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Reception With Quartet:
| ClearWater Connection (CWC) |
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| Performing songs in four part close harmony for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, valentine deliveries - Almost any occasion! |
| Sample Videos of "CWC" recorded live at the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin |
Sample Video 1:
- Crazy Little Thing Called Love
- When I Fall In Love
- Little Red Riding Hood
Sample Video 2:
- All I Have To Do Is Dream
- I Only Have Eyes For You
- The Grundy County Auction
Incident - "Sold"
| ClearWater Connection Biographies |
| Tenor Tim Griner joined CWC summer 2010. "Running a construction business and singing keeps me busy. Singing with worship team at Landmark Christian Church, Eau Claire Male Chorus and CWC are just some of the places I sing at. Julie and I have been married since 1982. We have two daughters, Trisha and Samantha, and one grandson, Joey. All these things keep me happy and busy" |
Lead Terry Hoepner has studied voice
professionally. He has performed in numerous
community theater productions and has been a
guest soloist for several choirs and chamber
chorales. Terry got his start in barbershop soon
after his retirement in 2004 and has enjoyed the
challenge and fellowship.
professionally. He has performed in numerous
community theater productions and has been a
guest soloist for several choirs and chamber
chorales. Terry got his start in barbershop soon
after his retirement in 2004 and has enjoyed the
challenge and fellowship.
Baritone Mike Theiste has been employed with the
city of Eau Claire for the last 28 years working on
various departments and is currently a laboratory
technician at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He
has been married to his lovely bride Shelly for the
same number of years and has 3 beautiful
daughters. Mike got his start in singing barbershop
style several years back with the group State Street.
After State Street dissolved mid-year of 2010, Mike,
along with Terry Hoepner, helped organize the
current quartet ClearWater Connection. He has
been busy singing also with the Eau Claire Male
Chorus, The Valley Gospel Choir, and with The Joy
Choir at Peace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.
city of Eau Claire for the last 28 years working on
various departments and is currently a laboratory
technician at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He
has been married to his lovely bride Shelly for the
same number of years and has 3 beautiful
daughters. Mike got his start in singing barbershop
style several years back with the group State Street.
After State Street dissolved mid-year of 2010, Mike,
along with Terry Hoepner, helped organize the
current quartet ClearWater Connection. He has
been busy singing also with the Eau Claire Male
Chorus, The Valley Gospel Choir, and with The Joy
Choir at Peace Lutheran Church in Eau Claire.
Bass Mark Walker recently retired from Land O'
Lakes/AFP where he worked for 32 years. He has
three grown sons, two grandchildren, and lives in
Eau Claire with his wife Cheryl. Mark has sung in
church choirs for many years and is an alumnus of
the Eau Claire Male Chorus. This is Mark's first
venture into acappella quartet singing. When not
singing, Mark enjoys sporting events (now as a
spectator), the arts, and traveling with his wife.
Lakes/AFP where he worked for 32 years. He has
three grown sons, two grandchildren, and lives in
Eau Claire with his wife Cheryl. Mark has sung in
church choirs for many years and is an alumnus of
the Eau Claire Male Chorus. This is Mark's first
venture into acappella quartet singing. When not
singing, Mark enjoys sporting events (now as a
spectator), the arts, and traveling with his wife.
| ClearWater Connection Biography |
Formerly known as "State Street", ClearWater Connection was conceived in
July of 2010 by lead Terry Hoepner and baritone Mike Theiste with the
addition of Tim Griner taking over tenor and Tom Bohlinger singing bass. The
new quartet debuted at Carson Park on July 31st and again on August 3rd of
2010 by singing the National Anthem for a couple of sporting events. On
August 16th Tom Bohlinger announced sadly that he would have to leave the
group because of new employment opportunities. Enter Mark Walker to take
over at bass!
The new group has been working relentlessly since the end of August 2010
to put together a look, sound, and style that is unique among barbershop
quartets of today. ClearWater Connection steers away somewhat from the
traditional "barbershop" style with a vast repertoire spanning music genres
from doo-wop to country with patriotic, jazz, and some old southern gospel
thrown into the mix as well, while keeping that close harmony sound we've all
grown to love. Ladies and Gentlemen, ClearWater Connection!
