The Puppini Sisters will celebrate their 20th anniversary with a special performance at the Cheese & Grain in Frome on Saturday, 23rd May.
Known for their ‘close harmonies, corsets and clever covers’, the trio were formed by Bologna-born Marcella Puppini at London’s Trinity College of Music. They made their breakthrough with debut album Betcha Bottom Dollar in 2006, which became the fastest-selling jazz debut in UK chart history.
“From festival stages to royal soirées, they have dazzled the world with their retro-glam style and genre-bending swing,” said Rob Dahl from the Cheese & Grain. “The world’s leading queens of vocal harmony, their sassy swing take on everything from Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy to Heart of Glass won over fans from Michael Bublé to King Charles.
“Their signature style, part Vivienne Westwood, part burlesque, helped spark the vintage revival.’
“Corsets were essential,” said Marcella. “We could see vintage booming, but even I didn’t expect it to get this big.”
Now celebrating 20 years, Marcella and original Sister Kate Mullins have reunited with early member Rosanna Schura for a new album mixing originals and playful covers.
“It’s our party,” says Marcella. “Even Happy Birthday gets the Puppini twist – waltz, country-swing, and a nod to Stevie Wonder and 50 Cent.”
The setlist includes songs such as Take the A Train, Take Five and a long-awaited recording of Parole Parole, alongside new tracks including Hey Sister and Postcards from the Road.
For more information and tickets visit https://www.cheeseandgrain.com
