Clincian/Performer: Overboard
Founded in the spring of 2006 by current director Nicholas Girard, Overboard is a male a cappella group from Boston, MA. Although Overboard’s repertoire consists primarily of contemporary pop/rock songs, including covers from such artists as Rascall Flatts, Stevie Wonder and The Beatles, the group remains true to its a cappella roots and continues to perform classic selections such as “Blue Moon,” “In The Still of the Night” and “Stand By Me.”
First conceived as a street performance group intent on entertaining audiences around coastal New England during the summer months, Overboard has come a long way in a short time. The group’s first album, Shipwrecked, was recorded in Nick’s living room and was released during that first summer. Shipwrecked was distributed during frequent busking stops in Newburyport, MA; Freeport, ME and Burlington, VT, as well as around the group’s hometown of Boston.
Overboard’s strong musicianship, energetic set and enthusiastic attitudes have made the group a popular act for audiences of all ages. The winter of 2007 brought the group even greater success when the boys were selected as a top five finalist in the Boyz II Men/CBS Early Show A Cappella Quest competition. Recorded Labor Day Weekend 2008, Tidings is a holiday album with something for everyone, full of classic carols and contemporary hits. The group promoted Tidings throughout the holiday season at malls, bookstores and schools to enthusiastic audiences and record sales. In April 2009, Tidings received a Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award (CARA) nomination for “Best Holiday Album” and, a track from the album, a dance remix of “We Three Kings,” won the award for “Best Holiday Song.” The spring of 2010 brought another round of nominations and awards as Help! was nominated for two CARAs and the group was nominated for eight A Cappella Community Awards (ACAs).
Mr. Nick Girard
Mr. Scott Cobban
Mr. Jeff Eames
Mr. Caleb Whelden
Mr. Alfredo Austin
