No Promises Vocal Band is seeking a bass singer

What types of singers are needed?

A bass. Ideal range down to C2. Would pair with our current bass, Nat.

Singers should be able to sing close harmony parts and solo in multiple styles. Strong musicianship is a plus. Plans to remain in the Greater Cincinnati region in the long term is a must.

What is NO PROMISES?

“Their harmony is tight, their arrangements are delightfully eclectic… they sound like a cross between the Four Freshmen and Pentatonix.” – David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer

“For my money, the best a cappella group in the region” – Thom Mariner, Movers & Makers

NO PROMISES is a Cincinnati-based professional a cappella ensemble bringing exhilarating vocals and breathtaking harmonizations to jazz and popular music favorites from 1940s classics to today’s jams. Citybeat “Best of Cincinnati” winners in 2017 and 2022, the group has entertained at festivals, concert series, conventions and performing arts centers throughout the state. Its members have graced the stages of Broadway, fronted major symphony orchestras, and backed the likes of Jim Messina, Steve Winwood, Kenny Loggins and POCO. In their day-to-day lives, the men of NO PROMISES are clinical psychologists, theatrical talent buyers, real estate moguls and hairdressers with a passion for fine a cappella singing.

In 2023, NO PROMISES will premiere a newly commissioned work by composer Cecelia Olszewski as part of Cincinnati May Festival’s program 25 for 25: A New Time for Choral Music. 2021 saw the ensemble’s debut of “The Boy Band Diaries,” a collaboration with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra featuring male vocal hits spanning the past century. The group has released three recording projects: A No Promises Christmas (2016), All Wet (2018) and The Nines (2019).

The members of NO PROMISES are Joshua Steele (resident of Kennedy Heights), Kaeden Kass (Mt. Airy), David Baum (Montgomery), Jeff Grooms (Cold Spring, KY), and Nat Comisar (Indian Hill).

Listen to our most recent studio recordings here.

Read about the current group members here.

What’s the commitment?

NO PROMISES rehearses weekly on Tuesday nights in the Cincinnati area. Have a conflict on Tuesdays? We are willing to look at different rehearsal times for the right singer(s).

We are currently planning 12 – 14 performances in 2023, beginning with three programs in March.

A singer brought on board would join us as a guest artist for a trial period. Thereafter, we’d mutually evaluate permanent membership in the group.

In a normal year, we tend to perform 10 – 15 times, and regularly do recording projects.

I’m interested… what next?

Send a link of a video or audio recording to Joshua Steele. Doesn’t need to be a cappella, just something that shows off your chops. If we dig it, we’ll reach out about finding a night for you to come in and sing with us.

For more information

Contact Nat Comisar at 513.378.5801 or booking@nopromisesvocalband.com.

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We’re playing The Redmoor & more!

It’s going to be a March to remember for No Promises as we join The Three Bald Guys at the fabulous Redmoor, headline a new concert series, and take part in The May Festival’s 150^th Anniversary Celebration with a commission of a brand-new composition!

The Redmoor with Three Bald Guys
Thursday, March 23, 7:30pm (6:00pm Doors)
3187 Linwood Ave | Mt. Lookout
Tickets $25 | Purchase Tickets | Facebook Event

Two-time “Best of Cincinnati” winners No Promises Vocal Band join soft rock all-stars The Three Bald Guys for an evening of sweet harmony at the fabulous Redmoor in Mt. Lookout Square. No Promises’ unique arrangements of selections by Pentatonix, Dan Fogelberg and Gordon Lightfoot meet 3BG’s trademark three-part vocals on tunes by Silk Sonic, Chicago and Kenny Loggins.

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.

Northminster Church Concert Series
Sunday, March 12, 7:30pm
703 Compton Road | Finneytown
No Admission Fee | More Information

We’re thrilled to return to Northminster Church as part of their inaugural concert series. Enjoy some of your No Promises favorites, along with the world premiere of a new composition by Cecilia Olszewski commissioned as part of The May Festival’s 150^th anniversary season.

May Festival 25 for 25 Showcase
Sunday, March 19, 2:00pm (NP at 6:00pm)
Christ Church Cathedral
418 E. 4^th Street | Downtown
More Information

It’s our great honor to be one of 25 ensembles selected to celebrate The May Festival’s 150^th anniversary with a performance of a new composition by Cecilia Olszewski. We perform a 20-minute set at 6:00pm, joining performances by Cincinnati Boychoir, Young Professionals Choral Collective and more. Stay tuned for more information!

