A sandwich ia a sandwich, but a MANWITCH is a mutherfriggin' MEAL!!!
Four women strong, driving crowds wild is a gimme for ManWitch, who earned their spurs in Mardi Gras parades. The girls first rocked out rolling down St. Charles Avenue in Pink Slip, the legendary all grrrl parade band founded by mother superior Sue Ford. Drummer Michelle Lacayo, lead guitarist Laurie Shefsky, and bassist Rachelle O' Brien have all logged countless hours on the Pink Slip float in Muses, Tucks, and Thoth playing with a revolving cast of sister Slippers who convene for Carnival each year. But once a year wasn't enough for Lacayo. Manwitch was formed and the band lost no time forging it's own distinctive sound.
ManWitch was hit hard by Katrina, but you can't keep a good women down, let alone four of them, and out of loss came opportunity. Not only did the band receive replacement gear from Music Rising, the Katrina relief program founded by U2's the Edge and Gibson Guitars. ManWitch was selected for a Frantic Films documentary slated to air on VH1 and showcase at the Sundance Film Festival, Jan. 2007.
The Band's been recording tracks in the temporary make-shift Jimmy Ford Clinic, finishing what they started before the storm. The single "Leather Jacket" can be heard on myspace.com/MANWITCH.
MANWITCH MAKES BEEFY MUSIC YOU CAN SINK YOUR TEETH INTO, RIGHT DOWN TO THE BONE!!!
JIMMY FORD, the man behind the beef. Thank you so much for all of your efforts, support and love. You make us sound soooo good. We love this man. Big round of applause for JIMMY FORD....!
Special thanks to U2's the Edge for helping out local musicians, including ManWitch, who were affected by Hurricane Katrina through the Music Rising Foundation. Sue Ford pictured here with U2's the Edge.
Hey miss sue this is chris and Craig from Lafayette!! We didn't know if it was still good for voodoo fest this year and if y'all would be their or not!! Give us a call and let us know something!!
Cheers for the add. Let us know when y'all gig. We're playing a goodbye party/gig at the Whiskey Dix this Friday for our drummer who is leaving NOLA to get her PhD. Drop by if you can.
Thanks for the add!!!............I hope you enjoy our sound!!!................Another new track in the works!!!..........Thanks again for your time and support!!!..........Your friends in.................Ride For Ruin
My band is playing Twist of Lime in Metairie this Saturday April 11 with Black Primer, Endall, and the Trian Woodburns. Come out and party with us. I hope to see ya there.
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