March/April 20006 updates
April 2006 - Exclusive interview with Betty Blowtorch and her Amazing True Life Adventures director Anthony Scarpa has been submitted by Lynda to her side "hobby" SugarbuzzMagazine.com
Obviously, I've brought back the old menu for the time being until I can properly construct a new one that will work in everyone's browser. (~Lynda*)
March 2006 - Here it comes! The DVD release of Betty Blowtorch and her Amazing True Life Adventures is only days away! What better way to celebrate this exhilarating event than with a full-on DVD release party! You'll find stilt walkers, fire breathers, family, friends, rockers, rollers, punks, and all people rock & roll at the Hollywood Forever cemetery April 22, 2006. PLUS, a huge outdoor screening of the "Anthony Scarpa cut" (that's "director's cut", for those of you don't know) of the movie. Then, 3 days later, on April 25, the DVD will be released in stores. Gawd! The excitement is awestrickening!!! For more information, you can go to the official Betty Blowtorch and her Amazing True Life Adventures site, or check out the MySpace profile for the movie.
November 2005 updates
06 November 2005 - We're busy, busy, busy trying to clean up our loving site. Bare with us, please. All of the stuff that used to be up that's "missing" (i.e. Blare's interview, our trip to New Orleans for Brian's sentencing, etc) will be back up soon. We will also hopefully have a few new goodies for you as well.
Text has been added to Bianca's memorial site. Altho the link is gone from the menu above (for the moment), you can get to it by clicking here. We have also added a photo in the tattoo section, and 3 photo's in the "you and betty" section. Both can be found under the Fans Section link in the new menu above.
Are you on MySpace? Well, so are Lynda, Abbey, and BettyBlowtorch.net! Check us out, and send in your friend add requests!
Please remember that we are always interested in whatever you have to share with all of us fellow Betty fans. Anything you have can be submitted at any time to bettyblowtorch@ladyfire.com. Photo submissions may be easier to submit to Lynda's AOL account (for space allowance and such). Please remember to put something along the lines of "submission for BB.net" in the subject line so we don't accidentally erase anything pertinent.
Betty Blowtorch and her Amazing True Life Adventures has been pushed towards an March or April 2006 release date. Here's what director Anthony Scarpa has to share with us:
Hey girls,
We have just signed a worldwide distribution agreement with Cinema Libre studios
for the release of "Betty Blowtorch and Her Amazing True Life
Adventures" on DVD. We are looking at a release date of March or April 2006
with a huge event in Hollywood to launch it (More info on that coming soon)
Cinema Libre are a great indi studio and the people who brought us the great
documentaries Outfoxed, Uncovered (the war in Iraq), Tim Robbins'
"Embedded", David O Russell's "Soldier's Pay", "McLibel",
"The future of food" and a host of other great and powerful films. So
we are in good company.
.... Once the film is released people will be able to purchase it directly from www.bettyblowtorchmovie.com
or most regular DVD retailers. I'll keep you posted as things get sorted and
give you the actual release date shortly (we should know this in a few days)
Hope you guys are well and thanks for keeping the faith
Anthony Scarpa
September 2005 updates
09.28.2005 - BettyBlowtorch.net is slowly working on switching over to an archival-type site. We are still most interested in receiving any photos, news, recollections, etc. that you would like to send to us. That is, after all, the best way to "keep the torch lit".
"Betty Blowtorch and Her Amazing Adventures" is scheduled to be released in 2005! Send an email to twelverakes@hotmail.com and they will keep you informed.
Bianca news: A book called Stairway to Heaven: The Final Resting Places of Rock's Legends by J.D. Reed and Maddy Miller has just been released and has a small feature on her. (thanxx, Mia, for that info. we love you!)
Blare news: Blare Bitch Project has broken up. She is currently playing bass in a band called The UVs.
Sharon news: She is currently playing in a band called Franki's Broken Toys
Judy news: She is still working with Cheap Chick, who is becoming quite a phenomenon.
