Earbuds, iPods and mp3s. If you’re going to remove humans from music, why keep it small and isolated? Be grand and witness the marvel of a self-playing musical machine. Behold: the orchestrion!
Think of a music box, but on the …
Archive for the ‘Device’ Category
Big Shoulders and a Hiwheel
May
02
My terribly clever wife Liz circumvented my impending mid-life crisis when she bought me a penny-farthing bike for my 40th birthday. She knew that it would be an affordable substitute for a Ferrari or Porsche. As the Chicago seasons …
The Tesla Electric Rifle of Rev. Cpt. Flint
May
25
Reverend Captain Flint has seen many things in his travels around the world, and many things that should be dead. From the horrors of the undead catacombs of Paris, to the mysterious goliaths of deepest Africa, to the cold steely …
The Fusion-O-Scope Version 2 to Premiere at Ohayocon
Jan
27
Back in August we introduced you to our first version of Professor Evad & The Lord Baron Vourteque’s Amazing Aural Amplification and Fusion-O-Scope Machine just in time to premiere it for our Gypsy Nomad’s show.
As with all inventions, …
CARNIVALE DELERIUM TONIGHT
Oct
22
Carnivale Delerium is tonight, Oct 22, 2010!
Reggie’s Rock Club, 2109 South State Street, Chicago [map]
$15 (BUY TICKETS NOW!)
9pm – 2am!
More details on the Facebook as well!
Write up at STEAMPUNK TRIBUNE
Recommended …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
