Oh my God, you guys, have you heard the new Strawberry Upside-Down Basket single? Or that hot new jam by Oreo Crew? No? Well, then, how about that awesome Studio 6 song?
Well, neither have I. In fact nobody has, because those bands–along with 2 x 2 Loud, Poisoned Hearts, and Sweet Contradictions–were only formed on Monday. They’re the six groups assembled for the inaugural GirlsRockRI camp, teaching young ladies aged 11-16 about the power of rock and roll. (Also, there’s that whole thing about the importance of arts education and the idea that girls can do whatever they want without having to rely on stupid boys.)
In just five days, the campers have learned to work as a band, write songs, learn instruments, silkscreen t-shirts, make buttons, and practice, practice, practice. They’ve each got a song that they’ll be debuting tomorrow (Friday) evening, at a 7pm showcase at AS220.
$5-$10 is requested, with money going to support the camp. The show starts at 7, and get there on time because, you know, they’ve only got one song each.
I can’t wait! I hear Oreo Crew is made up entirely of 11-year-olds and has been practicing their dance routine all week… This is going to be the greatest show EVER!!