NYC Shows near past ‘n’ near future

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We played a show last nite w/ a bunch of great bands and DJs at Europa nightclub in Brooklyn.  It was hosted by thecultureofme.com and sheenabeaston.com and a great time was had by all!  @mygoldmask was killin it as usual and @ANRmiami had a really tight polished sound.

We are doin’ another show tonight at 88 Palace which is at 88 E. Broadway in Chinatown.  It’s a dim sum restaurant / venue.  Yum!  Can’t wait to play again and see old friends n new friends.  See ya there!

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Modeling for KokoRokoKo / Chances Dances tomorro nite at Berlin! (Chicago)

Fashion Show KokoRokoKo and Chances Dances

That’s right everybody, it’s an old fashioned fashion show/dance party/LGBTIQ fundraiser!

I’ll be there along with @natlhq and other fabulous folk, wearing some superfresh ensembles put together by 80s / 90s thriftstore masterminds KokoRokoKo.  As for the music, “Ross Kelly, Nanu and Tish Sparks will be spinning 80s and 90s fabulousness”.  Won’t you join us? Read More »

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Dancing with National Headquarters for Whoop Dee Doo TV Show tomorrow evening! (Chicago)

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When Angeline from National Headquarters (@natlhq) called me a few days ago about a dance gig I was excited but thought she had the wrong guy.

“Angeline, I should tell you before accepting this gig that I haven’t done any choreographed dancing since high school and I kind of doubt I’d be any good.”

She did not seem to be put off by this, so I accepted.  And so here goes my first ever dancing gig with the troupe Ransom Royale’s Cream and Starch.

Little did I know that I was going to be dancing for Whoop Dee Doo TV show.  They are in town filming as part of the Heartland exhibition at the Smart Museum of Art in Hyde Park.  When I found out this information, my excitement grew.

If you’ve never heard of Whoop Dee Doo, here’s a taste:

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Last Night’s show – Tinycakes, My Gold Mask, and the Dø at the Empty Bottle

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What a great show.

The Tinycakes was just starting as we arrived.  Using basic beats and a deadpan delivery The Tinycakes offered up his clever poetry.  He also had some lighting installations put up.  I would like to see The Tinycakes again.  The song “I got lost in the dance moves” was meta and true and Read More »

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Inspiration – Robert Geller

Flashmen Inspiration - Robert Geller

Daniel and I each share our different views on fashion, clothing, and crazy shit in general (he prefers turbans to my bowler hats). While he tends to follow the bohemian, eastern, hippie route, I sway more towards the early century, romantic, vampire side of the coin. Read More »

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Spring Romance Mix

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We are proud to present our Spring Romance Mix, an hour-long set that takes you from the first glimpse of a beautiful sunset to the last ray that briefly shines over the horizon before nightfall. This is the perfect set of songs to cruise down the highway with your top down, cool breeze flowing through your hair. Optimal listening time: Putting on your makeup in the mirror before a great night out! Read More »

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