3-part harmony...with a twist!
* "I have a new favorite! @swizzlechicks from Portland, Oregon, singing close harmony jazz, swing and 1940s style classics" - Chelan, Washington Wine and Food Bloggers * "Like the Andrew Sisters...on fire!" - Danny Schauffler, Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee
ABOUT
Welcome to this here website for the singin-est, swingin-est three-part-harmony trio, the SWIZZLE CHICKS, + their fab band, the Piping Hot Toddies.
Hailing from Portland, Oregon, the SWIZZLE CHICKS and the Piping Hot Toddies, have played all over the Pacific Northwest for more than 20 years, bringing familiar standards and humorous toe-tapping originals to life, not to mention smiles to audience faces. This engaging vocal trio puts its own stamp on the Great American Songbook. Their lauded album of originals, “Shakin,’ Not Stirred” features top jazz musicians in the Portland area.
“They all have fabulous voices and a knack for writing catchy songs with tight
harmonies.” - The Oregonian
“Beth Kahlen, Stephanie Torres and Carrie Rambo never met a tune they couldn’t
harmonize into delirious submission …the Chicks keep fun on the front burner and
enjoy some cheeky wordplay to boot.” - Portland Tribune
Who else could win the Portland Songwriters’ Association “Best Song” in its Annual
International Song Contest in the “Other” category? Leave it to the Swizzle Chicks!
The Swizzle Chicks are three-part harmony...with a twist!
What can you expect from our show? Think: COCKTAIL NATION * FUN * FAMILIAR STANDARDS * FUN * JAZZ CLASSICS * FUN * ORIGINAL TUNES * FUN * MARTINI JAZZ * SWING * FUN * GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK * FUN * AND THEN SOME! * FUN!
Upcoming Shows
Arrivederci Wine & Jazz
Friday, April 25, 2025
7:00pm - 9:00pm
17023 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie OR
$10
Reservations: 503-659-1143, or arrivederciwg@aol.com
* Vince Frates, piano; Pete Lampe, bass; Kurt Deutscher, drums *
More info: arrivederciwine.com
Santiam Brewing and the BAD Space
** ALL SWING DANCE **
Saturday, May 3, 2025
8:00pm - 10:00pm
2544 19th Street SE, Salem, OR
Tickets here: showpass.com/swing-dance
$15 advance; $20 at the door
Info: 503-949-2516
* Bo Ayars, piano; Ken Anoe, bass; Ed Pierce, drums
Doors at 6pm; dance lesson given by Mz. Jitterbug at 7pm; music starts at 8pm.
Wilf's
Saturday, June 7, 2025
7:00pm - 9:30pm
800 NW 6th Avenue at Union Station
Portland, OR 97209
$12; food/bev minimum $20
Reservations: 503-223-0070, visit opentable.com,
or email info@wilfsrestaurant.com
* Vince Frates, piano; Pete Lampe, bass; Kurt Deutscher, Drums*
More info: wilfsrestaurant.com
C'MON! We wanna' see YOU in the audience!
BOOK US
Book us for your next party, event or fundraiser!
Have questions? Just reach out by email using the contact-us form below and we'll get back to you.
Wanna buy our CD? Our real, physical CD
Shakin Not Stirred with a case and liner artwork (seriously!) available now--just email us!
