Girls with guitars, unite! If you wanna read about the Lita Ford, Joan Jett, Nancy Wilson and other women who can actually play the hard stuff (no offense, folk song junkies) check out Stratoblaster. An inspiring blog with a full Strat-o-Sisters has featured new guitar sensation Orianthi, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Gretchen Menn, Chelsea Constable, Amy Schuggar, Carolyn Wonderland, Lori Linstruth and a ton of other chicks who shred. Get inspired at www.stratoblogster.com

Chix6 is a new rockmusical coming to Broaday – with songs from Lourds Lane and directed by DJ Salibury. The musical is in its early stages right now.
Lourds Lane is blogging about the experiences she make. Go check that Fierce Femme out!

The femal fronted metal band Mahavatar just released a new video for their song “Rise”.
A unique act on the alternative metal scene due to its leading female lineup, Mahavatar’s strains reveal a singular ability to deliver tense and anguished themes, pulled by tumultuous guitars and ponderous rock features.
The band’s mission is also defined by the meaning of their designation. The word itself, Mahavatar, has an Indian origin significance of immortality, but the New York crew adjoined it with their very own particular signification: Mind Hypnotic Vision Towards Revolution…these …

If you want to let your music rise higher than most others – this contest is just right for you. NASA let’s you create some space rock – a wake-up song for the astronauts on the last Space Shuttle mission which will be launched in February 2011.
Songs should be original, uplifiting and related to space flight. And you need to submit them by Jan 10th, 2011. All the details can be found on the website for the song contest.
Here’s a space rock song by honorary GRGR member Garry Novikoff:

Legendary Fierce Femmes, Heart are releasing ‘Red Velvet Car’ on August 31th on Sony Legacy – their first new studio album in six years.
‘Red Velvet Car’ rocks hard but also has a deep acoustic side. An abundance of resonant acoustic instruments (guitars, mandolin, dobro, banjo, fiddle, viola, cello, and autoharp), played by Nancy Wilson and the album’s producer, Ben Mink, are showcased in Heart’s unique style.
They are touring right now to support the release:
September 3 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Center
September 4 St. Charles, MO Family Arena
September 5 Quapaw, …

Check out the brand new singles from Hip Hop Rocker Fierce Femme Cherri Poet:
“PARTY HARD MIX”

“AND STILL” features HI KEE and is a tribute to Haiti

Have you visited BETTY’s new website?
It opens in BETTYville – the bright and dark city created by brilliant British artist and filmmaker Daniel Schaffer. Poke around the signs and alleys for the sounds of the bewitching town.

The new web site www.girlrocknation.com – run by Fender – will be the gathering place where women can discuss music, learn about females who rock, and seek advice on songwriting, producing music and playing an instrument.
For beginners, the site will be a starting point. For those who already have a deep musical knowledge, the site will help them improve. Those who do not play an instrument can find inspiration to rock in other ways, and find something to stir their inner “rocker.”

Save the date for the ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO from April 28th – 30th , 2011.
Did you miss the 2010 ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO? Or did you make it and want to relive some of those moments? Check out these cool video excerpts from master sessions with Linda Perry and Dr. Luke.
And while you’re checking out video and coverage on their EXPO Blog, don’t miss video highlights and exclusive interviews featuring Quincy Jones, Ludacris, John Mayer, Ron Jones, Jason Mraz, C. Tricky Stewart, Brian Tyler, Phil Vassar, Paul …

Scarlett Underground’s Music News are running a great piece on the ultimate Fierce Femme, Joan Jett.
Go check it out on the Scarlet Underground website.