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<h1>About Post-War Trade</h1> Post-War Trade is the Democratic Future of Merchandising. Brought to you by Amanda Palmer. Post-War Trade is a unique merchandising concept using the talent of fans and artists the world over. From toothbrushes to pillowcases, coats to ukeleles, Post-War Trade is the modern answer to band merchandising. Every item is designed and handmade by a talented artist, who shares in the profits from their sale. This creative model supports the designers and creators that help make Punk Cabaret a reality and insures that Amanda can offer merch as unique as her music. <h2>Amanda Palmer</h2> <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0007/6262/files/amandatea.jpg' alt='' class="left" /> Amanda Palmer is a performer, director, composer and musician who is best known for her role as front woman and keyboardist for internationally acclaimed punk-cabaret band The Dresden Dolls. On September 16, 2008, Amanda released Who Killed Amanda Palmer, her debut solo album which was produced by Ben Folds. Other current and upcoming projects include a fine art photography book on which she is collaborating with esteemed author Neil Gaiman and a WKAP companion songbook. Amanda is currently on a year-long tour that will take her through Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Her recent work includes two epic performances with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall and a residency at the Famous Spiegeltent at Edinburgh. <a href="http://www.amandapalmer.net">www.amandapalmer.net</a> <h2>Beth Hommel</h2> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0007/6262/files/bethpwt.jpg' alt='' class="left" /> Beth Hommel is a photographer, art-maker, writer, fighter, lover, blogger, wanderer, compulsive archivist and impulsive optimist. she is a non-native new yorker who made her living as an administrator and special events planner in the non-profit world until she decided to run away and join the circus. she regrets nothing about her choice, as it has allowed her to make out with hot chicks, get lots of tattoos and start loving her life. once described as “totally punk rock” by the legendary michael pope, beth approaches all situations with the attitude that she will either find a way or make one. she is proud to be “help with life and art” for miss amanda palmer. <a href="http://www.bethofalltrades.com">www.bethofalltrades.com</a> <h2>Kara Louttit</h2> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0007/6262/files/kara.jpg?1238733100' alt='' class="left" /> Kara Louttit was born into a musical family, the youngest of 9 children. A self-taught musician beginning with her first love of piano, her passionate yet short-lived affair with the drums before falling madly forever with the guitar—there really is no instrument she doesn’t love. Believing that music makes her feel alive more than all else, she’s been dedicated to having some sort of role within music throughout her life. Previously a merch girl for several Canadian indie bands traveling around Ontario before becoming an assistant promoter for all metal tours in Edmonton, she’s now with the Post War Trade and adores what she does. She believes anything is truly possible and applies that philosophy to all aspects of her life, including her work. Born & raised in Canada, she is ready to immerse herself in the Toronto music scene and finding other musicians to connect with this year. <h1>PWT Emeritus</h1> <h2>Katie Kay</h2> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0007/6262/files/PWTkkbiopic.jpg' alt='' class="left" /> Katie Kay has a dance background starting with ballet at the age of three. In high school the local music scene became her focus, but dance was never too far out of sight. She attended college in San Francisco and upon completion of her degree in fashion returned to her native Ventura County, California and began taking classes in tribal bellydance. Within two years it became an obsession, she began performing with Sundara Varna Bellydance Fusion and soon thereafter had found a career. In late 2004, Katie left her first troupe and formed Danger Sassy Pants, alongside dancer Monica Fernandez. In 2005, with her dedicated students, she began The Sisterhood Dance Collective, a group of woman dedicated to the art of bellydance in a supportive and non-competitive environment. The idea spawned a troupe that performed festivals with as many as 23 dancers on stage. There are currently 3 chapters active in the area. Katie toured much of 2006 with the Lucent Dossier Vaudeville Cirque, performing 60+ shows with Panic! at the Disco in 3 countries with shows in the U.S, Canada, the U.K. and Lollapalooza. Using her bellydance training along with character work and a lifetime of dance training, she most recently formed The Ladybird Cabaret with Erin Maxick. The duo toured with Boston’s Dresden Dolls in the U.S and UK in October 2006. DVD’s of both collaborations are in the works. Outside of performance, Katie enjoys record collecting, vegan food, yoga and costuming. She also has a clothing line, “Laughter of the Dead” and teaches at workshops throughout the US. