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About Me

Betty Maddox and Joan Stein have been making beautiful music together since 1972, when Joan, a former school teacher who left her job when she found it was "too dominated by men," rescued Betty from a macrame cult called The Macramaniacs.Together, they lead children through an array of confusing topics, like Alan Alda, The Vietnam War, Tails, Cigars, Alcoholic Drinks, and Mod Podge with the help of the Body Box, the Giggle Patch, and a wacky owl with a chip on his shoulder.Now's a good time to mention they are lesbians.In 2005, Betty and Joan decided to bring back their hit regional television show, "Free To Be Friends," to the stage of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater . Seven hit months later, the girls decided to go downtown, and take their show to the NY International Fringe Festival . Click here to make reservations for this rip-roaring hootenanny featuring progressive social themes.
Title Sequence From Our Show:
Betty & Joan Performing "Take a Chance On Me" @ The Loser's Lounge Tribute to ABBA @ Joe's Pub (Shot by Mike Fornatale)
Betty & Joan Performing a Wind In The Willows Medley @ The Loser's Lounge Battle Of The Bands: Blondie Versus The Pretenders @ The Knitting Factory (Shot by Joanna Choy)
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Member Since: 18/11/2005
Band Website: www.freetobefriends.com
Band Members: Betty Maddox (Sue Galloway); Joan Stein (Julie Klausner)
Influences: Gloria Steinem, Joan Baez, Macrame, Alan Alda, Big Pants, Marlo Thomas, Comfortable Shoes
Sounds Like: The New Seekers, The Murmurs, Carole & Paula
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

More sweet press!

Q&A with Betty & Joan for the Comedy Central InsiderQ&A with Julie & Sue for The ApiaryQ&A with Julie & Sue for The GothamistAwesome review from Backstage"Given the razor-sharp comic partnership of Ga...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 06:46:00 GMT

The Fringe is going really well!

Hey, everybody!Our Fringe dates are doing great--we're selling out and stuff!Come and see us!
Posted by on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 06:43:00 GMT

Fringe, Blog, Dropping Things

Hey everybody!Here is what's up with us.We got into the Fringe Festival, which is exciting.Look for us at the end of the summer in a not-as-yet disclosed venue.We're recording an album with Loser's Lo...
Posted by on Fri, 26 May 2006 13:11:00 GMT

Betty and Joan return in May with an Extended Version of FTBF!

Betty and Joan are thrilled to announce the new, extended version of FREE TO BE FRIENDS, featuring new bits, new characters, and 4 new songs!Come check us out Fridays in May @ 8 PM, starting May 12, a...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:03:00 GMT

Jake and Jackie Show Podcast

Betty and Joan meet Jake and Jackie. Click on "Lesbians." http://923freefm.com/pages/1431.php
Posted by on Tue, 28 Feb 2006 07:23:00 GMT

Holy Cats! We are in LOS ANGELES!

Can you dig it? We went and packed up our tree, Shylock, The Body Box, The Giggle Patch, the guitar, the Self Esteem Cookies, the leaves, the flowers, the mushrooms, several containers of Mod Podge...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Feb 2006 01:32:00 GMT

Press.

People have written about our show. It's true! Crib notes to the handful of mentions we've gotten so far: The New York Blade This is really more of a summary than a review, but flattering, even...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Feb 2006 01:17:00 GMT