Sweet Harmony – “Cincinnati Famous”
feat. No Promises Vocal Band & The Three Bald Guys
Friday, June 19, 7:30pm | 6:00pm Doors
The Redmoor – 3187 Linwood Ave | Mt. Lookout

Tickets $26 | Click HERE to buy or call: (513) 871-6789

Join No Promises and Three Bald Guys for a celebration of songs that are extra special to the Queen City. “Cincinnati Famous” selections will include Pure Prairie League, Nick Lachey, the Isley Brothers, the WKRP theme and unforgettable local jingles. Guests Adam Scovanner (bass) and Adam Wheeler (drums) bring a full rhythm section to “Sweet Harmony” for the first time, joining the boys for selected tunes at the end of the program.

Tickets $26. Doors open at 6:00pm to experience The Redmoor’s delicious dinner menu, along with full cash bar. Reserved table seating and general admission seating available. Complimentary on-site parking behind the venue.

Act quickly! Seats sell out in advance every year.

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The Boy Band Diaries – NO PROMISES Tenth Anniversary Spectacular
feat. The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Boogie Band

Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8:00pm

Reserved Seating – $36 – $46 – Purchase Tickets Here

Two-time “Best of Cincinnati” winners NO PROMISES Vocal Band celebrate their tenth anniversary and a century of male tight harmony singing in a concert featuring the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Boogie Band and more than a dozen past NO PROMISES singers in the beautifully restored Art Deco splendor of Oakley’s 20th Century Theater. Originating from a 2021 mini-tour collaboration between NO PROMISES and the KSO, Boy Band Diaries includes favorites by early recording groups The Ink Spots and the Hi Los, Motown groups including The Temptations and The Jackson Five, classic pop and rock groups like the Eagles and Crosby, Stills & Nash; and, of course, 90s boy bands including Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees and *NSYNC.

The group’s core lineup is anchored by two original NO PROMISES members: Broadway veteran (MARY POPPINS, A CHORUS LINE) and clinical psychologist Dr. David Baum, and Northern Kentucky University voice instructor and Director of Cincinnati’s Memorial Hall Joshua Steele. It also includes noted former restauranteur and international barbershop quartet champion Nat Comisar, Cincinnati’s St. Xavier High School choral director Joey Pace, Xavier University Bellarmine Chapel associate music director Chancellor Waye, therapist and multi-instrumentalist Kaeden Kass and WLWT Executive Producer Buck Hinman. Full individual bios available here.

Joining the performance are twelve former NO PROMISES members and guest artists from the group’s decade of music making:

• Noah Berry (New York, NY) – Professional actor and multi-instrumentalist; national tours of SPAMALOT and BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY; noah-berry.com
• Matt Croy (Findlay, OH) – Property manager and longtime a cappella singer
• Jeff Grooms (Cold Spring, KY) – Longtime May Festival Chorus singer, founding member of NO PROMISES
• Charlie Harper (Cincinnati) – Screen and stage actor, IT professional, founding NO PROMISES member
• Ken Holdt (Cincinnati) – Director of Sycamore High School choirs, Director of Worship & Music at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
• Kyle Karnes (New York, NY) – Web studio owner and longtime a cappella singer
• Deondra Means (Cincinnati) – Beloved actor and playwright, arts educator at Ensemble Theater Cincinnati
• Paul Phillips (Phoenix, AZ) – IT professional and avid vocalist
• Michael Robertson (Columbus, OH) – School district administrator, former choir director and multi-instrumentalist
• Ryan Strand (Cincinnati) – Broadway veteran, national tours of JERSEY BOYS and ALTAR BOYZ; Senior Director of Marketing for ArtsWave
• Corey Tucker (Cincinnati) – In-demand Greater Cincinnati singer-songwriter and worship leader, whose vocals have been described as “smooth, rich, classic and soulful;” iamcoreytucker.com
• Schyler Vargas (Chicago, IL) – Professional opera singer with credits at Houston Grand Opera, Opera Theatre of St. Louis and The Glimmerglass Festival; dubbed “superb” by the New York Stage Review and a “powerful baritone” by the Washington Post; schylervargas.com

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On Sale Now: No Promises is Back at The Redmoor this June!

Featuring terrific new tunes and handsome new singers

Two-time “Best of Cincinnati” winners No Promises Vocal Band and soft rock all-stars The Three Bald Guys return to The Redmoor with an evening of sweet harmony in Mt. Lookout. The Baldies’ trademark three-part vocals soar through tunes by James Taylor, Kenny Loggins and Sarah McLaughlin, while No Promises offers thrilling a cappella arrangements including The Eagles, Amy Winehouse and Manhattan Transfer.

