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Friday, July 3rd, 2009
10:59 am	Attention Musicians! Do you want airplay on our show? Do you have a Band that plays music for Steampunks? Or a Band that uses classic instrumentation or has a unique sound that might work on our show? Then we would like to give you some airplay here at The Clockwork Cabaret on WCOM 103.5 LP-FM here in Carrboro, North Carolina. Airplay takes a couple of weeks from when we receive your band's press kit or recorded music. But we always post a playlist on our archive, so you can see when we played your music. Bands should also let us know where there music can be purchased from, this way when we do feature the bands music -- we will be able to plug it for you, as well. We often have listeners asking where they can find a band’s music & we’d love to be able to tell them. If your band has a website we would greatly appreciate a link on your site. It not only shows that you have been played on The Clockwork Cabaret but might help out other bands to discover us and increase listenership for all the bands. Of course in return we will put your bands website in either our Links page or mention you in a blog note, playlist etc. Where do You send a CD?: Please make sure that it includes a brief Biography on the musician or Band as well if possible (i.e. where has the band played?, how long have they been together?, who are there influences?, where are they from? etc.) as that always helps as well for introducing your bands music over the air. Send your Press kit / Music to: The Clockwork Cabaret P.O. Box 730 Carrboro, NC U.S.A. 27510 We will try to contact you when we have received and reviewed your music and will let you know on what show it will be aired on The Clockwork Cabaret. The show online will also be archived and available to be heard worldwide a few days after airing. If you aren’t sure that your music is right for our show, but are interested in receiving airplay on WCOM 103.5 LP-FM. You can send a copy directly to the station, which makes your music accessible to all of the shows on the station. Send your Press kit / Music to: WCOM 103.5 LP-FM 201 N. Greensboro Street Carrboro, NC U.S.A. 27510 If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email us: clockworkcabaret@gmail.com (Comment on this)
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
8:49 am	Other July Events... RETRO-A-GOGO is a Retro/Alternative event being held on the third Fridays at Flex in Raleigh, NC with DJ Mouse and guests. They spin an eclectic mix of Alternative music (Rock, Punk, New Wave, Gothic, Industrial, Rockabilly, 1960-1990's) as well as, other related musical genres. Join us on Friday July 17th, 2009 with DJ Mouse. What is RETRO-A-GOGO all about? We wanted to bring together the music that helped shape various subcultures - without the psychedelic and soul music of the 60's, Punk in the 70's never would have emerged. And in the same manner, Punk influenced the development of the music styles - New Wave and Deathrock/Gothic in the 80's. Which, of course, influenced the Alternative music of the 90's. Music starts at 10pm. Admission: 18+; $3/$5. FLEX Nightclub 2 South West Street Raleigh, NC ( Read more... ) (Comment on this)
8:35 am	July 11th - Dracula's Daughter @ Mansion 462 Dracula's Daughter: Goth/Industrial Night is an event held every month with DJs - Mephi, Mouse, and Poe, as well as, guest DJs and occasional live acts. They spin an eclectic mix of goth, industrial, ebm, synthpop, new wave, dark wave, ethereal, punk, psychobilly, 80's and other related musical genres. Our next event will be held on Saturday July 11th, 2009 with DJs Mephi, Mouse and Poe. Doors at 10pm, Music starts at 11pm. Admission: 18+, 21+ to Drink. $3 21+, $5 under Appropriate Dress Encouraged | In Doubt? Wear Black MANSION 462 462 West Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC For more information: http://www.draculasdaughter.net http://www.myspace.com/dracsdaughter (Comment on this)
Saturday, June 20th, 2009
6:32 pm	This Friday - The Clockwork Ball @ Mansion 462 Attention Pilots of Airships and their Crews, Mad Scientists, Explorers of the Unknown, Admirers of Verbosity, Respecters of the Strange, Those Lost in the Throes of Opium or Absinthe, Teetotalers, Scallywags, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dandies, Fops, and Urchins... Our next event will be held on Friday June 26th, 2009. Hosted by Emmett & Klaude Davenport of THE CLOCKWORK CABARET. Music begins at 11pm Admission: 18+, 21+ to Drink; $5/$7 Appropriate Attire is Encouraged MANSION 462 462 West Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC 27514 http://www.mansion462.com Make sure you sign up for a free club membership, to be on the safe side. We would hate it, if you got turned away. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
