The comment board on my Feedback blog became ground zero in the debate over women in rock music when I asked an age-old question in April. Where are the women in Charlottesville rock?
Just because the question bears asking doesn’t mean it can’t be answered. There are several bands here in town that prominently feature the strong contributions of women. And as one local rock musician told me: though you can’t find women in rock, you might find them in music where women have long been visible, like folk and country—genres that share a border with rock. Here’s where you took the question.
Kati Jackson, guitar, Kiste. Jackson was guitarist for the late, great metal band Kiste, where she could be seen pursing her lips beneath a mop of unruly bangs, mimicking rock star moves and, most of all, clearly enjoying herself.
Morwenna Lasko, violin. Even Charlie Daniels might cry uncle upon hearing Lasko play the fiddle.
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Kristin Adolfson, the Raquellos |
Kristin Adolfson, accordion, the Raquellos. Armed with nothing but her accordion, Adolfson brought the Raquello’s adventurous lyricism with her instrument’s worldly air.
Renee Reighart, trumpet and keyboard, the Hilarious Posters. Librarian by day and musician by night, Reighart is likely the dream woman for many local rock dweebs.
Aly Buchanan, trumpet, We Are Star Children. Buchanan has been playing trumpet for We Are Star Children since the band was called Straight Punch to the Crotch. The band’s charismatic singer Gene Osborn says, “She’s a fierce, fierce musician, and she’s great to work with.”
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Morgan Moran, the Falsies |
Morgan Moran and Carter Lewis, bass and guitar, the Falsies. When singer Peter Markush asks in one Falsie’s song, “Dondé esta mis pantalones?” Moran and Lewis are quick to respond with an “Aqui!”
