Abney Park Press Release

NEW POSTER, ON SALE NOW!

18″ by 24″
You can get this gorgeous poster in two flavors:

Poster: $15

Numbered and Autographed Poster: $25

On June 2, Abney Park’s newest album
Ancient World will go on sale.
This is a magnificent album, one of our biggest endeavors
to date, featuring 15 never before heard songs.

Steampunk Revolution
The Story That Never Starts
Terrible Affliction
Things Could Be Worse
Automaton
Jealousy
Scupper Shanty
Fix The Boat Or Swim
Stealing From The Past
Tricked The Machine
Waiting For You
Can’t Talk About It
Ancient World
Steampunk Revolution Instrumental
…and more!

In total, nearly an hour of new songs!
52 minutes so far, unless we add some more solos!

Click the highlighted songs above to download those now, for free!
(I’m like a drug dealer, but for music! Getting you hooked, so you have to come back and buy it!)

ABNEY PARK WHOLESALE PRICING
Do you own your own store?
Do you travel to conventions and
sell from your merch booth?

Abney Park now offers wholesale
pricing to you so you can sell our books,
posters, and CD’s! You can even go
right now and order copies of
The Ancient World, Abney Park’s NEXT album!

ABNEY PARK PERFORMS 2 SHOWS AT WORLD STEAM EXPO
MAY 25-28

“In 2010, we presented you a show 120 years in the making, and in 2011 we produced one of the largest Steampunk experiences in the world. Now we return in 2012 to bring you an event beyond the scope of your imaginations! Join us once again this next Memorial Day Weekend for high adventure and exploration galore! From elaborate events to a vendor’s hall that is beyond compare, we will bring the wonders of the world here, all for your enjoyment and entertainment.”

Abney Park Press Release

NEW MUSIC VIDEO

Click the picture to be linked to Abney Park’s latest music video EVIL MAN.

HELP US OUT HERE
If you feel so inclined, go a vote for Abney Park for best band, Airship Pirates for best game, Mandem for best artist.

Captain Roberts is up for SteamHUNK!

And don’t forget Abney Park will be playing Portland, Oregon.

Friday, March 23rd at the Star Theater.

13 Northwest 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
+21 | doors at 8:30

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Abney Park Press Release

February 25th, at 6pm
“Captain” Robert Brown
will be reading from his novel
The Wrath Of Fate
at
Ada’s Techincal Books
713 Broadway East, Seattle

This is a FREE EVENT

We’ve got a bunch of super cool vests added to the market for men and women. They come in three styles:

Airship Captain Tailcoat Vest: $95
Airship Captain Vest (no tails): $95
Cropped, Detachable Hooded Vest: $45

If you’ve shopped in boutique fashion stores lately, you’ll know these are amazingly low prices. Especially for something this cool.

These designs were all taken directly from the patterns made for my stage vest.

We’ve been hard in the studio working on a new album for over a year and a half. We hope to release it in the next few months!

We actually started writing this before we started recording Off The Grid!

Here is a partial song list for the new album:

Steampunk Revolution
Automaton
The Story That Never Starts
Waiting For You
Terrible Affliction
Ancient World
Things Could Be Worse
Fix The Boat Or Swim
Tricked The Machine
Can’t talk About It
Jealousy
…and more!

Wanna hear one of the songs from it? Just click here:

The Story That Never Starts
This is an early mix of this song. Its unfinished, but I thought you’d enjoy this anyway.

- Captain Robert Brown

Abney Park Novel: The Wrath of Fate

ONSALE JANUARY 1st, NOON, PACIFIC TIME
THE ABNEY PARK NOVEL

Captain Robert’s novel, The Wrath Of Fate, which is the backstory for Abney Park, goes on sale January 1st. You have heard the stories in Abney Park’s songs for years, and wondered how they all fit together. Here is the adventure novel that explains it all!

First Addition Paperback: $15
Numbered and Autographed First Addition Paperback: $30
(These early release first additions will be only available as a trade paperback. e-book, and audio books available later in 2012.)

This is the story of a young and destitute musician, who through a series of failed heroics changes the history of the world. Expect time travel, clock work men, floating cities, apocalyptic wastelands, and of course Airship Pirates!

(click) Hear a chapter read by Captain Robert (click)

This story is told in 26 chapters, each beautifully illustrated by Juan Pablo Valdecantos Anfuso (one of the brilliant artists who works on the Abney Park RPG). Here are a few of his illustrations to wet your appetite.

