The Three Belles Explained

The Three Belles
Occupation:Musicians, actresses
Genre:Close harmony
Years Active:2010–present
Associated Acts:The Bevin Boys
Website:www.thethreebelles.com

The Three Belles are Anneka Wass, Sally Anne and Isabelle Moore, a British vintage acting and singing trio specialising in The Andrews Sisters style performances and 1940s Experience nights.[1] They are notable for maintaining throughout their live performances three distinct 1940s personas, 'Betty' (Wass), 'Gail' (Anne) and 'Dorothy' (Moore).

The Three Belles are also strongly featured in Richard Grudens' book on vintage style singing groups, "Perfect Harmony"[2] [3] with foreword by Patty Andrews of The Andrews Sisters and were featured as an 'emerging band' in 'Nyne Magazine'.[4]

They are closely connected with the city of Portsmouth, where the band formed at the University of Portsmouth[5] and have given performances of their own 1940s experience show 'In The Mood' at the major south coast venue Portsmouth Guildhall.

Their debut album, In Full Swing was launched in early 2013.[6]

In December 2013, they appeared on a Christmas EP singing backing to the Jive Aces, called "Christmas Is Where You Are".[7]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Allen. Mischa. 15 May 2012. From students to stage stars in a year!. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140107075739/http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/life/from-students-to-stage-stars-in-a-year-1-3841330. 7 January 2014. The News. Portsmouth.
  2. Book: Grudens. Richard. April 2012. Perfect Harmony-Singing Groups of the 20th Century. 978-0984787814. Grugens, Madeline. Celebrity Profiles Publishing Company.
  3. Web site: PLANET JIVE NEWS. Planetjive.freeuk.com. 2020-06-24.
  4. Web site: Nyne Talks To The 1940s-Style Vocal Trio The Three Belles' . Nyne Magazine. 3. 23 April 2012. 10–13. 2020-06-24.
  5. Web site: Graduate Profile: The Three Belles. https://archive.today/20121223040901/http://www.port.ac.uk/update/2012/05/graduate-profile-the-three-belles/. 23 December 2012. dead. 27 May 2012.
  6. Web site: Swinging Along with the Three Belles - Rapture Magazine . 2013-12-15 . 2013-12-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131215152002/http://rapturemagazine.com/bands/swinging-along-with-the-three-belles/ . dead .
  7. Web site: Video. .