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Christmas with No Promises Returns in 2022!

Kindle your holiday spirits with NO PROMISES Vocal Band as the “Best of Cincinnati” winners embark on their beloved annual “Christmas with No Promises” tour. The group debuts selections by Pentatonix, Gordon Lightfoot and Fleet Foxes, joining sacred and secular seasonal favorites from Joni Mitchell, Andy Williams, the Drifters and much, much more. Guest artists Kaeden Kass and Corey Tucker add exquisite vocals to a family-friendly program.

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

The Carnegie
Wednesday, December 14, 7:30pm
1028 Scott Boulevard | Covington
Full-Length Program with Two Sets
Tickets $25
Tickets Required: www.thecarnegie.com, or 859.957.1940

Community of the Good Shepherd
Thursday, December 15, 7:30pm
8815 East Kemper Road | Montgomery
60m Family-Length Program
A freewill offering will be accepted; no reservations required

St. Columban Parish
Tuesday, December 20, 7:30pm
894 Oakland Road | Loveland
60m Family-Length Program
A freewill offering will be accepted; no reservations required

Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre
Wednesday, December 21, 7:30pm
801 Matson Place | Price Hill
Full-Length Program with Two Sets
Tickets $25
Reservations Required: http://www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com/Incline/, or 513.241.6550

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We’re Back! Two Sizzlin’ Spring Sings + Summerfair

Please join us for one of four concerts coming up this April & May, featuring new arrangements, new musical collaborations and three terrific guest artists.

No Promises & The Three Bald Guys

Wednesday, June 1, 7:00pm
Memorial Hall | OTR
Click Here For Tickets

Sweet harmony fills the intimate Memorial Hall Green Ballroom as No Promises pairs for the first time with soft rock trio The Three Bald Guys. No Promises unfurls a jazz-centric set including selections by Gershwin, The Hi-Los and the Beatles, while 3BG offers three-man arrangements of favorites by Harry Chapin, Steely Dan, Bill Withers and more.

Cocktail-style seating and self-pay bar available. Seating limited to the first 100 patrons.

THE THREE BALD GUYS is Tom Steele (guitar, vocals), his son Joshua Steele (vocals, melodica) and their friend Rick Hagee (keys, vocals), playing soft rock hits by your favorite (mostly) dead singers! Their set list includes faves by James Taylor, Jim Croce, Chicago, Loggins & Messina, Simon & Garfunkel, Elton John, Dave Mason, Chicago, Steely Dan, Van Morrison, Cat Stevens, Bill Withers, The Bee Gees and many more.

All Upcoming Shows

“An Evening of Jazz” with The Sycamore Community Singers

Thursday, May 26 & Friday, May 27
Sycamore Presbyterian Church
11800 Mason Road | Symmes Township
Tickets $10
Tickets On Sale Soon: sycamorecommunitysingers.com

No Promises & Three Bald Guys

Wednesday, June 1, 7:00pm
Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street | OTR
Tickets $25 | Purchase Tickets
Facebook Event

Summerfair

Saturday, June 5, 6:00pm
Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Avenue | Anderson
Tickets $10 (Children 12 and under free)
Tickets Available In May: summerfair.org

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“Christmas With No Promises” is back in person!

A cappella holiday magic returns to the tri-state this December as NO PROMISES Vocal Band re-launches their beloved annual “Christmas With No Promises” tour. Sonic stocking-stuffers from Alicia Keys, Andy Williams, Joni Mitchell and Dan Fogelberg will be on offer as the region’s premier vocal jazz ensemble sings a family-friendly concert of sacred and secular classics, including selections from their recent “Boy Band Diaries” show with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra.

