An a cappella song about bulimia is just one of the selections in the repertoire of the three woman band “Betty,” which will be performing a noon concert this Homecoming Week in the King Memorial Commons.

“Betty,” a Washington D.C. band, who has dubbed their unique musical style “rockapella,” is made up of twins Bitzi and Amy Ziff and Alyson Palmer.

Named in honor of some of their favorite people, Betty Ford, Betty Rubble, Betty Grable, Betty Crocker and Betty Boop, the group, which was formed in 1986, describes themselves and their sound as “something like an old vaudeville act.”

“‘Betty’ is a fun thing. Our music is pure entertainment,” said Amy Ziff. “Our audience can forget about that 9 to 5, forget about beating up their kids and spouses and have a good time with each other and by themselves,” she said.

“It’s really difficult to classify ‘Betty’ musically,” said Campus Activities Board Coffeehouse Coordinator Robin Sullivan. “They blend so many types of music. Although they are mainly an a cappella band, they also incorporate bass guitar, synthesizer, cello and snare drum into their music. It’s a really different, eclectic sound.”

“The topics they sing about are equally diverse,” Sullivan said. They have songs about the more traditional topics of love and romance mixed in with songs about politics and social issues. They even do a great bluesy version of the Petticoat Junction theme,” she added.

“Betty” performed at NIU last February as a part of the New Prairie Cafe series.

“It was a completely packed house,” Sullivan said. “We’re very pleased that they can come here again for Homecoming Week.”

“‘Betty’ is the kind of group that you can sit down and listen to and not want to leave when the concert is over,” said Homecoming Entertainment Chair David Baum.

“They’re a very original, extremely creative band. I saw them last year when they were here and they were amazing,” he added.

“Betty” will be performing Wednesday as a part of the Homecoming noon concert series. The concert is free.