August 2004 updates
08.23.04 - Well, well, well. It's been a billion years, and it's been mostly quiet on the news line for Betty Blowtorch and bettyblowtorch.net. But here we are again, with a few updates... We're still working on revamping the site. We're having a hard time finding someone who can/would make a mascot for us (anyone? e-mail us), and attempts at a new menu are proving more difficult than imagined. Until then, check this shit out, kids:
Blare Bitch Project, Blare N. Bitch's newest project, is looking for a 5th member-someone to take over main vocals and play rhythm guitar. If you're interested, or know someone who is, go to their site, or visit their myspace.com profile and send them messages on there (please note that you need to contact BBP directly, and BBP is located in CA).
Cheap Chick, the highly successful all-female tribute band to Cheap Trick, will be playing a show in CA soon. Judy Molish is "Bunni Carlos"-drummer for this project:
August 27, 2004 - Friday
The Normandie Casino
1045 W. Rosecrans Ave.
Gardena, CA
800.9WINNER
Doors Open:8PM
Cheap Chick Set Time: 9PM
Ages: 21+
Tickets: $10 (email Pam at to get
on the guest list for this show)
With Candy-O (Cars tribute).
Lastly, for those of you who have not yet checked out myspace.com, please do. It is a great forum for fan/fan and fan/band interaction. It's easy. It's fun and addictive. It's free. Blare Bitch Project is on there. BettyBlowtorch.net is on there. bb.net moderators Lynda and Abbey are on there-as are many friends, family, and fans of the gals.
We at BettyBlowtorch.net would like to send our deepest sympathies out to former Blare Bitch Project member Leah Casper over the loss of her mother.
May 2004 updates
05.05.04
Just wanted to drop in and wish Bianca a happy birthday as well as wish bettyblowtorch.net a happy 2nd birthday. Thank you guys for coming to our site and helping us keep the betty spirit alive for the past 2 years!
Things with us here have been hella hectic but look forward to updates and revamping very soon (finals end next week and I will have more time to spend here).
While we are on the topic of birthday's, Lynda's 27th birthday is this monday (may 10) so everyone email her and wish her a rockin' day!
-abba
April 2004 updates
03.24.04-
Judy is on the cover of the newest issue of Rockrgrl magazine. Here's what Judy has to pass along (but you will have to buy the magazine to read her interview):
I want to thank Rockrgrl, Mapex drums and all of you for all the support this past year, it has really paid off. AND I hope you will all continue to do so and go buy the spring edition!
ROCKRGRL's spring issue #51 -devoted to the women of drums - out NOW! Covergrl drummers extraordinaire include SAMANTHA MALONEY, JUDY COCUZZA, JEN LOWE, MERCEDES LANDER and ALICIA WARRINGTON.
PLUS we talk to JANET WEISS, RACHEL TRACHTENBURG, STEFANIE EULINBERG, ANI CORDERO, DAWN RICHARDSON, LAURA BEAVER and lots more drummers!
Also in this issue - enter to win a MAPEX drum set -(MAPEX KITS are amazing this is definitely worth it!!!) Judy's side note :) www.mapexdrums.com
Enter our first annual CAPTURE THE MOMENT photography contest - meet the winners of our DISCOVERIES 2004 CD COMPILATION (the CD is going out FREE to current subscribers! Watch your mail!)
Check out more from the issue now at: http://www.rockrgrl.com
**Also check out Cheap chick on the cover of the current issue of
~The Los Angeles Alternative press
03.09.04-
Blare Bitch Project news (via Punky):
4657 Lankershim Bl.
N. Hollywood
Blare Bitch Project (10 pm)
The Disciples (11 pm)
Texas Terri Bomb (midnight)
5205 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach, CA 90804
Phone #:(562) 498-2461
Go Betty Go
Blare Bitch Project
Los Abandoned
Uncommon Heroes
Judy and Sharon's band Stay at Home Bomb are also finishing recording new material.
