to be on the list to come!
Saturday, April 23, 2005: Freiberger Field
1pm. Speakeasy will be singing at Freiberger Field for this year's Springfest! Come for all the festivities, stay for the quality a cappella.
Friday, April 22, 2005: Amasa Stone Chapel
7:30pm. SPRING CONCERT! We'll be singing all of our old and new hits and will be selling our latest CD, "Fresh." Solstice, Case's women's a cappella group, will be opening for us. The Chapel is on Euclid across from Severance Hall.
Thursday, April 21, 2005: Thwing Ballroom
12pm. We'll be singing at the annual Recycling Extravaganza, hosted by the Case Sierra Club. Stop by for some eco-friendly tunes.
Saturday, April 9, 2005: Thwing Ballroom
8pm. To enhance our diversity, we're singing at the International Dinner, hosted by International Student Services. Stop by for some great food ($15/person) and entertainment.
Monday, March 28, 2005: Harkness Chapel
8:50pm. Recording! Unless you're mute, wearing a sweat suit, and don't have shoes on, this is event is closed to the public.
Friday, March 18, 2005: The Spot
8pm. To contribute to the casino charity event put on by Phi Kappa Tau, we are performing as part of the music for the evening.
Saturday, February 19, 2005: Private Party
3pm. We've been hired by Gyro, a Cleveland-based fraternal club. Unless you're a member of Gyro or a member of Speakeasy, you're not invited. Sorry!
Thursday, February 10, 2005: Rough Rider Room
9:30pm. UPB Valentine's Day Coffee House Night! Come see us sing and make delicious chocolates for your sweetie. And if you're a lady without a sweetie, Devraj is more than willing to fill that position.
Tuesday, December 21, 2004: Gund Arena
6pm. We'll be imparting Christmas cheer on fans before and during halftime of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves. Look for us on the 4th and 5th floors.
Friday, November 5, 2004: Rough Rider Room
7:30pm. This is it, the largest and greatest concert on the 5th of November. We'll be singing all of our old hits and debuting a few new pieces. As always, we will be selling our latest CD, "Fresh."
Tuesday, October 26, 2004: Veale Center
7pm. Senior night for the Case women's volleyball team. We're opening the ceremony with the national anthem.
Saturday, October 9, 2004: Brush High School Stadium
12pm. If you ever needed an excuse to come see a Case football game, this is it. It's homecoming, and Speakeasy is performing the national anthem. See you there!
Saturday, September 2, 2004: Legacy Village
2pm. We've been hired as part of Legacy Village's fall entertainment lineup! Watch us sing, then eat at the Cheesecake Factory.
Friday, March 19, 2004: The Spot
10pm. To contribute to the casino charity event put on by Phi Kappa Tau, we are following Case In Point as part of the music for the evening. Come see us in our pretty shirts and black pants!
Saturday, February 28, 2004: Wheaton College in Boston, MA
7:30pm. Last semester, we invited the Wheaton Whims to Cleveland for our winter concert. The girls put on one heck of an opening act, so we would like to return the favor. We're road-tripping it all the way to Wheaton.
Saturday, February 12, 2004: Thwing Center
6pm. Come for the free food, stay for the chewy chords! Speakeasy is singing at Carnevale, a Mardi Gras event put on by the Italian Club.
Saturday, November 22, 2003: Nord Atrium
7:30pm. Our biggest concert of the entire 2003 fall semester! Skip Mr. CWRU and go check out Speakeasy featuring the Wheaton Whims. Hey, it's free!
Thursday, August 28, 2003: Severance Hall
4:30pm. See those crazy guys sing at Severance Hall for the Annual Fall Convocation! We're doing the national anthem near the beginning of the show.
Monday, April 28, 2003: Harkness Chapel
7:30pm. The a cappella event of the year! Accapellooza showcases the best a cappella groups on campus. Come join Speakeasy, Glee Club, Case In Point, and guests for a free night of quality music.
Saturday, April 26, 2003: Freiberger Field
1:35pm. Speakeasy will be singing at Freiberger Field for this year's Springfest! Come for all the festivities, stay for the quality a cappella.
Saturday, April 5, 2003: Amasa Stone Chapel
7:30pm. SPRING CONCERT! Hear Speakeasy sing all their old and new hits and pick up the new CD, "Fresh." This is sure to be the event of the season! The Chapel is on Euclid near Baker Hall.
Thursday, February 6, 2003: Alpha Chi Omega
10:30pm. Who better to serenade the new and old members of Alpha Chi Omega than Speakeasy? That's why we did for their induction party. And to our surprise, the girls sang some songs for us in return. Yes, merriment was had by all and I'm sure we'll be back sometime soon.
