Sugar Town & Other Shows

Sugar Town & Other Shows Now on hiatus, Sugar Town hosted female-identified musicians/performers/DJ's with feminist/queer/radical sensibilities from 2001-2014. Sorry, we are on hiatus.

If you are interested in Sara Sherr's karaoke page, this is your place: http://www.facebook.com/singyourlifekaraoke

A recent interview: http://jumpphilly.com/2012/03/11/sing-along-with-sara-sherr/

Sara Sherr is a Philadelphia-based music critic who started booking shows in 2001 with Sugar Town, a monthly showcase for lady rockers/DJ's/performers* from Philadelphia and beyond. It began at the Bal

cony Bar, with then-booker Lisa Flynn (formerly Cohen), and DJ's/co-conspirators Maria Sciarrino (a WPRB DJ who would run Plain Parade with me from 2002 to 2006), City Paper contributor M.J. Fine, and The Village Voice's Maura Johnston. Guests of note include The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, late Slits frontwoman Ari Up, Sarah Dougher, Tribe 8, Mirah, The Shondes, Bitch, and Le****ns on Ecstasy.

*The term "lady performer" is open to anyone who was born or identifies as female, so trans artists, drag kings or queens, or anyone who is non-gender conforming are welcome. You just need to rock and be awesome. I ran Plain Parade from 2002-2006 with Maria Sciarrino. It was amazeballs. More on that here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plain-Parade/104661486247026

After PP ended, I booked Tritone from 2007 to January of 2012. After Tritone closed, Sugar Town moved to Kung Fu Necktie from Feb 2012 to Feb 2013. In the summer of 2013, Sugar Town went on hiatus so I could work on Ladyfest Philly and the Phreak N Q***r Arts & Music Festival. Look for future collaborations with Permanent Wave Philly. Get in touch here: [email protected]

11/24/2015

When Cynthia Robinson tooted her own horn, the world stood in awe. And Monday, the world lost one of its greatest trumpet players. Robinson died at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer, according to a post on her page.  For nine years, Robinson was considered Sly Stone’s...

08/30/2015

Since I am noticing some new likes and views, just a reminder that Sugar Town is on hiatus while I focus on my karaoke/DJ business Sing Your Life Karaoke.

In the meantime, please support other groups that share ST's vision/friends of mine/people I've worked with. Feel free to share others in the comments:
Permanent Wave Philly
Girls Rock Philly
ROCKERS!
The Dumpsta Players
P***y Division
March to End RapeCulture
Philadelphia D**e March
Philly Trans* March
Black Lives Matter

Our pals in Permanent Wave Philly written up in the Temple News:
01/27/2015

Our pals in Permanent Wave Philly written up in the Temple News:

Permanent Wave Philly is hosting a show Sat., Jan. 31 at PhilaMOCA.

Another Sugar Town in Portland. This looks like fun!
06/05/2014

Another Sugar Town in Portland. This looks like fun!

THIS SATURDAY (Caturday, June 7) is the big Sugar Town - PDX Q***r Soul Dance Party PRIDE SEASON KICKOFF PARTY!!!!!!!! Half of door sales benefit PFLAG Portland Black Chapter so come on down, shake a leg and help out your community! First 50 people who pay at the door get a free Sugar Town toy tambourine! 60s soul, delicious outfits, sweet treats, cute qu**rs, and fun with a cherry on top! HELP SPREAD THE WORD and REPOST! Event info here > https://www.facebook.com/events/657176244318558/

04/03/2014

We are on hiatus. Please check out all the excellent programming from our friends at Permanent Wave Philly, Philly Q***r Media and P***y Division.

01/25/2014

Also, if you haven't already please "like" my pals Permanent Wave Philly, who have a lot of stuff coming up in the next few months.

01/25/2014

Thanks to everyone who braved the cold last night to come to the show. We raised $340 for Women Against Abuse!

01/24/2014

Happy Anniversary to us and our pals Permanent Wave Philly! Our show is tonight at 7! We are starting on time since we have to be done by 10.
Doors: 7:00
Reading: 7:30-7:35
Mermaid Parade: 7:35-7:55
Reading: 7:55-8:00
See-Through Girls: 8:10-8:30
Amanda X: 8:45-9:15
Ex By V: 9:30-10

01/24/2014

Here are the set times for the show THIS FRI 1/24. We are starting on time since we have to be done by 10.
Doors: 7:00
Reading: 7:30-7:35
Mermaid Parade: 7:35-7:55
Reading: 7:55-8:00
See-Through Girls: 8:10-8:30
Amanda X: 8:45-9:15
Ex By V: 9:30-10

01/17/2014

Next week is Sugar Town & Other Shows's 13th Anniversary and our pals Permanent Wave Philly's 3rd! Don't miss NEXT FRI 1/24 at 7PM at The Mitten: Benefit for Women Against Abuse with Ex By V, Amanda X, See-Through Girls, Mermaid Parade, and readings by Annie Mok and Mel Orpen. $5-7 Sliding Scale, All ages!

12/05/2013
11/09/2013

Thanks to all who came out on such a cold busy night, to Eris Temple Arts for hosting, The Shondes, Demonstrative Girls, The Pretty Greens and Permanent Wave Philly. Watch this space for anniversary plans in January!

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