Philly Bands Rock for Net Neutrality with Beretta 76, Victor Victor Band, KeN, Surgeon and DJ Chatty Cathy February 23, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2008
CONTACT Casey Rae-Hunter Communications Director Future of Music Coalition
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PHILLY BANDS ROCK FOR NET NEUTRALITY
“Sugar Town” at Tritone Club presents a night of lady rockers and DJs

Philadelphia, PA – On Saturday, February 23, a bevy of woman-centric bands and DJs will play South Street music hub Tritone. Part of a series of monthly events showcasing female musicians, the show is also in support of “Rock the Net” — Future of Music Coalition’s ongoing campaign for net neutrality. Appearing at the “Sugar Town” concert are Beretta 76, Victor Victor Band, KeN, Surgeon and DJ Chatty Cathy.

The Internet is an increasingly powerful tool for musicians. The current structure of the web lets the biggest record labels and smallest bedroom recording artists exist on a more or less equal technological playing field. But some telecoms would like to charge content providers a fee for the faster loading of their sites. Those who couldn’t afford to — or didn’t want to — pay a toll would be relegated the slow lane. Net neutrality preserves everyone’s access to the varied, exciting and legal musical offerings online.

When: Saturday, February 23 at 9 PM
Where: Tritone, 1508 South St. Philadelphia, PA
Admission: $7. 21+.

About the bands:
Beretta 76 is a hard-rocking act that has drawn comparisons to the Pretenders, Cheap Trick and the Ramones. Proud natives of South Philly, they embrace the rough ’n’ tumble sounds of early punk, but with strong pop hooks.

Victor Victor Band is a two-piece, guy-girl garage-flavored band that “recalls a more sinister White Stripes,” according to Philadelphia Weekly’s Doug Wallen.

Philly five-piece KeN has been kicking up garage-rawk dirt for more than a decade. This lady-powered band has a raw natural desire to kick some rock and roll ass. Influenced by waning moons, booze, the concept that music is math and the urban Philadelphia shadows, KeN has been described as an “estro-gin power collective” by PW scribe Joey Sweeney.

Surgeon (formerly Bumrunner) features the twitchy guitar of Lydia Giordano. The trio mixes the heavy paranoia of Black Sabbath with more modern influences like Tool and Arcade Fire.

DJ Chatty Cathy is an ambitious slacker, pop-culture freak, karaoke diva, saucy cowgirl, amateur photographer and mistress of air guitar. She’s also a DJ at various locations around Philadelphia.

About Rock the Net:

Rock the Net was established to increase musician awareness about the importance of net neutrality. Since its launch, over 750 bands and 155 independent labels have joined the campaign. More information can be found at http://www.futureofmusic.org/rockthenet/ and http://www.myspace.com/futureofmusiccoalition.

Rock the Net founding bands include:
R.E.M. • Pearl Jam • Ted Leo • Boots Riley • Death Cab for Cutie • OK Go • Bob Mould • Calexico • Kathleen Hanna • The Donnas • Jerry Harrison • John Doe • Les Claypool • Kronos Quartet • Jimmy Tamborello • Street to Nowhere • The Locust • Rogue Wave • Guster • State Radio • Matt Wertz • Griffin House • Matt Nathanson • The Wrens

About Future of Music Coalition

FMC is a national nonprofit education, research and advocacy organization that identifies, examines, interprets and translates the challenging issues at the intersection of music, law, technology and policy. FMC achieves this through continuous interaction with musicians and through collaborations with other creator/citizen groups.
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Casey Rae-Hunter
Communications Director
Future of Music Coalition
o: 202-822-2051
c: 301-642-6210

Official Website: http://www.futureofmusic.org