July of 2010 by lead Terry Hoepner and baritone Mike Theiste with the
addition of Tim Griner taking over tenor and Tom Bohlinger singing bass. The
new quartet debuted at Carson Park on July 31st and again on August 3rd of
2010 by singing the National Anthem for a couple of sporting events. On
August 16th Tom Bohlinger announced sadly that he would have to leave the
group because of new employment opportunities. Enter Mark Walker to take
over at bass!
The new group has been working relentlessly since the end of August 2010
to put together a look, sound, and style that is unique among barbershop
quartets of today. ClearWater Connection steers away somewhat from the
traditional "barbershop" style with a vast repertoire spanning music genres
from doo-wop to country with patriotic, jazz, and some old southern gospel
thrown into the mix as well, while keeping that close harmony sound we've all
grown to love. Ladies and Gentlemen, ClearWater Connection!
| ClearWater Connection History |
July 11th, 2010 - John Hanson, our original bass, announces his
retirement from State Street Quartet, effectively abolishing all ties to the
quartet name. Terry Hoepner, lead, and Mike Theiste, baritone, decided to
reorganize the quartet and establish a new tenor, a new bass, and a new
quartet name.
July 21st, 2010 - ClearWater Connection (CWC) was conceived with Tim
Griner- tenor, Terry Hoepner- lead, Mike Theiste- baritone, and Tom
Bohlinger- bass.
July 31st, 2010 - Quartet debuts by singing the National Anthem at Carson
Park for the Predators Football Conference Championship Game.
August 3rd, 2010 - Sang National Anthem at Carson Park for Career
Development Night at an Express baseball game.
August 16th, 2010 - Tom Bohlinger announced at rehearsal with much
sadness that he would have to leave the quartet because he was hired on
to a new job. Terry, Tim, and Mike discussed other possible basses to
replace Tom and began pursuing these options.
August 31st, 2010 - Tim, Terry, and Mike welcome Mark Walker into the
quartet as bass.
February 6th, 2011 - "Hearts in Harmony 2" Performance at the Heyde
Center for the Arts, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Featured Mark Walker on
Little Red Riding Hood. A real crowd pleaser! (Benefit Concert for Beacon
House - Check presented on April 12, 2011)
February 14th - 2011 - Singing Valentines - Delivered 26 roses. Very
successful outing!
April 2nd, 2011 - Guest performance at the Eau Claire Male Chorus Dinner
concert.
May 21st, 2011 - Sang National Anthem at Carson Park for Predators
Football first home game. (Also on June 18th for 2nd home game.)
June 15th, 2011 - CWC provided entertainment for Elderlife (Primetime
Friends) at 1st Congregational UCC, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
July 1st, 2011 - CWC provided entertainment for Tom and Jean Hebert's
annual Salmon Bar-B-Que and their over 200 guests.
July 23rd, 2011 - CWC provided entertainment for a car show and dinner
benefit for a youth camp in Holcome, Wisconsin.
August 4th, 2011 - CWC provided entertainment at Express Baseball
Game for Career Development Center day.
August 6th, 2011 - Sang National Anthem at Carson Park for Predators vs
St. Paul Pioneers "Elite Bowl IV" Football Game.
August 20th, 2011 - Annual Plummer Summer Hummer Party.
August 24th, 2011 - Outdoor Summer Concert Series, Fireside Bistro at
Dove Healthcare - South, Eau Claire, WI (6:00 - 7:30 PM).
September 11th, 2011 - CWC provided "Gospel Songs" between morning
church services at Peace Lutheran Church. This was their "Story Launch
Day".
September 30th, 2011 - CWC qualified to compete in the finals on Friday,
October 14th in the "Turtle's Got Talent", Turtle Lake, WI.
