Steampunk Convivials, Balls & other events

[Corabar Steve]

You are cordially invited to:

MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE MUSEUM
Markfield Road
South Tottenham
London N15 4RB


If anyone is at a loose end on Sunday & fancies doing something a bit different in aid of a good cause, I'm DJing at the above. Promises to be a fun day out. Bring a Picnic if you wish, there's plenty of room. Bring the kids (under 18s go free)


Loads going on, live music, silly games / races, stalls, Steampunk Morris Dancing, bar, on site cafe etc... Full details on the website: http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43798156/markfield_steampunk_convivial.html

Be warned, my bit won't be your usual mobile disco (apart from the fact that it won't involve any dancing as it's primeraly for background music). I'll be playing Steampunk & Steampunk friendly artists, Victorian & Edwardian Music Hall songs, & other appropriate music (among other things)

From the Time Out feature on it in this week's issue (no, none of them are me) & the site map:

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Splendid!

If I get any good photos, I'll post them after the event

[Corabar Steve]

As promised

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[funkymook]

Looks like an excellent day - any chance of a playlist?

[Corabar Steve]

Er.....

Steampunk, Steampunk, a bit more Steampunk, some Victorian Music Hall, Barrel Organ, Steam Organ, more Steampunk Chap-Hop, Steampunk, Steampunk, Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines, Steampunk.

Here you go (sorry about the quality,I think it's just about readable. I had to print the playlist from DDJMM & scan it). These were 3 lists that I put together in advance to give me time to have a wander around the site & toilet breaks etc...
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Other tracks I can remember playing include:

The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing = Goggles / Steph(v)enson / Charlie / Brunel
Abney Park = Sleep Isabella
Steam Powered Giraffe = Brass Goggles / Diamonds (Rihanna cover) / Clockwork Vaudeville
The Cog Is Dead = The Death of the Cog / Blood Sweat & Tears / Mechanical Menagerie
Marquis of Vaudville = The Nightmare Machine
Tom Slatter = The Engine That Played Through Their Honeymoon (Tom also played this live outside, I used it to gain interest for his set with the folks that were in the hall)
Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer = Hail The Chap / Just Like A Chap / Nicknackatory
Professor Elemental = Everything Stops for Tea / I'm British
Dead Victorians = The Gay Velocipede / Slap Me Like a Native
Frenchy & the Punk = Steampunk Pixie
This Way To The Egress = Clarence
Ghostfire = The Last Steampunk Waltz
Cracked Monocle = Steampunk & I Know It
Sir Reginald Pikedevant, Esquire = Just Glue Some Gears On It (And Call It Steampunk)
Votaire = Death Death (Devil, Devil, Evil, Evil Song) / Vampire Club (Twilight version)

[funkymook]

Excellent - don't know some of those, I'll have a listen.

[Excalibur]

Looks interesting Steve. Mind you, certain things baffle me. Why were those Ladies in their bloomers attacking each other with baguettes? :confused:
And I don't think everyone was taking it seriously, I'm sure some were taking the pith. :coat:

[Corabar Steve]

Why were those Ladies in their bloomers attacking each other with baguettes? :confused:

Ask Morris. I believe he was dancing with them.


And I don't think everyone was taking it seriously, I'm sure some were taking the pith. :coat:Indeed

[Corabar Steve]

Received a message via FB from one of the stallholders:

"Steve Jones - you have great music, and make good company too!"

Feeling all warm & fuzzy now.:o

[Corabar Steve]

Doing another one, this time in New Malden, 22nd & 23d Feb. (same website for details)

[musicology]

I could really get into this whole steampunk thing, Will see if there's anything going on in Norwich and go along.

[Corabar Steve]

I could really get into this whole steampunk thing, Will see if there's anything going on in Norwich and go along.

Is Suffolk close enough? http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,41633.msg877737.html#msg877737

[musicology]

Cool. Will keep an eye out!

[Corabar Steve]

Search on FB too, I believe there is a Norfolk group.

[Megamix]

I do like Professor Elemental - "You Remind Me Of A Car", "Oh Geoffrey" in particular

[Corabar Steve]

I do like Professor Elemental - "You Remind Me Of A Car", "Oh Geoffrey" in particular

I think Oh Geoffrey may well get a spin over the weekend.

If anyone fancies popping down to New Malden at the weekend, day & weekend tickets are available at the door

Acts also appearing

https://www.facebook.com/TheLoopist

https://www.facebook.com/cubinoidmoth?fref=ts

http://www.tomslatter.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/METbandUK

https://www.facebook.com/birthrite1?fref=ts

[Corabar Steve]

Finally got back at about 1:30 this morning. Shattered, but happy. It was a good one.

Will post some photos & maybe (if you're lucky) a write up in GG/BG when I have a moment.