Tickets $26. Doors open at 6:00pm to experience The Redmoor’s delicious dinner menu, along with full cash bar. Reserved table seating and general admission seating available. Complimentary on-site parking behind the venue.

Buy tickets at the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweet-harmony-no-promises-vocal-band-the-three-bald-guys-tickets-1295827026519

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Warm your holiday spirits with NO PROMISES Vocal Band and their beloved annual “Christmas with No Promises” tour. The “Best of Cincinnati” winners stoke the midwinter hearth with seasonal favorites from Joni Mitchell and A Charlie Brown Christmas, joining selections by Andy Williams, the Temptations, *NSYNC and more. Guest artists Buck Hinman, Paul Phillips and Chancellor Waye lend thrilling lead vocals to a heart-warming, family-friendly program.

“Christmas with No Promises” will be include four public performances at venues across Greater Cincinnati:

St. Columban Parish
Thursday, December 5, 7:30pm
894 Oakland Road | Loveland (45140)
60m Family-Length Program
A freewill offering will be accepted; no reservations required

Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre
Wednesday, December 18, 7:30pm
801 Matson Place | Price Hill (45204)
Full-Length Program with Two Sets
Tickets $25 | Purchase Online or 513.241.6550

Community of the Good Shepherd
Thursday, December 19, 6:30pm
8815 East Kemper Road | Montgomery (45249)
60m Family-Length Program; Ends One Hour Prior to Bengals Game
A freewill offering will be accepted; no reservations required

The Carnegie
Saturday, December 21 7:30pm
1028 Scott Boulevard | Covington (41011)
Full-Length Program with Two Sets
Tickets $25 | Purchase Online or 859.957.1940

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No Promises & The Three Bald Guys Return to The Redmoor!

Sweet Harmony – No Promises Vocal Band & The Three Bald Guys
Thursday, May 2, 7:30pm | 6:00pm Doors
The Redmoor – 3187 Linwood Ave | Mt. Lookout

Tickets $25 – Sweetharmony5-2.eventbrite.com

Two-time “Best of Cincinnati” winners No Promises Vocal Band and soft rock all-stars The Three Bald Guys return to The Redmoor with an evening of sweet harmony in Mt. Lookout. The Baldies’ trademark three-part vocals soar through tunes by America, Seals & Crofts and Ambrosia, while No Promises offers thrilling a cappella arrangements including Manhattan Transfer, Taylor Swift, and the return of their popular Boy Band Medley.

Tickets $25. Doors open at 6:00pm to experience The Redmoor’s delicious dinner menu, along with full cash bar. Reserved table seating and general admission seating available. Complimentary on-site parking behind the venue.

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Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)

Check out our newest track, a tribute to the Temptations classic Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me).

Guest artist Joey Pace leads our collaboration with The Three Bald Guys on our newest track, the Temptations classic Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me). Recorded and mixed by Ashley Shepherd at Audiogrotto, video at Mansion Hill Sanctuary (Newport, KY).

Join us at The Redmoor on May 2, 2024 as we premiere the tune live! Tickets and info: https://shorturl.at/muCK1

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Holiday a cappella magic returns as NO PROMISES Vocal Band loads up the sleigh for their beloved annual “Christmas with No Promises” tour. The “Best of Cincinnati” winners unwrap seasonal favorites by Pentatonix and Peter and Paul & Mary, joining selections by John Coltrane, Blondie, Manhattan Transfer and more. Guest artist Micah Davis adds thrilling lead vocals to a heart-warming, family-friendly program.

“Christmas with No Promises” will be include five public performances at venues across Greater Cincinnati:

Blessed Sacrament Parish
Wednesday, December 6, 7:30pm
2409 Dixie Highway | Fort Mitchell
60m Family-Length Program
A freewill offering will be accepted; no reservations required

https://www.facebook.com/events/1057864542054192

The Carnegie
Thursday, December 14, 7:30pm
1028 Scott Boulevard | Covington
Full-Length Program with Two Sets
Tickets $25 | Purchase Online or 859.957.1940

https://www.facebook.com/events/893710258839414

St. Columban Parish
Tuesday, December 19, 7:30pm
894 Oakland Road | Loveland
60m Family-Length Program
A freewill offering will be accepted; no reservations required

https://www.facebook.com/events/6490024067772649

Community of the Good Shepherd
Thursday, December 21, 7:30pm
8815 East Kemper Road | Montgomery
60m Family-Length Program
A freewill offering will be accepted; no reservations required

https://www.facebook.com/events/3476960775879652

Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre
Friday, December 22, 7:30pm
801 Matson Place | Price Hill
Full-Length Program with Two Sets
Tickets $25 | Purchase Online or 513.241.6550

https://www.facebook.com/events/251442891229243/

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The Kol Nidre – Three Years (and a Millenium) in the Making

It was in the teeth of the pandemic, fall of 2020, when we got into Gwynne Sound to record our arrangement of the Kol Nidre, one of Judaism’s most cherished and haunting melodies. As the warm weather allowed, we rehearsed with masks on, outdoors, with some singers following along on Zoom. When we had prepared as best we could, we turned to Gwynne and their strong safety measures, with glass separating the producer, the engineer and the singer. By the end of September, the tune was “in the can.”

