Rounding out our band interviews for HOOF we have The Daddy Sisters, frequent Dying Sceners Sweetie, The Cell Phones and Second City Seance who graciously hopped on the bill at the last minute! Be sure to check out our interviews with Sparkling Urbana, Carnivore Mommy and Peach Vomit plus an in-depth interview with Boybrain!
First things first…introduce yourselves!
I’m Birdy Vee, organizer of HOOF (Hands Off Our Fest) and frontwoman of the Chicago lipstick-punk band, Sweetie!
What are you looking forward to the most at HOOF this year?
I am most looking forward to literally all of it- am I allowed to say that? The lineup this year is KILLER. The lineup of drag performers and our comedian is STELLAR. And tattoos by Teddi Garson AND a Halloween costume contest? I mean, cmon! Don’t make me choose.
What does HOOF mean to you?
HOOF to me is creating a community within the punk community of folks that have spent a lot of time feeling ‘pushed to the outside of the mosh pit’. A lot of the punk scene can have this very bro-ey and even aggressive vibe, which, don’t get me wrong, there is a time and a place for. But oftentimes, the women and queer people get pushed to the outskirts of the scene.
Through the creation of this community, I want us to feel more emboldened to create, perform, and take up space; giving us a seat at the table as well. The punk scene wouldn’t be what it is today without the women and queer people.
Why should people go to HOOF?
So you know the fun, heartwarming, joyous vibes of a slumber party with your best friends? Yeah, it’s like that. Only with punk bands, a drag show, a costume contest, and tattoos.
Anything else you want the people to know? New music/show announcements? Favorite gum flavor or song to cry to?
Oh my FAVORITE song to cry to is “Trouble” by Cat Stevens. You know the one from the end of Harold and Maude? I’m crying right now just thinking about it. SO good.
Oh! And Sweetie is once again playing at the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Egyptian Theatre in Dekalb, IL on Oct. 25th! What is the Rocky Horror Picture Show, you ask? Well, you better come and find out for yourself and until then I hope you shiver with anticipation.
And don’t miss us at Reggie’s in Chicago on Nov. 15th for the You Died music release show!
Keep punk rock queer, fuck the patriarchy, register to vote, and tip your drag queens!
First things first…introduce yourselves!
Hello, I’m Chick Falcon! I play guitar and sing for The Daddy Sisters. Jack Quinn plays drums.
What are you looking forward to the most at HOOF this year?
I’m most looking forward to sharing the stage with some of the most rock n roll femme baddies in the area.
What does HOOF mean to you?
HOOF to me is a platform where the often overlooked voices femmes and thems can shine!
Why should people go to HOOF?
People should go to HOOF because femmes and thems kick ass. Supporting these groups, help to better understand the undervalued and overlooked perspectives of the status quo. As they say, “knowledge is power.”
Anything else you want the people to know? New music/show announcements? Favorite gum flavor or song to cry to?
We just released our debut album, Beast with two Backs. It’s filled with studded leather, glam-rock hooks about being yourself, pansexual, a trans woman, thirsty, hot, etc. For fans of Iggy Pop, T. Rex, and Joan Jett. Oh yeah, “American Girl” by Tom Petty is my most recent favorite song to cry to. When you think if the song is being sang from the perspective of a trans woman the lyrics hit differently. “God it’s so painful, something that’s so close, but still so far out of reach”. It gets me every time.
We are super pumped for HOOF!
First things first…introduce yourselves!
Hello! We’re The Cell Phones, a Chicago-born power trio playing Girlpop Grindcore since 2008. We’ve been playing so long that we’re family. And despite this year being the year we all reach into our FORTIES, we still play hard and fast! The person answering these questions is Lindsey Charles, the frontwoman of this outfit. 🙂
What are you looking forward to the most at HOOF this year?
I’m most looking forward to hearing bands we haven’t heard before, chatting with fellow music makers, and trying very hard to get the boys to agree to a band tattoo!
What does HOOF mean to you?
HOOF means full-throated inclusion! The phrase HANDS OFF is there because music and the music industry is always trying to be pawed at and molded by the People in Charge, telling us that we want to listen to, I dunno, the Chainsmokers, or the next indie nepo baby or something. We’re over here playing the kind of music we love and trying to amplify the voices of our slice of the world, specifically the voices of women/femmes/thems.
Why should people go to HOOF?
When people come to these fests, they’re bound to see bands they’ve never heard of, which opens one’s musical horizons and broadens one’s community. Supporting local bands is community care, don’t freakin’ forget it!
Anything else you want the people to know? New music/show announcements? Favorite gum flavor or song to cry to?
The Cell Phones are currently in winter mode, writing new music and digging into the archives. If you haven’t yet, check out our Halloween Album, full of scary sounds and tiny songs, available on Bandcamp!
First things first…introduce yourselves!
Hi! We’re Second City Seance, were a pop punk trio from Chicago. We have dueling male/female vocals and are big into harmonies and a classic pop punk sound.
What are you looking forward to the most at HOOF this year?
We can’t wait to see all the other performers at HOOF this year!
What does HOOF mean to you?
HOOF is a fest we are super excited to be a part of as a female lead band. Getting to rock out with other women is a blast!
Why should people go to HOOF?
HOOF is an awesome opportunity to catch some truly awesome bands and performances all in one event.
Anything else you want the people to know? New music/show announcements? Favorite gum flavor or song to cry to?
We will be playing November 1st at the Outta Space and November 3rd at Reeds local!
HOOF is coming up FAST! Get your tickets now and we’ll see you there October 19th!