Monday, February 25, 2008

X-Tension Chords' North American Tour, 2008

Great news! Music meta-legends The X-Tension Chords have chosen Traverse City, Michigan, as the next stop in their North American tour, a string of performances that is now stretching into its fifth year. As luck would have it, their visit coincides yet again with the ACE International Conference's meeting dates. Not surprising, really, when you consider that all of the band members are also members of ACE. Chords fans will have at least two opportunities to enjoy their music at this year's conference.

ACE 2008 organizers have reserved Shimmers – one of Traverse City's hottest nightclub/dance venues – for a private party one night during the conference. The dance floor will be open, with the dancing powered by the Chords' trademark blend of classic rock, R and B, and eclectic oddities. The club's small stage will limit the size of the band to a core group for that performance, but they guarantee to pump out enough energy to keep dancers out of their chairs and spinning across the floor into the wee hours.

One or more "unplugged" sessions are also planned, where Chords regulars and drop-ins can share tunes in a more informal setting, recalling the spontaneity of the 2004 sessions at Lake Tahoe.

So make sure to include your dancing shoes when you pack for ACE 2008. And if you want to share in the music making, pack your favorite instrument, too, or just be ready to join in and sing. Whether verbal or nonverbal, we'll all be playing in pursuit of communications excellence. It's the ACE way!