Woman Warrior Wednesdays #16 by Kate Krimson

Bruce Wayne: The Road Home-Batgirl –DC Comics - $2.99



Summary: Stephanie Brown aka Batgirl is defending Waynetech Research and Development from an intruder who shoots a “frickin’ laser beam” from his head (How often can you plug a Dr. Evil line). Barbara Gordon aka the Oracle, who gives Batgirl advice while she fights, thinks the bad guy may be Amazo, but for the meantime they decide to just call him, Casper, since he can make himself invisible like a ghost. Casper manages to get away.


Oracle thinks about calling in the Birds of Prey to take care of this and tells Batgirl to stay out of it for the time being. Of course, Batgirl is not the type that listens to any sort of advice. She does some investigating of her own while Proxy/Wendy Harris gives her the down low. While searching for clues, she gets surrounded by a gang of guys. She kicks their butts and then flees the scene. Via some more investigating, Batgirl finds out that Casper is Bruce Wayne, who is testing Batgirl’s skills. A Ms. Vicki Vale tells Oracle that knows who Batman is. After a heated discussion on the superhero gang, Vale walks away and Oracle takes out what looks like an iPhone and it says on the screen “Data clone complete.” Stephanie tells Bruce that she’s not giving up being Batgirl just because he’s back in the picture.


Bruce tells Alfred that both Stephanie and Wendy need looking after because they are both daughters of criminals. Alfred says Bruce didn’t need to test Stephanie to know that the Bat way of life is within her. Bruce says it was more like giving her the second chance that she deserved.


What I liked: Stephanie gets an A+ in Superhero 101 from Batman.


What I Hated: Not finding out who Ms. Vale is.


The Current Song in My Head – Well it’s more like three and there all from One-Eyed Doll’s album Break


“Murder Ballad”






“New Orleans”





“Redneck Love Song”

Concert Review: Women of Rock Night at Midnight Rodeo by Kate Krimson

Two female fronted bands, Immora and One-Eyed Doll, rocked Midnight Rodeo last night in Abilene, TX.


Immora (San Angelo, TX), formerly known as Siren, was the first band to hit the stage. The audience wanted hard rock and Immora gladly delivered it. All the musicians rocked the house, but the most enjoyable sound traveling on waves through space during Immora’s set was the drum playing of Nic Mendoza. The only part of Immora’s performance that could use some improvement is the vocals of the lead singer, Krista Sandoval, were either covered up by the roar of the guitars and drums or by microphone feedback. When Krista could be heard perfectly, one could tell that she does have a beautiful voice. Erik Ponce, guitar, and Krista did entertain the crowd with a humorous, possibly scripted, spat about the difference between a “couple” and a “few.” Krista said they were going to play a few more songs. Erik said they were going to play only two more songs and that’s a couple not a few. Among the list of songs that Immora played were “Orange Flurry” and “Sincerely, Bryan,” which can be heard on their myspace page (http://www.myspace.com/immoramusic).

Krista Sandoval of Immora

 One-Eyed Doll featured kickass rock n’ roll with a side of adorable thanks to the sweet and loveable Kimberly Freeman, lead singer and guitarist. Freeman, embodies the conflict that most people  have between their sweet side and their dark side. Freeman proves that you can wear black clothes and makeup, rock hard, and still be kind. Kindness is definitely in her blood. She not only signs posters, shirts, and CDs, she gives all autographs a personal touch: a lipstick kiss, a bite mark, and a little drawing. Now that’s how you know you have an authentic Kimberly Freeman autograph. Many of the songs they performed were fantastic, but the ones that stuck out most to me were “Hoochie Mama” and “Cinderblock.” “Hoochie Mama” from the album Hole is a great song that tells jerky guys to fuck off (“If I wanted a caveman, I would search the rock pile. I'm a girl of distinction and you're just not my style.”). “Cinderblock,” which is on their latest album Break, is about a child who gets revenge by dropping a cinderblock on the head of his/her physically abusive alcoholic father.

Kimberly Freeman of One-Eyed Doll

All-in-all the Women of Rock night at Midnight Rodeo was a night filled with great rock and delicious margaritas (Don’t judge. I only had a few).

Women of Rock Concert at Midnight Rodeo 3 by Athena Allred

This Friday, June 16, at Midnight Rodeo 3 here in Abilene, TX is hosting a concert of three female-fronted rock bands for what promises to be a loud, energetic night.

All three bands are made up of a female lead vocalist and other male members. Immora, formerly known as “Siren” will be performing their set beginning at 8pm. One Eyed Doll will be playing their set at 10pm. Ardor does not have a set time listed, but my guess is that they will play around 9pm, between Immora and One Eyed Doll.

Doors open at 7:30, and tickets are only $5, which is a major bargain to see three bands featuring strong frontwomen. Hope to see you there!

Midnight Rodeo 3
1082 South 2nd St
Abilene, TX 79602
325-677-6336