Archive for the ‘Chicago’ Category

Incredible Steampunked Musical Device Debuting Tonight at Gypsy Nomads Concert!

Aug
06

Want to hear and see something extraordinary and decadent tonight, Friday, August 6th for the low price of only $5?  Then bring yourselves, dressed to the nines (or tens!), to Darkroom in Chicago at 2210 West Chicago Avenue and experience …

Rasputina Concert Features Eclectic Opening Talent and Steampunk Aesthetics

Jul
23

Last night (July 22nd) the lovely KL Kenzie and I made our way to The Abbey Pub for the (at least according to Rasputina herself) the “6 or 7 thousandth and something something” recital of the red haired performer’s band.  …

An Interview with the Talent from Clockwork Vaudeville IV

Jul
13

It is that time again!  After an extended hiatus full of conventions, BBQs, movie production, sailing and – of course – actual work – we’re back with our biggest Clockwork Vaudeville YET!  This coming Saturday July 17th we feature live …

The Loneliest Monk Proves Sensuality is Still Alive in Popular Music

Jul
06

by Prof. Joseph Fortesque Mason


It happened when I saw Garo Yellin play with Pere Ubu in the mid-nineties and it happened again with Michelle Morales at Friday, July 2nd’s,  The Loneliest Monk‘s album release show.  There is just …

Music Video Shoots, Art Shows, and Conventions Abound for the Chicago Steampunker!

Jun
23

It’s that time again.  Temperatures floating around 90 degrees and then falling to a chilly 75 as apocalyptic thunderstorms roll through.  Every other day you have to come up with another way to get from point A to point B …