Now, doesn’t that sound like a fantastic book?
(on sale January 1st)

October/November Events

October 21st / End of the Earth art show and Zombie Walk / Mason, Ohio / This art show features paintings that show what the end of the world will be like,  there will also be several local bands performing and a zombie walk. For more information go to: poprevolutiongallary.com 

October 22nd / Dorian’s Parlor Grand October Ball / Philadelphia, PA/ Dress up in your favorite Steampunk, Neo-victorian, Neo-Vintage, Victorian Ball gowns and dance all night to celebrate the changing of the seasons and All Hollow’s Eve. Cost is $25 and there is a $500 prize for best costume. For more information go to: doriansparlor.com

October 26th / The HORRORphiles #8 Miedo Mashup 3 / New York, NY / Come out and celebrate the work of Latino horror filmmakers. There will be movie clips shown along with a costumed cocktail reception and a Q and A with the directors. For more information go to: http://www.latinhorror.com/horrorphiles8/.

November 4th – 5th  / Drunken Zombie Film Festival / Peoria, Illinois / This film festival includes the best in low budget filmmaking, some of the movies at the fest include: Dead Bodies Everywhere, Fitness Class Zombie and Thy Kill Be Done. For more information on this event go to: drunkenzombiefilmfestival.com.

November 10th – 13th / Buried Alive Film Fest / Atlanta, Georgia / This event supports underground film making and independent horror. Some of the movies being shown are Terry Gilliam’s The Legend of Hollowdega, She Wolf Rising, Necromance and Satan Hates You. There will also be a horror art show. For more information go to: buriedalivefilmfest.com.

November  11th – 13th / Horrorhound Weekend / Cincinnati, Ohio / This convention includes appearances by Kane Hodder, Tom Savini and Loyd Kaufman. There will also be movie showings, a tattoo show, an art show and model making seminars. For more information check out: horrorhoundweekend.com.

Be an Airship Pirate and enter the world of Abney Park

Abney Park has been entertaining audiences since 1997. They got their start  as a goth band but have transformed their sound into a mix of industrial dance, world music and steampunk.  Through their music they have created a world where anything can happen.

It all started while the band was on tour. Their plane collided with a time traveling dirigible called the Ophelia that was created by Dr. Leguminous Calgori in a freak storm. The band took control of the vessel and became airship pirates. Abney Park now travel through time seeking adventure, playing music and altering the worlds timeline.

If your not content experiencing Abney Park’s story through their 11 albums you can now play Abney Park’s role playing game. The 300 page RPG book will be released on August 31st and is currently available for pre-order at the band’s website. The story is based on Abney Park’s music and all the artwork was chosen by the band. Steampunk is a fast growing sub genre and Airship Pirates could break out the way Vampire: The Masquerade did 20 years ago.

The story for Airship Pirates begins in the year of 2150. The earth was recovering from the great apocalypse of 1906 but someone screwed up the timeline. Taking place over the You are the captain of the airship Jolly Roger and your living a life of adventure as you sail over beast-haunted wastelands and the steampunk sky-cities of Isla Aether and High Tortuga.

Also below you in the  fog shrouded cities are people huddled in Victorian squalor being ruled over by the upper class. The Emperor’s clockwork policeman patrol the streets with the threat of the change cage hanging over anyone who rebels against the government. Out from the dockyards come the imperial air navy in search of pirates. Your mission is to use your ship to keep away from the emperor, sail the winds of time and plunder history itself but try not to screw up the timeline in the process.

Also coming soon from Abney Park is their novel The Wrath of Fate. Written by Captain Robert who started the band. The book expands on the origin of  the band, how they became airship pirates and tells the tale of their adventures throughout time. For more information on the music of Abney park as well as their RPG, their novel and some really cool looking goggles, check out abneypark.com

Press Release: Veronique Chevalier Update

Veronique Chevalier Update

* * * Veronique Announces Partnership with SJS Promotions * * *
Ms. Susan Soares, Founder of SJS, shall now be conscientiously bombarding vous with all news Veroniquey. We are most honoured to welcome her & look forward to a lovely working relationship, as we pick up greater eSteam!

* * * PDX Gear Con & Back to The Pacific NW! * * *
Excitement is at hand, as well as a-foot! The event producer of Portland’s first-ever Steampunk Festival – PDX Gear Con, July 23rd-25th, (who happens also to be the producer of the acclaimed Rose City Steampunk Film Festival), had the excellent taste to include La Moi as one of his first invited Honoured Guest Perv-ormers! Also appearing are Erica UnWoman Mulkey, Vernian Process, Wanderlust Circus & Vagabond Opera, among many others!