5:51 pm	This Friday, it's RETRO-A-GOGO @ Flex... RETRO-A-GOGO is a Retro/Alternative event being held on the third Fridays at Flex in Raleigh, NC with DJ Mouse and guests. They spin an eclectic mix of Alternative music (Rock, Punk, New Wave, Gothic, Industrial, Rockabilly, 1960-1990's) as well as, other related musical genres. Join us on Friday June 19th, 2009 with DJ Mouse. What is RETRO-A-GOGO all about? We wanted to bring together the music that helped shape various subcultures - without the psychedelic and soul music of the 60's, Punk in the 70's never would have emerged. And in the same manner, Punk influenced the development of the music styles - New Wave and Deathrock/Gothic in the 80's. Which, of course, influenced the Alternative music of the 90's. Music starts at 10pm. Admission: 18+; $3/$5. FLEX Nightclub 2 South West Street Raleigh, NC (Comment on this)
Sunday, June 14th, 2009
11:19 pm	This Friday: RETRO-A-GOGO @ Flex RETRO-A-GOGO is a Retro/Alternative event being held on the third Fridays at Flex in Raleigh, NC with DJ Mouse and guests. They spin an eclectic mix of Alternative music (Rock, Punk, New Wave, Gothic, Industrial, Rockabilly, 1960-1990's) as well as, other related musical genres. Join us on Friday June 19th, 2009 with DJ Mouse. What is RETRO-A-GOGO all about? We wanted to bring together the music that helped shape various subcultures - without the psychedelic and soul music of the 60's, Punk in the 70's never would have emerged. And in the same manner, Punk influenced the development of the music styles - New Wave and Deathrock/Gothic in the 80's. Which, of course, influenced the Alternative music of the 90's. Music starts at 10pm. Admission: 18+; $3/$5. FLEX Nightclub 2 South West Street Raleigh, NC (Comment on this)
Monday, June 8th, 2009
8:16 am	You Haven't Heard Anything Until You've Heard Everything* Tonight's show is a questions show! In the spirit of discussion we'd love to answer your questions on any subject you might have. Ask us where we were born, our favorite foods, how our zeppelin got it's name, how we make our outfits, our favorite online stores, what good books and movies are out there in the steampunk scene, why do birds suddenly appear everytime you are near? Ask away! You can post here, send your questions to clockworkcabaret(AT)gmail(DAWT)com or call in on tonight to 919.929.9601 between the hours of 11 and 1 am. (Comment on this)
Saturday, June 6th, 2009
8:30 am	Next Saturday - Dracula's Daughter: Goth/Industrial Night Dracula's Daughter: Goth/Industrial Night is an event held every month with DJs - Mephi, Mouse, and Poe, as well as, guest DJs and occasional live acts. They spin an eclectic mix of goth, industrial, ebm, synthpop, new wave, dark wave, ethereal, punk, psychobilly, 80's and other related musical genres. The Return of Dracula's Daughter: Goth/Industrial Night! Our next event will be held on Saturday June 13th, 2009 with DJs Mephi, Mouse and Poe. starts at 11pm. Admission: 18+, 21+ to Drink. $3 21+, $5 under Appropriate Dress Encouraged | In Doubt? Wear Black MANSION 462 462 West Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC (Comment on this)
Thursday, June 4th, 2009
10:47 am	The Goth Detectives... The mystery adventures of goths Bob Skeleton and Macabre de Coiffure (As played by Noel Fielding and Russell Brand). When the theme tune starts they run out of their coffins... weeelll, not run, more like saunter. Goths don't run. "The goth detectives can get the job done in 48 hours!" "We could get it done quicker, if we weren't so bloody miserable!" (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
10:24 pm	The Beehive Art Challenge: Mohawks and Mullets From Bowie to Bolton: the Mullet crossed the seas of fashion history from gender-bending rock 'n' rollers to blue collars. From Mohicans to Maddox: the Mohawk is a signature style of rebels and misfits. Talk about iconic styles & co-existing opposites. Both the Mullet & the Mohawk began making their appearance in popular culture as far back as the 1960's - however, the styles became fashion trends in the 1980's and still exist today. The staff at the Beehive salon in Carrboro loves both styles so much we would like to see them immortalized in art. We are looking for the best artistic representation of Mohawks & Mullets. THE CHALLENGE Any medium, any style, any size (well, it has to fit inside the Beehive Salon). All ages are encouraged to participate. The top 7 winners will have their art work displayed inside the Beehive Salon for the month of August and be part of the 2nd Friday art walk on August 14th. THE PRIZES 1st place: $100.00 gift certificate to the Beehive salon 2nd place: 75.00 gift certificate to the Beehive salon 3rd place: 50.00 gift certificate to the Beehive salon 4th - 7th places will receive a gift package Deadline: Saturday, July 25th. Bring entries to the Beehive by 7pm on Saturday, July 25th. The Beehive 102 East Weaver Street Carrboro, NC 27510 http://www.thebeehive-salon.com/ (7 Comments |Comment on this)
