I've said this in interviews a dozen times before but when a woman musician is a poor player, she stands out all the more because she's still a relative rarity in the scene. Guys suck all the time, but we don't notice as much because of volume. Think about the last club show you went to where some dude was vomiting into the mike, inspiring you to go outside and make some phone calls. Guys' poor performances are diluted by volume. However, get a girl up on stage and if she's lame, all eyes and judgment are are on her because her presence stands out. And if she's a barker… ooof, double judgement!

Thanks for the link to Liv Kristine's utterly vapid and fury-inspiring article. She's an embarrassment and I should have spit on her when Ignitor played with Leaves Eyes. I now need a Xanax. I'm so glad a cockroach fell into her bodice when they played San Antonio. Her horrified expression had everyone in the room laughing.

Jess, you're right in that just being female in a band isn't enough. However, if a female is in a good one, and she isn't just playing keyboards or being a pretty face, then the implication is that she helps make the band good.

saw them during cmj and they destroyed it.