UM Live at the 2013 MHVJ
At first, I read the news that The Sing Off was cancelled and didn’t think much of it. TV shows come and go these days like Congressmen, Styles of Jeans, and Pop Stars. Then I got to thinking… I was on that show with amazing musicians, and more importantly, amazing people as the contestants. Then it started to sink in and the reality (no pun intended) of the situation started to hit home.
I had to step back from being on The Sing Off and the opportunity given to Urban Method by the shows executive producers, Sam, Debbie, Josh and Joel. I realized that the show was so much more to me than the excitement and success of Urban Method and being on national TV.
Here’s where I get emotional… (just a warning)
As soon as the show aired, I found that the show had an immense effect on young people all over the country. I travel quite a bit mixing a cappella shows for Take 6 and every time I would walk into a concert hall, a young person would call out to me, “Tony from Urban Method”! In talking to each and every one, I found that they were inspired by the show in so many ways. By the competition. By the characters in each group. By the personal stories told on the show. By the music, being so raw and from the heart. By the diversity of the groups and individual members. By the family friendly language and content. By the hard work that it took to do each episode. And by the talent that would come across their television every Monday night for 2 hours. (Now I’m totally choked up) 
Not only were they inspired by our performances, I was inspired by their obvious new drive toward music and life. I think the contestants were pushed to succeed as a group, conquer fears, and work hard to a goal, and that came across loud and clear to everyone watching the show. We made it through each week with pure passion for music and life. Now to meet these children and young adults that looked up to us, makes me realize that the show is much more than what it seems to the NBC Executives that pulled the plug. I bet if they look back at television shows that were legendary, they would find that most of them started off with lower ratings. But the best shows of all time became legendary because they showed heart (I’m reminded of *M*A*S*H* here). The Sing Off showed heart and I see it every time I talk to a student, or child, or fan about it. They have passion for the show that goes beyond the ratings. It affected people to change.
The Sing Off wasn’t just a reality show that showcased talent, it inspired people to chase their dreams no matter who they are and where they are from. That’s what good entertainment and good TV should be. I know the Executive Producers of the show would agree, it was incredibly inspiring. I’m sure they wanted the show renewed. NBC Execs did not. My hope is that the show will be bought out by a new network and land on your TV again soon.
Make sure to go and sign the petition to show your support of television like The Sing Off. Also, read with the judges have to say. 
As I tell the students at the schools I’ve visited…
“If you have a dream in life, chase it because you love it and never stop. Your dream will soon become your reality and your future!”
Tony Huerta
Urban Method and Sonic Audio
Come join Urban Method as they perform live for the Sound of the Rockies CD release concert.
Hosted by the Sound of the Rockies. This will be an amazing vocal concert. Don’t miss it!
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
Here is Urban Method’s first music video, Me & You. Written by UM’s very own, Liz Ager. Check it out and share it with everyone you know!
Recorded February 25, 2012 LIVE ar the Paramount Theater in Denver, Colorado. Audio by Sonic Audio and Video by ZumiProductions
Join Urban Method live in concert at the Anschutz Theater at Kent Denver to benefit the Rocky Mountain Children’s Choir!
UM to benefit the Rocky Mountain Childrens Choir
A quick thanks to all of those who helped us pack the house at the Paramount Theater last night in Denver. We had a chance to unveil an original song, some cool new tricks, and rock the songs you came to love from the show. Make sure you tag yourself on the Facebook pic Tony took on stage!
So what’s next?
Now it’s time to put it all together. We’re going to hit the studio and write. That’s right, original music. We’ll be putting music videos together, creating new and exciting content, and building OUR show. The plan is to have that done by summer time (2012) and then hit the road.
Until then…
thank you so much. Our friends, our family, and our newest supporters….we couldn’t do this without you!
Much love.
UM
Sup tho,
For those who don’t know, I was in a college A Cappella group called In The Buff for four years. you can check them out here:
This past weekend In The Buff celebrated their 18th Birthday. The alums came back and we watched the current members perform and took the stage with them for a couple of songs. In honor of In The Buff and our 18th birthday I am releasing a song from our last studio album, “LIVE From The Ambassador’s Hot Tub”
Without further adieu, here is, “Feeling Good”, a cover song that I sang when I was an active member of the group.
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A little recap on the show…
So, we get to the Beverly Hilton (thank you Arnold, Jane, and Judy for the kind greeting and transport) and head to the restaurant for a little lunch. We’re eating among the celebs gathered there for the Grammys and after finishing up, we head back to our rooms. As we’re heading up, we notice a bunch of security guards up to something…little did we know that Whitney Houston had just passed away right upstairs! Incredible to be in the vicinity of such a momentous and sad occasion in music.
The hotel was buzzing with the news and that night, the cameras, paparazzi, and some of the most famous musicians around filed through the doors of the hotel. We thought about traveling around the city of Hollywood but found ourselves drinking at the bar watching the A-listers see and be seen.
The next morning we enjoyed a little breakfast in the rooms and some fantastic weather as we were led up to their outdoor patio where we performed for the Hilton’s VIPs. We finished up and enjoyed food and drinks in the beautiful epicenter of the Grammys.
A quick escort to the airport and a short flight home—great trip and a huge thanks to Kieran for bringing us in for the event.
Wanted to take a minute and give a quick shout out and thanks to our friends at Castle Rock Radio who helped us to promote our show on February 25th at the Paramount. They are selling wonderfully fast, so grab up the last few while you can!
Click below to catch the Castle Rock Radio Urban Method Interviews with Katie Turley, Myke Charles, Liz Ager, and Richard Steighner.
http://www.castlerockradio.com/ARCHIVES/FORGETABOUTIT/furgettaboutit_01-09-12.mp3
New music video for y’all to check out. See if you can spot the Urban Method cameo in this one.
