Get Blown Away with Doppler Effect!

No, it really doesn't have anything to do with radar, or the weather. But they will blow you away.

Doppler Effect is an acapella quartet whose specialty is a chord-ringing barbershop style. The technique amplifies the sound naturally so the whole is more than the sum of the parts. The results are truly amazing.

Those parts are Bob Cluett (base), Craig Ferri (lead, baritone), Lee Horton (lead, baritone) and Paul Martin (tenor). The first three guys live in Wake Forest, Paul in North Raleigh. They all have real 'day jobs', but get together once or twice a week to rehearse or perform. They all are members of the General Assembly Chorus and also participate in various gospel and choir groups.

They appear in shows, charity events, competitions and private performances. For example, they enchanted their Raleigh audience with their renditions of "Mary Did You Know" and "Silver Bells" at Meymandi Concert Hall on the General Assembly holiday show and delighted both children and adults at the Chapel Hill Ronald McDonald House as a Valentine treat. You might also see them at Rex Hospital entertaining patients or at the 'The Well' in Wake Forest or hear them on WKNC 88.1 FM. They can also be hired for private events ($300 for a 20-minute show).

Right now, they are preparing to compete for the Barbershop Harmony Society District Convention. Hundreds of hours, individually and collectively, are being devoted to perfect four songs that will be part of their contest package. They work on vowel matching, interpretation and presentation. And, of course, this material is added to their ever-increasing repertoire.

When they are not singing, they are pursuing their careers. Bob is a co-owner of a publishing company that specializes in support material for brain injury patients, Craig is an executive with a construction and development company, Lee is a director in a substance-abuse counseling company and Paul is the owner of a landscaping company.

Craig is the prankster of the group and has a flair for finding fun material to sing. Lee is the best musician (he also directs) and has a broad range and accurate delivery and helps the group get the notes right. Bob is a natural entertainer, combining a winning, easy-going smile and guitar skills. Finally, Paul enjoys playing MC and hitting the high notes.

Together they're Doppler Effect and can provide you an enjoyable and entertaining show. Why not give them a call at 523-0716?

Thank you.

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The General Assembly Chorus joins the Carolina Harmony Chorus for an all-new Holiday Spectacular.

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