Straight No Chaser

Straight No Chaser at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre

The familiar sounds of December take a different shape when Straight No Chaser put voices ahead of instruments. On December 19, Straight No Chaser brings a holiday concert built from the one instrument every person in the room already knows: the human voice. It's a rare kind of seasonal night, and it happens at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis.

Straight No Chaser is an a cappella vocal group, and its holiday touring format puts harmony and arrangements of seasonal music front and center. That's the draw. Familiar holiday sounds, reshaped by voices layered against voices, with no orchestra or instrumental band behind them. The official presenter describes a nine-singer ensemble, subject to touring personnel changes. Nine people, one stage, and every note coming from them. That's the kind of detail that makes a live show feel different from the playlist you've heard a hundred times on the way to the mall.

The 3:00 PM start on Saturday afternoon gives the season a little room to breathe. You'll hear the music in the same space as everyone around you, and that shared moment is what you remember long after the decorations come down. If you want a different kind of holiday tradition, this is a strong candidate. Lock in your spot for Straight No Chaser in Indianapolis, and view tickets here.