Might not be a replacement for Voices of Liberty

[OKW Lover]

We went to Epcot yesterday (3/19) to just wander around a bit. While back at the American Adventure we found we had arrived in time to catch the show. I recall there has been some discussion/rumor/furor that Voices of Liberty would be leaving.

It seems as though that's true as when we were there there was a group called IIRC "High Pockets". They are a 4-piece ensemble (woodwinds, guitar, bass and drums) who's repertoire is jazz. The audience throughly enjoyed the sets.

I thought it was an interesting, sensical choice for this venue since jazz is a distinctly American music form.

 

[SteamboatStevie]

No! Say it ain't so! I do love jazz, but Voices of Liberty (especially in the rotunda) always sends chills down my spine.

 

[livndisney]

Voices of Liberty is listed as performing during the weekend on Steve Soares site along with High Pockets Monday-Thursday. VOC leaving is not something we even joke about lol

 

[disneysteve]

They better not replace Voices of Liberty. American Adventure is my favorite attraction in all of Disney World and VoL is definitely part of the reason. I could sit and listen to them all day (well, okay, if I was going to be there all day I'd need a comfy chair, not a tile floor, but you get the idea).

If they go, Disney will definitely be hearing from me.

 

[kcb1dizbksfan]

I really enjoy the Voices of Liberty.

I was visiting EPCOT during Presidents week 2012 on the last day of their concerts. The video quality was average, because I hand-held my DSLR with a 200MM telephone and no tripod, but the sound quality is great. I was not prepared to shoot video that day . . .

You have to check to see if you have a pulse rate if your not moved by these incredible voices and harmonies . . . The sound is very intense at the American Gardens . . . I am a hardened New Yorker and this concert really got to me . . . . so much for trying to keep my camera steady.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7rQ0RSM9oA

 

[AmberLuvsWDW]

This is really disappointing news. The addition of a jazz ensemble sounds like a wonderful idea, but not at the cost of losing Voices of Liberty.

 

[livndisney]

So it appears the reason the VOC was not performing when the op was there is because they were not scheduled. Does anyone have anything to show they are leaving for good?

 

[laceemouse]

We were there last week and saw them (Voices of Liberty) March 13th. They were great as usual.

 

[livndisney]

Voices of Liberty are scheduled for this week according to Steve Soares site*. Perhaps this thread should be moved to "Rumors" or atleast have the title changed?

*Sunday & Wednesday-Saturday at 12:30, 1:15, 2:00, 2:45, 3:30, 4:15 & 5:00pm

 

[OKW Lover]

Voices of Liberty are scheduled for this week according to Steve Soares site*. Perhaps this thread should be moved to "Rumors" or atleast have the title changed?

*Sunday & Wednesday-Saturday at 12:30, 1:15, 2:00, 2:45, 3:30, 4:15 & 5:00pm

I've changed the title. If the Mod's feel this is best moved to the rumor board that's fine with me.