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"We drew a large crowd so we couldn't pass up the opportunity to sing," said Korn. That very night they received their first job. A couple listening to the street concert asked the group to sing at their wedding, said Culhane.

Calling themselves The Harvard Squares, the four have since sung for banquets, weddings, and conventions, said Miller. And he said the group has just finished making a demo tape to seek greater "notoriety."

While waiting for its big break, Sagawa said the group enjoys singing in Harvard Square, especially since "people hire us off the streets all the time."

Even a night of singing without job offers can be profitable though, said Miller. An evening of singing can earn the Squares about $10 per hour per person--"which isn't bad for something you really enjoy doing."

The Harvard Squares prefer music similar to the Kroks' repertoire, but will sing whatever people want to hear. "Unlike the Krokodiloes, who have a following served on a silver platter, we don't already have a market established so we need to be adaptable," said Korn.

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The Squares have no definite plans in mind, but wouldn't argue if they became rich and famous. "If I could have my wish, we would be signed with a major recording label. You never can tell. Stranger things have happened," said Sagawa.

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