CHAMBERSBURG– July 15th is the final round of the A Cappella & Unplugged 2023 competition. Five finalists—Elijah Myers, Paul Minnich, Robert Twine, The RMS Experience, & Marrisa Porter—will take to the steps of the Franklin County Courthouse to perform two songs and vie for the $500 grand prize.
“The Franklin County Visitors Bureau (FCVB) is excited to host the 9th year of A Cappella & Unplugged. The competition collects and showcases a variety of talents from all around the area. It is an exceptional, entertaining experience and the audience selects the winner,” said Evan Crider, FCVB Tourism Associate and master of ceremonies for the A Cappella & Unplugged competition.
Meet Elijah Myers, one of this year’s finalists. During the summer of 2019, Elijah picked up the guitar for the first time, fueling a passion to learn and understand music. Since then, he has been actively gigging and writing songs. For Elijah, he says, “One of the most memorable moments in my musical experiences was the first time I played music live for an audience. I felt something in my soul that spoke to me and made it clear that I was meant for a life in music.” Myers had this to say when asked what music means to him, “music is nearly everything to me. It’s become my best friend. It’s given me a ton of meaning and something that I can always do. It is part of me, and I think always will be. I am not really sure what else I would do if I wasn’t involved with music.” Elijah’s passion rings true through his performances.
Watch Myers’ Round 1 performance here
Elijah Myers and other finalists perform at the Franklin County Courthouse on the square in Chambersburg on July 15th at 7pm. The winner of the competition will be chosen by the public with an in-person ballot and a text-in option.
Attendance at the 2023 A Cappella & Unplugged is free. Bring a chair. Enjoy the talent of A Cappella & Unplugged and stay for the living history and light show of the 1864 Ransoming, Burning & REBIRTH.
For more information, visit www.ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com.
