Meet the vocalists who comprise our vintage trio!
Susan
…is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London. She has been a professional singer for many years and enjoys singing in an array of styles and genres and is very excited to be the founding member and one third of The Vintage Girls! She has worked with many industry professionals including Brian May and Jason Robert Brown and has performed as a singer, and actress in varying roles throughout her career. Susan has performed in the prestigious London jazz venue – Pizza Express Live in Soho. She is a songwriter and producer – writing original material for The Vintage Girls as well as previously for her band Love, Susan and her own solo music. Susan had a once in a lifetime experience in 2019 – singing with the one and only Michael Bublé – we are still waiting on his phone call! Susan loves to delve into the world of close harmony singing and all things vintage and glamour. She is very excited about The Vintage Girls newest EP ‘This Christmas‘ in which she penned 2 original tracks and arranged a stunning rendition of her idol, Joni Mitchell’s River – listen here!
Favourite Pin-Up: Marilyn Monroe
Favourite Quote: “Act as if what you do makes a difference; it does.” (William James)
Favourite Vintage Song: Stardust
Mary
… Is a graduate from the Royal Northern College of Music with a 1st Class degree in Popular Music and Performance. Specialising in vocal studies, Mary has been scouted to perform internationally as a lead and backing vocalist in Shanghai, Denmark and across the UK with various organisations. She has received masterclass’s with the likes of Snarky Puppy, Jason Rebello, Annabel Williams and Mary Hammond. Although Mary is never one to shy away from the lime-light – she enjoys learning the importance of blend and working to create a uniformed sound with her vintage sisters. Oh, and she does love a red lippy!!
Favourite Pin-Up: Billie Holiday
Favourite Quote: “You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” (Dr. Seuss)
Favourite Vintage Song: Don’t Look Back in Anger
Rebecca
…is an actor and singer from Dundee. She began performing with The Vintage Girls in 2016, taking a year out in 2018 when she earned a scholarship to Acting Coach Scotland’s Professional Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting. She has been singing since a very young age and is particularly passionate about musical theatre – having been cast in the Chris Moreno’s national tour of Annie at the age of 11. Rebecca has since performed as part of NYMT in their highly acclaimed production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and is currently studying an MA Musical Theatre at the prestigious Mountview in London. She is still a fundamental part of The Vintage Girls and has already been home to perform on the Gardyne stage in November as part of the Dundee Jazz Festival. She is a true performer and is thrilled to continue this journey with her vintage sisters.
Favourite Pin Up: Ava Gardner
Favourite Quote: “I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.” (David Bowie)
Favourite Vintage Song: Creep
Kimberley
…is a vocalist, saxophonist, flautist and aspiring songwriter based in Dundee. After achieving her ATCL diploma in flute in 2020 during her time studying at St Mary’s music school Edinburgh, she delved into the world of jazz and funk. Kimberley won the ‘Rising Star’ award at the Scottish Jazz awards 2023 and has since gone on to perform at various Jazz festivals around the country. She is one to watch and has new music coming in the New Year! She has worked with and recorded with a variety of Scottish artists ranging from indie-pop to rap to glam rock tracks.
Kimberley has fallen in love with the close harmonies of vintage vocal trios – along with all the glam and girl power!
Favourite Pin up: Amy Winehouse
Favourite quote: “Your biggest expansion will come from finding comfort within discomfort”
Favourite vintage song: I’m In The Mood For Love