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January 2004 updates 01.17.04 - The trip to the Betty Blowtorch & her Amazing True Life Adventures movie premier has been completed and reformatted. Check it out here! Check out the interview with Blare at Sin City Sounds. Upcoming Blare Bitch Shows: Jan. 17: The Stardust (7643 Firestone Blvd; Downey; 562-928-5503) with Go Team Go, Kryptic Intentions, White Trash Debutantes, The Fabulous Tuscaderos, Havahna Brown Jan. 22: Live on KXLU Jan. 23: Fitzgerald's (19171 Magnolia St; Huntington Beach; 714-968-4523) with Devils Junction, The Shrooms; $5 cover Jan. 24: Club Otopia (6021 Hollywood Blvd) with White Trash Debutantes, The Fabulous Tuscaderos; Free! (18+) Jan. 29: The Scene (806 E. Colorado Blvd; Glendale; 818-241-7029) with Uncommon Heroes Feb. 21: Mr. T's Bowl (Eagle Rock) From an e-mail from Judy: The 2004 Namm show started today at the Anaheim convention center. I will be at The Mapex booth Fri at 2:00 and Sat at 3:00 so come on by and say hello! For more info on Namm go to: http://www.namm.com/ Rolling Stone Magazines best albums of 2003 is now out. Rock critic Steve Knopper has included Betty Blowtorch's "Last call" on his list. Check it out at: http://www.rollingstone.com/news/newsarticle.asp?nid=19143 Thanks to everyone for their continued support of the band. We also want to thank Falling James for including both the Betty Blowtorch movie and Stay at Home Bomb in his La Weekly best of 2003 column. Judy & Sharon's band Stay At Home Bomb will not be performing anytime soon cos they are in the studio to record. 01.08.04 - Happy New Year! We at bettyblowtorch.net hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! On Dec. 15, we bought and let off balloons for Bianca with little love notes attached (saying things like: Don't Drink and Drive; Heroes Never Die; We will never forget you; etc...)
Two new photo's have been added to the Tattoo section of the Fan Section. Lynda has finally gotten the chance to sit down and write a recap of the trip to L.A. for the Betty Blowtorch and her Amazing True Life Adventures premiere back in June. Special thanxx, again, to everyone we met! We love all of you! Click on the photo below to read her journal:
Upcoming Blare Bitch Project shows:
This Saturday...Jan. 10th
A Very Special Night @ SPACELAND
1717 SILVERLAKE BLVD., SILVERLAKE BLARE BITCH PROJECT @ Midnight... THE PERVZ @ 11PM... WHITE TRASH DEBUTANTES@ 10PM.... VOODOO ORGANIST @ 9PM... Please come out and support us at this venue. The Sound System ROCKS and is one of the best Premier Nightclubs in LA.
Saturday...Jan. 17th
"A Female Fronted Band Night"
The Stardust Lounge 7643 Firestone Avenue Downey 562-928-5503 with Havahnah, The Fabulous Tuscaderos, Blare Bitch Project, White Trash Debutantes, Kryptic Intentions, Go Team Go Judy and her friend Sally are running and independent CD making business. They also make posters and more. Check it out at:
December 2003 12.15.03 - Only your earthly shell has left us.
