By: Jym Harris Lookout! Records must be proud. Since the mid-90's, this California based quartet (known to most as simply Donna A, C, F, & R) have been polishing their chops and are quickly becoming the greatest female band in Hard Rock history. Singer Brett Anderson, drummer Torry Castellano, bassist Maya Ford, and guitarist Allison Robertson are breathing new life into the 'Chick Rock' world with their blend of Ramones-like power pop and catchy 80's metal riffage, and I was lucky enough to witness it first hand. First up was Canada's TUULI; possibly best recognized from Comedy Central's 'Premium Blend'. Their (temp?) drummer was the only non-female musician all night. The pop/punk Canucks covered a Garbage song, and their original material sounded as clean as the studio versions! Impressive to say the least. Afterwards, the Donnas' labelmates BRATMOBILE belted out a grip of 'Riot Grrrl' anthems in the traditional style for which they are so well known. The lead vocals of Allison Wolffe were accompanied by lots of cheerleader antics and ass-shakin' body language. Interestingly enough, the keyboards offered a different tonality one wouldn't usually expect, and the band itself was much better than I had anticipated. Last but certainly not least, THE DONNAS took the stage and opened with the first two tracks from their most recent CD 'The Donnas Turn 21'. Instead of focusing on that & their previous (maybe even superior) effort 'Get Skintight', they surprisingly blasted through an hour of material from all four albums! Highlights from the new record included my fave post-21 number 'You've Got A Crush On Me' & the Priest classic 'Livin' After Midnight'. Admittedly, I was hoping to hear more 'Skintight' tunes like 'You Don't Wanna Call', 'Zero' and of course 'I Didn't Like You Anyway' so I could participate in the chanting of the 'b.o.r.i.n.g'! Then, my moment of Zen. The girls dedicated a song to yours truly, and I've got the video to prove it! Flawless playing and incredible energy made for an electrifying Rock & Roll show. If ya get the chance, make a point to check-check-check 'em out! Discography: Electrocutes - Steal Yer Lunch Money (Pre-Donnas), Self Titled, American Teenage Rock N Roll Machine, Get Skintight, The Donnas Turn 21. Copyright 2001, BallBuster, The Official Int'l Underground Hard Music Report