After decades of singing in various quartets, Marco and Tom reunited in 2018 with hopes of forming a senior quartet. Joined by Nat Comisar and Steve Shiveley, the group officially launched in August 2022 after a spontaneous reunion at Tom’s 70th birthday party. With coaching from Jean and Brian Barford, and support from Joe Hunter and David Calland, they quickly found their sound—placing fourth in 2023 after just six rehearsals. In 2024, they achieved their dream: Senior Quartet Champions.

Quartet Members
Nat Comisar
Original bass of The Cincinnati Kids, Nat returned to barbershop after years in fine dining and broadcasting. Raise the Roof is his first competing quartet.
Marco Crager
A 50-year barbershopper, Marco sang with Bustin’ Loose, Rumors, Time Bandits, and Wow! Time Flies. Retired from AT&T, he now races Corvettes and dodges squirrels.
Steve Shiveley
A second-generation barbershopper, Steve joined BHS at age three and has sung in nine quartets. He’s a dedicated postman and the quartet’s unofficial pitch pipe enforcer.
Tom Rouse
Also a second-generation singer, Tom began in the 1960s and has won the Seniors contest three times—with Rusty Pipes, Hearsay, and now Raise the Roof.

Behind the Scenes
Their wives—Mary, Bridget, Dawn, and Jennie—are the quartet’s foundation, offering support, style, and patience through every rehearsal and performance.

With nearly 200 years of combined barbershop experience, Raise the Roof proudly represents the Society with harmony, humor, and heart.