Herstory of Free Range Chix
In the spring of 2002 an outrageously funny musical took place at the Albany Civic Theater in Oregon: SIX WOMEN WITH BRAIN DEATH, or EXPIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW. Affectionately abbreviated to Six Chix by the cast, four of them came together after the show in search of a new adventure. Committed to being “just a little bit naughty”, their Mission was to bring laughter, wonderful harmonies, truth, and joy into every experience. Realizing they were free to sing whatever they wanted and that, between them, they had an interesting range of musical interests and a wide vocal range, they became the FREE RANGE CHIX.
The main four were Nancy Beaudry, Barbara Case, Vicki Hannah Lein, and Stephanie Long, all from Corvallis, Oregon. Two other women, Melody Dingman and Marina Cassandra, joined briefly. The first performance was entertaining participants walking lap after lap in the annual Relay For Life event in Albany. (The Chix got to stand still and sing.)
Our first paid gig was at the Book Bin in Corvallis. Due to time constraints, Melody and Cassandra left the group. The original four went on and provided entertainment for Girl’s Night Out events, fundraisers, festivals, conferences, and private celebrations. Our musical comedy included songs about the 
opposite sex, as well as important issues like PMS, menopause, pap smears, something about memory, and even more important subject matter like chocolate and cheese. Strangely enough, a lot of folks seemed to relate to and thoroughly enjoy hearing about these topics.
Our debut cd “UNCLOGGED” - available at www.cdbaby.com - came out in 2004. Filled with our fun, inspiring lyrics and gorgeous harmonies, it will
always be a perfect gift for your Mom, friends, aunts, cousins, Red Hat Society group, Christmas and birthdays.
| Here are a few of the groups we have entertained: Annual Women's Comedy Festival, Eugene Or Breast Cancer Coalition Fundraiser, Coos Bay, Or Denim and Diamonds Fundraiser, Albany, Or Comedy Festival, Three Rivers Casino Sisters in Sisters annual women's event Girl's on the Town Fundraiser, Corvallis, Or Green Film Festival Relay For Life, Albany, Or OSU Healthcare Dinner OSU Pharmacy Meeting OSU Occupational Therapy Conference Oregon Women For Higher Education Corvallis Chamber of Commerce In Other Words Bookstore, Portland Or NOW Anniversary, Salem Or Fundraiser for High School Seniors, Independence, Or Zonta Benefit OSU Thrift Club Benefit OSU Women's Center SAVE Fundraiser American Business Women Albany Civic Theatre benefit Radio: Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant's radio show, Eugene Or Whole Wheat Radio, Alaska Manoi Radio, Hawaii |
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Nancy Beaudry