Head on out to the Austin Convention Center to bear witness to the upcoming showdown between las Putas del Fuego and the Rhinestone Cowgirls. Both these teams are looking for their first win of the season, and every skater is chompin’ at the bit to get a taste of sweet, sweet victory. Will the Rhinestones ride the Putas hard and put ‘em up wet, or will the Putas show the Cowgirls the business end of a flamethrower? Either way, it’s gonna be a firefight!

Where: Austin Convention Center, Exhibition Hall 5
When: Sunday, April 13
Time: Doors at 6, bout at 7
Cost: $13 presale, $15 at the door

One Eyed Doll & Black Irish will be performing at the game on April 13th, 2008.

It was Heaven vs. Hell in this highly anticipated match-up between the Holy Rollers and the Hellcats.  The Holy Rollers were returning from an undefeated season to defend their Calvello Cup championship; the Hellcats had just won over the Rhinestone Cowgirls big-time.  The heavily Holy-Roller-favoring crowd at the Austin Convention Center was treated to a very competitive bout between these two teams.
The match got off to a sluggish start as both teams worked to find their rhythm.  Both teams jammed several different skaters.  The Hellcats jammers included Dixie Sanchez, Knottie Knoxville, Curly Suicide, and Purr Anna; the Holy Rollers sent Smarty Pants, Sacralicious, Cathy Lix, Hispanic Panic, and Helena Handbasket to the line.  After a few penalities, Dixie Sanchez’s loss of a wheel, Smarty Pants flying head-over-skates over the rail (and getting up to finish the jam in true Smarty fashion), the score at the end of the first quarter was Holy Rollers 13, Hellcats 10.
The score went back and forth in the second quarter after several low-scoring jams.  A major penalty sent Smarty Pants to the penalty box, and Horrorshow was subbed in as jammer.  Knottie Knoxville was able to capitalize on this and pick up 3 points to put the Hellcats ahead 18 to 16.  A full jam by Smarty Pants put the Holy Rollers back on top 19-18.  The defensive battles continued–often, the Holy Roller jammer would hold back and play defense if they were unable to get through the pack.  The halftime score was tied at 22.
The Holly Rollers came out strong in the third quarter.  Sacralicious scored two big jams to begin building a lead for her team.  The scoreless jams continued into the 3rd quarter with several frustrated Hellcat jammers skating their hearts out chasing down the pack only to come up short on time.  After some taunting by some extremely vocal Holy Roller fans, Johnny Stranger made a really impressive leap over the rail into the crowd. (Being a smart manager, he avoided an actual fight.)  By the end of the third quarter, the Holy Rollers were up 40 to 30 over the Hellcats.
The 4th quarter continued in the same vein–all of the Holy Roller jammers consistently put up a few points here, a couple points there, to build on their lead.  Their outstanding defense kept the Hellcats in check.  The final score:  Holy Rollers 47, Hellcats 34.

 Highlights:

•  Smarty Pants continued to be an all-around dominant force; when not jamming, she often skated as a pivot and blocked the Hellcat jammers to great effect.
• The Holy Roller defense, especially Punky Bruiser, Axle Rosie, and Helena Handbasket deserve a lot credit for the success of their team in this bout.
• Rookies from both teams are showing great improvement in their second game.  Hispanic Panic, Cathy Lix, Anita Confess (Holy Rollers) and Miso Vicious, Risky Rebellion, and Sindra Dee (Hellcats) all showed a lot of growth and improvement.
• Penalty Fun:  Purr Anna took an impressive pillow fight over Helena Handbasket.  Knottie Knoxville tagged in for Ruby Sioux and took an arm wrestle over Horrorshow.  Ruby Sioux destroyed Axle Rosie in what may be the most definitively won tug of war I’ve ever seen.  The penalty shocker of the night:  Sacralicious defeated Knottie Knoxville in an arm wrestle!!
• Mad props to Purr Anna for staying on Smarty Pants’ heels in multiple jams, coming out on top in several of them.
• Lots of incredibly hard blocking action in the bout–Axle Rosie, Glitterati, Knottie Knoxville, and Punky Bruiser all laid out blocks that made me wince.

