Tomorrow night in an Old linen factory/fallout shelter, Steampunks from all over the Midwest (including a contingent from Steampunk Chicago) will be attending The Steampunk Victorian Ball, hosted by The Dead Man’s Carnival. Can you imagine a better place for a group of Steampunks to gather together and celebrate and watch great performances? Speaking of [...]
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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 [...]
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. The show, opening acts and all, had its ups and downs and over all was [...]
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 [...]
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 something about a rock cellist bathed in red light that makes you feel like you are [...]
