Second annual Grrrlz rock in November with Eugene venues
Month-long festival celebrates women and local music
Lana Boles
Issue date: 11/8/07 Section: Arts
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"Grrrlz Rock was originally conceived because the music industry is kind of a man's world," Grrrlz Rock creator Cindy Ingram said. "So this is an opportunity being one of the few female booking agents/promoters … to advocate for women and celebrate the contribution of women in the local music scene."
"But this year it's actually a bit more than that, it's beyond music and just kind of performance in general," Ingram said.
Each of the groups had to include at least one female member to be selected. More than 95 acts applied for consideration and 50 were chosen to perform.
Half of the shows are all ages and the rest are 21 and over.
"Every show is extremely different from the others, so don't think you can go to one show and get the idea. There's a little bit of everything, so every night it's different," Ingram stated.
The 11-show series continues with the third show at Sam Bond's on Friday, Nov. 9.
Soloist Lelulaserlight will be performing along with The Co Stars, Sirens of Mothra, and the Velvet Trap, at John Henry's, Saturday, Nov. 10.
Lelulaserlight, who prefers to use her stage name, Lelu, describes her music as "outer space love-rock … that is somewhat experimental, although quite melodic. The topics range from normal heartbreak to what it feels like to be disembodied on this planet like you're from outer space, and being in love with monsters."
"I'm so excited to play with the lineup I'm playing with … all of our sounds are going to go really well together and it's serious rock and roll. These women rock!" Lelu said.
Ingram said that she chose the acts to perform based on genre, compatibility of the acts, and their appropriateness for the venue.
In addition to the bands, there will be Broadway Review Burlesque, The Breakdown Dancers, an 80s heavy metal fashion show, and the Emerald City Roller Girls.
On Nov. 23, Grrrlz Talk will take place at the WOW Hall. Grrrlz Talk is a free event that involves meeting certain bands, a question and answer session and panel discussion. "If you're a budding musician and you're curious, this would be a time for you to go and learn a little bit about how to do it," Ingram said.
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