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What do you get when you put a bunch of kick-ass rock chicks
together with a sense of purpose? You get a better world—or
at least a very good step towards one—with a great soundtrack.
Girls Rock & Girls Rule started back in 2002 with a specific
mission in mind. They work to not only help independent female
rockers, but more importantly to donate money to great local
women's causes. This year they are benefiting Habitat
for Humanity Women Build Newark Chapter.
You also get one hell of a good time. Once exclusively a NYC
event, Girls Rock & Girls Rule—brainchild of G-Spot
singer and Revolutionary Records founder Gail Silverman—has
expanded this year to include shows in PA, NJ and NY featuring
performances by Bern, Edible Red, Michelle Vecchione, G-Spot
and Tsang. Tonight at Maxwell's, those who paid their
tax-deductible donation were also treated to raffles and drink
specials.
The usually dark back room looked downright festive with all
of the colorful banners adorning the walls and tables. These
were from sponsors such as ArtKore.org, Steppin' Out
Magazine, Sam Ash Music, Godlyke, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Jakprints,
Daisy Rock and GoGirlsMusic. Along with several local businesses
and artists, the potential for winning a quality prize was
high.
I should know because thru the course of the night I technically
won four times. First was a free manicure. Ivy from ArtKore.org
was calling the numbers when one of mine came up and I stood
quietly. Not really wanting the prize, I figured I'd
let someone else win. After a few more unanswered numbers,
they called another one of mine. This time I said, "Pick
again, that's mine."
Gail was also on stage and said I should take it for my girlfriend
which made me laugh. "No such luck," I yelled back.
Ivy reached in to pick another number and as she read it, I
laughed harder. "Mine again!" I hollered and I told
the crowd that whoever wanted it could have it. For that I
was rewarded with a Pabst Blue Ribbon T-Shirt. Hey, I'm self
employed so a gift of free clothes is fine by me.
Later in the night my luck would come to haunt me for a fourth
time. I actually went outside at one point to avoid winning
anything. Sure there were some items that I very much wanted
to win. One in particular was an original piece from Hoboken
artist Sarah Detweiler. However I found myself winning things
I just didn't want. This time around it was free yoga
classes.
I thought to myself that maybe I could use this. Friends like
Ivy have been telling me that yoga could do me a world of good.
No sooner had I just about convinced myself of the value of
the prize, a young lady came up to me and said, "I'll
give you twenty bucks cash for those classes right now." Again
I direct your attention to my previous statement regarding
my self employment status. I was in no position to turn down
an easy couple of sawbucks.
The first up tonight was a solo performance from Bernadette
of the band Bern. She joked about how she had one song called
'Tangerine' like a fifty other people. Not too long after she
played 'Ramble' and I made a mental note about the Led Zeppelin
connection and teased her a little about it afterwards. As
I walked over to lean on the bar and write some notes I ran
into Michelle Vecchione. We both commented on how beautifully
Bernadette plays guitar. In the time that I've been listening
to her, I always feel her progressing. She never fails to amaze
me.
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