The Chenille Sisters, a folk trio, performs during South Florida Community College’s Matinee Series on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1:30 p.m., in the SFCC Theatre for the Performing Arts, Highlands Campus.

A Chenille Sisters performance is a blending of three uniquely gifted souls into a musical phenomenon that’s more poignant, funny and entertaining than any single performer anywhere. What these three women have in common are heavenly voices, a lot of witty wisdom and a passion for connecting with their audiences. Each sister shines her own particular kind of light.
Cheryl Dawdy draws on her background as a balladeer to tell stories with human emotion, from sorrow to wonder to tenderness – all delivered with a smile.
With her broad vocal range, Grace Morand can project a powerful note. Her performance is as much musical theater as it is singing, with one reviewer inviting the audience to relish the experience of her “silly putty face.”
Connie Huber’s musical acumen is as varied as it is powerful. Her deft guitar playing is a strong element in the musical mix, as well as her rich vocal presence.
So while these are very different women with very different histories and experiences, it’s the union of the three that makes them a force. Their paths first merged on the small stage of an Ann Arbor bistro in 1985. Over the years they’ve crisscrossed the map, amassing tens of thousands of fans.
The 2012 Matinee Series is sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Bassetti, Lampe and Kiefer Hearing Aid Center, Inc., and The Palms of Sebring Retirement Community.
Tickets range from $14 to $19 and may be purchased online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at http://performances.southflorida.edu. Tickets may also be purchased by calling the SFCC Box Office at 863-784-7178 or by visiting the SFCC Box Office Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., located in the front the of the SFCC Theatre for the Performing Arts, 600 West College Drive, Avon Park.