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OFFICIAL LADYFEST CD RELEASE FIRST LADYFEST CD COMPILATION AVAILABLE FOR SALE from 28 Days Records New York, NY - the first "Ladyfest"compilation was released by 28 Days Records and aptly titled LADYFEST EAST. The compilation is in support of Ladyfest, a non-profit community dedicated to supporting and promoting the artistic talents and activism of women. The two CD compilation features an eclectic mix of female musicians of east coast origin. Tracks include singles from many indie girl rock and pop bands as well as experimental electronic pieces and spoken word.The Ladyfest collective is a growing community of women that began with an event in Olympia, Washington and is now sprouting roots in New York, Scotland, Chicago and Indiana. The Olympia show featured indie favorites Sleater Kinney, The Butchies, Bratmobile, Cat Power, Sarah Dougher, Nicole Blackman and Penny Arcade and drew over 2,000 fans. Ladyfest's east coast sister, Ladyfest East, began in December 2001 and it functions as an east coast version of the original Ladyfest. Like the original Ladyfest, all of its members donate their work.Many Ladyfest East events have sprouted from Ladyfest East's collective efforts. The large-scale main event rocked September 6-9 in NEW YORK CITY and featured performances by east coast bands, spoken word artists, filmmakers and more. Many of which are featured on the compilation. Highlights included performances by Bratmobile, Penny Arcade, The Hissyfits, Gina Young, Bionic Finger, The Haggard, and many others.The members of Moxie (now Moxiestarpark) created 28 Days for the release of their own debut "The Floor" (1998). Having played an active part in the east coast rock scene since 1996 (including developing and promoting various NY artists and events), they joined the collective and produced and release the Ladyfest East compilation.