VRDL Fundraiser Gig at East Brunswick Club – 25th Jan

The Victorian Roller Derby League had an amazing year in 2011. Besides hosting the first two internationally sanctioned games in Australia (against two of America’s finest teams, Rat City and Texas Roller Girls) and becoming Australia’s number one roller derby league, it is now the first WFTDA (Woman’s Flat Track Derby Association) accredited league in Australia.

In conjunction with The East Brunswick Club, The VRDL will be hosting an event on Australia Day Eve, to assist in funding the VRDL All Stars Travel Team who will be heading to Tucson, Arizona in April 2012 to take part in the invite only Dust Devil Tournament, where they will face off against 12 other WFTDA leagues from around the world!

Artists that will be performing on the evening include
The ReChords. The ReChords come fresh off the back of their stellar performances at The Meredith Music Festival and will will be performing their special brand of Rockin’ Hillbilly, Western Swing, Early R&B, Rock-a-billy.

They will be supported by The Death Rattles. Spawned in Melbourne during the dusty heat of February 2010 Death Rattles are an eclectic and exciting 5-piece outfit that play what has been called “introverted dust rock” by the Herald Sun. Cherrywood, a band that consists of one double bass, acoustic guitar, mandolin, a snare drum and a bunch of rowdy vocals will also be there. Cherrywood have an instantly recognisable sound which has led to packed venues across the country on turs with the likes of Graveyard Train, Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, Gay Paris, Brothers Grim, and the Puta Madre Bros.

Besides offering an awesome selection of bands to get your feel a-tapping, AND a variety of raffle prizes, this night will be a great opportunity to hang out with some of your favourite roller girls and help get Australia’s top league to the States!

Bands and Derby. What more can you want in an evening?

WHAT: Victorian Roller Derby League Fundraiser Gig
WHERE: East Brunswick Club, Lygon Sreet, Melbourne
WHEN: Wedesday 25th January 2012, 8.30pm
PRICE: $16

For more info see www.victorianrollerderby.com

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