NTS named Best of New Hampshire!

Posted June 1, 2010

Not Too Sharp is thrilled to announce their selection for this year's Best of New Hampshire awards! This annual honor adorns the top places, things, and events in the state, as voted by the readers of New Hampshire Magazine.

To celebrate, check out the 8th Annual Best of New Hampshire Party on June 24th at 5:30pm at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester. The event will be overrun with good food, enthusiastic exibitors, and entertainment- including your very own NH contemporary a cappella group of the year, Not Too Sharp!

The Spring 2010 Big(gest) Show

Posted May 9, 2010

Hopefully you made it to this semester's big show, because it was a sight to behold.

NTS brought in some fresh tunes right from the opener, Ray Lamontagne's You Are The Best Thing. Other recent hits included the Matt Nathanson love song Come On Get Higher, and the upbeat college life song Rock & Roll by Eric Hutchinson. But true to the group's roots, some barbershop also made an appearance in the ditty Red Red Robin.

The show had a few interludes as four commercial breaks managed to infiltrate the setlist, including "Filet o' Fish," "Real Men of Genius," "Subway," and "eHarmony." Harrison also brought a once-in-a-lifetime experience to one audience member as he proposed to his girlfriend of four years, with a special intro by the whole group and its alumni. Look for special videos of these amazing moments sometime this summer!

Shifting Gears now available in stores!

Posted February 13, 2010

Looking to add Shifting Gears to your CD collection? Can't make it to a live show? Don't want to pay shipping when you order on our website?

Bull Moose Music locations in Portsmouth and Salem, NH now carry Not Too Sharp's latest album as a part of their Local Music section. Bull Moose is based out of Portland, ME, and they have never lost touch with the importance of record stores' support for local music.

Be sure to stop by to pick up Shifting Gears and support local arts and business!

Mid-year Auditions!

Posted January 19, 2010

Not Too Sharp announces YOUR opportunity to join us! If you are interested in auditioning, attend a brief info session on Thursday, February 4th, at 7:30 in MUB room 340. This meeting is highly recommended, and will be a chance to get a sense of how to prepare, along with an opportunity to sing with the group. Auditions are Saturday, February 6th at 12:00 noon in the MUB Wildcat Den. Contact Scott at info@not2sharp.com for more information or to set up an audition time.

Girls, spread the word! Guys, see you there!

Straight from the Big Show

Posted December 13, 2009

Thanks to the 300+ fans who packed the Strafford Room to see the free big show on Friday night! Attendance was as good as ever, with the room packed to capacity. Check out four favorites from the show on YouTube!

Ross captured the solo spotlight for the first time in the Buffett song "Cheeseburger in Paradise," off-stage group dynamics became apparent as pies flew and the fellas popped and locked in "Friends," a dedication went out to NTS grad Lt. Dave Snell for the great harmonies of "Gulf War Song," and Harrison and Seth dropped jaws with their rip-roaring solos in the medley "St. Louis Blues/Superstition."

NTS on YouTube

Posted November 22, 2009

Not Too Sharp videos on YouTube have been viewed over 113,000 times! Have you seen them? Some big favorites include the PG-13 rendition of Dion's "Runaround Sue" from the 2007 group, "Ban the Tube Top," which was recognized by Reel Big Fish as their favorite cover of their music for several months, the NTS classic "I'm in a Hurry," and the music video from last spring's Big Show, "Draggin' the Line," which features the only studio track available in full online.

Team Building

Posted November 14, 2009

Every October the group takes a camping trip to get to know each other better, but this year a busy performance schedule made that impossible. Instead, the group took advantage of a day off from classes to make an excursion to OSG Paintball in Barnstead, NH. The group defended a castle, had a Western shootout, and played some wild capture-the-flag, finishing the day with a paint-covered serenade to the staff. Thanks to UNH MUB assistant director Dave Zamansky for joining us!

NTS in the Media

Posted September 30, 2009

"On a Friday night in the Strafford Room in the MUB, all 11 members of the male a cappella group Not Too Sharp are vying for the attention of a young woman named Josie, nudging one another out of the way as they sing the Motown classic My Girl."

So starts an article recently published in the UNH Alumni Association's New Hampshire Magazine. Read the full article here.

Presenting Our New Members!

Posted September 15, 2009

Thank you to all who auditioned! Last week's auditions yielded quite a field of talent, leading to a lengthy and painful decision process. However, we were rewarded with two strong new voices: Alex Preece, a junior baritone, and Alex Rich, a freshman tenor. They join us tonight at rehearsal, and you can catch their debut at the two shows on Friday the 18th. Check them out!

On the Air

Posted September 9, 2009

Ross, Harrison, and Tyler recently had the opportunity to infiltrate the WUNH radio headquarters deep in the bowels of the MUB. They bantered about their roles in the group, where the music comes from, and their favorite campus eats, among other things. The DJs also spun tracks from Shifting Gears. Hear the whole interview here!

Back on Campus

Posted August 24, 2009

The group will reconvene for Acappellafest at Freshman Jukebox on Saturday! Also, see all of UNH's other a cappella groups at this exhibition event targeted for the university's newest residents. 8:00 in the Wildcat Den, just down the stairs from the Strafford Room at the MUB.

Freshmen and upperclassmen alike are also encouraged to AUDITION in the upcoming weeks. Keep an eye on the site to get details when they are revealed.

