The Birdies

Andrews Sisters- style quick appearance:

We can show up to your birthday or anniversary party and surprise your guests of honor with a few songs.

We are often hired to attend events in our vintage attire and mingle with guests, then sing a few songs either with the house band or to pre-recorded instrumental tracks.

*Vintage attire and hairstyles
*3-part harmony singing
Most-requested songs:
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
Bei Mir Bist du Schöen

We also have a 3-piece backing band for larger budgets.

A sample of other songs we perform:

Shoop Shoop Song
Java Jive
Que Sera Sera
Chapel of Love
Please Mr. Postman
Da Doo Ron Ron
And Then He Kissed Me
Hit the Road Jack
Sixteen Tons
Fever
Heat Wave
Be My Baby
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
Stop! In the Name of Love
Mambo Italiano
I Won't Dance
Mack the Knife

Louisville-based The Birdies are a "supergroup" of local musicians -- between them they can play at least ten instruments, though they are perfectly happy to sing Andrews Sisters-type harmonies to backing tracks or a backup band depending on the gig. Brigid Kaelin has appeared as a musical guest on NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion," has sold several thousand albums, and has played accordion and piano and musical saw for many other musicians, including Elvis Costello. Laura Ellis is an award-winning radio producer, and fronts the Louisville's 3-time-winning "Best Cover Band," the Billy Goat Strut Revue. Susan Crocker has played trumpet in various local bands, but you've mostly seen her on the stage of Louisville's award-winning theatre scene.

They formed The Birdies in 2015, sharing a love for vintage harmonies and having always wanted to work together. Louisville immediately embraced them, and they have already made four appearances on WFPK and have been very busy with private events.