May 14th, 2008 by amber |
The Rock Lottery Benefit Show will feature seven bands comprised of local musicians who were grouped together through a random, lottery style drawing. Each band decided on a name at the drawing, and has just three weeks to prepare a set, including at least one original song, which will be performed at the Abbey Pub on 5/22. It’s a fun way to bring the music community together, and all for a great cause!
For advance ticket sales, visit www.abbeypub.com. All proceeds will benefit Girls Rock! Chicago.
- Date: Thursday, May 22nd
- Time: 9pm with doors opening at 8pm
- Location: Abbey Pub, 3420 W Grace St, Chicago
- Cost: $6 in advance, $8 at the door
This year’s participants include members of The Laureates, Hidden Mitten, Coupleskate, Blue Ribbon Glee Club, Three Dollar Bill, In Miniature, Love of Everything, Chin Up Chin Up, and Gay Baby, just to name a few.
The Bands…
The Juicers
The Bunnies
The XYs
The No and Knock it Off!
Panels
Jehovah’s Wetness
Have you seen the trailer for the movie Son of Rambow?
For more information, Contact Meghan Coleman (meg@girlsrockchicago.org)
May 2nd, 2008 by Heather |
The 2008 Summer Camp Dates are: Jul 28 - Aug 3. Camp will be held at Inter-American Magnet School, 851 W. Waveland, Chicago, IL.
We will be posting the camp application form very soon. To be notified when the camp application form is available, sign up for our mailing list and be sure to check the “Camper Information” checkbox.
Mailing List Signup Form
Apr 8th, 2008 by Heather |
We are very excited to announce that Girls Rock! Chicago will be hosting a Rock Lottery as our next fundraising event.
What’s a Rock Lottery?
Here’s the scoop; local musicians will be randomly grouped into bands based on a lottery style drawing. The bands have three weeks to prepare and rehearse an original song which they will play at a benefit show at the Abbey Pub on May 22, 2008.
How to Participate
The lottery is open to all musicians who are 21 and older, able to attend the lottery drawing and benefit show, and available to rehearse several times before the final show. The drawing will take place at:
Rock Lottery Drawing
Danny’s Tavern
1951 W Dickens Ave, Chicago IL
Thursday, May 1
9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
$5 Suggested Donation for Lottery Participants
You must be present at the drawing in order to participate. Lottery results will be announced at midnight, and each group must submit a band name by last call. The night will also feature special guest DJs and plenty of delicious treats at our bake sale table.
When is the Rock Lottery Benefit Show?
Benefit Show
Abby Pub
Thursday, May 22
8 p.m. Doors/9 p.m. Show
3420 W Grace St, Chicago, IL
$6 Advance/$8 Door
FAQs
I play the xylophone. Is there a place in the rock lottery for me?
We encourage all musicians to participate - whether you’re a guitarist, vocalist, laptop musician, or play a mean harmonica. You can even play multiple instruments during your set. We just ask that you have access to the necessary gear for your instrument(s) of choice. Girls Rock! will not be able to supply instruments.
How will bands be selected?
For consistency, we’ll try to make sure that there is at least one drummer and one guitarist per band whenever possible. Other than that, we’ll essentially be drawing names out of a hat. Feel free to get creative.
Contact Information
Got a question that isn’t listed? Send it over to meg@girlsrockchicago.org for more info.
Posters & Flyers
Feel free to print out some event posters and flyers to hang up in your workplace or neighborhood.
Mar 27th, 2008 by Heather |
Crossroads’ Wicker Park used clothing store has selected Girls Rock! Chicago for their in-store charity program. Here is how you can participate:
- Make a purchase at Crossroads. (This applies to the Wicker Park location at 1519 N. Milwaukee Ave. only)
- At check out elect to not take a bag for your purchase. You will be given a 5 cent token instead of a bag.
- There are several charities with token containers - just put your token in the slot for Girls Rock! Chicago.
That’s it - you get some cool threads, help the environment, and help girls rock out!
Mar 27th, 2008 by Heather |
Girls Rock! Chicago is currently accepting donations of musical instruments and equipment. Our organization depends upon these donations in order to uphold our commitment to creating a supportive and educational environment around rock music. Our status as a 501(c)(3) non-profit means that your donation will be tax-deductible.
We are in particular need of: Drum Kits, however we are also accepting donations of:
- Cymbals
- Drum Thrones
- Guitar Amps
- Bass Amps
- Keyboards
- Keyboard Amps
- Electric Guitars
- Bass Guitars
- Instrument Cases
- Mic Stands
- Mic Cables
- Microphones
- Instrument Cables
- Recording Equipment
We do offer pickup and drop off service for all gear donations, and are currently seeking the donation of a van to improve this service.
If you would like donate or loan gear please contact Heather Lember at heather@girlsrockchicago.org.
Mar 12th, 2008 by Heather |
Girls Rock! Chicago is having a bake sale featuring rock, punk, and garage DJs.
Rock & Roll Benefit & Bake Sale with DJs Red Panda, Melanie, and Mia Park
Wednesday, March 26th
8pm – 2am
Cobra Lounge
235 N Ashland Ave
No Cover!
