I wrote Ryan asking for some updates on what was happening with the guys. This is what I learned.
Me: Things we'd like to know: Is there going to be a tour before AC?
Ryan:
Let me answer as "officially" as I can...
1. The only dates that are booked before AC are as follows: 4/29 in Bloomington, IN at the 15 Year Reunion Concert (we're singing 5 or so tunes in the undergraduate group's annual Spring Concert), 5/4-7 in the UK with Barry Manilow, and Gettysburg, PA on 6/10. The information on the website is the most current we have.
Me: Are you guys really in the studio recording? If so, videos & pics from that would be great.
Ryan:
2. Recording has been pushed back until some guest artists we are reaching out to for collaboration have responded. We are looking at this as a good thing all-around. In the meantime, we are looking at releasing some great new merchandise in conjunction with the run at Harrah's this summer.
3. I'm sure we'll have some pictures on the website from our upcoming time celebrating together in Bloomington.
Me: Can you give us an idea how long it takes from studio to release & approximately when we might expect news on it?
Ryan:
4. Typically it takes at least 6 months from start to finish for an album project. This includes all the time required for tracking, editing, mastering, photo shoots, preparing the artwork, manufacturing, and distribution, not to mention the time beforehand to arrange all the music and rehearse. Until we start recording the new album (time TBD), that's the only update I can give you.


" 'some' guest artists?" Sounds exciting! Thanks, interviewer and interviewee.
Donna, you are awesome. Great idea and great questions. Thanks to you & Ryan for the update. More soon, please??
@DaisyKary - :-) !
I know this "down" time is really a creative time for our guys and I hope it really pays off for them and us with this 6 month or more wait!! UGH!! Perfection and excellence is what they do, and I know we all appreciate that . but 6 or more months!!!!! (I must make AC...I must make AC....I must make AC!!!)
It's so encouraging to know they will have some great new merchandise!!
Thanks Donna and Ryan!! We appreciate any and all news about oour addictions!!
Thanks Donna and Ryan, for keeping us informed!
We Chasers walk a fine line: while we miss the guys, we are very happy they are enjoying much deserved downtime. Still, we can't help being impatient for any and all recording and tour news.
Thanks to EVERYONE involved with SNC (especially families, agency & management). We appreciate all YOU do to make Straight No Chaser the group we are so proud to 'represent'!
See you on the road! ; )
Thanks for doing that Donna - I remember they were hoping to be in studio in March, and was curious why we hadn't heard anything...
Thanks, Donna and Ryan!
OOOOHHHHHHH COLLABORATION!!! Please, please, please let it include Take 6 ZOMG.
Thank you Donna, & thank you Ryan! It's soooo hard to be patient for new music!! But I really hope everything works in your favor in this area....it will be worth the wait, I know!!
Thank you for sharing, Donna!!
Donna, great of you to get as much information as you did. Ryan, thanks for taking the time to let us know what is up.
Thanks to Ryan for answering and to Donna for asking! i WAS wondering about the new albumn !
They haven't even started recording yet? Slackers! ;)
Thanks Donna and Ryan:)
Way to go, Donna!! :) And Ryan!! :) Thanks for the update.
I'm sure the guys' are enjoying some much needed time *off*, whatever that may mean. We'll be here cheering them on in the mean time and getting ready for the summer!
Thanx Donna & Ryan!
Thanks Donna!
Thanks, Donna! Way to go after the info!
Thanks guys!
I know we probably have oodles of more questions, but I didn't want to overwhelm anyone!
We can be a little much sometimes......
Awesome Donna! I knew there was a reason you were voted Chaser of the Month!!!
Thanks Donna!