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, and 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 showcases varied talents from all around the area. It is exceptional entertainment where the audience helps select the winner,” said Evan Crider, FCVB Tourism Associate and master of ceremonies for the A Cappella & Unplugged competition.
Meet Paul Minnich, one of the finalists for this year’s A Cappella & Unplugged 2023 Finals. Paul started playing guitar when he was in 10th grade. Despite the fact he had no idea how to play the instrument, he was determined to learn and be able to write his own music. Paul goes on to say, “Music is life’s soundtrack. Music has helped me through almost everything. It has helped me finish a long run, get over a loss, calm down and relax, or make great moments more memorable.”
Minnich’s musical experience further motivated his journey into music. He says he enjoys performing because, “When I’m performing, I feel a connection to the crowd. It doesn’t matter if it’s one person or hundreds. It’s almost as if time stands still. All that matters is that moment and the emotions the music shapes.”
Watch Minnich’s 2023 A Cappella & Unplugged Round 1 performance here
Paul Minnich 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.