Bianca Halstead’s Interment Speech, May 5, 2002 Hollywood Forever Cemetery By Gerry Woolery First of all, Angele and I want to thank you all for your kindness and friendship and generosity and support. We could not have made it through this ordeal without you. And in the last few months, as we came to know all of her friends, we’ve realized that you are the nicest bunch of people we’ve ever met. Thank you. Shortly after Bianca got clean, Angele and I had lunch with her up on the Boulevard. She had a small apartment in Hollywood with her dog, Roger, and although she was picking up set construction jobs, she could barely pay her rent and she was living from hand to mouth - like she always did. And as we walked her back to her apartment, I noticed an old, homeless man shuffling toward us along the Walk of Fame, and as we passed, he mumbled a request for a cigarette. Angele and I continued to walk, but Bianca stopped, and as we looked back she opened her lunch box and removed a crumpled pack of Marlboros. She fingers through it and pulled out her last cigarette. She pondered it for a second then broke the cigarette in two and gave him half. He finally looked up into her face as she lit her liter and shared her last cigarette and a few words with him. He put his hand on her shoulder and said, "thank you”. As we all know, this simple act compassion was typical of her. We all have been recipients of her kindness in some way or another. So I suppose that is why we are here today. To say: Thank you, Bianca. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Thank you for sharing your love and your music and your humor and your tears and your heart. Thank you for sharing your last cigarette. And thank you, Bianca, for sharing this place with us – this lovely spot here at Hollywood Forever. Bianca and her mom traditionally went on a shopping spree before she left on tour. Angele would treat her daughter to make-up and hair stuff, to new socks and underwear and jammies. Things she would need on the road, like coffee and snacks and cigarettes. It was during one of these shopping sprees that Bianca informed Angele that if she died, she wanted to be cremated. But she didn’t want her ashes spread in the ocean like we’d done with grandma. Binks wanted to be put someplace (she didn’t know where) but some place where her friends could come to visit and hang out and talk to her. A lot of people depended on her and she wanted to be there for them if they needed her. Angele said, “Don’t tell me this stuff. Tell your buddies. I’m going to be long gone by the time it happens to you.” Bianca said, “ No, Mom, I’m going to die before you do. You better get used to it. Because if you died, I couldn’t go on. I couldn’t bear to live without you. I’m going to die young. And I’m going to die a violent death.” This conversation took place in October 2001. Before Bianca’s last tour. A friend of ours from Washington, David Gignac, a prominent artist and sculptor, is a big Betty Blowtorch fan. He’s had their album blaring in his studio since it’s release. When he heard the devastating news, he asked if he could make the vessel in which Bianca would take her final tour. I didn’t know what he had in mind, but I knew that if Dave made it, it would be worthy of Binks, and more importantly, it would be cool. And this sculptured vessel I think is cool. It’s build of steel, like her will, and it has wheels like a road-case so she can stay on the move. It’s adorned with studs and stars like her rock and roll image. But inside it’s colorful and soft and comfy, which, as we all know, was the real Bianca. Bianca had fears like we all have. And she had demons. And she had weaknesses. But she faced her fears and demons and weaknesses head on, with the courage of a warrior and overcame them and accomplished things that didn’t seem possible to us. Of course she had to compromise along the way, but she never lost her spirit, and she never compromised her heart. She was the most courageous person and the kindest person that I’ve ever known. And her mom and I are extremely proud of her. We still feel the pain of Bianca’s death – especially Angele. And we will love her and miss her every day. Forever. *Extra heart-filled thanxx to Gerry for giving us and letting us use this. We love you and Angele so very much, and our deepest sympathies, love, and support go out to all of Bianca's family, friends, and fans in this time of remembrance, and always.*
