Ladies Rise Up and Rock
Women Making Their Mark in Music
A portion of proceeds from the event went to the GRAMMY in the Schools campaign, bringing music education to schools all over the country. Click here to read about the donation.
Ladies Rise Up and Rock also donated a PRS SE electric guitar to a rocking female musician in Roseville, California. Read the story here!
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From the Inaugural Event:
San Francisco, CA
Gretchen Menn Trio
Rapidly gaining praise in the world of instrumental rock and beyond, Gretchen Menn isn’t your average guitar hero on the rise. She once flew regional jets to support her six-string habit. She has studied, in equal parts, the music of Mozart, Beethoven, Steve Morse, Frank Zappa, and Jimmy Page. (Regarding the latter composer, she performs the music of Led Zeppelin all over the U.S. with Zepparella.) {Click for more.}
The Wellspring
The Wellspring is an indie folk-pop duo from NY, now based in LA, comprised of Talia Osteen and Dov Rosenblatt. The duo hit the road for their first national tour in 2011, opening for Pete Yorn and Ben Kweller in over 40 cities across North America, promoting their debut self titled EP, produced by Bill Lefler (Dashboard Confessional, Ingrid Michaelson). The EP was dubbed the #1 “Indie Album of the Year” by Examiner.com. {Click for more.}
Kiwi Time
Kiwi Time is a fresh independent rock band from San Francisco playing new, deeply rooted melodies brought to life by frontwoman Anna Makovchik's voice, with heartfelt lyrics and catchy riffs. Winners of the ArtRockX band competition, they have also headlined the Red Marines Music Festival and played shows in Los Angeles and New York. The band has been featured on Live 105's Top Ten Local Bands in San Francisco. {Click for more.}
Samantha Hale (MC)
Samantha Hale is a filmmaker, stand-up comedian, author, and fervent explorer of why music matters. Having never been to film school, she had the honor of premiering her first film on the Documentary Channel, and is currently working on her second feature on the connection between music and love. She has performed in venues such as the Hollywood Improv and the World Famous Comedy Store, among many others. {Click for more.}
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