OA: So what other lesbian bands did you listen to. Are you into Ani DiFranco and stuff like that?
EB: No, I’m not into the singer-songwriter crap.

OA: : But it is really important that women made noise like The Butchies do, well it was when they did cus they slip up now.
EB: Yeah, they did. I was sending emails for like every month for a year asking them to come and play in Holland, I really wanted to see their show! And to see them live! But every time I got an email back they said: "Yeah, we will, sometime, cool!" But now they split up

OA: They will probably have other bands, though.
EB: But it won't be The Butchies. And if they have a reunion show, it will probably happen somewhere in the States….


OA: So what is the difference vibe between your solo project and your band, it’s probably a different feeling being on stage and when you write songs as well?
EB: When you play in a band, not all eyes are on you. The eyes are on the band, mostly the lead singer, you know. So, sometimes you can turn around and relax a little bit…I got this asthma thing…I really have to stop smoking…so I have to catch my breath a bit on stage. But with Elle Bandita everyone is always watching you…but it’s cool…cus I like attention…

OA: But you didn’t start The Riplets, they were existing before you came in the band.
EB: Yeah, they have been excisting for five or six years now, and I joined the just this March, or it was February…and I always dreamt of being a riplet - and now I am

OA: Do you know them or do you just know the band from their music?
EB: I knew the band from their music, and then I met them on one of their 41 concerts. That's when we started to exchange tapes with girl bands, and that was cool. We hung out a lot and I did a tour with them as a roadie - so I got all the girls! Well, no, but that’s how we eventually got friends

OA: So they are from Rotterdam as well?
EB: Yeah, they are.

OA: Is there a big girl scene in Rotterdam?
EB: No, not really. It’s like three girl bands. It’s the Lulabelles, The Riplets and Lady Die!. But they are no more, they split up a year ago. Yeah, Lady Die! really died. But two of them started other bands, though.

OA: There was a couple of Ladyfests in Holland as well, wasn’t there? Is it anything left of the community from the organizing committee of the Ladyfest?
EB: Amsterdam, yeah. No.

OA: So you have not seen any parties or festival connected to this?
EB: No, not really. It all emancipated in Holland.

OA: So you are involved with the song writing now with The Riplets?
EB: Yeah, we are dirtying up the talk a bit. It’s cool

OA: Was it one person in charge of writing the songs before, or was it always a band effort?
EB: No, they were all writing the songs together. And I guess that’s why the songs are so good. Well, I think they’re good. They have a really trashy garage sound. And it’s really fun to play with them and practise too.

OA: Are they signed on a label?
EB: Yeah, I thought it was on Sonic Rendevous or My First Sonny Weissmuller…but who gives a shit. It’s there, it’s out and you can buy it

OA: Are you planning to get a label as well for your music? But you haven't recorded an album for Elle Bandita yet, have you?
EB: No, but I’m working with an EP. Six songs right now, and a label is really interested. But I’m just gonna check out the possibilities, and if it doesn’t work out I just do it my self….if I get the money. We’ll see


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