Visit the Official PDX Gear Con Website for further info:

http://pdxgearcon.com/category/performers/

Well, that’s enough excess “braggage” for this round. Please feel free to send moi an Aetheric Telegram with any questions/comments/kudos! (Complaints shall be duly ignored- forewarned is four-armed.

With great affectation, er, affection & eSTEAM,

MADemoiselle Veronique
The Original Mad Sonictist

Abney Park

For those of you not familiar with or new to the band fan base. You may not have known that Abney Park’s name comes from a cemetery in London. Or that they started out as a goth band and since then have become the steampunk band we know them as today. Their current members or shipmates include Captain Robert Brown, Daniel Cederman, Jody Ellen, Kristina Erickson, and Nathaniel Johnstone.

Recently, Abney Park began sales of their newest poster Abney Park In The Clouds (as seen on the right). Each poster is numbered and autographed by the band members. You can also purchase past posters (autographed or not) at their online store Abney Park Market. You most likely have heard that Abney Park also has a RPG based on their songs titled Airship Pirates. You can find out additional information here.

They also have a new Christmas album in the works. I’ll let Captain Robert give you all the details, “Years ago Kristina and I wrote a Christmas Album in about two weeks. It was kind of a joke, and it forever haunted us, because people loved it so much we could never get rid of it (even though it was not very good). As the years went by, fans continuously begged for more, but we never really had time to do it justice, since we were always working on new Abney Park albums. Well, this year we are making time! We’ve started recording, and arranging songs, and I have to say the result is coming out awesome. With any luck, we’ll have this done in time for Christmas this year!”

May 7th, Abney Park will perform main stage at Blackbeard’s Ball in Oakland, California. The ball will be held in The Oakland Metro Opera House from 8pm to 2 am. All ages are welcome and tickets start at $20 for Early Bird, $22 for Advanced and $25 At the Door. For more information and to purchase tickets head over to Brown Paper Tickets.

And Pirates be ready for Dragon Con 2011! Abney Park will be performing along side many other amazing artists.

For more information on Abney Park check out these sites:

http://www.abneypark.com/
http://www.myspace.com/abneypark
http://robert-from-ap.livejournal.com/

THE EDWARDIAN BALL 2011

The original, turn-of-the-century extravaganza returns with a two-city celebration of music, dance, circus, Gorey & more!

SAN FRANCISCO :: Friday & Saturday Jan 21-22
at The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness, San Francisco
Doors & Show 8pm-2am both nights, all ages welcome
Plus — FREE daytime shopping Sat Jan 22, 12-6pm

LOS ANGELES :: Saturday Jan 29
at The Music Box @ Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
Doors & Show 8pm-2am, all ages welcome

FRI 1/21… THE EDWARDIAN WORLD’S FAIRE (SF)

Exposition of Technology by KSW * The Edwardian Midway * Dark Garden Corsetry * DJ GlobalRuckus (PDX) * Flynn Creek Circus * Vima Vice Squad * City Circus * Vernian Process * Shovelman & more.

Tickets $28-38 + very limited $75 VIP, all ages welcome, doors/show 8pm.

SAT 1/22… 11TH ANNUAL EDWARDIAN BALL (SF)
Featuring a live, original performance of Edward Gorey’s “The Eleventh Episode” by Co-Hosts Rosin Coven & Vau de Vire Society * “Belle of the Ball” Jill Tracy * Miz Margo * Fou Fou HA! * Delachaux *
The Gomorran Social Aid & Pleasure Club * Portrait Studio & more. Tickets $38-48 (VIP sold out!) All ages welcome, doors/show 8pm.

BOTH NIGHTS (SF)…

Steam Powered Tea Garden by KSW * Cabinets of Wonder * Hall of Fine Arts * Sideshow Oddities * Ballroom Dancing * Vendor Bazaar * Gaming Parlour and much more!

AND… FREE DAYTIME SHOPPING SAT 1/22! (SF)

Find that perfect outfit, accessory, trick or treat for The Ball, or for anytime! Free daytime shopping hours in between the Friday and Saturday nighttime events. Changing rooms available. Full bar for 21+ with ID. Entrance at 1270 Sutter Street, lower level of event only. FREE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, NO TICKETS REQUIRED!

