Edito de A Love Affair With the SystemGina Young is a singer/songwriter, actress/activist, daredevil dyke dreamer and she's coming your way! Gina's eclectic musical style pushes the envelope of solo acoustic folk music; infusing melody-driven guitar compositions with punk rock and politics. Her passion for activism is evidenced by her frequent performances in support of the peace movement as well as for feminist and queer causes and organizations. She performed in support of The Violence Against Women Act on the Steps of the Supreme Court, as well as taking the stage at events such as The Midwestern BLGT College Conference 2003, The Mid-Atlantic Women's Rights and Empowerment Conference 2003 and National Youth Pride 2002. Gina has appeared on MTV and Oxygen. She was also featured on the February 2003 episode of In the Life (the national gay and lesbian television newsmagazine) in a segment hosted by Broadway performer StaceyAnn Chin that includes interviews with Donna Dresch, Sarah Dougher, the Butchies, Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney and JD Samson of Le Tigre. Gina's song "Supergirl" was featured on a November 2002 episode of Dawson's Creek. INTRACTABLE, Gina's debut album, was released on 28 Days Records in Summer 2002 and the Christian Right has been absolutely thrilled. (smirk) Other recording appearances include "College" on the 2001 Ladyfest Compilation, "Prom Queen" on the Acoustic Revolution Comp, "Surrounded" on the GrrrlFest Comp 2002, the 1999 Prom Queen demo cd, and backup vocals for other fabulous regional musicians. Two of Gina's music/theater pieces have had successful runs Off-Off Broadway: "she cuts herself / she likes to write" (2001) and "phone|sex|cancer" (2002-2003). Both shows earned a cult following and dealt with issues important to the lives of young queer wimmin. SOME PRESS QUOTES: "Here is a talent that is equal to Ani DiFranco and Tori Amos in integrity. Even if you strip Intractable of its steadfast activism and feminist stance, it is apparent that Gina Young could quite possibly be the next gigantic female vocalist inhabiting the East Coast scene." -- Jason D. Taylor, All Music Guide "[Gina's song 'College'] does middle-class chick rebellion even better than Liz Phair." -- Maya Kremen, The Village Voice "Gina gives me hope for the world!" -- Erin Lewis, Curve Magazine "The combination of intelligent observation and punk attitude is a winning combination of hooks and focused angst from this radicalized singer-songwriter. Rocking rebellion and articulate anti-establishment attacks make Intractable fully successful political rock." -- Tom Schulte, Outsight "Simply put... Gina Young rocks!!! [Her album] will put a smile on your face as you're rocking out, and have you looking forward to many new CDs from this folk singer with punk attitude." -- Dee Yellowlees, GoGirlsMusic.com "Gina Young changed the way I look at feminists that make a statement. This openly proud, gay activist forced me to pay attention to her gripping lyrics that make prejudice seem like a thing of the past." -- Katie Kiedyk, CoolGrrrls.com "We dream of Gina!" -- Girlfriends magazine ARTISTS GINA HAS SHARED THE STAGE WITH: Le Tigre, Bitch and Animal, Alix Olson, Sister Spit, V for Vendetta, The Hissyfits, Kate Schellenbach (of Luscious Jackson), Ember Swift, Toni Blackman, Drag King Dred, Hiretsukan, Del Cielo, Morgan Storm, Crowns on 45, Jolie Rickman, Pamela Means, David Rovics, the list goes on... Check out www.ginayoung.com for updated tour info!