As the pandemic lingered on, and public gatherings remained prohibited, and then limited, it never seemed quite the right time to release this piece.

Now, finally, in the weeks leading up to the Jewish High Holy Days of 2023, we are thrilled to share our recording. We’d like to thank our engineer (and former No Promises singer!) Adam Wheeler, as well as the folks at erstwhile Gwynne Sound, and our beloved once-and-future members Matt Croy, Kyle Karnes and Ryan Strand.

What is the Kol Nidre?

The Kol Nidre is one of the most important pieces of musical liturgy in the Jewish faith. It is sung on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and the holiest day of the Jewish year. Its lyrics are a kind of formula that release the singer from any false vows made under duress. Many believe that it was developed during medieval times, when Jews were forced to convert to Christianity or Islam to be spared from death. In modern times, the Kol Nidre’s haunting and beautiful melody have made it a cherished part of the Jewish tradition.

Read more about Kol Nidre here.

Where can I see No Promises perform this piece?

We’re not quite ready to sing Kol Nidre live, but we hope to offer the premiere of the piece in early 2024. In the meantime, we have some fantastic programs coming up:

• Sunday, September 17, 3:00pm – St. B@3 Music Series
  • Barnabas Episcopal Church | 10035 Montgomery Rd | Montgomery
  • Free | More Info Here
• Saturday, September 23, 7:30pm – “A Night of Harmony” with Southern Gateway Chorus
  • Landmark Church | 1600 Glendale Milford Rd | Evendale
  • Tickets $20 – $25 | Purchase Here
• Sunday, September 24, 3:00pm – “A Night of Harmony” with Southern Gateway Chorus
  • Landmark Church | 1600 Glendale Milford Rd | Evendale
  • Tickets $20 – $25 | Purchase Here
• Saturday, November 4, 7:30pm – An Evening with Sally Wilfert, featuring No Promises
  • Memorial Hall OTR | 1225 Elm Street | Over-the-Rhine
  • Tickets $25 – $45 | Purchase Here

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Sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and autumnal a cappella are on the way as we announce several upcoming concert appearances!

We begin our fall adventures kicking off a brand-new concert series at Montgomery’s St. Barnabas church on Sunday, September 17, courtesy of longtime friend of the group Nancy Nolan. St. Barnabas is a fantastic acoustical space, where we’ll perform our commissioned choral work, “Aubade;” selections from Josh’s “Missa Brevis” and a full spate of the vocal jazz and pop hits our patrons love.

On the following weekend, we join forces with the Southern Gateway Chorus in a program entitled “A Night of Harmony.” Southern Gateway Chorus offers barbershop-style arrangements including Vince Gill, Rascal Flats and Blue Swede, complemented by No Promises’ trademark jazz harmonizations of Manhattan Transfer, the Jackson 5,  Blondie and more. The ensembles share the stage for a grand finale. The show will take place at Evendale’s Landmark Church on September 23 & 24.

And in early November, we’re honored to open for Broadway veteran and Cincinnati native Sally Wilfert as she gives a concert in historic Memorial Hall. One of New York’s most dynamic voices, Sally’s one-woman show will take you on a musical journey from her Ohio roots to acclaimed Broadway songstress. Sally has been praised by the New York Times as “sublime, touching and moving” and singled-out by Theatre Pizazz for her “shimmering soprano with a lighthearted belt and just a touch of pathos.” The performance is one night only: Saturday, November 4.

Full Dates, Tickets and Info:

• Sunday, September 17, 3:00pm – St. B@3 Music Series
  • Barnabas Episcopal Church | 10035 Montgomery Rd | Montgomery
  • Free | More Info Here
• Saturday, September 23, 7:30pm – “A Night of Harmony” with Southern Gateway Chorus
  • Landmark Church | 1600 Glendale Milford Rd | Evendale
  • Tickets $20 – $25 | Purchase Here
• Sunday, September 24, 3:00pm – “A Night of Harmony” with Southern Gateway Chorus
  • Landmark Church | 1600 Glendale Milford Rd | Evendale
  • Tickets $20 – $25 | Purchase Here
• Saturday, November 4, 7:30pm – An Evening with Sally Wilfert, featuring No Promises
  • Memorial Hall OTR | 1225 Elm Street | Over-the-Rhine
  • Tickets $25 – $45 | Purchase Here

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