"Countdown"
Acappella "Doo Wop"
Quintet
Countdown is an acappella
quintet based in San Diego. The group's specialty is the re-creation of
the classic East coast, street corner Doo Wop sound made popular in the
1950's and 60's. They perform the traditional favorites ("Come Go With
Me," "Duke of Earl") as well as some lesser known songs. ("Oh, Rosemarie,"
"Long Tall Girl") Their signature song, "Countdown to Love," is an
acappella adaptation of a song from the movie, "Streets of Fire."
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Clients and Rave Reviews
"We enjoyed your group thoroughly!"
Larry & Debbie Johnson - Classic Chevys
"Countdown Acappella was wonderful!
You really made the party!"
Sam Juergens - Corporate Client
"You guys sound great!!"
Steve & Debbie Spirkoff - Spirit Racing
DOO WOP SOCIETY SHOW
"The show opened with a welcome return from Countdown, an acappella
group from San Diego. ...Much to their credit and professionalism, their
well worked harmonies and resounding bass .... they hit big! Their
signature tune, "Countdown to Love" was as satisfying as a gallon of cold
water in the desert, and their delivery of the Carnations' "Long Tall
Girl" was an authentic rendition of an underplayed East Coast favorite."
-Kate Karp
For Bookings & Performance Schedule
Call: Judy Ames
Ph(619) 946-7669
Fax (619) 946-7670
Website: www.starstruckpro.com
E-mail: sstarjudy@cox.net
1658 Bluff Point Ct.
Chula Vista, CA 91911 |
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Countdown members
Peter Potter, baritone, lead vocals and music director. From Boston, he studied
voice and sang with several opera companies. Doo Wop became his specialty in
college when he formed his first 50's band, "The Little Darlins." He has since
worked with numerous groups both singing and playing bass guitar.
Judy Ames, soprano and public relations coordinator, performed in "Hair" in
Sweden, toured in Japan, and now runs her own music business, Starstruck
Productions. A bandleader, arranger, D.J. and radio personality, she also plays
jazz flute and leads "Kaleidoscope Carolers."
Jess Barmatz, bass, sings in four Acappella groups. He was section leader of
the 180-man San Diego Sun Harbor
Chorus and is currently very active in barbershop harmony. Jess is a
mathematician/software engineer with degrees from Stanford Univ. and UCSD.
Kathie Woiwode, alto. Her lifelong musical career includes writing and directing
high school musicals, professional Christmas caroling, performing with Detroit
orchestras, and USO shows in Europe.
Kevin Thackston, tenor, attended Crane School Of Music, and performed in music
and theater since 1969. Presently, he sings in Church Choir, Kaleidoscope
Carolers. A US Navy Electrician, Kevin retires in Jan 2004.
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