Swizzle Chicks

Wilf's
Friday, May 1, 2026
7:00pm - 9:30pm
800 NW Sixth Avenue at Union Station, Portland OR
* Paul K. Ward (p); Ken Anoe (b), Kurt Deutscher (d) *
Cover: $12
Reservations: 503-223-0070, or email info@wilfsrestaurant.com
Reserve online now at: OpenTable
More info: wilfsrestaurant.com
Free Parking in marked spaces in lot across the street (spaces are limited)

Arrivederci Wine & Jazz
Friday, June 5, 2026
7:00pm - 9:00pm
17023 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie OR
* Paul K. Ward (p); Ken Anoe (b), Kurt Deutscher (d) *
Cover: $10
Reservations: 503-659-1143, or email arrivederciwg@aol.com
More info: arrivederciwine.com

Capital Manor - * private party *
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Salem, OR; 6:30-7:30pm

Cove Notes Music Festival
Elk Cove Vineyard
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Music: 4:00pm - 7:30pm (Swizzle Chicks play first at 4pm followed by Falcon Heart)
* Paul K. Ward; Ken Anoe, bass; Kurt Deutscher, drums*
Tickets: $35 adults (includes your first glass of wine); $20 minors ages 12 - 20; free for kids under 12
Tickets: click here
* Elk Cove Wine Bar * Wooden Heart Food Truck - gourmet offerings*
27751 NW Olson Road, Gaston OR 97119
*piano (tba); Ken Anoe, bass; Kurt Deutscher, drums
More info: ONLINE elkcove.com PHONE 877-355-2683, EMAIL: info@elkcove.com

West Hills Coffeehouse Concert Series
Fundraiser for UU Fellowship - Open to the Public
Saturday, September 19, 2026
7:00pm - 8:15pm
8470 SW Oleson Road, Portland OR 97223
Suggested donation: $20, cash/check accepted at the door
Pre-payment link coming this summer
More info: coffeehouse@whuuf.org

C'mon! We want to see YOU in the audience!

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.

The SWIZZLE CHICKS play a variety of swing, bossa nova, jazz standards, and original tunes in close three-part harmony that will have you snapping your fingers, singing along, and swaying in your chair. Think “martini jazz.”

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 music? Think:
* "COCKTAIL NATION" / MARTINI JAZZ
* FAMILIAR STANDARDS / JAZZ CLASSICS / GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
* COOL LATIN GROOVES
* SWING
* ORIGINAL TUNES TOO!
* FUN!
* AND THEN SOME...!

Click below for video from our 1940s Swing-Era show -- hey, we can dress the part!!
Client: Vancouver Historic Trust

Video "Don't Fence Me In" HERE
View "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down" HERE

"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy"

Book us for your next party, dance, event, festival 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!