Summer Recess

Posted July 6, 2009

The fellas are all home for the summer, leaving only the lingering echoes of applause in the Strafford Room. We will return when the Fall semester starts at the end of August. In the meantime, enjoy our videos on YouTube or order a copy of the newest album, "Shifting Gears."

(Also look for a new site design this summer.)

Big Show Run-down

Posted May 12, 2009

Man, has it been exciting to be a part of NTS lately! The big show was wildly successful, and we apologize to those we had to turn away when we ran out of space. Check out the videos from the show on YouTube. While you're browsing the video collection, take a look at the new music video and the making of the video. The video is for the song "Draggin' the Line," a studio track from the new album.

Which leads to the next point... the new CD! Titled "Shifting Gears," it is now available from the members of the group or online (email info@not2sharp.com to order). Also, check out the full track listing on the Discography page. We promise you'll love it!

Are you ready for the Big Show?!

Posted May 2, 2009

This Friday, May 8th, in the MUB Strafford Room is the Spring Big Show! This sure-to-please performance will feature new songs, familiar favorites, a brand new intro video and antics as usual.

Also, we are excited to announce that it will feature the debut of the new album, Shifting Gears! CDs will be on sale for special one-time low prices: $10 for the new CD, or $15 for both CDs. As if you did not already have reason enough to come, this show is FREE; no tickets required. So take a break from the studying none of us are doing and come procrastinate with Not Too Sharp!

Presenting... The Hyannis Sound

Posted April 16, 2009

Cape Cod's boys of summer, the Hyannis Sound, trekked up to UNH on April 2nd as a part of their annual spring tour. They delivered an awesome performance to bring joy to the heart all of the true acappella fans who packed into Murkland Auditorium. The show ended with a joint performance of the song Solsbury Hill. We enjoyed the Sound as much as the enthusiastic audience, and look forward to seeing them again next spring!

NTS Entertains the NH Executive Council

Posted April 8, 2009

On April 1st we loaded up a bus and headed to Concord for a performance at the NH State House. After enjoying the beauty and history of the building, we provided an energetic lift to the meeting and the morning. Starting with the close harmonies of the National Anthem, and following up with the songs "Dancin' in the Moonlight" and the Doobie Brothers' "Black Water," we brought acappella to the capital. Thank you to Gov. Lynch and the councilors for inviting us!

UNH Campus Tour 2009

Posted March 14, 2009

Our first year of existence earned NTS recongition as "that group that sings everywhere." Well, it's time to renew our vows with the UNH campus, and this semester, it is our goal to visit EVERY DORM.

As of Spring Break, we have been to Alexander, Scott, Stoke, SERC C, and Congreve. We are looking forward to the performances we have scheduled for Williamson, Mills and the Gables. Is your dorm missing from the list? It shouldn't be! Contact info@not2sharp.com to schedule a show in your building now!

Twice the Excitement

Posted February 8, 2009

Two fantastic news snippets:

1) Welcome to Tyler Hixson, the newest Fella. Tyler is a freshman, and will be singing baritone. We are pumped to have him!

2) NTS's rendition of "Ban the Tube Top" is Reel Big Fish's cover of the week! Their Myspace Music page features the video from Not Too Sharp's winter 2008 Big Show.

NTS in the News

Posted December 21, 2008

The group got some name-dropping in The New Hampshire newspaper recently, due to their involvement with the Wildcat Santa charity.


In response to great support from fans and businesses around NH this year, the Not Too Sharp guys decided to pass the buck- literally. The group donated 300 dollars worth of toys to the Wildcat Santa Toy Drive at the Dec. 12th show - $150 from the group fund, and $150 contributed by the members personally. "We have been blessed with great fans and great opportunities as a group and we are thrilled to take the generosity that has been shown to us and share it with those in need during this holiday season," business manager Ross Seavey said.

Winter Show 2008

Posted December 14, 2008

Despite nearly being thwarted by ice storms and power outages, fans completely filled the Strafford Room for the Winter Show. Tickets and donations raised almost $1000 for the ACS. The group members also decided to respond to the consistent generosity of our audiences, and donated a load of toys to UNH's Wildcat Santa drive.

Thank you to everyone who came to the show! For anyone who didn't make it, check out six of the songs from the show on YouTube, including Belleau Wood, Ban the Tube Top, Solsbury Hill and Silver Bells. Happy holidays, and we'll see you after winter break!

End-of-Semester Update

Posted December 3, 2008

Seen us around campus? Look for us singing in major residential areas of campus and downtown before the show. The group will also sing other gigs across campus several nights in the coming weeks, including dorm shows, benefit gigs, and of course...

The fall semester BIG SHOW! See the culmination of our semester's work on December 12th at 8:00 in the MUB. Tickets are on sale now at the MUB Ticket Office, or through their website. They are $3 each (student or non-student) and 100% of the price of the tickets is donated to the American Cancer Society. See you there!

New CD Developments

Posted November 10, 2008

The group spent its weekend with producer Tim Bongiovanni creating the auditory glory which is to be the new album. In the past three days, the group dedicated more than 35 hours to bringing you music you are sure to love. Here are some other recording weekend statistics:

6 lbs. of spaghetti devoured at one dinner
11 lbs. of meat eaten in spaghetti or sandwiches
22 bagels consumed at one breakfast
24 gallons of water required to hydrate 11 singers for three days
5 hours nonstop period of Halo for Seth and Scott while not singing
7 hours Brad napped when not in the studio
1 album now recorded and in the final production phases!