LADYSTEIN!: April 2005

Pics from Ladystein's "No Holiday" show!!

Carnie!

Lady K has an ugly run-in with a microphone...

Lady K is blinded by the light whilst Lady A has a secret....

Lady A at the guitar. Note her perfectly round mouth. It makes for perfect singing pitch.

COME SEE THIS SHOW WEDNESDAY!!!

The Idaho State Legislature is the campiest in the union!

Okay, so Ladystein got ahold of this actual bill from Idaho which seeks to honor the fine film, "Napoleon Dynamite." Here is the actual bill. It is unbelievable:

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION BY WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

STATING LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND COMMENDING JARED AND JERUSHA HESS AND THE CITY OF PRESTON FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE MOVIE "NAPOLEON DYNAMITE."

Be It Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Idaho: WHEREAS, the State of Idaho recognizes the vision, talent and creativity of Jared and Jerusha Hess in the writing and production of "Napoleon Dynamite"; and
WHEREAS, the scenic and beautiful City of Preston, County of Franklin and the State of Idaho are experiencing increased tourism and economic growth; and
WHEREAS, filmmaker Jared Hess is a native Idahoan who was educated in the Idaho public school system; and
WHEREAS, the Preston High School administration and staff, particularly the cafeteria staff, have enjoyed notoriety and worldwide attention; and
WHEREAS, tater tots figure prominently in this film thus promoting Idaho's most famous export; and
WHEREAS, the friendship between Napoleon and Pedro has furthered multiethnic relationships; and
WHEREAS, Uncle Rico's football skills are a testament to Idaho athletics;
WHEREAS, Napoleon's bicycle and Kip's skateboard promote better air quality and carpooling as alternatives to fuel-dependent methods of transportation; and
WHEREAS, Grandma's trip to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes highlights a long- honored Idaho vacation destination; and
WHEREAS, Rico and Kip's Tupperware sales and Deb's keychains and glamour shots promote entrepreneurism and self-sufficiency in Idaho's small towns; and
WHEREAS, Napoleon's artistic rendition of Trisha is an example of importance of the visual arts in K-12 education; and
WHEREAS, the schoolwide Preston High School student body elections foster an awareness in Idaho's youth of public service and civic duty; and
WHEREAS, the "Happy Hands" club and the requirement that candidates for school president present a skit is an example of the importance of theater arts in K-12 education; and WHEREAS, Pedro's efforts to bake a cake for Summer illustrate the positive connection between culinary skills to lifelong relationships; and
WHEREAS, Kip's relationship with LaFawnduh is a tribute to e-commerce and Idaho's technology-driven industry; and
WHEREAS, Kip and LaFawnduh's wedding shows Idaho's commitment to healthy marriages; WHEREAS, the prevalence of cooked steak as a primary food group pays tribute to Idaho's beef industry;
WHEREAS, Napoleon's tetherball dexterity emphasizes the importance of physical education in Idaho public schools; and
WHEREAS, Tina the llama, the chickens with large talons, the 4-H
milk cows, and the Honeymoon Stallion showcase Idaho's animal husbandry; and
WHEREAS, any members of the House of Representatives or the Senate of the Legislature of the State of Idaho who choose to vote "Nay" on this concurrent resolution are "FREAKIN' IDIOTS!" and run the risk of having the "Worst Day of Their Lives!"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the First Regular Session of the Fifty-eighth Idaho Legislature, the House of Representatives and the Senate concurring therein, that we commend Jared and Jerusha Hess and the City of Preston for showcasing the positive aspects of Idaho's youth, rural culture, education system, athletics, economic prosperity and diversity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the State of Idaho, advocate always following your heart, and thus we eagerly await the next cinematic undertaking of Idaho's Hess family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives be, and she is hereby authorized and directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Jared and Jerusha Hess, the Mayor of the City of Preston and the Principal of Preston High School.

Better living in Idaho! Also, note that Kip has rollerblades, not a skateboard. Good work being perceptive, Idaho legislature -- friggin' idiots!

Ladystein: Live from the Vatican Catacombs

Hey y'all:

So here's a little known fact: the Ladystein ladies actually met in Italy! I know you may not believe it, but it's true. And one fateful art history trip to Rome brought them right to the bowels of the Vatican -- into the dark recesses of the catacombs. Few have had this opportunity, and most are probably better for it. Catacombs are creepy. Ladystein was also granted access to the area right below St. Peter's where the Pope has now been layed to rest. Believe it or not, that place looks like a suburban Long Island hospital. No, but really. I don't care what they say: that tile looks like linoleum. Trust us on this one.
So we want to thank everyone (yes, all of you who actually came out to Brooklyn to support us. ALL of you) for coming to see us at Galapagos on Wednesday. It might have been the best Ladystein show yet, due to the fantastic sound system there. We also had custom made Pope shirts for the occasion. If we're anything, it's topical.
Also, please see below. We certainly don't want the media to forget our band when discussing the next possible popes!
Ladystein's big news is that we are starting to record our demo - TOMORROW! I know, it's all so sudden. We are kvelling. And some of us are on vocal rest. More on that later!!

We know that there are a lot of choices for the next Pope: we're just sayin -- why not Ladystein? Also, you might wanna click on this picture in order to enlarge it...