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Chanticleer spreading cheer with area shows

Fairfax, Manassas concerts planned this weekend

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Chanticleer has two shows in the area this weekend. (Photo by Lisa Kohler; courtesy Chanticleer)

Chanticleer, an all male a capella group, performs “A Chanticleer Christmas” concert at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts (4400 University Dr., Fairfax, Va.) on Saturday at 8 p.m. and at the Hylton Performing Arts Center (10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, Va.) on Sunday at 4 p.m.

Chanticleer’s 12 singers perform music from different time periods and genres. Their latest studio album “Someone New” features a variety of musical genres including classic rock, jazz and indie/pop. They cover artists such as Goyte, Freddie Mercury and M83. They have also released several Christmas albums.

Tickets for the George Mason University performance are $25, $42 and $50. To purchase tickets, call 888-945-2468 or visit cfa.gmu.edu. Tickets for the Hylton Performing Arts Center are $34, $42 and $50. To purchase tickets, call 888-945-2468 or visit hyltoncenter.org.

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