After a long layover, we're back!
On Friday 13th March (lucky for me - it's my birthday!!) we are competing at the Lincoln Music Festival in the Barbershop Quartet competition. We understand that there are six quartets competing, including our great friends KLEA Vision and also Storm who are contenders for the British, and possible the World Sweet Adelines Championship, so it will be no disgrace to come second to them, although we are much prettier :-)
On Sunday March 29th, we are taking part in "La Printemps" in aid of Education For All , a very worthwhile cause. If you want to come and see us, entry is free and it's at Bar One, 1 Newlands Street Derby DE1 1JD (near Friargate) , from 4.00pm till late.
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The Whymans
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Welcome to Special Blend Acapella
We are a quartet based in Nottingham, UK. who sing mainly in the barbershop style.
Between the members we have a vast experience of not only Barbershop and Acapella singing, but years of performing in the UK , Europe and the USA as (pop) group members and as solo artistes.
We are a quartet based in Nottingham, UK. who sing mainly in the barbershop style.
Between the members we have a vast experience of not only Barbershop and Acapella singing, but years of performing in the UK , Europe and the USA as (pop) group members and as solo artistes.
How to book Special Blend for your event.
We are currently looking for a replacement baritone as Ron has had to leave the quartet because of other committments. We are therefore unable to accept any gigs until further notice.
Special Blend welcome the opportunity to sing virtually anywhere, from a small gathering, or even to one person (your sweetheart? wife?), to large events inside and out.
Our repertoire includes comedy and show songs and some really beautiful ballads.
If you would like us to sing for you, contact us at
mickwhyman@hotmail.co.uk
to discuss your requirements.
Please note that we are all working men so unfortunately, we are not normally available for singing during the day in the working week, unless you want to pay us oodles of money!!!
The Quartet carries full public liability insurance.
Special Blend welcome the opportunity to sing virtually anywhere, from a small gathering, or even to one person (your sweetheart? wife?), to large events inside and out.
Our repertoire includes comedy and show songs and some really beautiful ballads.
If you would like us to sing for you, contact us at
mickwhyman@hotmail.co.uk
to discuss your requirements.
Please note that we are all working men so unfortunately, we are not normally available for singing during the day in the working week, unless you want to pay us oodles of money!!!
The Quartet carries full public liability insurance.
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Sheet Music Plus
Comments on our Performances
03/07/10
Thank you so much Special Blend for such a lovely evening for Dad's birthday. We all really enjoyed the evening and Dad was so touched
Susan
17/06/10
Thank you so much for providing such wonderful entertainment on Sunday. My parents and all our guests really enjoyed your performance - it was perfect for the occasion.
Karen & David
29/11/09
Everybody enjoyed your performance, especially the two ladies, you've made their Christmas, and we would certainly welcome your participation next year.
GC Southwell Lions.
29/03/09
You have put a lot of love into peoples hearts tonight
MC - Stepping Up (Le Printemps function)
05/12/08
Just a line to say many thanks to you wonderful singers who entertained us all on Friday night.It was amazing and everyone said how much they had enjoyed the various christmas carols and all the romantic numbers you all sang.
I thought the 12 days of Christmas went exceptionally well!! and everyone joined in!
There were many of our guests who will I am sure remember the evening and later ask for your details.
S.P. (Cancer Research UK)
24/11/08
16/09/08
We had an amazing honeymoon, we just got back yesterday. Yes it was an amazing end to an amazing day. We would like to thank you all for the amazing performance you gave on our special day. We got some feedback too from our guests and they said you were wonderful and how different it was to a run of the mill string quartet. Yes a truly memorable part to our day.
Thank you so much again,
Kim & John
29/04/2008
I booked Special Blend for my father's 70th Birthday party in April 2008. My family and I thought we would like something "a little bit different" in the way of entertainment for such a milestone birthday celebration.
Chris, Mick, Rob & Ron were excellent and professional entertainers. They held the audience's attention brilliantly with their choice of songs, fun choreography and great sense of humour. Special Blend were absolute gentlemen. The quality of their singing was fabulous and their costumes were very smart.
