Description
Versatility in solo performances, wit and charm in story-telling and shimmering vocal harmonies are the hallmarks of GIRLS LIKE US. Whether it's their take on Broadway, the Holidays, Girl Groups of Yesteryear and today or tributes to Carole King, Carly Simon and Joni Mitchell or Barbra, Bette, and Bernadette, they will delight and touch the hearts of your audiences.
These shows can be tailored to be either a one or two act and to add a percussionist and bassist.
Work Sample
http://girlslikeusmusic.com - We tour several shows: The Music of Carole King, Carly Simon and Joni Mitchel; It's My Party - The Girls of The Sixties; The Music of Barbra, Bette and Bernadette; A holiday show: The Most Wonderful Time Of the Year. The shows can be tailored as either a one or two act and can add on a percussionist and bassist. We have performed concerts across the Midwest, and in Northern Illinois libraries, as well as concerts at the Auditorium Theatre, Driehaus Museum, and Park West in Chicago.
The media tab on our website offers a sense of our sound and arrangements. It also includes 2 performances links.... including one on WGN TV.
History
Girls Like Us, featuring Laura Freeman, Beckie Menzie and Marianne Murphy Orland banded together in 2010. We sold out a 2 week run in Omaha, Nebraska, toured concerts throughout the Midwest and at The Auditorium Theatre and Park West in Chicago. The Chicago Tribune has said that Girls Like Us were "voices that were clearly meant for each other."
Artistic Vision
Girls Like Us have created tributes to beloved musical acts and artists..... with unique arrangements and story-telling . Our mission is to create fresh artistic arrangements to help you enjoy a fresh perspective on your favorite music.
Name
Girls Like Us
Type
Company/Ensemble
Address
3516 N Lakewood Ave
#2
Chicago, IL 60657
Contact Person
Laura Freeman
[email protected]
312.342.4145
Web Site
Artistic Discipline(s)
Music
- Cabaret
- Tribute
Geographic Availability
Central Illinois
Chicago/Chicagoland
Northern Illinois
Western Illinois
Fee Ranges
$1,200 - $4,500
Additional Services
Master classes
Workshops
Core Audience(s)
Adult
Seniors
Youth