What do lawn mower racing and local music have in common? You might think not much, but actually it's man-about-town photographer, film-maker and musician Mike Ratel. When I first heard Mike describe his movie project about lawn mower racing, I thought he was talking about a story in The Onion. But it turns out, this is a nationwide craze. Mike's goal in his upcoming film On Your Mark, Get Set, MOW! is to tell the story of this "poor man's NASCAR" and get behind the souped up mower engines and race day to chronicle the motivations of the racers. To support this film project, he's recruited some great local talent for a benefit show at DC-9 on Monday night, March 30. On the bill are the ethereal Janel and Anthony, singer-songwriter Tim Bracken, power-rockers Phoebus and one of this blog's regulars - the incomparable Puptent.
Come out out for a three-way hit: support local music, support local film and learn about a sport you didn't even know existed!
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