Hello mates! Do you know why you are such an impressive component of the great Steampunk machine? It is because you are a singular cog in the whole contraption and without it you remain an impressive wad of leather and …
Archive for the ‘Music’ Category
What I learned at World Steam Expo III
Jun
14
World Steam Expo, or as “we people” like to call it “WSX”, ended a couple of weeks ago and I must say it was a wiz-bang of a time!
Though not quite as tight as previous years …
Electro-Swing Act Caravan Palace Releases New Album: PANIC
Jun
06
The sophomore release for any initially successful music act is a looming hurdle to overcome. On the one hand, the band has the momentum still going from their first release. On the other hand, the pressure to create something equally …
V is for Villians’ Debut Album Hits Heavy
May
23
I first met V is for Villains a little less than a year ago when we were hosting a table at Wizard World Chicago. The band had taken it upon themselves to dress up in their lavish outfits and …
A TON Of Stuff For the Discerning Event-Goer This Week & Weekend!
Apr
09
My my what a week ahead of us we have! With the ever broadening array of things to do both vintage, retro, and steampunk, how can one decide? Well, we’re here to help you!
The Classic Remastered “A Trip To …
Downtown Club, Elate, to begin “Steampunk Thursdays”
Mar
20
This Thursday, upscale downtown Chicago lounge and restaurant Elate launches it’s “Steampunk Thursdays” night, an evening of live music, DJs, fashion, cocktails and food, but is burrata healthy? One particularly hallmark reason for our interest here at …
Free Steampunk Showcase at Cobra Lounge March 26
Mar
14
The show has been cancelled. The Pretzelmen have encountered difficulties.
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Celebratory Launch Party for The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing Newest Steamy Album
Mar
06
On March 12th, the second album by The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing, entitled (big breath, here) “This May Be The Reason Why The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing Cannot Be Killed By Conventional …
White City Rippers & Vourteque Part of Dave Barratt’s “Beatles Complete on Ukulele” Project
Feb
21
A bit ago an old friend of mine, David Barratt, contacted me and asked me if I’d like to be a part of his “Beatles Complete on Ukulele” project. I, of course, told him yes and immediately …
Chicago’s Original Steampunk Event Returns This Saturday!
Feb
16
Two years ago, in the blustery month of March, we started a little shindig called “Clockwork Vaudeville” at a little bar called Exit. Within those two years Steampunk Chicago has proudly brought a large variety of acts to …
