community-based, non-corporate, participatory media
queer diy rock show
by Kristen Anchor
Monday, Jul. 23, 2007 at 1:47 AM
kristen.anchor@mac.com
The Degenerettes are Baltimore's all-girl art rock power trio. The voice of new queer American diy rock n' roll, these gals have been stomping the East Coast with queered raw primitive rock & roll since 2005 and head out on tour in July and August through the south, midwest and northeast in support of their self-produced live record Dirty Laundry and Skeletons: Live Recordings 2005-07.
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Baltimore's DIY rockers The Degenerettes kick-off 19-City Tour!
Contacts: Kristen Anchor kristen@degenerettes.com 410.627.5008
Rahne Alexander rahne@degenerettes.com 443.722.2189
Images, Mp3s, videos: http://www.degenerettes.com
http://www.myspace.com/degenerettessummertour2007
The Degenerettes are Baltimore's all-girl art rock power trio. The voice of new queer American diy rock n' roll, these gals have been stomping the East Coast with queered raw primitive rock & roll since 2005 and head out on tour in July and August through the south, midwest and northeast in support of their self-produced live record Dirty Laundry and Skeletons: Live Recordings 2005-07.
The Degenerettes have played: Talking Head, Ottobar, LoFi Social Club, 14 Karat Cabaret, Shattered Wig, Creative Alliance, Charm City Kitty Club, Phase 1 (DC), Velvet Lounge (DC), AS220 (Providence), the Living Room Lounge (Brooklyn), Hamilton Arts Collective, Stolen Heart Cabaret, Hole in the Wall Cabaret, and more!
They have shared stages with bands including: Pariah Piranha, Lesbians On Ecstasy, The Shondes, Boyskout, Nicky Click, The TunaHelpers, Odd Bones, Dirty Marmaduke Flute Squad, South Carey, Even So, The Headwounds, The Falsies, and The Jennifers.
ABOUT THE DEGENERETTES
Rahne Alexander (guitar, vocals) is the primary songwriter for the Degenerettes. In 2005, she recorded and released her debut solo CD, Blonde On A Bum Trip. She contributes to Baltimore City Paper, Baltimore Gay Life, and other other publications. She has toured with the Tranny Road Show, Connie and Bonnie Show, and has played solo gigs all over the country. More info: http://www.rahne.com
Kristen Anchor (drums) is a media artist whose work has screened in film festivals across the country. Kristen books films and shows at the Creative Alliance (Baltimore). She is also a founding member of Charm City Kitty Club, a long-running queer performance cabaret .
Chrissy Howland (bass) currently plays with Mr. Moccasin and jean louise. She was the bassist for The Soma Solution. Chrissy is also a painter and zine-maker.
2007 DEGENERETTES SUMMER TOUR
26 July: w/ Dirty Marmaduke Flute Squad, Prize Country, Loom @ Sidebar, Baltimore
27 July: w/ Pariah Piranha and Nancy & the Knockers @ Wonderland, Richmond VA
28 July: w/ Pariah Piranha and Robo Sapien @ Blend, Chapel Hill NC
29 July: w/ Spy Satellite, TBA, Asheville NC
1 Aug: @ Lemp Neighborhood Art Center, St. Louis MO
2 Aug: w/ Antique Curtains and The Splints @ Murphy's, Memphis TN
3 Aug: w/ The Vibrolas and The Gravetones @ The Pour Haus, Louisville KY
4 Aug: w/ The Sundresses @ Northside Tavern, Cincinnati, OH
5 Aug: w/ Rats and Callahan Auto @ El Torreon Ballroom, Kansas City MO
7 Aug: w/ Thunder Thighs @ Christensen's Big V's Saloon, St. Paul MN
8 Aug: iQ Indie Queer Night w/ The Bleeders @ King Club, Madison WI
9 Aug: w/ Theresa Columbus @ Darling Hall, Milwaukee WI
10 Aug: Let It Bleed Festival @ Milwaukee WI
11 Aug: Camp Trans, Hart MI
12 Aug: w/ Fight Like Sinatra Serendipity Café, Detriot MI
14 Aug: w/ Anita Fix & BamBam, Bleeders and Great Ants @ Brillo Box, Pittsburgh PA
15 Aug: w/ The Purrs and The Coffin Bangers @ Bug Jar, Rochester, NY
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