8:15 am	Stuff of Interest... This is more for me, but if you're looking for stuff to do... Friday May 22nd: Lemming Malloy 'CD Release Party' @ Local 506 (Chapel Hill, NC) Sunday May 24th: "What the Heck is Steampunk!?!" Panel @ Animazement (Raleigh Convention Center) Friday May 29th & Saturday May 30th: "Full Steam Ahead" and "Injecting Some Steam: Steampunk Costuming" Panels @ ConCarolinas (Hilton University Place Charlotte, NC) Thursday June 4th: The Decemberists (Progress Energy Center Raleigh, NC) Saturday June 6th: Pink Martini (NC Museum of Art Raleigh, NC) Saturday June 13th: The Return of Dracula's Daughter: Goth/Industrial Night @ Mansion 462 (Chapel Hill, NC) Friday June 19th: Retro-A-GoGo @ Flex (Raleigh, NC) Friday June 26th: The Clockwork Ball: A Steampunk Party @ Mansion 462 (Chapel Hill, NC) Saturday July 11th: Dracula's Daughter: Goth/Industrial Night @ Mansion 462 (Chapel Hill, NC) Friday July 17th: Retro-A-GoGo @ Flex (Raleigh, NC) Friday July 24th: The Clockwork Ball presents The Slow Poisoner and The Hellblinki Sextet @ The Nightlight (Chapel Hill, NC) Saturday August 8th: Dracula's Daughter: Goth/Industrial Night @ Mansion 462 (Chapel Hill, NC) Friday August 21st: Retro-A-GoGo @ Flex (Raleigh, NC) Saturday August 22nd: The Clockwork Ball: A Steampunk Party @ Mansion 462 (Chapel Hill, NC) (Comment on this)
Thursday, May 14th, 2009
5:33 pm	The Return of DRACULA'S DAUGHTER!!! Dracula's Daughter: Goth/Industrial Night is an event held every month with DJs - Mephi, Mouse, and Poe, as well as, guest DJs and occasional live acts. They spin an eclectic mix of goth, industrial, ebm, synthpop, new wave, dark wave, ethereal, punk, psychobilly, 80's and other related musical genres. Our next event will be held on Saturday June 13th, 2009 with DJs Mephi, Mouse and Poe. starts at 11pm. Admission: 18+, 21+ to Drink. $3 21+, $5 under Appropriate Dress Encouraged | In Doubt? Wear Black MANSION 462 462 West Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC For more information, check out: http://www.draculasdaughter.net http://www.myspace.com/dracsdaughter (Comment on this)
Sunday, May 10th, 2009
7:07 pm	Tarboro By Gaslight was so much fun! Thank you to everyone who came out for it, you all looked fabulous! ________________________________________________ RETRO-A-GOGO is a Retro/Alternative event being held on the third Fridays at Flex in Raleigh, NC with DJ Mouse and guests. They spin an eclectic mix of Alternative music (Rock, Punk, New Wave, Gothic, Industrial, Rockabilly, 1960-1990's) as well as, other related musical genres. Join us on Friday May 15th, 2009 with DJ Mouse and surprise guest. What is RETRO-A-GOGO all about? We wanted to bring together the music that helped shape various subcultures - without the psychedelic and soul music of the 60's, Punk in the 70's never would have emerged. And in the same manner, Punk influenced the development of the music styles - New Wave and Deathrock/Gothic in the 80's. Which, of course, influenced the Alternative music of the 90's. Music starts at 10pm. Admission: 18+; $3/$5. FLEX Nightclub 2 South West Street Raleigh, NC (Comment on this)
Friday, May 8th, 2009
10:17 am	Contact from beyond the grave... Apparently, Pablo Picasso would like to help me find a school and Andy Warhol is suggesting a particular Graphic Design company for my printing needs. Who knew that dead people could not only use the internet (a technology that didn't exist until after they died), but were looking out for me and my shopping needs. Thank you spammers for giving me a good laugh first thing in the morning! (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
7:44 am	There's no place like home... Well, we're back from our European adventure, and I think I'm recovered from jet lag... though, I could be wrong. Now, to catch up with the pile of emails and work that have accumulated while I was gone. I'll also be posting pictures very soon. Also, this Saturday is Tarboro By Gaslight, so if you'd like to spend a steampunk filled day, come out and join us! (6 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
8:00 am	Au revoir, Tot ziens... Well, I'm just on here to check any last minute news before our flight. We will be in Amsterdam, Bruges, Paris and Mont. St. Michel and any other places we can fit into our travels beginning today and we'll be back on May 4th. Be safe and have fun! (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, April 6th, 2009
