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Unleashing Potential : Celebrating Women in Music


Yes! International womens day falls on the 8th of March each yr. So it's time we galz get together and kick some eh. This time, it's not just music. We'll be raising money to purchase a guitar or two to be donated to an orphanage for galz. Let music be the food of love, life and everythang nice. So this is what's coming up. Two gigs. Mark these dates and please book early - space is limited. Love y'all for supporting music. Love y'all for supporting our cause. Two days dedicated to women in music. So guys, sit back relax and just enjoy the music this time round. Come support us ;)

Pictured: Hana, Lucy in the Loo at Shanti Grrl Gigs 2004 - one of the previous gigs we had organised in conjunction with International Womens Day in 2004. Shanti Grrl Gig was organised together with Saz, Becky & Beryl. The female-fronted bands were featured in a Galaxie magazine splurge (thx Gerri Jeremiah!!!) and performed live on Latte at 8.

The Un-official Intl Womens Day Gig Guide to:
Unleashing Potential
Celebrating Women in Music
in conjunction with International Womens Day 06

Sunday, 5 March 2006
La Bodega KL
Tengkat Tong Shin www.bodega.com.my
Show begins 8.30pm
RM20 with a free drink

Latest programme
8.30pm Liza Zahran aka Ida Liza
9.00pm Jasemaine Gan
9.15pm Mel aka Lynie
-break-
9.50pm Rhapsody (Nicole & Ywena)
10.10pm Melina William
10.30pm Zalila Lee
-break-
11.30pm Jac Kee (reading)
12.00pm Jasmine Low aka Jaz (reading)

Wednesday, 8 March 2006
No Black Tie
Jalan Mesui KL
By private invitation only
Details: openmickl@gmail.com

9.00pm Saerze
9.30pm Plush Velvet (featuring Izzy)
10.00pm Ida Liza
10.30pm Bernice Chauly
10.45pm Sara Lo aka Saz
11.15pm Jasemaine Gan
11.30pm Jac Kee (readings)
12.00pm Jasmine Low aka Jaz (readings)

So, tell me something. Are women getting enough fair play in the music scene? Share your thoughts.

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