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Black Betty

Joshua Kenning

Joe Poppen

Rob Cross

Keigo Hoashi

Rozhan Rozman

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Endorsed by Painted Axe, Mode Merr Clothing, Zipcar (Boston), To Die For Clothing (Canada), Spes and Timor, Inc. (Boston), and Cartoon Network!

Formed in 2004 at Berklee College of Music in Boston, BLACK BETTY AND THE BAD HABITS deliver a show for your eyes and ears. Fronted by the retro pinup model Black Betty, they have forged a sound loved by their audiences that is a volatile mix of fiery rock, dangerous funk, and a dash of blues.

The 2006 debut album "Voodoo Man", co-produced by the band and Bob Yen (Susan Tedeschi, Bo Diddley, Joe Perry, The Cars, The Mighty Mighty BossTones), introduced this new group and highlights the band's versatility. Featured as "Artist of the Month" in May 2006 on PIXY 103- Cape Cod's Rock Station, their tunes quickly made them one of the most radio requested new artists in New England.

Now featured on many major, college, internet and XM stations, Black Betty delivers aggressive yet graceful vocals, and shows that girls can be every bit as strong as guys and even more sexual. When asked what makes her group different, she says, "We're not trying to copy or sound like anyone else. We might be young, but we have deep roots in older music- It goes a long way. At a show, you'll see Burlesque performers, bikers, college kids, blues afficienados, metal heads, hipsters...it's just awesome that our music and live show speaks to all of them."

"It's apparent that even if someone told 23-year-old Jenny Langer that it's tough getting by as a woman, she didn't even hear it. Langer, who is more widely known as Black Betty, is a Boston girl intent on re-defining what is is to be a sexy pinup and musician, as well as what it means to be a young woman..." write The HJ Revival Project.

Officially named one of the "Best New Original Bands" by Berklee College of Music at the New Music Festival and "2005's 12 Best Blues Bands in Boston" by the Boston Blues Society, their high energy shows and unique sound keep their growing fan base coming back for more.

Recently, the band entered into a working relationship with Zipcar, an innovative and young company offering a new model for automobile transportation. Providing an environmentally conscious solution to city dwellers needing personal transportation, Zipcar can be found in 10 major cities worldwide and continues to expand. Black Betty and The Bad Habits can now be seen Zipping to and from their shows, and have online video blogs featuring their adventures with Zipcar!

Discography
Debut Album "Voodoo Man" (2006)

The Official Soundtrack for The Great Boston Burlesque Exposition (2007)
-Featuring "Posession"

Self-titled "Black Betty and The Bad Habits" LP 2005

©2006 Black Betty & The Bad Habits