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Female Rock Stars - The Uprising of the Next Generation!
February 13th, 2010, 7-10PM
The Mod Club, Toronto, ON

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TORONTO, ON. - January 18, 2010 - The resurrection of the rock n' roll frontwoman will be in full swing at this artist showcase and Haiti relief fundraiser on February 13th, 2010 at Mod Club! Operatic diva and rock soprano Patrizia will be joined by rock n' roll singer/songwriter Basia Lyjak, L.A.-style rock stars Frankie Whyte and the Dead Idols and Sarah Melody! Last year was ruled by Metric, Die Mannequin and Yeah Yeah Yeahs to name a few - in 2010 you can add Frankie, Basia and Patrizia to that list of women dominating the world of rock!

The buzz about all 3 bands is out of control, and what better place to see them all show what they've got than the Mod Club, arguably Toronto's best live and performance venue? This early, all-ages event is the perfect opportunity for families to get out and hear some empowering music from the next generation of bold, female fronted rock bands! Adult tickets are $10 and include free CDs and autographs from the performers for the first 50 entrants! Kids and teens 18 and under can get in for just $5! In light of current events, a portion of each ticket sold will go to UNICEF's Haiti relief fund, with a pledge page set up for additional donations. Have a heart on Valentine's; every bit helps!

PATRIZIA

Dubbed by CBC Radio 3 as "Canada's Next Sensation," this award winning diva combines powerful 4-octave operatic vocals with the stage presence of a true bona fide rock star! Patrizia's unique style of fusing opera with rock has garnered the praises from critics and fellow musicians across the country. Her 2 full-length releases are must-haves for any collection, and she has 3 Bravo!-funded videos to her name, two of which charted #1 and #2, while the other was featured at the Italian Film Festival. With new releases set for 2010, this is one explosive firecracker to watch and hear!

BASIA LYJAK

Basia Lyjak is a straight-up rock chick! A petite, spitfire package of catchy tunes, raw & sexy soaring vocals, and try-&-stop-me attitude, this FACTOR-award winning singer packs a punch! With her band of Canadian rock all-stars - guitarist Ron Bechard (Crash Karma), bassist Dave Carreiro (Nigels 11 feat. Chris Kirkpatrick of 'Nsync), drummer Dale Harrison (The Headstones) & multi-instrumentalist Pat Kelly - she defies anyone who hears her not to feel her passion, talent & drive. With 5 self-funded releases, a video and tons of press and performances under her belt, Basia's making more indie noise than you can ignore. Stop missing out @BasiaLyjak.com!

FRANKIE WHYTE & THE DEAD IDOLS

Fronted by Frankie Whyte herself, this 4-piece rock band sounds and looks about as L.A. as it gets - that blend of dirty rock n' roll riffs with the infectious pop sensibility that keeps you bopping for days. Having just toured with KISS this summer, and with their second release, "Hollywood EndingÓ available on iTunes and new demos posted online all the time, this band is going to blow up any day! Hop on the wagon and join the adventure!

SARAH MELODY

Known as the cultural rebel with a cause, Sarah takes on a generation consumed by media and is going against the grain of what used to work for the recording industry. Mentored by some of Canada's top writers and producers Sarah's material has caught the attention of the industry south of the border and internationally. Her latest single "Yearbook" is being spun by DJs across the globe, has a supporting music video and iPhone application "Tap This by Sarah Melody" available on iTunes worldwide for FREE. Come out and hear a different side of Sarah while she strips done her originals into an acoustic set.

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