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Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue

This is their fifth year at the festival, and judging by some of their die-hard fans in the audience Out of the Blue are quite the institution. Frankly, it's not hard to see why; far from bland, these guys are more like an a cappella juggernaut of pop deconstruction and, despite that phrase, their mashups, solos and all-round flair are very, very impressive. Sounding at times like a mix of Bobby McFerrin, the Beach Boys and Girl Talk, they're another league past a lot of vocal groups performing at the Fringe. Their singing is of brilliant quality, their sense of composition is awesome, profits go to charity, and some of their members are in other highly-rated shows. Convinced?

C, Aug 7 - 31 (not 21, 22), 2.50pm, prices vary, fpp 157

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2009

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