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/gypsycowgirls">www.myspace.com/gypsycowgirls</a> <h2>SuperKate</h2> <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0007/6262/files/SuperKate_PWT.jpg' alt='' class="left" /> SuperKate has been surrounded and involved with music and theatre her entire life. After falling in love with stage management in college, she moved to Chicago and worked as a stage manager at world-renown theatres, Steppenwolf, the Goodman, and Chicago Shakespeare. She was very fortunate to work with many amazing people and tour a premiere opera to New York and London. After a life-changing trip to Kentucky in the fall of 2001, SuperKate decided to pack up and move to Lexington and immerse herself in the study of tribal bellydance. Teresa Tomb, Julie Lively, and the beautiful ladies of Rakadu Gypsy Dance inspired her to make this art form a prominent part of her life. SuperKate moved to Los Angeles in 2004 despite her aversion to the weather in Southern California. She’s worked for MTV, Titmouse Inc., and ShadowMachine, holding a variety of job titles. Currently she’s the recording engineer for several shows on Cartoon Network, including Robot Chicken and Metalocalypse. The love of theatre, dance, and music pushes SuperKate to higher levels of creativity. She teaches tribal bellydance classes and private lessons around the Los Angeles area. She hopes others will be inspired by her passion to find their own voice and energy to give back to the world. Keep an eye out for upcoming artistic collaborations and performances from SuperKate. <h2>Leslie Li</h2> <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0007/6262/files/PWTlesliebiopic.jpg' alt='' class="left" /> Leslie grew up in the dusty, desert town of Tucson, AZ where her parents, sister, and niece still reside. She has lived and worked in Los Angeles for the last four and a half years and is proud to call L.A. her second home. She is a writer, artist, and soon-to-be filmmaker. She is in the process of finishing her first short film, which she wrote and directed without any formal training. She will be submitting it to indie film festivals in the year 2008. She has dreamt of working in the music and film business for as long as she can remember and continues to be astonished as she witnesses her dreams unfolding before her every day, one by one. Leslie would like to thank her incredibly large support system made up of her loving family and countless extraordinary friends. She would have given up long ago if not for you.

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Info 2009-04-03T00:49:09-04:00 h1. About Post-War Trade Post-War Trade is the Democratic Future of Merchandising. Brought to you by Amanda Palmer. Post-War Trade is a unique merchandising concept using the talent of fans and artists the world over. From toothbrushes to pillowcases, coats to ukeleles, Post-War Trade is the modern answer to band merchandising. Every item is designed and handmade by a talented artist, who shares in the profits from their sale. This creative model supports the designers and creators that help make Punk Cabaret a reality and insures that Amanda can offer merch as unique as her music. h2. Amanda Palmer <img src='http://static2.shopify.com/s/files/1/0007/6262/files/amandatea.jpg' alt='' class="left" /> Amanda Palmer is a performer, director, composer and musician who is best known for her role as front woman and keyboardist for internationally acclaimed punk-cabaret band The Dresden Dolls. On September 16, 2008, Amanda released Who Killed Amanda Palmer, her debut solo album which was produced by Ben Folds. Other current and upcoming projects include a fine art photography book on which she is collaborating with esteemed author Neil Gaiman and a WKAP companion songbook. Amanda is currently on a year-long tour that will take her through Europe, the US, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Her recent work includes two epic performances with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall and a residency at the Famous Spiegeltent at Edinburgh. "www.amandapalmer.net":http://www.amandapalmer.net h2. Beth Hommel <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0007/6262/files/bethpwt.jpg' alt='' class="left" /> Beth Hommel is a photographer, art-maker, writer, fighter, lover, blogger, wanderer, compulsive archivist and impulsive optimist. she is a non-native new yorker who made her living as an administrator and special events planner in the non-profit world until she decided to run away and join the circus. she regrets nothing about her choice, as it has allowed her to make out with hot chicks, get lots of tattoos and start loving her life. once described as "totally punk rock" by the legendary michael pope, beth approaches all situations with the attitude that she will either find a way or make one. she is proud to be "help with life and art" for miss amanda palmer. "www.bethofalltrades.com":http://www.bethofalltrades.com h2. Kara Louttit <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0007/6262/files/kara.jpg?1238733100' alt='' class="left" /> Kara