SAT 1/29… EDWARDIAN BALL 2011 LOS ANGELES
Featuring a live, original performance of Edward Gorey’s “The Eleventh Episode” by Co-Hosts Rosin Coven & Vau de Vire Society * “Belle of the Ball” Jill Tracy * DJ Xian (LADEAD) * Miz Margo * Fou Fou HA! * Delachaux * Dark Garden Corsetry * Ballroom Dancing * Vendor Bazaar * Parlour Games & Special LA guests!
Tickets $28-35 + VIP Packages * 21 & up w/ID, all ages ok with adult chaperon.

THE EDWARDIAN BALL is an elegant and whimsical celebration of art, music, theatre, fashion, technology, circus, and the beloved creations of the late, great author Edward Gorey. Set in “Edwardian” times, this multi-media festival has grown over the past decade from a small underground club night into an internationally recognized event, even earning the blessing of The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust.

The Edwardian Ball has been called “the quintessential must-never-miss event of the year,” “a defining annual San Francisco tradition,” and “a literary circus of the highest caliber” for good reasons… come see for yourself!

Tickets & Info: www.edwardianball.com

Edwardian Vendor Bazaar Daytime Hours
A leisurely day of shopping & gaming – FREE -12-6pm

Find that perfect outfit, accessory, trick or treat for The Ball, or for anytime! Free daytime shopping hours in between Friday and Saturday nighttime events. Changing rooms available. Full bar for 21+ with ID. Entrance at 1270 Sutter Street, lower level of event only. FREE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, NO TICKETS REQUIRED!

We have just a few vending spots still available for both San Francisco and Los Angeles but they are going fast – more information here or contact Anna the Vending Queen anna@edwardianball.com.

Learn to Dance for The Ball!
Vima Dance offers group & private lessons to all

Step out in style and learn to dance for the Edwardian Ball!

Vima Dance Studio is once again hosting ballroom dance classes for the aspiring Edwardian. Classes run from November through January, at a very special rate for Edwardian Ball-goers, including:

FREE Intro to Ballroom Classes. Learn the basic step in six partner dances. This is a great class if you are not sure what you want to learn and want to sample a bit of everything. Early Bird Special – Free Classes in November and December. Drop-ins are welcome!

$8 Salon and Variety classes. These group classes will offer a more in-depth look at some of the classic ballroom dances: Viennese Waltz, Tango, Slow Waltz, Fox Trot and even some Rumba! (Group Package 16 classes for $128)

Edwardian Intro Package: 1 private lesson for $30 (single or couple). One on one introduction to ballroom dancing, or refine dances that you already know.

For schedule of classes visit www.edwardianball.com/dance

Vima Dance Studio

560 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

415-977-0203

www.vimadance.com

www.facebook.com/vimadance

Dead Man’s Carnival

I’ve been entering events for a few months on the horror addicts event calendar. Most of the events that I add have to do with masquerade balls, steampunk events, and Burlesque shows. After entering all these events to the calandar, I always think to myself these events look fun, but I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and we don’t get to see stuff like this here.

Then one day I was in a local grocery store and saw a poster saying Dead Man’s Carnival presents Steampunk Victorian Ball coming to  Milwaukee’s Hyde bar on August 26th. This costume ball coming to my own backyard is like all the events I add on the horror addicts calandar rolled into one.

I contacted the organizer of the event, Gypsy Geoff Marsh and asked him what people can expect to see at the Steampunk Victorian Ball.

Geoff  will be performing along with a variety of entertainers including the Absinthe Minded Professors Steampunk storytelling to hammer dulcimer and electric fiddle and  Eric Bang!!! Electric medicine man and sideshow bally professional. There will also be music from Water Street Bridge and a few metal sculptures including a 13 foot time machine that shoots electricity out.

Headlining the show is Dead Man’s Carnival which is kind of an underground circus and burlesque show featuring sideshow stunts, fire performers and juggling.

I also Asked Geoff  how he got started promoting shows and performing he said he has been producing vaudville shows in Milwaukee for 4 years but he believes that this is the first steam punk show in Milwaukee. He will have another show with Dead Man’s Carnival at the Miramar theatre on October 2nd.

Geoff’s influences include Nicoli Tesla, W.C. Fields, Charlie Chaplin, and Moonie the Magnificent. If your interested in the show or want to find out more about the performers you can go find more info below and don‘t forget to check the horror addicts fourms for info on other shows like this one:

Gypsygeoff.com
http://www.Deadmanscarnival.com
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145902068757588
www.waterstreetbridge.com
http://www.ravenstory.com/clockwork.html
http://www.Erikbang.com