Come to a Steampunk Masquerade on October 30, 2018! We’ll be joined by the Feathered Beaus, Kat Sass, The Cunning Gentlemen, Mr. M of the White City Rippers (DJ extraordinaire) and Madame Amanita Haegtessa who will be …
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Happy Krampusnacht!
Dec
05
Happy Krampusnacht, on behalf of the White City Rippers!
Thank you Cafe Mustache and the Blue Ribbon Glee Club for hosting the 12/4/2017 celebration!…
The Sportsball Song
Oct
17
Being neither a patriot nor a sports fan, I’ve always wondered why people sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before a game. As it turns out, they just like it.
The story has it that the melody for “The Star-Spangled Banner” came …
Rouge Year 4 Re-Launch
Sep
19
Early 
In 2017 ROUGE Electro Swing & Cabaret unfortunately had it’s long running venue – Door No. 3 – closed, literally, overnight. They tried out a number of spots – a ton of appreciation to Beauty Bar Chicago for hosting …
The Great Midwestern Ballyhoo of 2017
Sep
12
Roll up on September 23rd, 2017 for The Annual Great Midwestern Ballyhoo, celebrating it’s 4th year in historical downtown Lockport, IL along the I & M Canal!
General Admission Includes:
Musical performers: Eli August, Le Percolateur, Mr. …
Eli August’s Cinematic Love
Jun
06
In my head, there is a successful marriage of classical music and rock. It’s not the frippery of Emerson, Lake and Plamer’s take on Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man.” I’m thinking about Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” with a …
A Pox on Tom Dooley
Mar
28
Hang down your head, Tom Dooley
Hang down your head and cry
Hang down your head, Tom Dooley
Poor boy, you’re bound to die
In the American murder ballad “Tom Dooley,” Tom’s hanging head takes on a different connotation when …
Build a Washtub Bass
Mar
14
It’s not difficult to build a washtub bass. I was able to pick up all the parts in one trip to the hardware store.
Here are the materials:
1 galvanized steel utility tub
2 eyebolts
3 nuts
2 flat washers, …
Build a Diddley Bow
Feb
28
It’s not difficult to build a diddley bow, or one-stringed guitar. I saw a video of Jack Black making and playing one and thought, “I want to do that!”
Here are the materials, most of which I picked up at …
Candy Town Does Digital
Dec
27
The following is an email exchange between the writer of the article and the ringleader of Candy Town
Hidey-ho, Sean. I’ve been enjoying a playlist of Candy Town‘s Lizard in the Wings and Letters from Candy Town during my …
