Big Sound and a Large Crowd at Lascivious Biddies Concert at Union College

The Lascivious Biddies performed at Union College Monday night.

The Lascivious Biddies performed at Union College’s Conway Boatman Chapel on Monday, November 6 for a large and enthusiastic crowd. The audience was treated to a two-hour concert featuring four-part harmonies, energetic music and the humorous antics of this New York-based quartet.

The quartet’s music blends the traditions of jazz, cabaret and pop to produce pieces that are unique and often whimsical. Yet the women of the Lascivious Biddies bring serious training and education to their art: one received a masters degree from Juilliard and began classical training at the age of four, one studied Italian Literature, another studied with famed jazz musician Ted Dunbar and yet another holds a masters degree in jazz studies.

The Biddies, who have performed all over the country and appeared on national television and radio programs, enjoy a devoted fan base. One of those fans, Marty Brand, drove all the way from Hartsville, South Carolina to see the Biddies perform at Union. He and his wife have seen the Biddies five times over the past three years, often traveling significant distances to performances. “They’re happy, fun and entertaining,” Mr. Brand told a Union representative. “They put on a great show and you can tell they’re having fun.”

Monday night’s concert was free, which may be another reason Mr. Brand traveled so far. The Lascivious Biddies will play other sites in Kentucky this week, with ticket prices ranging from $14 to $16. The Barbourville community was treated to a free performance thanks to the generous support of the Barbourville Junior Woman’s Study Club; Evan, Mills & Warriner; and Dr. Paul and Anne Pederson. These donors joined Union College in underwriting the event so that community members could attend free-of-charge. “Union prides itself on making arts and cultural events available in the region, and we’re so grateful that the community partners with us to make that possible,” noted Denise Wainscott, a Vice President at Union.

After Monday’s concert, the pleased audience immediately began asking for a repeat performance next year. Plans are underway to bring the group back to campus in the fall.

November 9th, 2006

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