SAN FRANCISCO — The 30th annual Exotic Erotic Ball and Expo, the internationally acclaimed celebration of flesh, fetish and fantasy, has again evidenced its longstanding commitment to promoting independent music. It is offering two prime time, full-paying gigs exclusively to indie artists.
“The Ball” is widely considered the world’s #1 adult-themed party event with live headline entertainment on five stages – music, electronic, burlesque, circus, and fetish. Over its 30-year history, headline entertainment has included Joan Jett, Chris Isaak, Grace Jones, Greg Allman, George Clinton, Everclear, plus untold numbers of celebrity guests, pop culture icons, and the world’s top burlesque, fetish, and novelty acts.
To be considered for the gigs, bands must apply by submitting their EPK (Electronic Press Kit) through Sonicbids at www.sonicbids.com/exoticerotic on or before September 14, 2009. All entries will be juried, rated and two winners will be chosen to play before thousands of masked, costumed, and otherwise elaborately attired fans at the 2009 Exotic Erotic Ball on October 24, 2009, at the Cow Palace in San Francisco.
Previous indie bands who won gigs at the Ball included Black Betty and the Bad Habits from Boston, and the Los Angeles-based Doxy and Lady Fox. They performed on the same bill with Snoop Dogg, Peaches, Donald Glaude, the Spyderz, Tone Loc, the Gentitorturers, and others. Black Betty’s lead vocalist, Jenny Langer, called the experience, “A true highlight for us that we’ll always remember. That’s one fun and crazy crowd!”
With over three decades of history, “The Ball” has regaled over half a million attendees, featured over a thousand live performances, and received over 50 awards and proclamations. Founder Perry Mann has officially proclaimed that the 2009 Exotic Erotic Ball and Expo – the 30th Anniversary show, or “XXX Anniversary” - will be the largest, sexiest, and most talked-about party ever.
“It’s our 30th Anniversary – that’s pretty special,” says Mann. “Did I ever expect to get here? No way. I’m just thrilled to be alive! This will be the show of all shows, and I am pulling out all the stops like never before.”
The Festival Hotline is: 1-415-567-BALL (2255). The website is www.exoticeroticball.com.
Tickets are available now, and prices go up as the event nears. The site for submission by artists is http://www.sonicbids.com/exoticerotic.
All models were at least 18 years old at the time of their performance. 18 U.S.C. 2257 Record-Keeping Requirements Compliance Statement.