October 2003 updates 10.07.03 - Woo baby! Have we got a whopper for you! Hope everyone is doing well. Got a few news updates to throw at ya! First off, Betty Blowtorch and Her Amazing True Life Adventures is ripping up the WORLD! It has had 2 sold-out premiers in CA, 2 sold-out premiers in Australia, and will be heading to Ft. Lauderdale, FL for the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival, next. (Tho I did e-mail Tony Scarpa some info. about trying to get it into the Atlanta film festival for next year. I hope he's into that, cos we would LOVE to have it here!) Not only is it showing up here, there & everywhere, but it's winning awards, too!!! At the Silverlake Film Festival, it took home the "Audience Favorite" award, and in Brisbane, OZ (that's Australia), it's received one of the Brisbane International Film Festival's "Top 10 Favorites". Check out this press release (thanxx, Kelly): FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE BETTY BLOWTORCH MOVIE WINS "AUDIENCE AWARD" AT THE 2003 SILVER LAKE FILM FESTIVAL “BETTY BLOWTORCH AND HER AMAZING TRUE LIFE ADVENTURES”, a documentary chronicling the wild ride of the raucous all girl band Betty Blowtorch, took home the "Audience Favorite" Award following it's appearance at the 2003 Silver Lake Film Festival. The
“Audience Favorite” Award, which is judged based upon a
combination of audience enthusiasm and ticket sales, was presented to
director/producer Anthony Scarpa during the festival’s Closing Night
Gala held at the historic Vista Theater. Scarpa, who is
currently wrapping up production on his first full-length feature film
entitled “Grace”, spent over two years filming the exploits of the
Los Angeles-based quartet both at home and on the road, often
accompanying the band on tour. He proceeded to spend the
majority of another year sifting through and editing the hundreds of
hours of footage he had shot, supplementing it with additional
historical footage provided by Betty Blowtorch’s fans and friends. A musical companion - of sorts - to the film, is the posthumously released rarities CD Betty Blowtorch "Last Call," which was released in May on Foodchain Records. Like the film, “Last Call” spans the career of and pays tribute to the band's charismatic and quirky lead singer/bass player Bianca “Butthole” Halstead who was tragically killed in a December 2001 car accident when she accepted a ride from a fan after a Betty Blowtorch performance in New Orleans. http://www.silverlakefilmfestival.com/SLFF.winners.htm CONTACT: Michael Taub (310) 306-9611 jetset2000@earthlink.net There's a video for "Love/Hate"! It aired here in Atlanta on Power Play (which we still can't figure out what this is) on Oct 13 & 14 (tho we didn't find out until afterwards-we love you, Kelly!) If anyone knows of any video stations that would air the video (and the new Supagroup video-which you need to go watch cos it roxx booty!), contact Foodchain Records. The Blare Bitch Project will play Thunderbirds in North Hollywood, CA Oct. 11. Judy Molish is also doing some, well, demolishing of her own. The new fall edition of Rockrgrl Magazine features a piece on Stay at Home Bomb, Judy & Sharon's new band, plus a full-page ad with Ms. Molish for Mapex Drums. You can show Judy some support by e-mailing Mapex and letting them know what you think of the ad or request a catalog. You can go to the Mapex drums site and do the same. Stay at Home Bomb is also featured in the MM#33/Oct. 2003 issue of Metal Maidens Magazine. AND, Judy will be doing drum clinics at this year's Rockrgrl Day (Nov. 1) at MIT in Hollywood, CA. Tickets are $25 (adv) or $30 (door). Other panelists include Jessicka (Scarling.), Amanda Rootes (Harlow), Janet Robin (solo artist), Drama (Switchblade Kittens), Gina Schock (The Go-Go's), Karen Sundell (Rogers & Cowan). For more info, contact Judy or Rockrgrl Magazine. Check out Lynda's blog and sign her guestbook.
September 2003 updates 9.12.03 - Because we get the hint, (and are always glad to help out however we can) here's the flyer for the upcoming screening: 9.03.03 - Unfortunately, we don't have any big Betty updates at the moment, except that Betty Blowtorch and Her Amazing True Life Adventures will be premiering again, this time on September 16 at the Silver Lake Film Festival. The show starts at 7:30 PM, and will be held at the Gallery Theater at Barnsdall Park 4800 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA. Write it down. Visit the link. Get your tixx. We want you to go! (and report back on what you thought) A major news event for the ladies <cough> of bettyblowtorch.net is that a fund raiser has been developed to help out the family of our late friend Ericka Rutherford. Ericka was an amazing person-beautiful in so many ways. And she meant/means so much to us. She passed away this past March after fighting with cancer for over 2 years (she never did a drug in her life, and was a devout Christian). Strangely enough, this is still related to Bianca-2 of her friends are in one of the bands performing at the benefit show. Kevin Lawson of Supermatic (one of Bink's friends) is setting all of this up ("Jim" Jones-yikes! we know him as JJ-is also in the band). They have also set up a link for donations on the Supermatic site. Click on the link, go to the 'store' part of the site, and donate what you can. Every little bit helps. And all of us really appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts. Lastly, until we get our
"about Us" page up (what? it's only been over a year and we
still haven't done it), you can read about our goings-on by going to
Abbey's blog (wait...she's not ready yet) or Lynda's
blog. Love to all, and rock on!