Next bout is April 13 when las Putas del Fuego take on the Rhinestone Cowgirls, both teams looking for their first victory of the season.  See you there!
Lady A

TXRD would like to announce that we will be offering a LIVE pay-per-view webcast of the Holy Rollers vs. Hellcats bout on March 30!  Please go to the online store now to reserve your spot for this event. 

Get ready for armageddon as the Hellcats take on the reigning Calvello Cup Champions, the Holy Rollers. After slaughtering the Rhinestone Cowgirls and with Captain Dirty Blonde back on the track, the Hellcats are ready for some serious scratchin’. The schoolyard bullies ain’t skeered, though: they picked up some fantastic rookies in the offseason and kept the ever-amazing Smarty Pants on their roster to boot. Will the Rollers de-claw those pretty kitties, or will the Hellcats drop the holier-than-thou schoolgirls right into the litter box? Either way, this game will be one for the history books!

When: Sunday, March 30
Time: Doors at 6, Bout at 7
Where: Austin Convention Center, Exhibition Hall 5
Cost: $13 presale, $15 at the door

Interested in designing a bout poster? Contact merch@txrd.com for instructions and details.

Ah yes, it’s that time again. Time to descend onto Austin and revel in the mantra of “What happens at SXSW, stays at…wait what was your name again and who’s clothes am I wearing?” Umm, wait a minute.

Anyhow, I wanted to personally invite you to our second annual Sinister Muse Records ‘BIGGEST LITTLE PARTY IN AUSTIN 2008′ in Austin, TX on Friday, March 14th from 8pm until Midnight. The party everyone will be talking about (again) is being held at Headhunter’s Tiki Bar at 720 Red River St (7th & Red River), right in the heart of all the SXSW action.  This year we are proud to again be co-sponsored by the TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls, as well as the Internet’s largest punk rock radio station PunkRadioCast.com, and hot-shot artist development and management firm CRIMSON Music Group.

We’re very excited about hosting this party again and having the opportunity to showcase such great up-and-coming artists as Flatfoot 56 (CRIMSON Music Group), The Frantic (Sinister Muse), Dead Town Revival (Sinister Muse), and our new Canadian friends The Saint Alvia Cartel (Stomp Records). So, get ready for an awesome punk rock show and get there early because space is extremely limited this year. “Why?,” you may ask. Because we’ve got great bands playing, the party is free, and you don’t need a SXSW badge to get in. That’s why!

We’re very eager to see you all again.  Let me just say that the early response to this party has been nothing short of AMAZING!  That said, get there early, find a spot and plan to stay for all the festivities and live music. I personally guarantee that this party will again live up to its name and be “The Biggest Little Party in Austin 2008!”

Some additional things you should know:

       * RSVPs should be sent to info@sinistermuse.com
       * The party starts at 8pm sharp and so does the music, so get there early!
       * The badass TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls are coming in full force. So bring your sharpies and cameras and come meet your favorite rollergirl…if you dare.
       * The live sets are being recorded for broadcast on PunkRadioCast.com. So, be LOUD!!
       * 21+ only. Not by choice, believe me.
   THE DETAILS:

       * WHERE:  Headhunter’s Tiki Bar, 720 Red River Street, Austin, TX — Map of (7th Street & Red River)
       * WHEN:   Friday, March 14th from 8pm to Midnight (Arrive early. Space is VERY limited and music starts promptly at 8pm)
       * WHO:  Sinister Muse Records, CRIMSON Music Group, TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls, and PunkRadioCast.com
       * WHAT:  ‘The Biggest Little Party in Austin 2008′ featuring live music by Flatfoot 56 (Chicago), The Frantic (Chicago, IL), Dead Town Revival (Chicago, IL), and The Saint Alvia Cartel (Ontario, Canada)
       * HOW:  RSVP to info@sinistermuse.com
   THE AGENDA (subject to change):

        8:00pm    DOORS OPEN
        8:15pm    THE SAINT ALVIA CARTEL
        9:00pm    DEAD TOWN REVIVAL
        9:45pm    THE FRANTIC
       10:30pm   FLATFOOT 56

The Rhinestone Cowgirls vs. Hellcats photo gallery has been added to the site.

High Watt Crucifixers & Sweet Skull will be performing at the game on March 30th, 2008.