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April 9: Riot Grrrl Day in Boston

Posted by Loren on April 9, 2015

April 9: Riot Grrrl Day in Boston
Shervin Lainez

With Kathleen Hanna (The Julie Ruin, Bikini Kill) scheduled to play in Boston at the Wilbur Theatre, Boston mayor Marty Walsh has proclaimed April 9 as “Riot Grrrl Day.” Stereogum has the details here.

The Julie Ruin returned as a full band in 2013 with Run Fast.

April 9: Riot Grrrl Day in Boston
Shervin Lainez

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