“The year was 1983 in Charlotte, North Carolina, when a little girl opened up an old make-up compact that her mother said once belonged to Betty Page and out stepped Rachel Riot, one high heel at a time. This pin-up had been pinned up too long and was ready to riot with the grrrls of the modern era while blasting Elvis from any available radio. She has been on the move ever since, modeling, reading, writing, and taking on the world with her two cats, Bebop and Rock Steady.
A self-described “nerd magnet” who loves to support her local North Carolina bands, Rachel’s dream job is to one day write for Rolling Stone magazine. Her idea of the perfect day would be going to the beach, taking a long bubble bath and reclining on her leopard print couch with a good book and a cold flute of champagne. Rachel’s romance with Rockabilly culture and vintage glamour does not define her, nor does she aspire to define it, but it is definitely a love affair.”
“Burlesque performer, dancer, and pin-up model, Lila Lavender is an all-around starlet. A former ballerina, she embodies the very essence of class and charm ith a lady-like decadence that will take your breath away. This brunette bombshell has a love for retro glamour which can be seen whether she is performing one of her classic burlesque dances, posing for the camera, or lighting up the silver screen. Known for her grace and elegance, she is a truly dazzling, dynamic gal.
Lila’s favorite things include the scent of gardenia, sweets, and champagne. In her free time she likes to relax at home with her rabbits and hopes to one day have a house with room to lounge.”
“Just call her little miss mary wanna. perfecting her craft in durham, north carolina, via the gulf coast of florida, miss mary wanna oozes southern charm and uncompromised sexuality on stage. with influences all over the map, she infuses traditional burlesque with her love for disco, hip hop, glam rock and more to create a style all her own. leave your pre-concieved notions of what's "hot" at the door, because miss mary wanna is going to blow your mind and get you high.”
"Born and raised in the hot hot heat of the dirty South, Cherry Bomb has been performing since she was just a tiny pile of gunpowder. Conceived in the throes of a passionate one-night stand between bell hooks and RuPaul, art, activism, and a love of glitter is built into her sordid DNA. She cut her chops on the NYC burlesque scene, performing at venues like the famed Slipper Room and Mo Pitkins, as well as being an I *Heart* Brooklyn Girl 2008.
After bringing Gotham to its knees, she grabbed her brass knuckles and headed back to The Bull City to tame the industrial grit of old Durham town. Because in the South, nobody blinks an eye at a girl with a gun. Catch her blogged-about exploits at www.cherrybombnyc.com, and her moves at a bar near you.”
