BERG to roll in Muses!

The Big Easy Rollergirls are rolling again in THE KREWE OF MUSES on Thursday, February 11th at 6:30 PM.

We are thrilled that once again, Muses is extending their parade route!

The parade will start at Magazine and Jefferson, and will proceed down Magazine to Napoleon, where we will fall in behind Babylon and Chaos and pick up the traditional route. Babylon and Chaos will start as usual on Napoleon.

And once again, The Big Easy Rollergirls will have special throws, beads, and if you're lucky, one-of-a-kind decorated wheels!

Come out and cheer us on as we take a break from training for our March 6th bout to join in on the Mardi Gras Madness!

Mystic Knights of Adonis

The Big Easy Rollergirls are rolling in the Mystic Knights of Adonis this Saturday, February 6th at 10:45 AM on the Westbank.

They will be debuting their own ADONIS DOUBLOON, and a Captain’s Doubloon.

They have as their Grand Marshal, David Bologna, direct from Broadway, just completing his role as Michael in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical. We will also be joined by 15 bands and marching groups, and the LA Rough Riders.

Come out and share in the magic of Mardi Gras!

WELCOME!

Last year, The Big Easy Rollergirls were fortunate to welcome two veteran skaters from other leagues: Bang Crosby and Peaches Rodriquez, as well as a new referee Johnny Crash.

Bang, Johnny & Peaches

Bang moved here from Austin, Texas in October. She started skating in March of 2008 with the Texas Rollergirls Rec-n-Rollerderby. In September 2008, she tried out for The Texas Rollergirls and was drafted by the Hotrod Honeys. The Hotrods, two-time Texas Rollergirls Champs, are renowned for their teamwork and hardcore training. Bang learned to play derby with some of the best skaters in the country, including Rice Rocket, Cat Tastrophe, Vicious Van GoGo, Lucille Brawl and Crackerjack. She also learned a lot of the business of running a derby league as an assistant to Rice Rocket and Electra Blu, the Chief Operating Officers, and later as Program Coordinator of the Rec-n-Rollerderby and the Texas Rollergirls Junior League.

The Hotrods only lost one game in the season Bang played with them, and it was against the Oly Rollers Cosa Nostra Donnas (Current WFTDA Champs).

My scariest and favorite moment on the track was lining up against D-Bomb and coming out of it alive. My first bout was against the Nashville Rollergirls All-Stars. I was nervous and excited and the crowd of 1200 people booed us and we won 156-40. It was a great night. I learned so much and had so many wonderful experiences with the Hotrods, but I'm definitely still learning my place on the track.

Bang usually plays Blocker 2 or 3, and hopes to play pivot and jammer as well, with Big Easy. Currently, Bang serves on The Training Committe and Interleague Committee.



My goal for our league is to really come together, skate hard, and make it to Regionals.


Peaches transferred from Tucson Roller Derby/TRD in Tucson, AZ. TRD is the Third oldest Roller-Derby League in the World. She started skating for TRD during it's 2005/2006 Season and was placed on it's flagship Team the Furious Truckstop Waitresses as well as their Travel Team the Tucson Saddletramps. At the end of the 2008/2009 Season, Peaches received the "FTW Best Jammer", "FTW Best Pivot" and "FTW MVP" Awards.

Following a total of eight months off of skates, Peaches transferred to BERG and returned to Roller-Derby.



I am very excited about playing for BERG and the Southern Region. I would very much like to see the Southern Region become as competitive and fierce as it's Western and Eastern counterparts and want to help BERG however possible to smash it's way to the top of the Southern Rankings. I and am very grateful to have been given the chance to be a skating representative of the great City of New Orleans and fully intend to give BERG and NOLA everything and anything I am physically able.

Aside from her expertise, Peaches also brought along her husband Johnny Crash.