August 2003 updates 8.10.03 - Bloomin' onions, are we taking forever to update or what?!!! Well, at my urging, Abbey is gonna let an update happen before we go into site overhaul...we're still discussing new designs and all...and instead of making all of you wait until we can get our shiiiit together, I'm using my first day off (in 20 days) to bring you some Betty. Updates are always so exciting!!! Well, to let you in on the where-abouts of Judy Molish and Sharon Needles, both girls are currently in a new band called Stay at Home Bomb, tho Sharon is taking a bit of time off to be with her newly born son Zeke. Blare is still going strong with the Blare Bitch Project whose merchandise (t-shirts, CDs, etc) is for sale on their site. As part of our updates, Judy has been kind enuff to send us some personal photo's. Get an eye-full in the Photo's section.
July 2003 updates 07.04.03 -
Guess who's back, back again, Betty's back, tell a friend, guess who's
back, guess who's back, guess who's back... Sorry, that just seemed
fitting. So yes, as we just mentioned, we are back! We know that there are still some images missing throughout the site, we are working on fixing that as we go along, but everything else should be working just fine! Over the next couple of weeks we will be giving the site a complete overhaul, we are talking a whole new design! We will keep you updated on our progress with that. We have a bunch of new stuff for you guys, but are gonna hold off on any *big* updates until we have the new site up. We at bb.net made the pilgrimage out to L.A. for the premier of Betty Blowtorch and Her Amazing True Life Adventures. The movie was great! We had a blast in L.A. And we met some of the most badass people ever! Look for a proper recap of the events. We would like to thank everyone who we met/saw in L.A. - you guys made the trip more than worth it, thanxx! We trust that everyone has gone out to buy the new album, Last Call, and if you haven't - turn off the computer and get your ass to the record store now!!! Oh yeah, Happy Independence day! Go set something on fire, have a few drinks and blast Betty in your backyard for all the neighbors to hear! May 2003 updates 05.20.03 - We're back!!! If you've been trying to visit the site or e-mail us lately, you will have noticed we seemed to be missing. Well, aliens abducted our server, so we had to get a new one (Lynda's message to Feature Price: Blow me!) But now we're back, on a reliable server, and we're ready to serve you again! Betty Blowtorch's new CD Last Call is out as of midnight this May 20th morning. (Guess who was at Tower Records in line at midnight in order to get it....)
The CD features 29 tracks of live and demo versions of previously released and unreleased songs, and interview bits as well! The sleeve is a thick booklet crammed full of photo's and liner notes. (And, to our astonishment, bettyblowtorch.net is exceedingly honoured to be mentioned in these liner notes!!! Really, it means the world to us!) The CD is available in all stores on Foodchain Records. While our server was probably being anally probed by the aliens which seem to have stolen it, we weren't able to properly celebrate Bianca's birthday, and bettyblowtorch.net's 1st birthday!!! What a long, amazing trip this has been thus far, and will continue to be as well! Anthony Scarpa's film Betty Blowtorch and Her Amazing True Life Adventures will be having it's world premier at the Hollywood Arclight Theater on June 25th. Click on the title to go to the website for more information. Blare N. Bitch's band, the Blare Bitch Project, now has merchandise on their site-including t-shirts, stickers, and a CD! Last, but not least, bettyblowtorch.net will be undergoing some fashion changes soon. We will also be adding photo's and a few other goodies, so be sure to check back. |
April 2003 updates
04.04.03 - We don't have any betty news for you right now, and we apologize about the lack of recent updates. We'll have some photos and such for you soon, promise.
