Diamond Jenkins
Staff Writer
The world of music is being rocked by a new all girl band, Chic Bang Theory! The group brings a refreshing sound to music as they seem to have been influenced by a Lauryn Hill or a Marsha Ambrosius.
“Personally, I am a huge jazz fan and my musical influences are mostly from people like John Coltrane and stage play musicals like ‘Cats,’” said band member Larissa Hale.
Chic Bang Theory, originally known as ‘Calico Panache’, was created in the heart of Jackson, Miss. and comes as a very diverse entertainment group.
“We got our group’s name from our fans. We could not figure out what we wanted our name to be so we imposed a poll on Facebook and Twitter of four different group names, and the fans decided on ‘Chic Bang Theory’,” said Hale.
Composed of six sensational young ladies, this talented group is riding to the top!
The group earned a spot on this week’s 106 & Park’s Wild Out Wednesday after competing in the “Blaze the Stage” contest.
“If we win the [106 and Park]competition against the other groups, we get to move on to the All-Stars competition, weeks after Wild Out Wednesday, and I believe that there is a $5,000 cash prize, as well, said Hale.
After hearing the group’s two lead vocalists Olivia Walker from Los Angeles, Calif. and Amanda McDaniel from Vicksburg, Miss., music listeners have no choice but to stop and listen to Chic Bang’s Theory. The group has two eccentric keyboardists, Jessica Smith, from Clarksdale, Miss. and Hale, from Chicago, Ill. Smith is also a background vocalist, while Hale, the “angelic soul” of the group, serves as a multiple horn player. Cherita Brent and Chaquita Adams, both Mississippi natives are the continuous beats of the group’s music as drummers.
From August 2009, up until now, this all female sensation has been performing locally projecting their music to eager audiences. The group has the help of two managers, and they are styled by Ashley Hart, the first fashion designer from Mississippi to participate in New York Fashion Week 2011.
They have gained experience performing at Southern University, Tougaloo College and Jackson State University.
“Chic Bang Theory is a group about love. We love each other, and we are a very free-spirited group. That’s what we want our music listeners to know,” said Hale. “If you would like to check out the FaceBook page or twitter: @ChicBangTheory.”
Recently, the group has been performing and promoting their new single ‘Diggin You’, available on iTunes right now!
The group will also perform at the JSU Capital City Classic Student Concert on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. at the JSU Athletics and Assembly Center as the oepning act for Plies and Miguel.
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