[yourdj]

Is this why people are dressing like Victorians all over the place?
I was at a metal gig on Friday and one bloke had a full on moustache, tweed suit and a pocket watch?
Monocles will be back in soon - god knows why LOL. Nostalgia from a previous life I suppose?

Very bizarre. I would never in a million years think that a ridiculous moustache would ever bee cool again.
I might go the other way and try a future sailor approach just to be different. :lol:

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[funkymook]

Is this why people are dressing like Victorians all over the place?
I was at a metal gig on Friday and one bloke had a full on moustache, tweed suit and a pocket watch?
Monocles will be back in soon - god knows why LOL. Nostalgia from a previous life I suppose?

Very bizarre. I would never in a million years think that a ridiculous moustache would ever bee cool again.
I might go the other way and try a future sailor approach just to be different. :lol:

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Finger on the pulse as usual Toby!

[Shaun]

I'd love to attend one of these. I love the quirkiness of it all. :)

[Corabar Steve]

I'd love to attend one of these. I love the quirkiness of it all. :)
Come down for the next one Shaun. Make a weekend of it.

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The second photo was taken with an infra-red camera & I wasn't smiling because I can't do artificial happiness for a pose (+ I'm a miserable git)

[Corabar Steve]

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The second one here is the ancient British art of Tea Duelling, being filmed by BBC World Service TV

There are a few more low quqlity ones posted on my FB page https://www.facebook.com/steampunkdj More to follow once they've been edited.

[Corabar Steve]

Full gallery now on my website http://www.steampunkdj.co.uk/gallery-2.html or (for absolutely hundreds (3 galleries worth)) my FB page (as above)

[Corabar Steve]

Musicology, there is a Steampunk event on 12th July at the Long Shop Museum in Leiston Suffolk

& for anyone who is interested, within travelling distance & not working tonight, there is more steampunkery happening at the Museum of St Albans from 8pm with me & Ghostfire https://www.facebook.com/GhostfireUK?fref=ts

https://www.facebook.com/events/215650678642044/?notif_t=plan_user_invited

[yourdj]

Steve - what happens at these events when there is no music.
do they talk about vintage things and what not or demo stuff?

Not entirely sure what its all about. :)

- is that a steam punk video man as it looks like a camera from yesteryear ;)

[Corabar Steve]

Steve - what happens at these events when there is no music.
do they talk about vintage things and what not or demo stuff? There's never not music.


Not entirely sure what its all about. :)Can't say I'm suprised



- is that a steam punk video man as it looks like a camera from yesteryear ;)Where?

[yourdj]

Can't say I'm suprised


Just asking questions as I am interested Steve. :)
Must be a long day if there is music all the time.

I was referring to the ridiculously large video camera ;)
Must be a TV one

http://www.forum.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/attachment.php?attachmentid=16424&d=1393290629

[Corabar Steve]

Just asking questions as I am interested Steve. :)
Must be a long day if there is music all the time.It can be. At the one above I was on site 7pm - 11 Friday, 9am - Midnight Saturday & 10am -11:30 pm Sunday


I was referring to the ridiculously large video camera ;)
Must be a TV one

The second one here is the ancient British art of Tea Duelling, being filmed by BBC World Service TV


I'll post some photos from tonight's gig tomorrow or Monday

[Corabar Steve]

As promised, here are a few pics from Saturday. The rest can be found here:http://www.steampunkdj.co.uk/gallery-4.html

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[Daryll]

Nice pics Steve , I downloaded the rules of Tea dueling , gonna try it up my local club , they think i am a raving loony...:wacko:

all the best.

Viscount Nimrod Newport Lea.....

[Corabar Steve]

Nice pics Steve , I downloaded the rules of Tea dueling , gonna try it up my local club , they think i am a raving loony...:wacko:

all the best.

Viscount Nimrod Newport Lea.....

There should be more Tea Duelling in this world.

[Corabar Steve]

Musicology, there is a Steampunk event on 12th July at the Long Shop Museum in Leiston Suffolk

I'm now on the bill for this, although I haven't been added on the event page yet.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1471388556414314/?fref=ts

[Corabar Steve]

It's official, I'm DJ in residence for the Steampunk Experience at Alt-Fest
15th-17th of August 2014
Boughton Estate, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1BJ United Kingdom


http://www.alt-fest.com/2014/line-ups/the-steampunk-experience

[Corabar Steve]

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Got a mention in the papers for the event I'm doing this weekend.

[Excalibur]

The museum may be ready for the festival, but are they ready for Steve?? :whistle:

[Corabar Steve]

They'd better be, I get grumpy when folks aren't prepared. :sj:

[Shaun]

Have a good one Steve. One day I'd love to pop down to one of your Steampunk events. I love the whole idea of it. I can just see me in a top hat and kilt..lol.

[Corabar Steve]

Have a good one Steve. One day I'd love to pop down to one of your Steampunk events. I love the whole idea of it. I can just see me in a top hat and kilt..lol.