This isn't Betty or site related but I would like to mention our good friend Ericka who passed away on monday. She battled with cancer for almost two years. Ericka was one of the strongest, brightest, most positive people ever. She was loved by everyone who met her, and inspired those who only heard of her story in passing. She kept us from giving up many times. We will always love and miss her, and she will forever be in our hearts.
January 2003 updates
01.15.03 - Anthony Scarpa's documentary on Betty Blowtorch is finished. He is presently waiting for a big festival premier before it screens anywhere else. Aiming at Austin, TX's big South By Southwest (SXSW) festival, he will hopefully be able to confirm in two weeks whether this will be the unveiling of the film or not . For updates, stills, and a trailer of the movie, go to www.bettyblowtorchfilm.com.
December 2002 updates
12.29.02 - Just want to remind everyone that the Blare Bitch Project will be playing with Bantam and Nashville Pussy on New Year's Eve at The Whisky. It will be a kick-ass show, so don't miss it!!! Happy Rockin' New Year's to everyone!
12.22.02 - Lynda has written a journal like entry about the weekend in New Orleans for everyone to read. Pictures are included. It is rather lengthy (10 pages; some short, some long). Please note that this is Lynda's diary, and does not necessarily reflect Abbey's views on the subjects contained herein. Click on the photo's for larger images. Go here to read the diary.
12.12.02 - We've actually done a TINY bit of updating. Blare's part of this site has been changed.
Today, we will be leaving for New Orleans to attend the trial of Brian McAllister. We will give you news, updates, etc. as soon as we return. In the meantime, Blare would like us to pass on this bit of information to all of you:
I currently have a band called Blare
Bitch Project. The website is still pretty new and parts are still
being worked on. (still don't know how to
hyperlink on the site). We've played out about 6 -7 times already. We're
opening up for Nashville Pussy on New Year's at the Whiskey - talk about
full circle. I was very glad that they asked.
We might be doing a short road trip in Feb. to AZ and maybe Vegas.
September 2002 updates
09.24.02 - Brian McAllister plead guilty to vehicular homicide of Bianca. For more info read the press release about it in the articles section.
09.23.02 - We added the Lyrics for the Get Off ep. We finally have the buy/swap/sell page up, so go to the 'Fan Section' and check it out. We have also changed/tweeked a bunch of small unnoticeable stuff throughout the site.
August 2002 updates
08.30.02 - We don't really have an update for today, just more of a news type thing. Courtney will no longer be working with us on the site. This is a decision we came to some time ago, but we are just now getting around to making it official. She is leaving on good terms, and we still love her muchly (and she still loves betty). It was just hard to work with her because we live a couple of hours away from her, and she's busy with all her other activities (school, work, her band, etc). It's just the two of us now (lynda and abbey), and of course all of you who keep sending us stuff and helping us to make this site better! Thank you!
08.20.02 - I know it's sorta shocking, but we already have another update, we added chris' story to 'I met the band' in the 'fan section', so head over there and check out his story. Also, don't forget to send us your own encounters with Betty Blowtorch.
08.19.02 - We finally have something new for you! We have added 2 brand new wallpapers in the 'fun stuff' section. These were actually submitted to us some time ago, we think they are totally great, but have been very slow when it came to posting them.
08.07.02 - Hey! We are back from whatever rock it was we've been under for the past month or so. Actually it wasn't a rock, we've just been super busy... In addition to still being out on the road with the boys (butch walker) we've been pulling double shifts to finish the official website for an a great atlanta rock band called the bibles, check them out! We will have some updates for you very soon, including new photos, fan stories, and goodies for your computer. Please continue to send us your submissions, we love hearing from you guys!
June 2002 updates
06.25.02 - *pshew*
I was beginning to think that we were only joking when we said we'd do an update
soon... But finally after doing a little here and there between work and
fighting with mechanics (still having massive car problems) we got something
done. It's not as much as we would have liked but be patient and will we get it
right one of these days.
We have updated the following areas...
Photos - gave it a slightly new look and added 6 new
live photos.
Articles - added 1 new article.
