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Trish Murphy’s highly anticipated fourth album, Girls Get in Free, marks the newest chapter in the story of one of Texas most loved singer-songwriters.
In lieu of the traditional CD release party, Murphy decided to try
something very different by teaming up with the Texas Rollergirls to create a
night of fun, festivities and frolic—all in the name of celebrating girls with
guts, whether on the skating rink or on the stage. As an active advisory board
member of GENAustin, Murphy felt strongly that she wanted to make the event a
benefit for this important non-profit dedicated to helping girls.
WHEN: Thursday, October 16, 2003
WHERE: Playland Skate Center, 8822 McCann Drive, Austin, Texas
ADMISSION: $5.00 suggested donation at the door and, of course, girls under 18 “get in
free.”
This event is family-friendly, but also PG13. Roller Derby can get pretty rough! No outside food or beverage will be permitted. Skate rentals
are first come, first served, so attendees are encouraged to bring their own skates. This is an alcohol-free event.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: The Rollergirls will play an exhibition bout; there will also be a “free skate” with the music of the K-Tel
Hit Machine; Trish Murphy will then perform at 8 p.m. The snack bar will be open!
ABOUT THE CD: Girls Get in Free follows Trish Murphy’s previous release called Captured, her 2001 live acoustic CD. The newest CD arrives as an exuberant return to the attitude and
energy of Crooked Mile (Raven 1997) and Rubies on the Lawn (Doolittle/Mercury, 1999). Produced by Jim Ebert, Girls Get in Free showcases fresh and hard-won ground from a literate, incisive writer hitting her
creative stride.
“I wanted to make a record for girls,” Murphy says of the CD’s colorful title. “A lot of Texas music at the moment is written from a guy perspective, and it started me
thinking about all the girls at concerts -- the ones up on the guys’ shoulders, singing along at the top of their lungs. How much fun would it be to have our own anthems to sing?”
Gutsy barnburners like “The Trouble with Trouble” are destined for Austin songwriter immortality. “The trouble with trouble is/it starts out as fun, fun,
fun,” crows the chorus; “Thelma and Louise” tells the story-behind-the-story of the popular film; a duet with Bob Schneider gives an edgy twist to the Lyle
Lovett song “Cowboy Man” that puts the girl in charge; “Eternal Dream” and “One for the Boys”, on the other hand, display the range of depth, tenderness and
simplicity that mark a true career songwriter.
Girls Get in Free follows the national media and industry attention Murphy received from Rubies on the Lawn, including a
week touring with Lilith Fair and appearances on Mountain Stage and World Cafe. Girls Get in Free is available through Crystal Clear Distribution.
ABOUT TEXAS ROLLERGIRLS ™: The Texas Rollergirls are delighted to be working with Trish Murphy to benefit GENAustin. The Rollergirls are a pretty
tough bunch, but, as we like to say, we have a soft spot for kids and puppies. And it feels great to be supporting the work GENAustin does with teen girls,”
said Melicious (Melissa Joulwan), Rollergirls Marketing Director.
Comprised of four all-girl teams, the Texas Rollergirls were born and bred in Austin and are committed to preserving the history of roller derby while updating it
with a rock-and-roll, good-time, Texas twist. Rock 'n' Rollerderby ™ is a genuine athletic competition, punked up with over-the-top antics and live
bands. Every bout combines first-rate sports performance with eye-catching costumes and crowd-pleasing personas. Public bouts are held at
Playland Skate Center, the Texas Rollergirls’ home base; in addition to regular-season bouts, the girls also skate in exhibition games and are available for personal appearances. To
learn more, visit www.txrollergirls.com.
MEDIA PARTNERS: Austin Chronicle, KGSR 107.1
MORE INFO: www.trishmurphy.com
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