The Wow Effect

Carolyn Cumming or Hillary Ekwall singing separately is great. When they sing together, that's when you get the wow effect! Fresh off their performances in "Chicago" and "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown" respectively, these two best friends appeared together at Falcetti Music in Blue Back Square last Friday evening with Emmett Drake on the piano, for the debut of Falcetti Music's Cabaret Series.

Tables, chairs and a stage were set up in the middle of Falcetti Music, surrounded by an impressive array of pianos. Carolyn and Hillary sat on stage belting out song after song, some solos, most were duets. "We always try to have as many duets as possible, because we find duets are interesting to watch and we love singing them." Says Ms. Cumming of their song choices.

Their choice of songs worked quite well as the songs and the melodious voices behind them caught the attention of passersby, many of whom strolled in to hear more, and enjoy some snacks.

Amazingly Carolyn and Hillary pulled off a fantastic show with little time to rehearse. No problem for these two talented playhouse favorites who have been performing together for about eight years. "We like similar styles of music and have such a high mutual respect for one another as people and artists." Ms. Cumming says when asked why they have such great chemistry together. She also credits their pianist "Emmett sight-read about eighty-five percent of that music and still sounded fabulous."

The Falcetti Music Cabaret series continues this Friday, August 19th and next Friday, August 26th from 5:00 - 7:00pm at Falcetti Music in Blue Back Square. Stop by to see who will take the stage next, or to buy a piano and release your inner Piano Man.