Bruce Kistler
The Newfangled Four barbershop quartet will be performing live and in concert on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 7 p.m. at the DesertView Performing Arts Center in SaddleBrooke. This concert is hosted by the SaddleBrooke Barbershop Chorus who will present an opening act before The Newfangled Four takes the stage.
But wait! If you think of barbershop music as the fuddy-duddy music that your daddy (or grandpappy) used to sing, think again! The Newfangled Four is a YouTube sensation, with tens of millions of views of their video performances. They are world-class entertainers with programs full of slapstick humor; quirky, offbeat comedy; a boatload of energy; and top-notch singing. Yes, the music is in the acapella barbershop style, but these are modern, all-original arrangements of songs you may know, such as parodies of “Piano Man,” “Joe Re Mi,” “The Bare Necessities,” and many more. The Newfangled Four mixes humor, personal interactions, and fantastic harmonies in a way that will have you enjoying every minute of their performance.
From Southern California, The Newfangled Four is one of the top barbershop quartets in the world, performing all around the United States and internationally. Formed in the Fall of 2012, this foursome quickly began winning barbershop quartet contests, and most recently finished in sixth place in the world in 2023. Over the years, they have developed a reputation not only for their fine singing and showmanship, but also for their work and involvement in the youth movement as clinicians and educators, leading countless workshops for young singers in the U.S. The Newfangled Four has appeared on BuzzFeed, Hallmark’s Home & Family show, the new Gong Show, The CW Christmas Caroler Challenge, and has recorded tracks for the Lifetime Movie Network. You may have also seen them entertaining the crowds at Disneyland!
Many have called them the most entertaining barbershop group in the world. They are Jackson, Joey, Jake, and Marcus: The Newfangled Four!
Of course, since the SaddleBrooke Barbershop Chorus is hosting The Newfangled Four, our own Chorus will take the opportunity to share our musical talents with you also! You will hear selections sung by our small but enthusiastic Chorus who will blend their voices on such favorites as “Rock Around the Clock,” “Yesterday,” and “Alexander’s Ragtime Band.”
Get your tickets now at dvpac.net while they are still available. For more information about our Nov. 23 performance, or if you are interested in booking the SaddleBrooke Barbershop Chorus to sing for your event, please contact Bruce Kistler at 520-306-2113 or visit our website at www.saddlebrookebarbershopchorus.org.