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Krissy Krissy to play Phase 1 next week

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13 years ago

August 29, 2013

Will Owen

Krissy Krissy is getting indie attention for her song ‘Dream.’ (Photo courtesy the artist)

UPDATE: THE BLADE REPORTED YESTERDAY THAT THIS SHOW HAD BEEN RELOCATED TEMPORARILY, BUT IT WILL NOW OCCUR AT THE ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED LOCATION.

Krissy Krissy, a soulful lesbian rock singer, kicks off her fall tour at Phase 1 (525 8^th St., S.E.) on Sept. 6. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8.

Krissy Krissy is a 23-year old singer-songwriter with powerful vocals from Brookyln’s Bushwick neighborhood, earning her the nickname “Brooklyn’s Finest.” Her debut single “Dream,” got a quarter of a million views on YouTube in just two days and she was featured on MTV as a new “Buzzworthy” musician.

Frankie & Betty, a lesbian rock duo, will also perform. Admission is $5 and limited to guests 21 and over. For more details, visit phase1dc.com.

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