The feedback received after the party was great - they went down a storm. The managers of the party venue were so impressed with the quartet that they have booked Special Blend for a charity event at Christmas 2008, and I believe that some of the party guests were interested in booking them for other functions.
I would highly recommend this professional and fun quartet.
A.K.
Thank you so much Special Blend for such a lovely evening for Dad's birthday. We all really enjoyed the evening and Dad was so touched
Susan
17/06/10
Thank you so much for providing such wonderful entertainment on Sunday. My parents and all our guests really enjoyed your performance - it was perfect for the occasion.
Karen & David
29/11/09
Everybody enjoyed your performance, especially the two ladies, you've made their Christmas, and we would certainly welcome your participation next year.
GC Southwell Lions.
29/03/09
You have put a lot of love into peoples hearts tonight
MC - Stepping Up (Le Printemps function)
05/12/08
Just a line to say many thanks to you wonderful singers who entertained us all on Friday night.It was amazing and everyone said how much they had enjoyed the various christmas carols and all the romantic numbers you all sang.
I thought the 12 days of Christmas went exceptionally well!! and everyone joined in!
There were many of our guests who will I am sure remember the evening and later ask for your details.
S.P. (Cancer Research UK)
24/11/08
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event, and the singers who did a sterling performance. Thanks to everyone for making the evening special.
We will certainly consider you for any future events, and will pass on your details to our sheltered scheme managers who may be interested for some of their parties.
Again many thanks Ron for making our night enjoyable
B.M. (Gedling Homes)
16/09/08
We had an amazing honeymoon, we just got back yesterday. Yes it was an amazing end to an amazing day. We would like to thank you all for the amazing performance you gave on our special day. We got some feedback too from our guests and they said you were wonderful and how different it was to a run of the mill string quartet. Yes a truly memorable part to our day.
Thank you so much again,
Kim & John
29/04/2008
I booked Special Blend for my father's 70th Birthday party in April 2008. My family and I thought we would like something "a little bit different" in the way of entertainment for such a milestone birthday celebration.
Chris, Mick, Rob & Ron were excellent and professional entertainers. They held the audience's attention brilliantly with their choice of songs, fun choreography and great sense of humour. Special Blend were absolute gentlemen. The quality of their singing was fabulous and their costumes were very smart.
The feedback received after the party was great - they went down a storm. The managers of the party venue were so impressed with the quartet that they have booked Special Blend for a charity event at Christmas 2008, and I believe that some of the party guests were interested in booking them for other functions.
I would highly recommend this professional and fun quartet.
A.K.
08/05/2007
Hi Ron. Just to say a big thank you to you and the group for taking part in the Way Out Fest.
Really enjoyed your vocals (and splendid feedback from the audience). Particularly enjoyed your impromptu performance at the Information Desk!
Many thanks again, and hope that you enjoyed the day.
Sue Beresford, Arts Development Officer
Nottingham City Council
29/05/2007
Thank you so much for helping with Ladies Night, with your help we managed to raise £430 for Breast Cancer Care! You were fantastic and I have a few thank you cards for your guys, so please can you let me know which address I should send them to :)
kind regards
Kristie x
Quartet History
The quartet is composed of three brothers (the Whymans) and Ron Morris.
Over the years, the Whymans have had extensive experience playing throughout the UK and Europe in various groups, trios, duets and even as solo artistes. They started out working at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham as stage hands, and never looked back.
Rob, our Bass, besides being a superb singer is also a quality guitarist, whilst Mick our Tenor is a bass guitarist and until recently was a professional musician and solo artist. Chris, our Lead singer is an accomplished drummer and has had years of experience singing harmonies with various bands and groups.
Ron, our Baritone is a highly experienced Barbershop and Acapella singer, and has sung with several UK champion choruses and has toured the United States singing Barbershop.
All four singers are members of the Major Oak Chorus in Nottingham, and are also members of the British Association of Barbershoppers, the Making Music organisation and affiliate members of the Barbershop Harmony Society (US).
Over the years, the Whymans have had extensive experience playing throughout the UK and Europe in various groups, trios, duets and even as solo artistes. They started out working at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham as stage hands, and never looked back.
