On All Hallow’s Eve in 1938, twelve of the sweetest voices at Yale converged on Mory’s Temple Bar to form an a cappella group unlike any other. This group went without a name until they capitalized on a backhanded compliment received at a party—heard above the tinkle of ice was, “These SOBs are good!” Working like feverish alchemists, these groundbreaking singers invoked the talents of Orpheus, minstrel to Olympus, and the legacy of Bacchus, god of revelry, knowing quite well that good music and good spirits are essential to the success of any party. Since that fateful night, The Society of Orpheus and Bacchus has seamlessly fused the ancient traditions of music and revelry with the hip attitude of every rock band that has ever made thousands of teenage girls scream for an encore.

The SOBs boast an eclectic repertoire with over 70 years worth of arrangements, making us the longest running non-senior a cappella group in the nation--from Yale songs to jazz and blues standards, original compositions to straight-up rock & roll: The Beatles, Queen, Jeff Buckley, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder—you name it! Every song we perform is arranged by a current or past group member, and each year we add new songs to our repertoire while continuing to sing time-tested classics from years past.We also pride ourselves on injecting a healthy dose of comedy into our performances to make each concert engaging and unique. In the recent past, we have performed in a wide variety of venues, including professional sports arenas, exclusive private parties and clubs, five-star resorts, villas in the French wine country, the White House, and national television.

Whether it is our annual Bacchanal & Jamboree on campus, one of our countless concerts on our three yearly tours around the world, or a celebratory serenade at Mory’s, any SOB performance is much more than a concert—it is a while spent with the guys: our humor, our personalities, and our spirit. Audiences find that much of the Society's appeal lies in our unique blend of musical excellence, spontaneity, and laughter. No two concerts are ever alike, and the SOBs are always just as excited to perform as the audience is to hear us.

The Society of Orpheus and Bacchus is the perfect entertainment choice for any occasion, so join in our proud tradition of music and merriment by contacting The SOBs to perform at your next event!