Archive for the ‘Device’ 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 not only the sights and sounds of  THE GYPSY NOMADS and the elegant and sensual [...]

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 acts by Sophia Balentine of TARTANIC, Hypnotist C. Morley and the triumphant return of Magician [...]

Yoshi Akai’s instruments evoke a Steampunk feel, Also – Clockwork Vaudeville MAY!

May
10

The Wonderful World of Yoshi AKAI If you are ever to find yourself in Sweden, Norway or The Netherlands I highly suggest seeing if Yoshi AKAI is planning a live performance.  The Japanese native has certainly developed some of the most beautiful original electronic music instruments I’ve ever seen.  What’s even more impressive is the [...]

Go Forth! Design a Raygun!

Apr
22

If you are anything unlike me (though perhaps like the Rev. Cpt. Flint or the Lady KL) then you wake up on any given morning and think “I wish I had some motivation other than mad science and/or sheer boredom to create a ray gun.” Well my good people, now you do!  The somewhat insane [...]

Steampunk Infects Disney – Mundane World Could Be Next

Mar
24

No my good people, that is not an image Photoshopped by a lonely fan of both Disney and Steampunk – that is an image from the DisneyParks.com’s blog – the post is entitled “The Mechanical Kingdom” and at risk of sounding “decidedly un-cool”, I think such things are actually quite fantastic. “But how can Disney [...]