Humble Tripe kicked off Moveable Feets at The Metro Gallery Saturday night with their sweet, soulful sort of folk that has the same kind of universal appeal as wading in a cool creek on a hot summer day. Later in the evening The Motorettes, The Degenerettes and DJ John Eaton cranked up the BPM, but this opening band was a nice surprise and an excellent way to start the evening.
Judges for the dance contest included Flo Shizzle from the Charm City Roller Girls, Bret McCabe, City Paper Arts Editor, and artist Laure Drogoul (not pictured). The judges awarded prizes for unusual categories such as ‘most disaffected dancer,’ ‘best rhythmic sipper’ and ‘biggest bribe,’ which undoubtedly took far less effort than the award for ‘awesomest dancer.’ Being involved in a dance contest that doesn’t actually require any dancing takes the pressure off and turns the extortion on. Never before has corruption felt so good. Thanks to the judges for helping Moveable Feasts raise funds.
Rahne Alexander and candidate to represent the 43rd District in the Maryland House of Delegates, Mary Washington. Rahne helped organize this event which raises awareness for Moveable Feasts, Team Bike Curious and Ride for The Feast. Rahne later joined her band The Degenerettes for a rousing round of power punk with a wee bit of angst for good measure.
Moveable Feets was a fundraiser to benefit Team Bike Curious and Moveable Feasts, a non-profit that provides food to people living with HIV/AIDS and breast cancer.
‘Ride for the Feast’ is a two day, 140 mile bike trek from Rehoboth Beach, Deleware to Baltimore City that benefits people in poverty with life-challenging conditions. Contact Moveable Feasts to find out how to participate as a bike rider, crew member or donor.