Saturday, February 1, 2003: Hamilton College
7pm. Road Trip! We're heading to Hamilton New York to sing with host Tumbling After (Hamilton College), Two After Midnight (Bucknell), and Brick City Singers (RIT). Our set will be around 30 minutes and hopefully we'll find somewhere to sleep following the after party.
Wednesday, September 11, 2002: Heart of Campus
8:46pm. After the national broadcast of Mozart's requiem, President Hundert will offer a moment of silence and peace. Speakeasy will then sing Amazing Grace. Please be a part of this special campus event.
Wednesday, October 16, 2002: The Spot
10pm. Come hear new tunes and old favorites at our first feature performance of the semester. Doors open at 9 pm beneath Leutner. As always, tasty beverages and cheap wings! Sponsored by UPB entertainment.
Monday, April 29, 2002: Lakeridge Academy
1:45pm. Speakeasy is performing for the all of the upper and middle school students from 1:45-2:30 and then running a choral workshop for the choir from 2:45-3:15.
Saturday, April 27, 2002: Freiberger Field
12pm. Speakeasy is singing at Springfest. Come see us at this popular campus event. All the cool kids will be there - we promise!
Monday, April 22, 2002: Jacobs Field
7:05pm. Speakeasy sings the national anthem as the Cleveland Indians take the field against the Chicago White Sox. Better get your tickets today. Wahoo!!!
Sunday, April 21, 2002: Harkness Chapel
7:30pm. Speakeasy is one of several a cappella groups performing at Case's own Acappellooza. Don't miss this night of great a cappella music!
Thursday, April 18, 2002: Parkside Auditorium
11am. Speakeasy is singing in Bryan's hometown! We will be performing several sets for the Parkside students.
Monday, April 15, 2002: Severance Hall
7:30pm. Listen as Speakeasy sings in the rotunda before the Symphonic Winds concert. No ticket is required to hear us.
Friday, April 12, 2002: Amasa Stone Chapel
8pm. Speakeasy will present a spring concert sponsored by Phi Kappa Theta. Come hear the public debut of our newest songs as well as some old favorites!
Sunday, March 24, 2002: The Spot
11am. Speakeasy will be singing at the Phi Mu Pancake Breakfast. Admission to the breakfast is $4, and all of the proceeds will go to the Children's Miracle Network and a local SADD chapter.
Friday, February 15, 2002: Veale Center
10pm. Members of Speakeasy are competing in the senior class's Great Spring Break Give-Away Talent Show. If you like what you hear, come see us the next time we perform full strength!
Tuesday, February 5, 2002: Really Big House, East Side
8pm. Speakeasy will perform at the Chi Omega alumni gathering out on the east side. Sorry, unless you're a Chi Omega alum or a member of Speakeasy, I guess you're not invited.
Thursday, January 24, 2002: Gund Arena
7:05pm. Speakeasy sings the national anthem as the Cleveland Barons take the ice against the Lowell Lock Monsters.
Tuesday, December 11, 2001: Adelbert Hall
3:30pm. Take a study break with Speakeasy at Interim President Wagner's Final Exam Holiday Break. There will be free food at this event.
Tuesday, December 4, 2001: Tower City Rapid Station
4:30pm. Come listen as Speakeasy provides entertainment to holiday shoppers and passersby. Our new CD's make great gifts!
Wednesday, November 28, 2001: Tower City Rapid Station
4pm. Come listen as Speakeasy provides entertainment to holiday shoppers and passersby. Our new CD's make great gifts!
Saturday, November 17, 2001: Gund Arena
7:05pm. Speakeasy sings the national anthem as the Cleveland Barons take the ice against the Houston Aeros.
Wednesday, November 14, 2001: The Spot
9pm. CD Release concert at UPB Spot Night. It's in the basement of Leutner Commons on the north side of Case Western Reserve University's campus.
Saturday, November 3, 2001: Wheaton College
7:30pm. Speakeasy opens for the Wheaton Whims, an all-female a cappella group from Norton, Massachusetts. Chicks who can sing - dig it.
Saturday, October 27, 2001: Finnegan Field
12:30pm. If you ever needed an excuse to come see a CWRU football game, this is it. It's homecoming, and Speakeasy is performing the national anthem as well as taking part in the halftime festivities. See you there!
Saturday, October 13, 2001: Leutner Commons
3pm. We will perform on the north side of campus for the Residence Hall Association's "Fall Fest." We will sing about 45 minutes of music. Come support us in our first performance of the school year!
