Women’s Music Summit – Grow Skills in the Catskills

March 15, 2012 in Announcements, Female Bass Players, Female Drummers, Female Guitar Players by Sky Disco

My eyes almost popped out of my head when I read the details for this event.  The Women’s Music Summit is offering the first all female music immersion week to date.  Attendees get to learn from pros, perform and network all day and all night for 5 days.

The camp counselors are the best of the best in music today.  Featuring Bibi McGill, Kaki King, Malina Moye, Marnie Stern, Melissa Auf der Maur, and Meshell Ndegeocello any woman is sure to walk away with twice the skills and quadruple the motivation! More counselors will be announced this spring!

All instruments will be covered including guitar, bass, voice, keyboards, drums, plus songwriting, business and promotional workshops, health and yoga for musicians, and more.   All levels are invited to attend and participate…from beginner to advanced!

More info on how you can register for the retreat can be found at www.womensmusicsummit.com

If you plan to attend. Leave us a comment below, so we can look out for you. Let’s  jam!

Go See this Show: Amy LaVere – Mon 3/19

March 15, 2012 in Announcements, Female Bass Players by Sky Disco

Opening for Rich Robinson at the Bowery Ballroom on Monday, March 19th at 9pm, is standup bassist and singer-songwriter, Amy LaVere.  She will be performing songs from her most recent album, Stranger Me produced by Craig Silvey who’s work with Arcadia Fire resulted in a 2011 Grammy for Album of the year.  I’ve had a chance to listen to the album and liked it so much that I keep it  in rotation on my MP3 player. Hopefully you won’t miss it but if you do, check back here after the show for our write up, photos and some interview snippets. ($17 adv / $20 day of show)

Hunter Valentine Interview Backstage in NY

March 12, 2012 in Female Bass Players, Female Drummers, Female Guitar Players, Videos of the Week by Sky Disco

As females in the music business, sometimes a battle is involved for us to achieve or maintain our foothold in the game. Since March is Women’s History Month, after experiencing the rock fury of Hunter Valentine at the Bowery Electric Friday night, I was inspired to research historic female warriors for comparisons. Women actually trained and fought battles to entertain the masses, just as the men did centuries ago. A powerful unit, similar to the Roman Empire’s Gladiatrix, Hunter Valentine’s presentation suggested that they were ready for anything. Gazing around the venue revealed a nearly all female audience, who filled the main floor and pushed their way as close to the stage as possible. The Bowery Electric, with its stone walls had become a miniature Colosseum. Emerging from backstage with artillery otherwise know as guitars, drums, and a giant bottle of Jack Daniels, the women prepared to give the crowd what they came for: a racy, thunderous show.  There was a fun, flirtatious vibe throughout the night.  Fans salivated over the band members commenting on popping cleavage countless times.   Yet when the show began, it was all about the music and these ladies have talent and serious chops. I’ve heard many musicians talk about it but for me, it was during the Hunter Valentine performance that I actually felt like I’d experienced a true wall of sound. Every frequency and texture in the spectrum was covered and had its designated place in the mix. Their sound being my trigger, I found myself moving to the music without even deciding to. If the players had been gladiatrices, then it was as if they were battling lions. The roaring could be felt in your chest.
With the opportunity to interview the band backstage before they went on, I learned about how they came together and evolved in configuration. To hear more detail about their beginnings in music, be sure to view the movie above which is accompanied by audio from the interview and includes some photos from the night.
Canadian, Frontwoman and guitarist, Kiyomi McCloskey started the group in 2004 with drummer, Laura Petracca. Together, they have been strongly advancing in the music world, with DIY prowess. Currently, Hunter Valentine includes bassist, Vero Sanchez and Somer Rizham who is a multi-instrumentalist. Somer adds keys, guitar, and other digital effects to the mix while keeping the stage energy at a consistent peak. The authenticity and drive brought forward by all four players in the band was simply enthralling. Kiyomi packs a punch with every lyric injecting adrenaline into every listener. Laura brought heavy, rock-solid rhythm and vocal harmonies. This being her second tour with the group, Vero owned the stage and had magnetic presence. Previously holding a bartender position at the Metropolitan bar in Williamsburg, the familiar New York crowd shouted loud in appreciation of her. Overall, the band appeared to have given everything they had onstage while demonstrating the new album they wrote together. These warrior women are now blazing across the states living and sharing their passions.  A must see!

Hunter Valentine Live in NYC Tonight

March 9, 2012 in Announcements, Female Bass Players, Female Drummers, Female Guitar Players by Sky Disco

If you’re looking for something to do tonight, the all female alternative band, Hunter Valentine is playing at the Bowery Electric in New York. Sky Disco from Guitar Dame will be there! Say hi and rock out! You can find out more about Hunter Valentine on their website and check back here for Guitar Dame’s exclusive interview with the band. Showtime 9pm. $10

Hit Like A Girl Drummer Contest: Kylie Andrews

March 2, 2012 in Female Drummers, Videos of the Week by Sky Disco

Have you ever heard of the Hit Like a Girl contest for female drummers.? There are a lot of great videos to watch of all the contestants.  Guitar Dame has posted about Kylie Andrews before but now… We have some amazing video of her too!

She’ll also be judged by celebrity drummers such as Sheila EKimberly Thompson and more…

Vote for Kylie!! Watch this video and you’ll see why you should!

 

For quick one click voting and to view additional contestants,

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Hit Like A Girl 2012

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