Pyrotechnics is a word often used to describe Scott Leonard‘s singing voice. Scott grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and though he departed the Hoosier State for the University of Tampa on a baseball scholarship, he ended up a voice major. He sang in rock groups for Disney in both Orlando and Tokyo for years and speaks fluent Japanese, releasing multiple solo albums while in Japan. Since 1991, Scott’s soaring vocals, songwriting, and one-of-a-kind arranging prowess have played indespensable roles in shaping Rockapella’s characteristic sound over many decades of fame.

The astonishing percussion sounds you hear in a Rockapella show are performed vocally by Jeff Thacher, completing Rockapella’s band-without-instruments sound. Jeff employed his many music skills from an early age. Not long after receiving a degree from Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music, Jeff began experimenting with vocal percussion in various groups, developing his unique sound as the early world of contemporary a cappella itself took shape. Since joining Rockapella in ’93, he’s been known as a pioneering giant among professional vocal percussionists – a select group of beatboxers – who, as he likes to put it, “spit for a living”. Jeff’s powerful virtuosity forms the funky rhythmic heartbeat of Rockapella, delighting and astonishing audiences everywhere.

Calvin C. Jones was born and raised in East St. Louis, IL, and grew up idolizing Michael Jackson & Stevie Wonder. He started singing at an early age, then joined the vocal group Men Of Note at 13 and traveled the world as one of their lead singers for many years. Singing led to a passion for theater, and he went on to be featured in shows such as Dreamgirls, Fabulous 50’s, & Little Shop of Horrors, and brought his talents as a lead singer to the group SouthTown Fever. Rockapella had the good fortune to find Calvin while he was showcasing his silky smooth voice as a featured singer at Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL. Cal is an amazing one-of-a-kind talent!

Armand Huttton is a thunderous bass singer, songwriter, producer, and Grammy-nominated arranger from Nashville, who has performed with Take 6, Michael Bublé, Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, Ludacris, and Coldplay. In the world of a cappella, he’s held down the low-end of the group, Streetcorner Symphony, and has toured the world with Naturally 7. We’re thrilled to share the stage with him!

Manny Houston brings a wealth of musical savvy and experience to the group. He’s a seasoned broadway and solo performer with a degree in piano performance, and has appeared in productions such as “Kinky Boots” in Chicago,  and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Freestyle Love Supreme” in Las Vegas!  Manny became a viral sensation as a singer and rapper on musical apps like Voisey and RapChat, and has been a professional musician since the age of 17.  We love showing off this super talented & charismatic performer!