Industry Insider
ROCKRGRL Day at Musician’s Institute
— Michael Molenda



Support and empowerment were—not surprisingly—the resonant themes of ROCKRGRL Day, held November 1, 2003 at the Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, California. Presented by Carla DiSantis, editor and publisher of ROCKRGRL magazine, and M.I. president Phil Burks, ROCKRGRL Day offered a series of educational panels and concerts designed to celebrate and educate female musicians...

But, most of all, ROCKRGRL Day was about women who really rock, and I was introduced to some very tough guitar players...

GF (Gia's Fix) seems to have set its efforts more on chart success than devising a unique and individual style. But that strategy may pay off, as “Done” is a grooving, strutting, fuzz-fest of pop-rock genius. And Leslie Stoddard’s tasty guitar rave-ups strike a wonderful balance between melodic expression and tortured drama. Gear: Ernie Ball Music Man, Marshall 100-watt 30th Anniversary amp, Boss GT-3, Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky strings (.009-.046).