Tip the Van, Shiragirl, Cojoba in Brooklyn on Saturday

Get ready for a night of female fronted rock at The Glass Door. Headlining is the 6-piece ska band, Tip the Van. Also performing is Cojoba, a 4-piece hardcore/punk band with a Spanish flare and the all girl feminist punk/hip hop band, ShiraGirl. The Glass Door is a D.I.Y. venue in Brooklyn. Take the L train to Montrose - walk on Bushwick until you hit Moore and make a right or take the J/M train to Flushing Ave. and walk on Flushing till you hit Graham, then turn left.

Nov. 28, 2009, 8:00 doors
@ The Glass Door
98 Moore St., Brooklyn, NY

10:30pm Tip the Van
9:30pm ShiraGirl
8:30pm Cojoba
All Ages
$7

CMJ 2009 Guide: Free Punk Showcase 10/23

Shiragirl, Suicide City, and Kiss Kiss will perform a free punk showcase this Friday, Oct. 23 at Public Assembly in Brooklyn. Doors are 7pm and it starts at 7:30pm. 18 plus. The three bands bring an energetic and fun live show that's not to be missed. I've personally seen these bands multiple times.

Shiragirl get it rockin' with their punk/ hip hop sound. They just released a new single "Sick Day" and have some new songs and a new cover they are going to play. Suicide City bring a harder punk rock sound with driving melody. Singer Karl is all of the place and that coupled with the energy of JennCity, Danny, and AJ makes for a great show. Finally, Kiss Kiss bring their circus punk sound that starts off slow, then builds to something crazy.

10/23, 7-11pm, 18+, No Cover, $3 PBR

8pm Kiss Kiss
9pm Suicide City
10pm ShiraGirl

Videos of the bands below.



Shiragirl "Sick Day"


Suicide City "Cutter"


Kiss Kiss "Dress Up"

Shiragirl rock Utopia III Yacht for "Sick Day" release party + Music Video

photo by StarBeat


Shiragirl, the punk rock 4-piece from Brooklyn were all decked out in pink, white, and black attire for their single release party for “Sick Day.” Held last Thursday on the Utopia III Yacht for an exclusive event featuring family, friends, and music industry folks, it took off from the Chelsea Piers in NYC to host a rockin' night. The band premiered the video for “Sick Day” and performed on the top deck of the yacht. Lead singer Shira commanded the deck like it was a party hall. The event was an opportunity for media professionals to see the band and enjoy a good time. It was a time to let loose on a Thursday, because of course the whole idea was to take a “Sick Day” on Friday. Cruising down the Hudson watching the band play their anthemic grrrl punk songs of living in the moment, doing your own thing, yet sticking together with your crew made for a fun night. Shiragirl blended old, new, and current jams into their 25 minute set that had the crowd jumping, singing along, and raising their fists. They kicked it off with "Reklys," and also played the oldie "Go Go Go," along with a Ramones cover and the heavy "Lights Out," which closed the set. Of course they played the new single to.

“Sick Day” takes you through the morning struggle of getting up for school or work. It’s the perfect time for the song as school has recently started and new jobs began. It’s a quick, rebellious anthem of not caring about school or work and wanting to do something better. The delicious guitar flavor, head bopping beat, and hip-hop vibe of the song comes together strongly for a fun, fall jam. The compelling, repetitious, “Sick day everyday,” and “I don’t wanna go” lines in the the song is the fuel you need to get through work or school. Sometimes we just need to take a “Sick Day.”

The video was directed by Parris (Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, Joe). You get the single on Conquer Entertainment here. The band also launched a new website. Their second album, Scream! Spit! Sing! was released earlier this year.

See the video and setlist below.






Shiragirl Setlist 9/24/09:

1. Reklys
2. Go Go Go
3. Sick Day
4. I Wanna Be Sedated (Ramones cover)
5. Drama Club
6. Roll with tha Crew
7. Tantrum
8. Anthem
9. Lights Out

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Shiragirl Release "Sick Day" single

Brooklyn punksters Shiragirl have released a new single "Sick Day." It's available for stream here. Tonight is the band's single release party in NYC. They'll perform and world premiere the video for the single.

“Sick Day” is a fast and furious track to keep the adrenaline pumping inciting the sudden urge to call in sick; making the catchy tune a potential bad influence. The newly release single will be part of Conquer Entertainment’s “Paradigm Shift Vol. 1,” a compilation album filled with exclusive material from major and independent/unsigned artists making noise in the industry.

Living in a world where Punk Rock is considered an “All-Boys Club,” Shiragirl takes a no-holds-barred attitude making their own rules and creating music on their own terms with straightforward lyrics and a dynamic stage persona. Led by sexy vocalist, Shira, two dynamic guitarists mixed with a vibrant critically acclaimed drummer, Rainey P., Shiragirl refuses to be pigeonholed creating a perfect fusion of punk, rock and hip hop – a creation they present effortlessly.

