Women Rock

Contributed

The Female Feature Fest, now in its second year, will bring women in rock to the forefront as organizers showcase female musicianship in an all-day event at Centennial Hall.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27

Erica Mayr of Eerie Siren Productions (ESP) has been a part of the Erie music scene for 18 years. ESP co-owner Tom Wurst has for 35 years. So, they've certainly seen and been a part of a lot of change in that time. When I asked Mayr how she felt about the former Basement Transmissions changing ownership and becoming Centennial Hall Erie, she had nothing but good things to say.

"I love it! It's staying open! The owners (Nicole and Jason Lavery) have been wonderful to work with… it's a place where original music in the area can still thrive. I am all for it," says Mayr.

In that spirit, the Female Feature Fest (FFF), an event dedicated to identifying females in and around the music scene, will celebrate its third year. Not only female musicians will be highlighted, but female vendors will be in attendance (including a woman-owned tattoo shop), along with photographers, promoters, and an on-site food truck.

As far as the music goes, the lineup consists of 18 local and regional bands, with one touring act hailing all the way from Tokyo, Japan (KazHa). Also performing will be: Storms Within, Olathia, Drown the Deep, Modern Fossils, Soul Addiction, Silver Reign, Hybridnation, Victoria Fire, Battle Chapel, Ghidora, Bonded By Darkness, Reign of Z, A Common Crown, Anam Cara, Radian, Elle Taylor, The Stage of Dreams, and Gooch. Providing the fuel for the fest will be Sissy's Lunchbox, a food truck from Girard. Vendors involved include Wrapped up Craft, Hostile Creations, Shadow Knight Curiosities, Modern Ink, Slipstitch & Paint, and Wicked Pretties

"I hope we can continue to keep the festival running annually," Mayr adds. "This is our third and our busiest, I would say we are expanding well."

2 p.m. // Centennial Hall Erie, 145 W. 11th St. // $15 // For tickets and info: visit the Facebook event (Female Feature Fest III) or centennialhallerie.com