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Some things are consistently remarkable – Mom’s cooking, David Bowie albums and the Maine Steiners. This past Friday and Saturday, the University of Maine male a cappella group, the Maine Steiners, performed two outstanding shows in DPC 100.
Most everyone on this campus has at least heard of this group. In some circles, their following has become startlingly similar to that of boy band status. With their amazing vocal styling and corny brand of humor, the Steiners are guaranteed to entertain any crowd, and this past weekend was no exception. They started things off with an amazing rendition of the song, “Shimmering.”
While their singing talent is a given among those in the know, it must be acknowledged that their comedy is downright hysterical. Their show was full of shameless CD plugs and hilarious “Heroes of UMaine” ditties, that were a take off on the popular Bud Light commercials.
After a brief first set, the Steiners took a break and the ladies of Renaissance took the stage. Their singing ability is a force to be reckoned with. Over the past five years, Renaissance has changed and its caliber has evolved with them. The singers completely took the packed lecture hall by storm with their incredible voices. A definite high point of their set was their performance of Sarah McLaughlin’s “Possession,” lead by the absolutely stunning Kat Roy. Their standing ovation brought out a wonderful encore number.
“Renaissance is currently recording their first ever professional CD in Blue Hill with Kokomanya Productions.
We are hoping to release our CD in early to mid spring; the name is to be determined,” Caitlin Whalen, a member of the group, said. “We are also very excited about our recent acceptance to compete in the International Competition for Collegiate A Cappella, which the Maine Steiners took third place in last year.”
The Steiners then came back on, all dressed down for their second set and ready to go nuts once again. Their energy is so contagious that it is impossible not to clap to the beat when the time is appropriate. At this time, the humor began to unfold in an uproarious fashion. The Steiners then managed to do something almost impossible by covering Sting’s song, “Fields of Gold,” and making it sound amazing.
For all who missed this past weekends two performances of these two gifted singing groups, it’s not too late to check out their current and upcoming CDs. The Maine Steiner’s most recent recording, “Depth,” can be found at University Bookstore. Both groups will have concerts again next semester.
