Archive for the ‘DIY’ 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 [...]

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 because of a street fair with a $5 cover charge.  And to top it off, [...]

World Steam Expo Flexes Muscle for First Year Con

Jun
03

The Midwest has finally burst upon the Steampunk scene and made a notable impression with the fabulous World Steam Expo, held in Dearborn Michigan, just outside of Detroit, land of gears, cogs, machinery and even an old Airship port. We pulled up to the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, Michigan for the 2010 World Steam Expo [...]

Curtis Eller, Sepia-Tone Americana. Cristina Beller brings some Steampunk to Horrorbles

May
22

By Prof. Joseph F. Mason The Uncommon Curtis Eller I had the pleasure of attending the Curtis Eller show at Uncommon Ground last Thursday.  The first thing to strike me was that this energetic man reminded me of somebody, initially I thought it might be Jim Carrey, but Carrey is too hammy and rubber-faced.  It [...]