Now The Dudettes were unstoppable. A mere three weeks after the Roller Revival party, they returned to Logo. They had undergone one more line-up change, losing Ethel and becoming the tight-knit four-piece they are today. Also appearing that night at the Mod Dance Party was Pairs, whose drummer, Xiao Zhong, sat in on drums for them.

Their performance that night was easily their best yet, they had some moves, some props and very few lyric sheets. And tambourines and feather boas. Above we can see Roses, Sophia, Anita and Ms. Fierce.

Here are some of their predictions for 2010 in Shanghai:

Nothing is open, all bars close down
Those with F-visas run out of town

All live music will be canned
Street pajamas will be banned.

And some reflections on the disappearance of google:

You know I’m not a geek
But I’ve got five different proxies
Just to check friends requests
That seems a bit much-ee

What did you do when your Google had vanished?
When the powers that be had had it banished
Where did it go? Where did it go now?
I just wanna know, P.R.C., where did it go?

The next show was just last Tuesday 15th at the Dragon Boat Festival gig at Yuyintang. Also on the bill was Rainbow Danger Club, Break for Borneo and Throutin. For this show they painted their faces to represent a country competing in the World Cup. This was right on theme with their new song, Roadtrippin’. Zack Borneo played drums, I played guitar and the ladies were just awesome.

Zuoguai:

Yizhizou:

Ting at the Lukou:

Get ready for some Dudettes action tomorrow afternoon at the Expo, and then the last show, Friday night at Logo. Don’t even think about missing it: Pairs is also on the bill alongside Friend or Foe, a re-incarnated Hotter than Teppanyaki and The Beat Bandits. It’s all free, and any money they do make is going towards a new drum kit for Logo.

Sadly, just as The Dudettes were just beginning their rise to infamy, Emily returned to her native U.S.A. The Dudettes decided to continue despite this setback. They made an appearance at The Shanghai Studio with a new member, Ethel Merman. L-R Anita, Ethel, Sophia, Roses

Not long after this, the new line up and new outfits were complete. On May 14th 2010 at the event, Even Better Than Roller Revival, the new five-piece was unveiled: Anita Schwanz and The Dudettes.

From left: we can see Anita with some of that new, sparkly material; Ms. Fierce, ready to do battle with the skaters; Ethel can’t wait to skate; Roses and Sophia look pretty eager to flash those red cards.

Grrrrlz

It was around this time that their material developed to cover such topics as catching a taxi. Here’s an excerpt from their song, Ting at the Lukou

Now we tinged at tjhe lukou, it’s time to pay

He says, “Xianjin?” I say, “I yao ka today”

But it’s too fuckin’ late, he’s flipped the meter up

He’s got a fake 50 and no lingqian in his cup

My bitches are waiting, I gotta get out

So I throw him a 20 and he starts to shout

Zuoguai, youguai, yizhizou

Ting at the lukou

You can look forward to more new material at their final show, this Friday at Logo. The circle of life continues, sometimes endings can lead to new beginnings. Also appearing on the bill this Friday is a new band, Friend or Foe, in their first appearance. It promises to be quite interesting – another great guitar/drums duo featuring **********************************.