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ABOUT POWER MUSIC DUO "LITTLE BLACK DRESS"
LITTLE BLACK DRESS is the pairing of two voices and one guitar that often sounds like a whole band. Guitar master and “human jukebox” Billy Michael (http://billymichael.com) has been making crowds smile and dance for almost 40 years, and when he paired up with LITTLE BLACK DRESS singer Annie Kelly (www.anniekelly.com), a unique harmonic sound emerged as well as an often comical onstage chemistry. The duo continues to shake, rattle, and roll as their performances get tighter and their song list grows.
LBD’s ever-expanding repertoire spans many decades and genres: new and classic pop, rock, blues, jazz, R&B, easy listening, oldies, country, and swing. And since Billy is a human jukebox, requests are often easily obliged.
The Back Story
Annie and Billy have been friends for over ten years. Annie considers it her good fortune to have met Billy at his weekly singers' open mic back in 2006 at a venue appropriately named La Fortuna in Danbury, CT. That long-running, now legendary open mic - since relocated to nearby Julliano’s in Bethel, CT - continues to host many happy singers each week.
After years of belting out hit songs with Billy and sitting in with him at other gigs, Annie realized they had about 60 songs they performed together, plus a developing onstage chemistry with lots of laughs and schtick. (Think Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman, Sonny and Cher, George and Gracie.)
In the meanwhile, it had long been in Annie’s head to start a duo or trio called LITTLE BLACK DRESS and pursue gigs at upscale venues. So in July of 2014, Annie asked Billy if he would accompany her if she booked some gigs as a duo. He said yes and LITTLE BLACK DRESS was born.
The power music duo has since been busy playing area venues such at The Roger Sherman Inn (New Canaan), Positano’s (Westport), Tazza (Newtown), Testo’s (Bridgeport), Redding Roadhouse (Redding), Portofino (Bethel), and most notably they have a weekly residency every Sunday night, 6 to 8:30 pm, at one of the classiest restaurants in the area, Dolce in Danbury. LBD is also called on by local companies (Praxair, Candlewood Shores Marina), organizations (Danbury Chamber of Commerce, Ridgefield Realtors Association, Ann’s Place, Landmark Private Schools) and country clubs (Newtown Country Club, Patterson Country Club) to perform at private parties and benefits. In addition, they are booked as entertainment for residential parties and outdoor festivals such as Fall Into Ridgefield.
You may view LBD's current performance schedule here and some select gig photos here. (Videos coming soon!) To read what people are saying about LBD, click here and feel free to click here to email comments or kudos of your own should you feel the urge.
We hope to see you at a show soon. You’re sure to walk away singing and smiling! Many thanks to those of you who have heartily supported LBD thus far. More fun ahead!
For more information, please call 203-743-2456 or 914-954-8215 or email
[email protected]
LITTLE BLACK DRESS is the pairing of two voices and one guitar that often sounds like a whole band. Guitar master and “human jukebox” Billy Michael (http://billymichael.com) has been making crowds smile and dance for almost 40 years, and when he paired up with LITTLE BLACK DRESS singer Annie Kelly (www.anniekelly.com), a unique harmonic sound emerged as well as an often comical onstage chemistry. The duo continues to shake, rattle, and roll as their performances get tighter and their song list grows.
LBD’s ever-expanding repertoire spans many decades and genres: new and classic pop, rock, blues, jazz, R&B, easy listening, oldies, country, and swing. And since Billy is a human jukebox, requests are often easily obliged.
The Back Story
Annie and Billy have been friends for over ten years. Annie considers it her good fortune to have met Billy at his weekly singers' open mic back in 2006 at a venue appropriately named La Fortuna in Danbury, CT. That long-running, now legendary open mic - since relocated to nearby Julliano’s in Bethel, CT - continues to host many happy singers each week.
After years of belting out hit songs with Billy and sitting in with him at other gigs, Annie realized they had about 60 songs they performed together, plus a developing onstage chemistry with lots of laughs and schtick. (Think Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman, Sonny and Cher, George and Gracie.)
In the meanwhile, it had long been in Annie’s head to start a duo or trio called LITTLE BLACK DRESS and pursue gigs at upscale venues. So in July of 2014, Annie asked Billy if he would accompany her if she booked some gigs as a duo. He said yes and LITTLE BLACK DRESS was born.
The power music duo has since been busy playing area venues such at The Roger Sherman Inn (New Canaan), Positano’s (Westport), Tazza (Newtown), Testo’s (Bridgeport), Redding Roadhouse (Redding), Portofino (Bethel), and most notably they have a weekly residency every Sunday night, 6 to 8:30 pm, at one of the classiest restaurants in the area, Dolce in Danbury. LBD is also called on by local companies (Praxair, Candlewood Shores Marina), organizations (Danbury Chamber of Commerce, Ridgefield Realtors Association, Ann’s Place, Landmark Private Schools) and country clubs (Newtown Country Club, Patterson Country Club) to perform at private parties and benefits. In addition, they are booked as entertainment for residential parties and outdoor festivals such as Fall Into Ridgefield.
You may view LBD's current performance schedule here and some select gig photos here. (Videos coming soon!) To read what people are saying about LBD, click here and feel free to click here to email comments or kudos of your own should you feel the urge.
We hope to see you at a show soon. You’re sure to walk away singing and smiling! Many thanks to those of you who have heartily supported LBD thus far. More fun ahead!
For more information, please call 203-743-2456 or 914-954-8215 or email
[email protected]
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