MEET THE DEGENERETTES
Rahne Alexander (guitar, vocals) is the primary songwriter for the Degenerettes. In 2005, she recorded and released her debut solo CD, Blonde On A Bum Trip. She contributes frequently to Baltimore City Paper, Baltimore Gay Life, and other other publications. She has toured with the Tranny Road Show, Connie and Bonnie Show, and has played solo gigs all over the country. More info: www.rahne.com
Kristen Anchor (drums) is a media artist whose work has screened in film festivals across the country. Kristen books films and shows at the Creative Alliance (Baltimore). She is also a founding member of Charm City Kitty Club, a long-running Baltimore-based cabaret showcasing queer performance.
Chrissy Howland (bass) currently plays with Mr. Moccasin and jean louise. She was the bassist for The Soma Solution. Chrissy is also a painter and zine-maker.
The Degenerettes are Baltimore's all-girl art rock garage power trio. The voice of new queer American diy rock n' roll, these gals have been stomping the East Coast with queered raw primitive rock & roll since 2005 and head out on tour in July and August through the south, midwest and northeast in support of their self-produced live record Dirty Laundry and Skeletons: Live Recordings 2005-07.
The Degenerettes have played: Talking Head, Ottobar, LoFi Social Club, 14 Karat Cabaret, Shattered Wig, Creative Alliance, Charm City Kitty Club, Phase 1 (DC), Velvet Lounge (DC), AS220 (Providence), the Living Room Lounge (Brooklyn), Hamilton Arts Collective, Stolen Heart Cabaret, Hole in the Wall Cabaret, and more!
They have shared stages with bands including: Pariah Piranha, Lesbians On Ecstasy, The Shondes, Boyskout, Nicky Click, The TunaHelpers, Odd Bones, Dirty Marmaduke Flute Squad, South Carey, Even So, The Headwounds, The Falsies, and The Jennifers.
DEGENERETTES SUMMER TOUR 2007!'s Friend Space (Top 32)
Hello lovely Marylanders! It's been ages since I've seen most of you. I miss Charm City...Just thought I'd drop a quick line and let you know I'll be playing at the 13th floor (one chase street, in the belvedere hotel) Thursday, Sept. 4 from 10-1am, with my wonderful Boston band, The Bon Ton Parade. It would be great if you could make it.
SISTER SPIT IS COMING TO YOUR TOWN! One vanload of queer female artists + writers + bon vivants coming to your town for one awesome night of shameless literary hijinks. Featuring Michelle Tea, Texta Queen, Chelsea Starr, Meliza Banales, Tara Jepsen, Dexter Flowers, and Kat Marie Yoas. Check out www.sisterspitnextgen.com for more info! Spread the word!
OCTOBER 24 Minneapolis, MN Pi Bar 8:30pm 25 Milwaukee, WI University of Wisc-Milwaukee, Greene Hall 7pm 26 Chicago, IL Women and Children First Books 9pm 27 Bloomington, IN Boxcar Books 8pm 28 Ann Arbor, MI Aut Bar two shows- 6pm and 8pm 29 Columbus, OH Scully's 8pm 30 New York, NY Rapture Cafe 8pm NOVEMBER 1 Brooklyn, NY Cattyshack 7:30 2 Middletown, CT Wesleyan College 3 Northampton, MA Smith College 4 Boston, MA Spontaneous Celebrations 5 Chester NH Chester College 6 Baltimore, MD Metro Gallery 7 Washington, DC Phase 1 8 Williamsburg, VA College of William and Mary 9 Bronxville, NY Sarah Lawrence College 10 TBA 11 TBA
Help us make it to the next round in the battle by attending our show at the Filmore in Philadelphia on December 10th. For discount tickets from the band email: zars7@yahoo.com Thanks!
TWO HOT NICKYCLICK UPCOMING SHOWS! Nov 3 2007 Paint Branch Unitarian Church w/jeremy gloff,partyline, matmos, k love the infinite AT adelphi, Maryland AND ON Nov 4 2007 are we not not men? at the depot w/jeremy gloff baltimore, Maryland
Yes I have stooped to child labor...being a starving artist is a family affair! lol - Have a great weekend!! btw - did we mention free shipping...my daughter delivers the autographed copies on her bicycle :)
Thanks for the add and for listening. Killer music you have here! How on Earth did you find out about little old Return of Simple? Hit us back whenever you get the chance. We look forward to hearing from you.
hi! I really enjoyed your show last night and it was very nice to meet you. I hope that you will come back to Memphis soon. Good Luck on the rest of your tour!