:like:

[funkymook]

The museum may be ready for the festival, but are they ready for Steve?? :whistle:

Of course they are - they've got a display case all ready for him...

[Corabar Steve]

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My new favourite photo of me

[Corabar Steve]

Some photos from the weekend (set to public, so those without FB accounts should be able to see them)

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.718119998261853.1073741836.622528937820960&type=3

[Corabar Steve]

It's official, I'm DJ in residence for the Steampunk Experience at Alt-Fest
15th-17th of August 2014
Boughton Estate, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1BJ United Kingdom


http://www.alt-fest.com/2014/line-ups/the-steampunk-experience

Not any more. Although in fairness, I'm in good company. Marilyn Manson, The Cult, Killing Joke, The Damned, Fields of the Nephilim & Gary Numan have all pulled out to.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Pulled out to what? ;):muppet:

[Corabar Steve]

Home, I'd imagine.

[DazzyD]

Pulled out? That sounds more like a total cancellation to me with so many people waving goodbye! :wave:

[musicology]

The website doesn't look promising. What are the issues they've got, is a licencing thing or have finances gone belly up?

[Corabar Steve]

Third party sponsor (the events company) pulled out as costs compared to funds available didn't really compute & no more funds were forthcoming.

As a cost cutting exercise one stage was dropped, & somebody from one of the bands leaked it on their FB page (before an official statement could be made, (legal goings on prevented mention of the eventc company pulling out at this point)) but made it look like a full event cancellation.

This had a cascade effect as no statement was forthcoming from the promoters, people started panicking & pulling out.

The festival was officially cancelled on Friday. 2 weeks to the hour until it was due to start.

The stage manager of the Steampunk Stage is in talks with venues to keep our part of the event going (the headliners have already been paid) as Ctrl-Del-Alt-Fest & I should know more tomorrow.

[Corabar Steve]

I was referring to the ridiculously large video camera ;)
Must be a TV one

Yep!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sgg2S6q0YY

[Corabar Steve]

4OD have done a piece on Steampunk.

Keep your eyes peeled 1:44 -1:47

Ladies & Gentlemen, "Drinking with Steampunks"

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/drinking-with/on-demand/61556-005

[Corabar Steve]

Another one in New Malden this weekend

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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/338832/What's%20On%20Aug%202015.pdf

[Corabar Steve]

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Couldn't take my booth this time (don't ask) so I had to compensate.

[Excalibur]

Now I've got to be missing something here, but I'm sure I spied a laptop in picture 1. Quite how that fits in with the ethos of Steampunk baffles me. :daft:

Oh silly me. It's clockwork, isn't it? :whistle:

[Corabar Steve]

Now I've got to be missing something here, but I'm sure I spied a laptop in picture 1. Quite how that fits in with the ethos of Steampunk baffles me. :daft:

Oh silly me. It's clockwork, isn't it? :whistle:
No, but we have time machines.

[Excalibur]

No, but we have time machines.

How stupid of me to forget that Mr Wells. :doh:

[Corabar Steve]

More Steampunk shenanigans from last weekend

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1053104321430084.1073741845.622528937820960&type=3

[Corabar Steve]

No, but we have time machines.


How stupid of me to forget that Mr Wells. :doh:


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See!

I'm off to Birmingham next weekend to do the opening of Cogs Bar (Birmingham's first Steampunk bar). I'll let you know how it went, yesterday.

[Excalibur]

See!

I'm off to Birmingham next weekend to do the opening of Cogs Bar (Birmingham's first Steampunk bar). I'll let you know how it went, yesterday.
Well I was going to say :taxi: for Steve, but it looks like he's got alternative transport.

Hope you had a good one next year. :)

[Corabar Steve]

Last weekend's set up

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13335601_1135968509810331_6088365317798321382_n.jp g?oh=ba26ed0af33deabe5f5bdb6a616b977d&oe=57D10DEF

[Nakatomi]

Last weekend's set up

https://scontent-cdg2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13335601_1135968509810331_6088365317798321382_n.jp g?oh=ba26ed0af33deabe5f5bdb6a616b977d&oe=57D10DEF

LOVE that booth Steve. L O V E.

[Excalibur]

Last weekend's set up


Interesting. How long have you been doing Punch and Judy shows? :whistle:

[Corabar Steve]

Interesting. How long have you been doing Punch and Judy shows? :whistle:

Is it red & white? Is it stripy? Hat it got a wooden top section?


No.

[Corabar Steve]

Still doing quite nicely with this. Going up to Doncaster to do a wedding next weekend.

The ceremony is being officiated by my good friend Monty


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jZXXn6N04w

Then on the 19th & 20th of next month there's another legendary Surrey Steampunk Convivial. (Details the same as the last few mentioned in this thread)

[Corabar Steve]

The Doncaster Wedding

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