Louttit was born into a musical family, the youngest of 9 children. A self-taught musician beginning with her first love of piano, her passionate yet short-lived affair with the drums before falling madly forever with the guitar-- there really is no instrument she doesn't love. Believing that music makes her feel alive more than all else, she's been dedicated to having some sort of role within music throughout her life. Previously a merch girl for several Canadian indie bands traveling around Ontario before becoming an assistant promoter for all metal tours in Edmonton, she's now with the Post War Trade and adores what she does. She believes anything is truly possible and applies that philosophy to all aspects of her life, including her work. Born & raised in Canada, she is ready to immerse herself in the Toronto music scene and finding other musicians to connect with this year. h1. PWT Emeritus h2. Katie Kay <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0007/6262/files/PWTkkbiopic.jpg' alt='' class="left" /> Katie Kay has a dance background starting with ballet at the age of three. In high school the local music scene became her focus, but dance was never too far out of sight. She attended college in San Francisco and upon completion of her degree in fashion returned to her native Ventura County, California and began taking classes in tribal bellydance. Within two years it became an obsession, she began performing with Sundara Varna Bellydance Fusion and soon thereafter had found a career. In late 2004, Katie left her first troupe and formed Danger Sassy Pants, alongside dancer Monica Fernandez. In 2005, with her dedicated students, she began The Sisterhood Dance Collective, a group of woman dedicated to the art of bellydance in a supportive and non-competitive environment. The idea spawned a troupe that performed festivals with as many as 23 dancers on stage. There are currently 3 chapters active in the area. Katie toured much of 2006 with the Lucent Dossier Vaudeville Cirque, performing 60+ shows with Panic! at the Disco in 3 countries with shows in the U.S, Canada, the U.K. and Lollapalooza. Using her bellydance training along with character work and a lifetime of dance training, she most recently formed The Ladybird Cabaret with Erin Maxick. The duo toured with Boston’s Dresden Dolls in the U.S and UK in October 2006. DVD’s of both collaborations are in the works. Outside of performance, Katie enjoys record collecting, vegan food, yoga and costuming. She also has a clothing line, “Laughter of the Dead” and teaches at workshops throughout the US. "www.myspace.com/gypsycowgirls":http://www.myspace.com/gypsycowgirls h2. SuperKate <img src='http://static3.shopify.com/s/files/1/0007/6262/files/SuperKate_PWT.jpg' alt='' class="left" /> SuperKate has been surrounded and involved with music and theatre her entire life. After falling in love with stage management in college, she moved to Chicago and worked as a stage manager at world-renown theatres, Steppenwolf, the Goodman, and Chicago Shakespeare. She was very fortunate to work with many amazing people and tour a premiere opera to New York and London. After a life-changing trip to Kentucky in the fall of 2001, SuperKate decided to pack up and move to Lexington and immerse herself in the study of tribal bellydance. Teresa Tomb, Julie Lively, and the beautiful ladies of Rakadu Gypsy Dance inspired her to make this art form a prominent part of her life. SuperKate moved to Los Angeles in 2004 despite her aversion to the weather in Southern California. She's worked for MTV, Titmouse Inc., and ShadowMachine, holding a variety of job titles. Currently she's the recording engineer for several shows on Cartoon Network, including Robot Chicken and Metalocalypse. The love of theatre, dance, and music pushes SuperKate to higher levels of creativity. She teaches tribal bellydance classes and private lessons around the Los Angeles area. She hopes others will be inspired by her passion to find their own voice and energy to give back to the world. Keep an eye out for upcoming artistic collaborations and performances from SuperKate. h2. *Leslie Li* <img src='http://static0.shopify.com/s/files/1/0007/6262/files/PWTlesliebiopic.jpg' alt='' class="left" /> Leslie grew up in the dusty, desert town of Tucson, AZ where her parents, sister, and niece still reside. She has lived and worked in Los Angeles for the last four and a half years and is proud to call L.A. her second home. She is a writer, artist, and soon-to-be filmmaker. She is in the process of finishing her first short film, which she wrote and directed without any formal training. She will be submitting it to indie film festivals in the year 2008. She has dreamt of working in the music and film business for as long as she can remember and continues to be astonished as she witnesses her dreams unfolding before her every day, one by one. Leslie would like to thank her incredibly large support system made up of her loving family and countless extraordinary friends. She would have given up long ago if not for you.