Check out the band's interview at WSOU here. See the video for the acoustic version here.

Here SICK DAY acoustic here:


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ShiraGirl @ WSOU 9-5-09, "Sick Day" acoustic, interview, and pics

photos by Christine Wagenheim





















Brooklyn punk rockers ShiraGirl visited the studio of 89.5 FM-WSOU on Sept. 5th for an exclusive acoustic performance of their song "Sick Day" and for an interview. Later this month the band premiers the single and video. Check out "Never Not Ever" and "Lights Out" from Scream! Spit! Sing! and the interview below.

ShiraGirl "Never Not Ever"


ShiraGirl interview @ WSOU


ShiraGirl "Lights Out"

Kevin Devine, Joe Wilson, Exit She Calls, and Shiragirl, videos @ WSOU 9-5-09

On September 5, 2009 Kevin Devine, Joe Wilson, Exit She Calls, and Shiragirl performed acoustically for DJ Star Child's last show on 89.5 FM-WSOU. See some videos from the sets below.

Kevin Devine- Carnival (acoustic)


Joe Wilson- Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen cover acoustic)


Exit She Calls- Little Things (acoustic)


Exit She Calls- Shirt (Jawbreaker cover acoustic)


ShiraGirl- Sick Day (acoustic)


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This Saturday it's Star Child's Final Show on WSOU w/ acoustic sets by Kevin Devine, Joe Wilson, Exit She Calls, and ShiraGirl

Dear Readers,

I’ll be celebrating four years at 89.5 FM-WSOU with my last show on Saturday, September 5th from 7pm-2am. Since I graduated from Seton Hall University in May I have to do a final show at the end of the summer. During my time at the station I was an assistant producer, newscaster, and assistant and director of promotions. It was an amazing run, where I worked with great people, got to voice my opinion, go to some great shows, meet some awesome bands, and interview some cool ones as well. Some highlights include interviewing Murder by Death and Poison the Well, meeting Megadeth and Slipknot, doing stage announcements for Rise Against and Atreyu to sold out crowds at Nokia Theatre, Times Square and seeing Interpol and Muse at Madison Square Garden for free.

I’ve interviewed Artimus Pyledriver, Fear Before the March of Flames, Marc Rizzo (of Soulfly), In This Moment, Tim from Rise Against, Doug of the Sleeping, Tommy of The Autumn Offering, Marissa of Screaming Females, Shira of ShiraGirl, Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses, Otep Shamaya of OTEP. On Tuesday, September 2 at 4pm I’ll do my final interview before my last show with Suicide City. They'll talk about their new album "FRENZY" and the future.

My last show will be on Saturday, September 5th. I'm going to play an eclectic mix of music, tell some station stories, get roasted (I'm sure) by fellow staff members and friends, and maybe a few other surprises. Expect to hear music from The Beatles, Neutral Milk Hotel, The Gaslight Anthem, mewithoutYou, Have Heart, Screaming Females, Blink-182, Lauryn, Fuel and many more.

I'm also honored to announced interviews and acoustic performances by:

Kevin Devine (folk, indie rock singer from Brooklyn)

Joe Wilson (folk Jersey singer from Feeling Left Out & We're All Broken)

Exit She Calls (sweet, catchy alternative rock from Bergen County, New Jersey)

ShiraGirl (all-girl punk outfit from New York)

Thank you for joining me in celebrating my time at one of the leading college radio station's in the country! It's been an amazing run. You can listen on your FM-dial in New Jersey and NYC or www.wsou.net anywhere else. Also, call in at 973-761-9768 (WSOU)

Thanks,
Star Child

Extras Needed for ShiraGirl Video in NYC

All female punk outfit ShiraGirl is looking for extras for their new single "Sick Days" this week. The video shoot will be held beginning tomorrow, Aug. 26 at 2pm in Manhattan for a school scene and Aug. 27 at 4pm in Brooklyn for an outdoor playground/hip-hop dance scene and house party scene. The video will be directed by Parris who has worked with Busta, Luda, and Jay-Z.

If you're interested e-mail GIRLZ.IN.THE.HOOD@GMAIL.COM with the subject "Video" including your name, age, snapshot, and full contact information with phone number to RSVP.

Music News: Tuesday, 6/23

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Tonight, Lemuria's playing at America in New Brunswick with Full of Fancy, You Without Teeth, Cheap Girls, Valens, and Jeff Erg. It should be a fun time.

Exit She Calls is entering the studio this week to record 3 new songs. The band also playing at Warped Tour Camden on July 17. They have shows before then, including one in Paramus this Saturday and a battle of the bands on July 12. Check out the update under "read more."

Screaming Females have a show this Sunday at Meat Town USA in New Brunswick. In other news, Marissa has made a new myspace page for her solo side project, Noun.

Shiragirl is playing a Ramones Tribute show on July 4th at Don Hills NYC. They recently recorded a new song "Sick Day."

Also, check out the list of show in New Brunswick, New Jersey here.