Rob, our Bass, besides being a superb singer is also a quality guitarist, whilst Mick our Tenor is a bass guitarist and until recently was a professional musician and solo artist. Chris, our Lead singer is an accomplished drummer and has had years of experience singing harmonies with various bands and groups.
Ron, our Baritone is a highly experienced Barbershop and Acapella singer, and has sung with several UK champion choruses and has toured the United States singing Barbershop.
All four singers are members of the Major Oak Chorus in Nottingham, and are also members of the British Association of Barbershoppers, the Making Music organisation and affiliate members of the Barbershop Harmony Society (US).
Chris, Rob and Mick (I think)
The Whymans
Current Songlist
- Ain't Misbehavin'
- Angry
- Banana Boat Song
- Barbara Ann
- Bye Bye Blues
- Chordbusters
- Christmas - I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas
- Christmas - Jingle Bells
- Christmas - Silent Night
- Christmas - The First Noel
- Christmas - What Child Is This/ We Three Kings
- Don't Blame Me
- Dream (A Little Dream Of Me)
- Fit As A Fiddle
- Good Luck Charm
- Hello Mary Lou
- I Luv Ya So
- I Only Have Eyes For You
- I'll Be Seeing You
- I'm Beginning To See The Light
- I'm Old Fashioned
- I'm Sitting On Top Of The World
- It Had To Be You
- Lazy River
- Le Canon
- Lift Up My Head (gospel)
- Lion Sleeps Tonight
- Love Me
- Moonlight
- Nice Work If You Can Get It
- Pretty Baby
- Sally (Pride Of Our Alley)
- Something (In The Way She Moves)
- Sound Celebration
- Sweet and Lovely
- Tee Idle Dum Dum
- The Story Of The Rose
- Three Girls Medley
- Under The Boardwalk
- What A Wonderful World
- When I Lost You
- When I'm 64
- Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Da
Our Coaches and Teachers
Our grateful thanks and appreciation go to the following people who have trained, coached, and assisted us over the past few years.
First of all, we must thank Russ Beeden (Quartet Gold Medallist) for nearly 12 month's of coaching and support during our formative year when he laid the foundations and taught us the basics.
To John Grant, (Mr Barbershop), without question one of the premier coaches in the country, who has worked with virtually every medallist quartet and chorus in the country. Our grateful thanks John.
To Glenn Chaney, the first Master Chorus Director in the UK, our singing coach and extremely good friend, who continues to coach and help us in many ways and is an all round "good egg".
To our brother quartet 4 Blokes Singing (Now Revised Edition) for their unconditional support and friendship.
To our choreographer and fanatic supporter Mandy, who helps us much more than she knows.
Coach, Mr Rob Barber - multi Gold medallist, chorus director, and one of BABS finest coaches, and also one of the funniest and most entertaining guys we have ever worked with.
To Ellie Mills, who graciously agreed to squeeze a very enjoyable and instructive coaching session with the Blenders into her schedule before she flew to the US. Many, many thanks Ellie
First of all, we must thank Russ Beeden (Quartet Gold Medallist) for nearly 12 month's of coaching and support during our formative year when he laid the foundations and taught us the basics.
To John Grant, (Mr Barbershop), without question one of the premier coaches in the country, who has worked with virtually every medallist quartet and chorus in the country. Our grateful thanks John.
To Glenn Chaney, the first Master Chorus Director in the UK, our singing coach and extremely good friend, who continues to coach and help us in many ways and is an all round "good egg".
To our brother quartet 4 Blokes Singing (Now Revised Edition) for their unconditional support and friendship.
To our choreographer and fanatic supporter Mandy, who helps us much more than she knows.
Coach, Mr Rob Barber - multi Gold medallist, chorus director, and one of BABS finest coaches, and also one of the funniest and most entertaining guys we have ever worked with.
To Ellie Mills, who graciously agreed to squeeze a very enjoyable and instructive coaching session with the Blenders into her schedule before she flew to the US. Many, many thanks Ellie
To Mr Joe Knight, new Chorus Director of the Major Oak Chorus, 2008 British Quartet Gold Medallist (Monkey Magic Quartet), and possibly the bounciest coach in the business!!
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