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New Frenchy & The Punk Music Video + Introducing The Lords & Ladies DJs

Jul

Lord Baron Joseph C.R. Vourteque IV

Ah music! That’s kind of a lot of what we do here at Steampunk Chicago. It probably helps that 4 of the 5 main contributors are musicians, DJs and/or producers in their own right. That aside, do check out the …

Jelly Boy of The Squidling Brothers Caught in Queens Fire

Jul

Lord Baron Joseph C.R. Vourteque IV

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On Saturday, July 2nd Jellyboy The Clown of The Squidling Brothers was caught in a non-performance related fire in his friend’s Queens apartment. He’s presently in critical, but stable condition and can use any and all of our wishes and …

Further Impetus to See The Loneliest Monk

Jun

Joe Mason

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We’re a bit smitten with The Loneliest Monk. They make us giddy live. Our earlier post on them described Michelle Morales’ sexy cello appeal. Masked drummer Miles Benjamin comes across as a combination of a dapper jewel thief and …

A Variety of Vaudeville, Sideshow & Klezmer Acts to Play the Midwest This Week

Jun

Lord Baron Joseph C.R. Vourteque IV

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Though Steampunk Music has yet to be defined (and thank the heavens for that!) There is definitely a style and aesthetic that draws the general steampunk to any variety of events. Circus sideshows, vaudeville acts, burlesque and magicians are all …

Autre Monde Brings Fresh Fare to Chicago

Jun

Lord Baron Joseph C.R. Vourteque IV

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Almost a year ago now we heard rumor of an alternative world/steampunk styled restaurant and bar that was to open in Berwyn and go by the name Autre Monde. Of course this was exciting news to those of us in …