Johnny was TRD's Head Ref for over 2 Years. He is one of only five Level 4 WFTDA Certified Referees in the country! In 2005, Johnny officiated at the very First Dust Devil in Tucson, AZ (Roller-Derby's very first National Tournament), as well as the Second Dust Devil in 2006. He Reffed at WFTDA Nationals, the Texas Shoot-Out in Austin TX. in 2007 and the WFTDA Nationals, the Northwest Knockdown held in Portland, Or. in 2008. Johnny has also Reffed at least 7 Regional Tournaments across the country and truly is one of the most experienced Roller-Derby refs in the world.
Johnny's first trip to New Orleans, LA was for the WFTDA Rules Conference in 2007 (NO-CON).



Welcome Bang, Peaches and Johnny. We are so happy to have you part of The Big Easy Rollergirl family.

The Pussyfooters' 2nd Annual Blush Ball

Kick off the Carnival Season with The Pussyfooter's 2nd Annual Blush Ball!

Friday, January 15, 2010 from 8 pm to Midnight at the old Mardi Gras World on the Westbank at 233 Newton Street.

Featuring Big Sam's Funky Nation, DJ Soul Sister, Mardi Gras Indians, and the 610 Stompers!



Tickets are on sale now via your favorite Pussyfooter, 610 Stompers, Miss Claudia's on 4204 Magazine St., or though PayPal

TIckets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

This event is a fundraiser for Metro Center for Women and Children, whose mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence and aid survivors of sexual assault through advocacy, intervention, empowerment and transformation.

Live on Air

3^rd Anniversary Celebration of the LA Smoke-Free Air Act

Come out and celebrate 3 years of smoke-free air in Louisiana with prizes, a new Howlin’ Wolf food menu, and guest hosts The Big Easy Rollergirls

Wednesday, January 13^th, 2009

Howlin’ Wolf New Orleans

Doors at 9pm

Smoke-free show featuring

Rebirth Brass Band

with special guests

Kirk Joseph & Big Sam

Live music, good times, and clean air

$10 - Buy your tickets now, or at the door. Ages 18 and up

For more information, please visit Let's Be Totally Clear

Hosted by The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living and The Greater New Orleans Cancer and Tobacco Control Coalition.

Rollergirl Tryouts

Do you have what it takes to put on the skates?

It's a tough, rough, exhilarating job, but someone's gotta do it.

And that someone could be you!

The Big Easy Rollergirls are having tryouts on Thursday, January 14th at The Westbank Skate Country on 1100 Terry Parkway in Gretna.

From 6:00 to 8:30PM the rollergirls will teach you some of the basic skills of roller derby.

No skating experience necessary.

Drive and determination are the key factors.

If you don't have skates you can rent them at the rink. Rollergirls will let you use their gear, but please bring your own mouth guard.

Contact us to reserve your spot for the tryouts at: Membership@bigeasyrollergirls.com

Lastly, if this doesn't sound like your cup of tea, consider volunteering! It is a great way to be involved and become part of the BERG family.

Krewe of Rolling Elvi Birthday Bash

Join the Krewe of the Rolling Elvi to celebrate the King's 75th Birthday!

This Saturday, January 9th at 9PM at the Kingpin located at 1307 Lyons Street.

There will be live music by Clockwork Elvis and a motor cavalcade by The Rolling Elvi.

Help the Elvi take care of business with drinking, dancing and music while they celebrate another year of the King!

Filthy Rich Grand Opening

Come to the glamourous grand opening of Filthy Rich, hosted by its owner, equally glamourous ref, S'aint No Lady.

This glittering event will occur on Saturday, January 9th from 7:00 to 9:30PM at 330 Chartres Street in the French Quarter.

Sip on pink champagne, swing out to the tunes of Johnny Angel and the Swingin' Demons, sample the chocolate fountain and indulge in cupcakes from The Kupcake Factory.

They will also have door prizes, a raffle to benefit NO/AIDs, and a special appearance by the Big Easy Rollergirls.

Filthy Rich has world famous celebrity jewelry with The Hollywood Collection, Jacqueline Kennedy Collection, Museum Collection (including a Smithsonian line and Salvador Dali line) and a Contemporary Collection inspired by today's celebrities.

Grab your favorite guy or gal and celebrate this night in style.

The beautiful hostess!