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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 and exceptional musical arrangements. There is no doubt that the group has made its mark by now on the collegiate a cappella scene. The Limestones have performed throughout the Midwest for schools, businesses, private functions, and 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 performed 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 young men have experienced the comraderie and brotherhood that the group fosters. Like any serious group, being in the Limestones is no free ticket. It takes a lot of hard work starting the moment a young man decides to try out. There's the rigorous audition process, the weeklong 10-hour/day rehearsal sessions at Camp Limestones, the 3+ hours of rehearsals each week during St. Olaf's demanding school year, all on top of just trying to be a normal college student. It takes hard work, leadership, understanding, and most of all, love. Love for the guys in the group, love for the music we make together, and love for the fans.
Over the years, many young men have experienced the comraderie and brotherhood that the group fosters. Like any serious group, being in the Limestones is no free ticket. It takes a lot of hard work starting the moment a young man decides to try out. There's the rigorous audition process, the weeklong 10-hour/day rehearsal sessions at Camp Limestones, the 3+ hours of rehearsals each week during St. Olaf's demanding school year, all on top of just trying to be a normal college student. It takes hard work, leadership, understanding, and most of all, love. Love for the guys in the group, love for the music we make together, and love for the fans.
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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 |
Through The Years |