Exit She Calls Update:


Shiragirl "I wanna be sedated"

Shiragirl Listening Party Tonight in NYC!

As reported, here , tonight is Shiragirl's cd listening party at Angels & Kings for Scream! Spit! Sing! Hear the new cd, listening to music, and enjoy free PBR and vodka.

Scream! Spit! Sing! tracklisting:
1. Anthem
2. Lights Out
3. Roll with tha Crew
4. Tantrum
5. Reklys
6. Drama Club
7. Terrorist
8. Never Not Ever
9. Battles
10. Scars
11. Days

ShiraGirl’s new album on iTunes, cd listening party, Shows

Savvy hip hop/punk outfit ShiraGirl has made their new album, Scream! Spit! Sing! is available for preview on iTunes. The band is also hosting a CD listening party on Feb. 10 at Angels and Kings, 500 E. 11th St between Ave A and Ave B, NYC. Check out a new song, “Roll with tha crew” on the band's MySpace.

ShiraGirl recently wrapped up an east coast tour with Minnesota's Screaming Mechanical Brain. They'll be playing some local dates in the next few months.

Shira Girl Tour Dates:
2/10 @ Angels and Kings- CD Listening Party, FREE 9pm
2/20 @ Dock Street, Staten Island w/Voilet Vier, Queen V, and more
2/21 @ Greenfield Youth Center, Greenfield, MA
2/22 @ Elevens, Northhampton, MA
3/4 @ The Annex, NYC w/ 1997, Go Faster Gast, and We are the New Year
3/6 @ Connie’s Ric Rac, Philadelphia, PA

Shiragirl: Breaking strings and being positively reckless?

Blend the delicious sounds of punk rock and hip hop, a “do your own thing” philosophy, and 5 girls who want to have fun and start a riot (girrrl), and you’ve got Brooklyn’s Shiragirl ready to provoke and allow you to let loose.
The band performed with its new line-up at Maxwell’s in Hoboken, NJ this past Friday with the infamous Donita Sparks (of L7) and SexPod.

Shiragirl’s set was filled with new songs, notably, “Reklys,” “Anthem,” and “Tantrum,” which you can stream on its MySpace page. The new songs were refreshing, the lyrics seemed much stronger and the music more focused and tighter than ever before with its new players. The group’s show is meant to make you dance and sing-along, while Shira moves around members, through the crowd and back, in her pink attire imposing her sexy antics.

After the performance, Shira sat down with me in the basement of the tiny restaurant club of Maxwell’s to discuss the groups new line-up, the new record, and upcoming shows.

Shiragirl is Shira (vocals and lyrics), Rainey P (drums and musical director), Sammy D. Evil (bass), Foxy Roxy (lead guitar), and Jas (rhythm guitar).

Through some serendipitous coincidence and friends, Shiragirl was able to find the right members to bring together a “real band” sound, Shira said.

The band worked with Joey-Z of Life of Agony for its forthcoming, currently untitled, second album at Method of Groove studios in Brooklyn.

Shira describes the music as a fusion of sounds called "punk-hop" with a catchy, melodic feel, screams and raps.

“The record is more rock than anything though,” she said.

The lyrical quality Shira presents is still positive and about expressing yourself.

“The new album is about being yourself, staying in the game, living in the present, getting the most out of everyday, and just learning from experiences,” she said.

Shira attributes a good deal of the record, in part, to drummer Raine, who served as the musical director for the album, helping write guitar and bass parts.

“Her musical innovation and direction shines through on the new record,” said Shira.

Shira also noted how the band makes her feel alive, especially when she performs. It allows her to spread messages she believes in, like feminism.

“It’s important to have a message without being too didactic,” she said. “I think another important aspect of what we do is empowering, especially girls, but everyone in general to be able to express themselves.”

The album is expected out this Fall, but don’t fret until then. In the meanwhile, you can catch the band at an upcoming show, where you can hear tons of new songs and check out the MySpace page for the summer ep album sampler, “COMING SOON.”

The band will be playing its fifth year on select dates on this summer's Warped Tour, bringing back the all-girl, Shiragirl stage. Off dates include a tour with Civet and BlameShift.

Before Warped Tour you can check out Shiragirl's two Brooklyn events. Tonight the band performs an all age’s show at Sputnik, 262 Taafee Place, Brooklyn, NY. $10. 6:30pm.

Next Saturday, June 14, Shiragirl perform a free show at Prospect Park for Brooklyn Pride, alongside a number of diverse acts. Brooklyn Pride is an annual event to commemorate, educate, and promote the Stonewall Riots.

“We look forward to playing Brooklyn Pride,” said Shira. “It’s going to be awesome and a few thousand people should be there, so it’ll be a good crowd. Come out to the shows, visit the website, and spread the word.”

Maxwell's, 6/6/08, Setlist:
Reklys
Drama
GoGoGo
Suburbia
Tantrum
Days
Roll with the CREW
Roxy's
Terror
Anthem

Lites out