I. In the summer of 1999 Leonardo Silva and Peter Hollens met in a University of Oregon writing class. Their common passion for singing inspired them to start a vocal group. That winter, Pete and Leo gathered a small and talented group of 6 music lovers for their very first rehearsal. On the Rocks was born.
Known as the first official collegiate a cappella group in Oregon, On The Rocks began a tradition of excellence in a genre that was previously unheard of in the Northwest. Since 1999, several other groups, including University of Oregonโs Divisi and Oregon Stateโs Outspoken have followed their lead and joined the fast-growing A cappella community.
OtR has established itself as one of the top a cappella groups in the nation. Their current repertoire ranges from contemporary pop to doo-wop classics to holiday standards and the occasional original piece. OtR is comprised of mostly undergraduate students and usually consisting of 9 โ 12 members. Every fall and spring, an extensive audition process is held to find quality replacements for graduating members in 4 different vocal categories-, tenor, baritone, bass and vocal percussion. Auditioning students are evaluated on tonal memory, solo talent, blending ability and, of course, personality. Once the new members are chosen, OTR can be heard singing every Friday @ the EMU amphitheater and around campus at various events throughout the year. Aside from hosting quarterly concerts, they have toured the West Coast and have visited the east coast often, and Canada. They have performed with the professional quartet the Coats and at various a cappella festivals all over the west coast.
In 2002 OtR placed 3rd at the International Competition of Collegiate a cappella and returned the next year in 2003 to place 2nd out of hundreds of groups. During the competitions they took in more than a dozen awards including, Best Soloist, Best Vocal Percussion, Best Arrangement and Best Hair. They have appeared live on the NBC Today show, along with other various semi-national news stations such as WB news @ 10 on โToni Timeโ.
Every year in the winter since their inception OtR has been invited to sing the National Anthem at the UO Basketball Games in Mac Court. Their performance has been broadcast on UO radio to several thousand listeners and was received with uproaring praise from the appreciative 7,000 fans and radio commentators alike.
OTR has also reached viral status with their YouTube videos of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up," and is probably best known for their version of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance," which reached 7.5 million views on YouTube. OTR has toured all over the US and Canada. The group travels to Berkeley, CA for the West Coast A Cappella Showcase every year. OTR has toured San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, New York, New Haven, and Boston, and hope to tour more in the future. In 2010, OTR was featured on the second season of the hit NBC show "The Sing-Off".
Since itโs inception, On the Rocks has released two albums:The self titled OTR โ 2002 and Backgammon Sessions โ 2003. They are finishing up their latest CD, soon to be released in fall of 2005. Awards for their recordings include a selection on the 2004 BOCA compilation album (Best of Collegiate A Cappella). The selected track was Yellow off the Backgammon Sessions album and it was also chosen as the runner-up best male song of the year by CARA (Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards) Their most recent CD, Full Coverage includes tracks from such artists as Mr. Mister, Justin Timberlake, Rufus Wainwritght, and more. On the Rocks A cappella can be contacted via email at uoontherocks@hotmail.com.
II. On The Rocks
Colorado rock has a distinctive sound, identified by a blending of acoustic and electric guitars and an emphasis on tight vocal harmonies. No band around present this as powerfully as 'On the Rocks'. Add to the mix, dynamic rhythms and emotional originals, and you have the recipe for a band on the rise. Frontman Shawn Wright's gravely voice and passionate performances move audiences to frenzied levels, then gently brings the house down with love songs, such as 'til the end' or a power ballad like 'something more than this'. His sense of humor shines through with songs such as 'nailed your best friend'. Nn lead guitar is Ohio born Mike Princehorn. He cut his rock and roll teeth in the northern Colorado area. His versatile styles keep up with the bands ever-changing moods through each set. His strong vocals are heard on front as well as in harmonies. He's no shrinking violet, evident when harmonizing with Shawn's powerhouse vocals. Also a song writer, original material seems limitless. Arriving all the way from Detroit is bassist Sonny Lentz. He brings a streetwise edge and Motown influences to the music. Combining blues, rock, soul, country and reggae, his rhythms keep the songs, and the audience, moving. He contributes original material that is provocative and somewhat unpredictable. Rounding out the quartet is Colorado's own Norris Jones on drums. Norris has played with northern Colorado favorites 'canebrake run', Walt Jenkins, Liz Barnez, and 'harmony road'. His jazz and infusion roots add a cool and diverse bottom to the passionate original material. He is dynamite on the rockin' tunes as well. As word spreads, the band's calender is filling up. They are playing regularly up and down the front range, and extending into Nebraska, Wyoming and Montana.
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Telephone
On the Rocks Lyrics
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Thatn to be with You for an hour or two
We could talk on the phone tonight
But it might take a while to get connected right
So would You stay with me?
There's no other place I'd rather be
So stay with me
Than to get away for a copule of days
'Cuz lately You feel farther away
I'll get a little closer
I can hear what You say
So would You stay with me?
There's no other place
I'd rather be
So stay with me
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So would You stay with me?
There's no other place
I'd rather be
So stay with me
The song โTelephoneโ by On the Rocks is a song that expresses the singerโs desire to spend more time with Jesus. The song starts with โJesus there is nothing better to do than to be with You for an hour or twoโ. This line signifies how amazing it would be to spend quality time with Jesus as nothing else can be better than that. However, the singer also realizes that connecting with Jesus might not be as seamless as they hope for as it might take a while to get the connection right, but they still make the plea for Jesus to stay with them. The lyrics reveal the longing of a person who is seeking to get closer to Jesus, and would rather spend time with Him over anything else.
The second verse of the song continues with the same message of wanting to get closer to Jesus, but this time the singer desires to get away for a couple of days to spend time with Jesus which signifies how the singer is ready to unplug themselves from the distractions of the world and focus on their relationship with Jesus. The singer expresses how they feel that Jesus is far away from them, but by spending time with Him, they would hear and understand what He has been saying. The theme of the song is consistent throughout as the singer seeks to get closer to Jesus and stay with Him. The song offers a message of hope for those who might be seeking something or someone to connect with and offers the solution of seeking and staying with Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus there is nothing better to do
Life is meaningless without Jesus
Thatn to be with You for an hour or two
Being with Jesus is the best use of time
We could talk on the phone tonight
Communicating with Jesus is important
But it might take a while to get connected right
Connecting with Jesus requires effort and patience
So would You stay with me?
Asking Jesus to remain faithful and present
There's no other place I'd rather be
Nothing compares to the joy found in Jesus' presence
Jesus I want nothing more
Jesus is all that is needed
Than to get away for a copule of days
Escaping the world to be with Jesus is desirable
'Cuz lately You feel farther away
Feeling distant from Jesus can be disheartening
I'll get a little closer
Reaching out to Jesus can bring closeness
I can hear what You say
Listening to Jesus can bring understanding
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Life sometimes presents obstacles to connecting with Jesus
So would You stay with me?
Asking Jesus to remain close during difficulties
There's no other place I'd rather be
Amidst life's struggles, being with Jesus is still the best place to be
So stay with me
Requesting Jesus' constant presence and faithfulness
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