October 14th, 2011 - CWC competed in the finals, winning 3rd place in the
"Turtle's Got Talent", Turtle Lake Casino, Turtle Lake, WI.
retirement from State Street Quartet, effectively abolishing all ties to the
quartet name. Terry Hoepner, lead, and Mike Theiste, baritone, decided to
reorganize the quartet and establish a new tenor, a new bass, and a new
quartet name.
July 21st, 2010 - ClearWater Connection (CWC) was conceived with Tim
Griner- tenor, Terry Hoepner- lead, Mike Theiste- baritone, and Tom
Bohlinger- bass.
July 31st, 2010 - Quartet debuts by singing the National Anthem at Carson
Park for the Predators Football Conference Championship Game.
August 3rd, 2010 - Sang National Anthem at Carson Park for Career
Development Night at an Express baseball game.
August 16th, 2010 - Tom Bohlinger announced at rehearsal with much
sadness that he would have to leave the quartet because he was hired on
to a new job. Terry, Tim, and Mike discussed other possible basses to
replace Tom and began pursuing these options.
August 31st, 2010 - Tim, Terry, and Mike welcome Mark Walker into the
quartet as bass.
February 6th, 2011 - "Hearts in Harmony 2" Performance at the Heyde
Center for the Arts, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Featured Mark Walker on
Little Red Riding Hood. A real crowd pleaser! (Benefit Concert for Beacon
House - Check presented on April 12, 2011)
February 14th - 2011 - Singing Valentines - Delivered 26 roses. Very
successful outing!
April 2nd, 2011 - Guest performance at the Eau Claire Male Chorus Dinner
concert.
May 21st, 2011 - Sang National Anthem at Carson Park for Predators
Football first home game. (Also on June 18th for 2nd home game.)
June 15th, 2011 - CWC provided entertainment for Elderlife (Primetime
Friends) at 1st Congregational UCC, Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
July 1st, 2011 - CWC provided entertainment for Tom and Jean Hebert's
annual Salmon Bar-B-Que and their over 200 guests.
July 23rd, 2011 - CWC provided entertainment for a car show and dinner
benefit for a youth camp in Holcome, Wisconsin.
August 4th, 2011 - CWC provided entertainment at Express Baseball
Game for Career Development Center day.
August 6th, 2011 - Sang National Anthem at Carson Park for Predators vs
St. Paul Pioneers "Elite Bowl IV" Football Game.
August 20th, 2011 - Annual Plummer Summer Hummer Party.
August 24th, 2011 - Outdoor Summer Concert Series, Fireside Bistro at
Dove Healthcare - South, Eau Claire, WI (6:00 - 7:30 PM).
September 11th, 2011 - CWC provided "Gospel Songs" between morning
church services at Peace Lutheran Church. This was their "Story Launch
Day".
September 30th, 2011 - CWC qualified to compete in the finals on Friday,
October 14th in the "Turtle's Got Talent", Turtle Lake, WI.
October 14th, 2011 - CWC competed in the finals, winning 3rd place in the
"Turtle's Got Talent", Turtle Lake Casino, Turtle Lake, WI.
| Book your event by calling 715-835-1001 or email at HoepnerMusic@yahoo.com |
February 12th, 2012 - "Hearts In Harmony 3" - Heyde Center for the Arts,
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin (starting at 2:00 PM).
February 14th - 2012 - Singing Valentines
February 19th, 2012 - CWC will be providing entertainment for an
afternoon event at the First Church of Christ, Ladysmith, Wisconsin.
April 14th, 2012 - CWC will be appearing on the Dunn County, Chapter
Annual Barbershop Show at the Colfax HS in Colfax, WI. (7:30 PM).
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin (starting at 2:00 PM).
February 14th - 2012 - Singing Valentines
February 19th, 2012 - CWC will be providing entertainment for an
afternoon event at the First Church of Christ, Ladysmith, Wisconsin.
April 14th, 2012 - CWC will be appearing on the Dunn County, Chapter
Annual Barbershop Show at the Colfax HS in Colfax, WI. (7:30 PM).
SCHEDULE OF APPEARANCES