“and the southern girls with the way they [rock]”

oh to be young and female.

The Southern Girls Rock and Roll Camp kicks off next week. (July 31^st – August 5^th) Remember when you were young and your parents sent you to some crappy camp with a fake Indian name? (kids today…)

SGRRC is exactly what it sounds like, instead of making ceramic ashtrays, these kids make zines and learn misfits songs:

“Do you remember the first time you played a power chord really loud? It’s a momentous thing to see happen. Watching these kids discover things like feedback and the “Bo Diddley” beat put’s things in perspective. By Saturday, when the showcase rolls around, there’s a palpable air of excitement and a level of conifdence that wasn’t there on Monday morning. The transformation is really incredible.

To be able to pass on the D.I.Y. tradition from one generation to the next is a pretty cool thing, too. I think any of the volunteers would say the same. Basically, SGRRC is the epitome of awesome.”

The week culminates in a huge showcase of all the bands that are formed performing at MTSU’s Tucker Theatre. (with smoke machines, i believe):

“The 2006 SGRRC Showcase is Saturday, August 5th at MTSU’s Tucker Theatre. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door.

Tickets for the showcase can be purchased in advance by emailing your name and number of tickets to sgrrc05@gmail.com and include “Tickets” in the subject line. Tickets are held at the box office and can be picked up the evening of the event. Advance tickets ensure your spot in case the showcase sells out and also come with a screenprinted souvenir (see attachment).

There will also be opportunities to win some of these incredible raffle items:

• an Emotion Roadcase that includes 5 microphones from AKG
• a Pink Metro Guitar from Daisy Rock Guitars
• a Fender Stratocaster donated by EJ Wood
• an overnight stay and dinner for two from the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
• 2 $50 gift certificates from Jonathan Fletcher Music
• autographed Sleater Kinney album “The Woods” from Grimey’s New & Preloved Music
• 2 tickets to the Country Music Hall of Fame
• 2 tickets to the Moonlight Drive-In Theater (concessions included)
• 2 tickets to the Arts Center of Cannon County Playhouse
• a Dillards Gift Basket (includes designer perfumes, lotions and handbag)
• 2 Gift Bags from Theory 8 Records (14 cds in each)
• Gift bag of screenprinted show posters from Grand Palace Silkscreen
• 2 gift certificates to Demo’s Steak & Spaghetti House
• a “girls rock” themed cookie bouquet from Cookie Bouquet
• House Plants from Rogers Nursery
• a Cut & Style gift certificate from Bangz Family Salon
• “The Bluebird Cafe” book from The Bluebird Cafe”

Various performers and panelists from the Nashville area this year include:
The Velcro Stars, The Clutters, Hi-Tone Hokum, Rachel Pearl, Loose Hips Sink Ships (former campers), Happy Birthday Amy

contact:
SGRRC / (615) 849-8140 / www.sgrrc.org
Youth Culture and Arts Center / www.youthculturecenter.org