Stacey sends along this press release…

 Registration is now open for Ladies Rock Camp, metro-Atlanta’s only adult rock camp experience just for ladies. Hosted by Girls Rock Camp ATL, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering girls and women through music education, Ladies Rock Camp is the ultimate three-day rock and roll fantasy for women. Participants learn how to play an instrument, form a band, write and rehearse an original song, and perform in a live public rock concert…all in just three days, and for a great cause. All Ladies Rock Camp proceeds benefit Girls Rock Camp ATL and supports the organization’s efforts to bring music education, self-esteem programming, and team building experience to girls and women of all backgrounds and abilities.

No previous musical experience is needed to attend Ladies Rock Camp, in fact, volunteer musicians will instruct participants in their choice of drums, guitar, electric bass, or keyboards and mentor the ladies’ newly formed rock bands in their songwriting and rehearsal sessions. Girls Rock Camp co-founder and Executive Director, Stacey Singer, says, “we’ve made it easier than ever for ladies to treat themselves to an amazing weekend filled with music, fun, friends, and great food! People walk, bike, and dance for good causes…why not rock for one?” And this year Ladies Rock Camp campers can have friends sponsor their participation through CrowdRise, a secure and reliable online fundraising service that makes donating simple and quick.

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Ladies Rock Camp – an annual benefit that supports Girls Rock Camp over the summer – is back for another year!  Misses sends along the press release…

Atlanta, GA – Join Atlanta-bred roots rocker Michelle Malone and the legendary Beverly “Guitar” Watkins February 17-19, at Ladies Rock Camp, the annual fundraiser for Girls Rock Camp ATL, the Atlanta-based non-profit organization dedicated to empowering girls and women of all backgrounds and abilities through music education, creative expression, and performance.

The event is a three-day rock and roll fantasy experience where women learn to play an instrument, form a band, write a song together, and play a big rock concert finale. Beginners are absolutely encouraged to attend. Michelle Malone will be leading the songwriting workshop and will also be a floating band coach, giving participants tips, tricks, and pointers along the way. Beverly “Guitar” Watkins will play a private lunchtime set, making for a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience.

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In the midst of helping young Decatur musician Sydney Rhame win $1,000 from Kudzu last year, we also promoted “Girls Rock Camp”, a start-up non-profit founded by “long-time Decaturites” that assists young girls in starting bands and creating original music.

Well, this year the organization is hosting a three day event for the 19 and older crowd!  “Ladies Rock Camp” is limited to 25 participants and will be held at Atlanta Charter Middle School features a culminating performance at L5P’s Five Spot and a songwriting workshop with the Indigo Girls Emily Saliers.

No prior musical experience is necessary and tuition is just $350!

For more info, check out the full press release after the jump or head on over to the Ladies Rock Camp page on the Girls Rock Camp website.

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