Merch - we added a really cool poster that's
being sold by drowning creek.
Fan Section - Added photos of you and the
band.
Music - added lyrixx to Are You Man Enough
I know that's a lame update, but it's the best we can do for now. We are leaving to go back out on tour, leaving for New York tonight. We promise more goodies when we return! And as always if there is something you'd like to see on bettyblowtorch.net please email us and let us know
06.12.02 - Hey, everyone! Lynda here with a quickie. We just got back home from the tour we were working on, and we had a brilliant time!!! In fact, we're pretty much ill at being home, and we haven't even been home for 24 hours yet! :) Anyway, we got a few more (beautiful) pictures to post soon. We will hopefully be getting to them within the next day or so, so check back. Until then...keep rockin'! Take care!
May 2002 updates
05.28.02 - We were supposed to leave for our tour today, but were pretty much given the run-around all day by the mechanics who have our car. So, instead of letting a bad day end on a bad note, we added a bunch of new photo's in the Pixx section. They were graciously submitted by Casey Schwochow, who says there will be more to come! We can't wait! Check 'em out! They're beautiful! We also added a pic on the Fan & Band page in the Fan Section.
05.25.02 - Sorry the updates have been so few lately. We have been very busy preparing to hit the road for the "Raise 'em Up" tour - which means that starting next week we will be completely MIA for a few weeks. We promise to have lots of goodies for you when we return! As for now, we have updated the tattoo section with a couple of Dave's tattoos.
05.17.02 - We just wanted to mention that Bianca is on the cover of the July 2002 issue of Skin and Ink magazine. It's in stores now, so check it out.
05.16.02 - Our exclusive interview with Blare has been added under the...get this...Blare section! Click her name and hear what she had to say!
05.10.02 - Today is Lynda's 25th birthday...and FYI, Courtney's birthday was the 6th, so everyone sing happy birthday! More importantly, tho, we just did an exclusive interview with Blare, so look for it to be transcribed in Blare's section soon. There will be some audio excerpts as well, so stay on the edge of your seat, and keep checking back!
05.07.02 - OoOo... Ahh.. Two updates in one day! I just added an article that appeared in cdnow news yesterday.
05.07.02 - First off, we would like to apologize for any trouble you may have had trying to get to our site today, we were having technical difficulties, but hopefully they are all fixed now. We also have some updates for you, we added a screensaver in the 'fun stuff' section. We also added a photo of Liz's tattoo in the 'fan section'.
05.05.02 - We are officially open, but we are not finished with the site. It's a working progress, and we hope you keep checking back to see all the new things we've added. We would also love to hear your thoughts on the site, good and bad. Thanks to everyone who's been supporting us along the way, hopefully we will get this finished one of these days.
April 2002 updates
***Official BettyBlowtorch.net site launch will be May 5, 2002!!!***
04.24.02 - We really put up the Fun Page. We still have a few things to add to it, but at least it's there-finally. Articles are done (in case you didn't catch that below) - thanxx to Abbey. The Merchandise page is up with a few linxx to places selling Betty merch. There are a few pixx up on the Photo's page.
**Remember to send any submission to site@bettyblowtorch.net. We would greatly appreciate anything and everything! And you will, of course, receive full credit!**
04.20.02 - We realize we have quite a few people visiting us now, even though we are no where near ready to launch. We want to thank you guys for your support, it really means the world to us! I have added a new article, and we now have a 'Contacts' page as well as a message board and guestbook, so make sure to let us know what you think. The 'Fun Stuff' page is done, we just haven't gotten around to uploading it, we hope to do so tonight. Also, we have plans to start a mailing list to keep everyone up to date with what's going on, if you would like to be a part of that, please email us at site@bettyblowtorch.net.
04.14.02 - The
Gilded Misfits (Abbey, Lynda & Courtney) are still hard at work on their
killer Betty Blowtorch fansite.
Currently up and running are the 'Articles' and 'Lyrixx' pages.
'Fun Stuff' also has some elements in it as well.