4 The Record - A Great Lakes Vocal Band
A Cappella Singing Group in Upper Sandusky, OH

4 THE RECORD began as a concept, "to form a professional vocal band that combines great talent, energy, and charisma, into an overall entertainment experience for audiences in the Midwest and across the country."

Since the groups formation in Spring 2009, they have produced a full-length self-titled CD! They have shared the stage/performed at events featuring internationally renowned a cappella greats such as Rockapella's Scott Leonard, Germany's Vocaldente, contemporary a cappella touring phenom-Boston's Ball in the House, Blue Jupiter from New York City, Puerto Rico's NOTA, winner of the hit NBC television show "The Singoff," and European beat box champion Fii. In October 2009, the group performed at Acappellafest, Detroit. In 2010, 4 THE RECORD was chosen to perform at SingStrong, an international a cappella music festival to benefit Alzheimer's research. They were the host and organizers of Midwest Vocalfest, a one of a kind regional a cappella music festival held at the 1,400 seat historic Palace Theatre in Marion, Ohio. They were also featured performers on the Palace stage during Marion, Ohio's Annual Popcorn Festival, which draws over 20,000 visitors to the small midwestern town each year.

The formation of the group was inspired through close working relationships and advice from internationally renowned vocalists and touring groups Vocaldente, from Hannover, Germany, Blue Jupiter from New York, NY; and many others they have met and performed with while touring, attending festivals, seminars, and concerts over the past 3 to 5 years.

4 THE RECORD delivers a high energy, unique musical experience to audiences of all ages. Based in the heart of America's Great Lakes region, the group performs music from turn of the century jazz to hits from 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and today. From classic jazz like "I Could Write A Book" to covers from mega hit stars spanning four decades such as The Beatles, Ike & Tina Turner, The Eagles, Boyz II Men, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Nash, Earth, Wind, and Fire, The Manhattan Transfer, Orleans, Journey, Dream Academy, The Eurythmics, Sting, and Los Lonely Boys and many more. 4 THE RECORD's music brings a cappella into modern day.

Arrangements combine unique vocalizations, harmonies, and percussive sounds to recreate the intricate notes and beats of popular hits everyone knows and loves, all without the use of any percussion, strings, brass, wood wind, or electronically powered instruments.

4 THE RECORD performs timeless arrangements of songs everyone knows and loves for schools, colleges & universities, concert halls, amphitheatres, fairs & festivals, corporate events, non profit functions, weddings, private parties, reunions & alumni events, restaurants, coffee houses, and a host of entertainment venues and events throughout the state of Ohio, the Great Lakes region, and beyond.

Members of 4 THE RECORD include: Kiersten Bowmer, soprano; Brittany Roszman, alto; John Garnes, tenor; Wayne Rowe, tenor/baritone; Mark Meginness, bass; Michael Frankart, Bass; and Kevin Child, vocal persussionist.

4 THE RECORD is a tight knit group, which comes through in their music. Concerts are an entertainment experience. No instruments, no gimmicks...just the human voice.