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Our Story

The Limestones' humble beginnings date back to 1989 -- the year Jed Anderson, Brent Cataldo, and Ben Lunstad ('92) formed the group. From the start, the Limestones have been made up of budding musicians with exceptional musical talents for performing, arranging, and composing. In their 30+ year history, the Limestones have made significant, consistent contributions to the collegiate a cappella scene. The Limestones have performed throughout the Midwest for schools, businesses, and private functions, and they've performed in such places as The Ordway Center in St. Paul, MN, The State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN, and on Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion (2001, 2015). The Limestones have also been able to perform with professional a cappella groups such as Ball in the House, M-Pact, Face, and Rockapella. Most of the music performed by The Limestones is either written or arranged by members of the group.

Over the years, many individuals have experienced the camaraderie and brotherhood that the group fosters. Like any serious group, the Limestones put everything into their music. Hard work is required from the moment a student decides to try out. There's a rigorous audition process, followed by a weeklong, 10-hour/day summer rehearsal session known as Camp Limestone, then hours of rehearsal each week during St. Olaf's demanding school year. On top of just trying to be a normal college student, it takes dedication, leadership, understanding, and love. Love for the guys in the group, love for the fans, and love for the music we make together.
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Awards & Recognition

Grand Champions - 2010 Battle of the A Cappella Bands at Concordia
Best Overall Sound
Best Arrangement - Matt Sander (Haven't Met You Yet)

Runners Up - 2009 Battle of the A Cappella Bands at Concordia
Best Overall Sound
Best Soloist - Jake Garin
Best Vocal Percussion - Cody Allen

2007 Best Of College A Cappella Selection
Taken Up - Inside Out

2007 Voices Only Selection
By & By - Virginia Coalition

2000 CARA Song of the Year
Kiss From A Rose - Seal
arranged by Mike Espinoza



Here are a few of the venues and groups with which we've been fortunate to perform:

Venues: 

The State Theatre (Minneapolis)
The Ordway Center
Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion
Dakota Jazz Club

Groups: 
Rockapella

The Blenders
InPulse
M-
Pact
Ball in the House


Other Groups We Like:
Agnes A Cappella - St. Olaf 

Penn Masala - UPenn
UW MadHatters - UW Madison
Fifth Element - UWEC
 
Din & Tonics - Harvard
​Singing Knights - Carleton

Through The Years

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