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    Rare Walt blog - SNC show on New Year's Eve
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    December 13, 2010

    This New Year's Eve will mark the first time SNC has performed a show on the biggest night of every year.  Reading, PA will be the place.  We're excited.  What a time it is going to be.

    To make the night even more special, we have decided to perform a show like no other for us. Since the group began back in 1996, our songbook of what we have performed is in the hundreds. Over the years, particular songs have become the staples of our set. While those staples have made our set list, some of our favorite songs, as well as some cult favorites by our long time fans, have been left behind - simply because we can only perform so many songs a night.

    Well, open up the vault... New Year's will be our chance to show our fans these songs, along with of course your favorites from our album "With a Twist" and many more. And yes, we will even throw in a little holiday music, "postseason" if you will.

    If your plans are up in the air still for the final night of the year, come join us.  The more the merrier. As friends, the opportunity for the ten of us to ring in the new year together is something we are fortunate to have. We will be celebrating the only way we know how: Having fun and putting on a show for our fans. We hope to see you in Reading, PA. Thank you and happy holidays from Straight No Chaser.

    -Walter

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    This New Year's Eve will mark the first time SNC has performed a show on the biggest night of every year.  Reading, PA will be the place.  We're excited.  What a time it is going to be.To make the night even more special, we have decided to perform a show like no other for us. Since the group began back in 1996, our songbook of what we have performed is in the hundreds. Over the years, particular songs have become the staples of our set. While those staples have made our set list, some of our favorite songs, as well as some cult favorites by our long time fans, have been left behind - simply because we can only perform so many songs a night.Well, open up the vault... New Year's will be our chance to show our fans these songs, along with of course your favorites from our album "With a Twist" and many more. And yes, we will even throw in a little holiday music, "postseason" if you will.If your plans are up in the air still for the final night of the year, come join us.  The more the merrier. As friends, the opportunity for the ten of us to ring in the new year together is something we are fortunate to have. We will be celebrating the only way we know how: Having fun and putting on a show for our fans. We hope to see you in Reading, PA. Thank you and happy holidays from Straight No Chaser.-Walter
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Walter's picture
on December 13, 2010

This New Year's Eve will mark the first time SNC has performed a show on the biggest night of every year.  Reading, PA will be the place.  We're excited.  What a time it is going to be.

To make the night even more special, we have decided to perform a show like no other for us. Since the group began back in 1996, our songbook of what we have performed is in the hundreds. Over the years, particular songs have become the staples of our set. While those staples have made our set list, some of our favorite songs, as well as some cult favorites by our long time fans, have been left behind - simply because we can only perform so many songs a night.

Well, open up the vault... New Year's will be our chance to show our fans these songs, along with of course your favorites from our album "With a Twist" and many more. And yes, we will even throw in a little holiday music, "postseason" if you will.

If your plans are up in the air still for the final night of the year, come join us.  The more the merrier. As friends, the opportunity for the ten of us to ring in the new year together is something we are fortunate to have. We will be celebrating the only way we know how: Having fun and putting on a show for our fans. We hope to see you in Reading, PA. Thank you and happy holidays from Straight No Chaser.

-Walter

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kayzie's picture

'''Sniff Sniff''' It is making me a little sad out here on the West Coast, all this talk about an amazing NYE with SNC & many Chasers. Oh how I would love to be there. I echo all sentiments about videos of the occasion. Can't wait to see them. I will be with you in spirit Friday night. Always enjoy your posts, Walt. Have a great beginning to a wonderful new year. Kay
Steve Becker's picture

Hi Walt. I would like to buy a copy of your arrangement of Auld Lang Syne, just for singing with my friends. Could you contact me? s_charles_becker@yahoo.com Thanks, Steve
Diva_Donna's picture

Barbara, welcome to the site! The guys have been all across the country this year & are just now at the end of their fall tour. Keep checking the tour page as they update it often when new shows & cities are added.
Barbara Oklahoma's picture

Have just been introduced to your music and love the style of SNC! Would love it if you came out west here so we could see you live!! Just an idea for you all to think about ok............. come out here please.
nikki24's picture

So jealous! Wish I could be there!!!
Judy d's picture

WOW! It sounds like the NYE show will be extra special - one of a kind! Even though I can't be there myself, I'm really happy for those who can. It's another example of SNC giving 100% to their fans. For those who are going, we want LOTS of pictures and videos. Don't make Kary do all the work!
Diva_Donna's picture

What really hits home for me, is that the guys could have recycled the AC show, or any of the tours from the past couple years, or any combination of, & I'd bet not one person would have complained because we don't care what they sing, as long as they're singing! But, with all the other things that demand their time, they've gone to the trouble to come up with yet another new show, for 1 night! You guys are so very good to us! There are lots of artists who are good performers, but it's the extra stuff you do for & with us that sets you WAY above all the rest! Thanks so much for staying true to yourselves & us! We love you guys!
SamanthaBari's picture

I'm doing absolutely nothing on New Year's! Oh, if only I could drive by myself legally....I'd be there in a heart beat! : )
El in Fishers's picture

To Walt and The Guys: GREAT idea! No surprise from this corner of SNCVille: "Gone" ..... time to unleash Don and Ryan in their BEST duo E-V-E-R as a single-year classic from the"IUAVCM" ( IU Auditorium Vault of Classic Moments )!!! ) As for me and my wife and a Navy shipmate and his wife who are coming over from Medford, NJ....we guys are going to be in tuxedos and our wives, well, they'll be dressed to the max! Saying Bye to 2010 and Ringing 2011 in with SNC Style! DEFINITELY looking forward to spending the evening with some other SNC 'rents, fans, family, and Chasers. Most memorable time anticipated.
NancyeR's picture