6:31 pm	Eccentrik Festival VI Update... Just a quick update on how things are progressing… The official date for the next Eccentrik Festival is October 29 - 31st, 2009 at Mansion 462 in Chapel Hill, NC. Featuring: The Clockwork Dolls, The Extraordinary Contraptions, Lemming Malloy, The Two Man Gentlemen Band, and more TBA. We've got a good start with the DJ submissions, we'll be figuring out the details soon. They'll be spinning between bands on Friday & Saturday, as well as, at the meet n' greet on Thursday October 29th at Mansion 462. We have been working on the art exhibition, as the theme for the overall festival is "The Mariner's Revenge" we're hoping to tie in the art. And, happily the exhibition will be a month long show at Pitch Gallery with an opening reception on Friday October 2nd and a closing reception on Friday November 6th. Tickets will go on sale on August 1st, 2009. And, as usual, if you get your tickets early there's a discount - $25 advance/ $35 for all 3 days or $15 each individual day. We'll once again be running a Myspace Contest through our profile beginning on June 1st, the weekly winner's win a Limited Edition Poster and the grand prize winner wins a pair of tickets to the festival. Check out our Myspace profile for more information. We're always looking for sponsors for the festival. Sponsors get their logo or name wherever we can put them (flyers, t-shirts, printed advertisements, website, etc). Last year we distributed over 10,000 flyers throughout the United States. This year the number of flyers distributed will be the same if not higher, and in addition we will be working on online advertising and various print media. Sponsors will also be featured at the event itself. Please contact mouse@eccentrikfestival.com for more details. (Comment on this)
Sunday, April 5th, 2009
9:02 am	May 9th, 2009 - Tarboro By Gaslight TARBORO BY GASLIGHT is an all-day Neo-Victorian/Steampunk event held in Tarboro, NC. Brought to you by the good folks at the Grassroots of Tarboro. Our first event will be held on Saturday May 9th, 2009. There will be numerous (perhaps humorous) activities to experience throughout the day. Appropriate steampunk attire is encouraged. ( Read more... ) (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
7:23 pm	Amy Goodman Benefit for Independent Media WCOM 103.5 LP-FM Carrboro/Chapel Hill is looking for volunteers to help with this event. If you are interested in helping out, please contact volunteer@wcomfm.org Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 Amy Goodman Benefit For Independent Media Democracy Now! 13th Anniversary Tour Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 4907 Garrett Road, Durham NC 27707 6:00pm – Catered Reception with Amy $50 donation to WCOM in advance 7:00pm – Talk by Amy $20 donation to WCOM in advance ($30 at the door) To purchase tickets, visit the WCOM website at http://www.carrbororadio.com/, or email tmhartman@nc.rr.com, or call 919-619-6546. Sponsored by WCOM 103.5 FM, WNCU 90.7 FM, The Peoples Channel 8, and Balance & Accuracy in Journalism (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, March 30th, 2009
8:59 pm	3rd band added to the Eccentrik Festival VI lineup!! We are very happy to announce that The Extraordinary Contraptions have joined the lineup for the festival! ___________________________________________________________________________ The Extraordinary Contraptions A lawman, a time traveler, a gentleman explorer and a mad genius join forces... to alter the sound of steampunk as we know it! The Extraordinary Contraptions, Atlanta, Georgia's own steampunk rock band combine superb musicianship with visuals from a time that never was. The rock and roll aesthetic meets the steampunk DIY ethic to produce unique sound and visual sensation. For too long have sequencers and synthesizers sapped the "punk" out of steampunk. No more. A little band from Terminus is on its way to the rescue on a stage near you. In their efforts to forge a steampunk rock movement, they employ neoclassic rock chops and a Victorian aesthetic to tell the stories of their otherworldly alter-egos. Their self-produced debut album, Inappropriate on Purpose, touches on universal themes before careening into pieces about malevolent alien invasions and failed mathematical romances. As the steampunk movement grows, The Extraordinary Contraptions offer their quirky, guitar-driven vision of this alternate reality. In January 2009, the band was invited to become part of the worldwide steampunk musical collective Gilded Age Records, joining Vernian Process, The Clockwork Dolls, The Tenth Stage, Viral Millennium, Unextraordinary Gentlemen, Ghostfire, Jill Tracy, Mister Joe Black, and Revel Hotel. For more information, check out: The Extraordinary Contraptions on Myspace (2 Comments |Comment on this)