The Lascivious Biddies, an
all female cocktail pop quartet based in New York City, are making headlines
for having an energetic and tightly woven live show, full of humor, expert
musicianship, and a dash of sentimentality. Blending jazz, pop, and cabaret
with four-part harmonies, this irrepressible foursome has carried their
fresh, genre-defying sound from coast to coast including performances at The
Kennedy Center, Birdland, and numerous theaters across the country. The
Biddies and their music have been featured on The Food Network,
The Discovery Channel, Fuse TV, a national TV commercial for
Chili’s Restaurants, a segment on CBS Evening News, and heard
nationally on NPR, dozens of local radio stations across America, and
internationally on the BBC.
The band has gained a steady
following and garnered much media attention touring the US and Canada.
The Washington Post calls them "Manhattan's hippest girl group" while
The Austin American Statesman pointedly states that "If the Donnas are
rock’s answer to girl power, then The Lascivious Biddies are jazz's answer
to female singularity." CBS Evening News confirms: "The Lascivious
Biddies could teach us all a thing or two."
The name existed before the
band. During a retreat in the mountains of Canada, pianist and composer
Deidre Rodman Struck was indeed struck by an odd thought: "I've always
wanted to be in a band called The Lascivious Biddies." Back in New York some
weeks later, Deidre mentioned the idea to the notoriously proactive jazz and
swing singer, Lee Ann Westover, as the girls were looking to start a Go-Gos
cover band. Lee Ann stated simply yet full of resolve: “That’s it. That
is the name and we are that band.” Add another couple of friends from the
NYC scene, 5+ years worth of rehearsing and good luck (minus most of the 80s
cover tunes) and there you have The Lascivious Biddies as reality: equal
parts pluck, innovation, talent and fun.
The Lascivious Biddies
balance their infectious spunk with impressive skill. The group includes a
multi-linguist, a Juilliard grad, a published writer and a circus performer.
On their collective résumé, The Biddies have shared the stage with
luminaries such as Elvis Costello, Natalie Merchant, Enya, Debbie Harry, and
The Jazz Passengers. Their discography includes critically acclaimed
recordings on Eastway Records including their most recent album, Love You
Mean It, which features such fan favorites as a modern take on "Diamonds
are a Girl's Best Friend". In addition, they have released a concert DVD,
“Live in New York City.”
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A Very Biddy Christmas
Join the
Biddies for a magical night filled with holiday spirit! The first half of the
night brings together music old and new, "Biddi-fied," including such favorites
as "White Christmas" and "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" paired alongside
original Biddy carols for a new generation. After a celebratory break for
dessert, a sing-along will fill the second half of the evening. The audience
will be encouraged to join in as the Biddies sing everyone's favorite Christmas
songs- with a Biddy Twist of course! All ages welcome. This Christmas
extravaganza will send everyone home full of yuletide cheer!
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Get Lucky,
Eastway Records, 2004
I Feel Biddy,
Biddielicious Music, 2003
Biddie-Luxe,
Biddielicious Music, 2002
DVD
Live in New York City,
Bennett Studios, 2005
MEDIA APPEARANCES
CBS Evening News
National Chili’s Commercial
Fuse TV
Discovery Channel’s Cash Cab
Bobby Flays’ FoodNation
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