Please sing Insomniac. And then someone who is going needs to record and post it. I love that song! Have a very Happy New Year's together.
EileenR's picture

No pressure, Kary. We all have confidence that the Chaser of the Month can carry the weight of everyone's video expectations on her shoulders! JK- I'll at least help with still photos!
EileenR's picture

Yay, Walt! Great blog. Looking forward to NYE with SNC & fellow Chasers! Those who can't be with us in person will be missed.
atrm's picture

Just a question that perhaps has already been asked and answered. For those of us who won't be able to come to the concert, will there be a DVD of the performance for sale? Knowing that they will be singing loads of music, I would so love to see it!!! Please please please consider it!!! Fans would snap it up like that, I would imagine.
S. Brandon's picture

Yes, Kary, the weight of sharing this whole concert is on YOUR shoulders. Not that we want you to feel any pressure or anything....but every single one of us who can't be there will be counting on you. :-D btw, Walt, Christmas music won't be "post-season." The first day of the 12 days of Christmas is December 26, leading up to January 6th, or "Twelfth Night," also known as Epiphany or the Feast of the Three Kings. Those songs will be perfectly appropriate. :-)
JulieD's picture

So you would have to include Dry Campus right?! If so, someone in attendance needs to record it. Thanks!
Diva_Donna's picture

Kary, I'm looking forward to all your videos! You just have to cover the dinner, show, & after party! I've been so blessed this year that I don't begrudge any of you who are able to go, cause I've certainly had my share of the boys this year, so I hope you guys have great weather & great fun!!!! Hey Walt, how about making it one of those online feeds that you guys sometimes do so the rest of us can see it from afar? Please, please, please Walt!!!!!
halipin1221's picture

I can't wait!! What an amazing way to kick off a (hopefully) wonderful new year!
Christina S.'s picture

Too far this time around.. boo-urns. Really wish it was one of those New Years specials that get televised. How awesome that would be! All-time favorite SNC song - Insomniac and Worlds Apart. Those coming out of the vault anytime soon? Have a great time!
Terry_4's picture

For those that are going, it sounds like you are going to have a great night! Thanks guys for doing all this for "us". Please, please please, pictures and video's!! Have a great time!
Tic Tac Lady's picture

Have a great time! The songs will be wonderful, whatever you decide to perform! You will have an appreciative audience! New Year's Resolution...make the "Rare Walt Blogs" NOT so rare! (Walt..you always say a lot in a few words...keep them coming!!). Thank YOU and Happy Holidays in return!!
Jackie_2's picture

That sounds great! Everyone who's able to go there, please be taking a looot of videos! :)
LovedeAcapella's picture

Happy New Year to you, Walt! Have fun. Next year: West Coast! =)
MaryDSinTX's picture

"This is How We Do It" would be nice.
SingForMe's picture

Sounds like it will be THE night of the year! Hope all you East Coast Chasers are taking advantage of this opportunity! We Westerners are attending all of these concerts vicariously through you, so have *FUN*! :D @Kary, Since you really are the video queen, we're counting on you! :)
SheriS's picture

It sounds like a lot of fun will be happening NYE! So happy for all of you who will be able to be there! Wish I could, but with Winter here and the hugh distance to Reading, I can't make that trip--but stand in envy of those who will get to attend. Any night with SNC is amazing and it sounds like this Eve will be really special. Keep all of who can't be there informed and do please take some videos you can post here! God bless and safe travels to all making the trip!
Lieve_2's picture

aaaaaaw !!! you guys really take care of your fans. BTW: the fans also take care of each other !!!! I Does any of you remember signing a red poster that had the folowing sentence on it:" straight no chaser loves there belgian fans ." It's hanging in my livingroom !!!! Some of the chasers felt bad that i couldn't meet you in person so they send my a SNC 'care package'.It included the poster and some other SNC things. THANK YOU SNC AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!!!!!!!!!! The Belgian chaser
ChaserJulie's picture

Ok. Now that Walt has posted about NYE, I'M SOOOOOOOO EXCIIIIIIIITED, too!!! If you're dusting off songs in the vault, I've never heard your full version of "Ghost Train," only what's on the MAC DVD. However, I'm sure anything you sing will be much appreciated. I can't wait to meet up with the The Harbor Tower Six Pack, Side Car Annie, and the rest of the Chaser Friends Network to ring in 2011! For those of you not able to make the journey to Pennsylvania, we will do our best to document the evening for you!! You WILL be missed!! =(
S.J.'s picture

Amazing! I've hoped before that some of the songs you'd done at IU would somehow make the set list, so this is some pretty awesome news! Can't wait.
Kathy_11's picture

Oh BOY!! Sounds like a great night! Can't wait!! OK, request from years gone by ( hint...) Would it be possible to sing Gone? Just one more time! PLEASE!!!! Now that Don is back in the group, what better time to dust it off!!! Just askin"!!! thanks
Nicole A.'s picture

Wow. It sounds like its going to be an incredible night! What a perfect way to bring in the new year. I so wish I could be there. (Kary, you'll be taking video of *everything* right? :-p)

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