Thursday, December 16, 7:30pm
Community of the Good Shepherd
8815 East Kemper Road | Montgomery
Free; reservations not required
**Health Policy** Mask Recommended
Facebook Event

Saturday, December 18, 7:30pm
The Carnegie
Feat. The Nancy James Trio
1028 Scott Boulevard | Covington
Tickets $25 | Purchase Tickets
**Health Policy** Mask Required

Tuesday, December 21, 7:30pm
St. Columban Catholic Church
894 Oakland Road | Loveland
Free; reservations not required
**Health Policy** Mask Recommended
Facebook Event

Wednesday, December 22, 7:30pm
The Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre
Feat. The Pamela Mallory Trio
801 Matson Place | East Price Hill
Tickets $25 | Purchase Tickets
**Health Policy** Mask Required

The church programs on December 18 and 21 will be one hour in length; admission is free, and freewill offerings will be accepted. The theater programs on December 18 and 22 will feature one set each by NO PROMISES and our guest artists; tickets are required.

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Christmas With NO PROMISES 2020 Now Streaming!

We are thrilled to report that our streaming Christmas With NO PROMISES concert is finally streaming!

Supporters of our Save Christmas campaign will have received a link via email to view the full show online.

For the general public, over the next two weeks, we will be releasing videos from our 2020 Christmas With NO PROMISES concert, filmed at stunning Memorial Hall. They’ll all be presented on our facebook page.

Here’s your viewing schedule:

Th, 12/10, 11am – Some Children See Him (Alfred Burt)

Fr, 12/11, 11am – Just My Imagination (Temptations)

Mo, 12/14, 11am – River (Joni Mitchell)

We, 12/16, 11am – Sunday Morning (Maroon 5)

Fr, 12/18, 11am – O Holy Night (Trad)

Mo, 12/21, 11am – White Christmas (The Drifters)

We, 12/23, 11am – The Complete Concert! (10 Tunes)

If you would still like to contribute to help No Promises create great content, please leave us a tip!

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Photo Flash: First Look at No Promises SAVES CHRISTMAS!

To say we had a great time would be the understatement of the century!  Great thanks to everyone who made this incredible event happen.  Think you’re too late? Well friend, you’d be wrong and you can still SAVE CHRISTMAS!

Last month, we raised nearly $7,000 from more than 90 supporters to create a streaming version of our annual Christmas With NO PROMISES concert. But we’ve also encountered some unexpected expenses, including COVID-19 testing “out-of-network” costs.  Please consider making a contribution to help NO PROMISES Save Christmas! You’ll be supporting our ability to make music during this difficult time, and unlocking access to our entire concert, which the general public won’t receive until December 23.

To support NO PROMISES:

• Click here to “Give Us A Tip” via the Cash App!
• Mail a check to: No Promises Vocal Band, ATTN: Matt Croy, 1480 Shore Drive, Findlay, OH, 45840

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WE DID IT!

Nearly $7,000 raised from 92 contributors at all different levels of support. From the bottom of our registers, THANK YOU for supporting this endeavor and helping to Save Christmas!
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No Promises Vocal Band is on the hunt for a tenor!

The Ideal Singer

A tenor who can sing close harmony parts and solo in multiple styles. Strong musicianship is a plus. Plans to remain in the Greater Cincinnati / Dayton region in the long term.

What Is NO PROMISES?

Formed in 2015, NO PROMISES is a Cincinnati-based professional a cappella ensemble bringing exhilarating vocals and breathtaking harmonizations to favorites of jazz, Motown, yacht rock and other genres. Its singers have performed across North America on theatrical tours, graced the stages of Broadway, fronted major symphony orchestras, and backed the likes of Jim Messina, Steve Winwood, Kenny Loggins and POCO. In their day-to-day lives, the men of NO PROMISES are clinical psychologists, theatrical talent buyers, real estate moguls and hairdressers, with a passion for fine a cappella singing.

Listen to our most recent studio recordings here.

Read about the current group members here.

What’s The Commitment?

NO PROMISES rehearses weekly on Tuesday nights, with rehearsals alternating weekly between Cincinnati and Dayton. In the first six months of 2020, we will be preparing for a set of two or three concerts in June, as well as for two recording projects.

A tenor brought on board would join us as a guest artist for this six-month period. Thereafter, we’d mutually evaluate permanent membership in the group.

Each year, we tend to perform 10 – 15 times, and regularly do recording projects.

I’m Interested… What Next?

Send a link of a video or audio recording to Joshua Steele. Doesn’t need to be a cappella, just something that shows off your chops. If we dig it, we’ll reach out about finding a night for you to come in and sing with us.

For More Information

Contact Nat Comisar at 513.378.5801 or booking@nopromisesvocalband.com.

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