THE HARMONY SISTERS AND THEIR LITTLE BIG BAND
The Harmony Sisters have been singing together since 2002 as the vocalists for the Bill Blanchard Little Big Band. Bill loved the music of the famous female trios like the Andrews Sisters and other groups and arranged the many intricate harmonies that you will hear sung by the Harmony Sisters trio.
The group includes many talented musicians who double and triple on woodwind instruments. Bill’s arrangements have brought out the Big Band sound in a much smaller format using 4 saxes, rhythm section and ladies trio.
The Harmony Sisters can do smaller venues also, giving more flexibility to bookings where a big band could not be accommodated. That group includes the trio and keyboard and is easily expanded to trio and rhythm section.
Each singer has her own style and brings decades of experience to the group. The trio is a unique element of the group, adding an aspect to the band not found in other big bands.
Our members are:
Ben Gonzalez, lead alto sax, clarinet, baritone sax
Beverly Crowe, vocalist, band manager
Gus Gil, keyboard
Chris McAleer, vocalist, band leader
Elaine Vanek, bass
George Daddona, tenor sax, clarinet
Steve Sturgis, drums
Gary Goodwin, lead tenor sax, soprano sax
Russell Knight, alto sax, clarinet, baritone sax
Russ Griffin, sound
Stacey Sturgis, vocalist
Website is Harmonysisters.org for more information.