Hello my dear ones,

YEEHAW!

GROTESQUE GALA got ANOTHER GREAT REVIEW!!!!

SCHNAPS MAGAZINE!

Check out the video...PART 1 http://www.schnapsmagazine.com/index.php?id=video49353982aef32 

PART 2 coming soon highlighting Superfly Suspension Crew, Louis Fleischauer as well as many others...

THANK YOU so much for Schnaps Magazine for taking the time to come out and celebrate our Grotesque event!

Whoohooo! Round 3 coming next year my pretties!

BIG KISSES!

MISS CLEA CUTTHROAT

Hello my favorite mad scientist, mad hatters, and mad dancers...

Check out Prinz Magazine for a GREAT review of the Grotesque Gala in LIDO!

You can see fabulous photos of Hell Sindustries, Lina Vandemars, Christian from the Friendly Society and more....and READ about the event that rocked Berlin's Halloween (in case you missed it...tisk tisk!)

THANK YOU! DANKE! MERCI! GRACIAS! A BIG OL' INTERNATIONAL SLAP ON THE ASS THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED!

I am already working on next years event...

For booking inquiries please contact me through myspace or at, cleacutthroat@yahoo.com

For those interested in Sponsorship, please contact April Walz at aprilinberlin@hotmail.com or myself at cleacutthroat@yahoo.com

LOTS OF STUFF COMING UP!!!!

BIG KISS!!!!

CLEA CUTTHROAT

This blog is looooooonnnng overdue...

A couple days after the Grotesque Gala, I went to join Bonaparte on tour, and just having recently gotten back to Berlin, I am just now finding the opportunity to sit down and to write a well needed "THANK YOU!!!!" to all of you who made the Grotesque Gala possible...

Special Thank You goes out tooooooooo......(drum roll please :)

Ginger Synne, Killing Ira, Mad Kate, Juan of a Kind, Lina Vandemars, Bomb Boutique, Jürgen Gässler, Konrad Stöckel, Reverso, BSE, Superfly Suspension Crew, Frau Pepper, Louis Fleischauer, Mr. Shady Grey, Joshua, Jonnifer, Richard, Peter, Hendrick, Eat Lipstick, RedCat7, Channel 83, Sarah Horwath, The Friendly Society, Christain, Katya, Johnny Gunfodder, Dan Eedels, April, the entire crew from Lido...

....and there are so many more to thank....

To everyone that performed, appaulded, partied, drank, reapplied makeup and opened themeselves up to our event...

THANK YOU!!!!!!

We will be back again next year!

I will be spitting lots of blood, breaking hearts, and taking no prisoners upcoming with Konrad Stöckel, Bonaparte, Hell Sindustries, Eat Lipstick and more...so just keep tuned to my calender and blogs for updates...

...and I promise to write a heartflet blog sometime very soon...

But, now it's time to say "goodnight"

...this bitch needs to get her beauty sleep :)

lots of love and dirty dreams,

Miss Clea Cutthroat

LADIES & GENTLEMEN,

Welcome to the GROTESQUE GALA 2008

Believe me my little vampires and go go queens, this is NOT an event to be missed...We have rounded up the most notorious and awe-inspiring art stars and put them all on one stage for you!

The Grotesque Gala was created to be a platform for alternative art stars. A place to celebrate free art. I have been battling censorshiop for the past year, and the Grotesque Gala, combined with the Free Art Zine, are a way for all of us to fight together against censorhip. To fight for high quailty, to fight to hear the most silent voices. It's a night for all of us to celebrate together...it's the beginning of a new art movement.

So, I am proud to present to you are artist line-up for Grotesque Gala 2008

HELL SINDUSTRIES www.myspace.com/hellsindustries

MAD KATE & JUAN OF A KIND www.myspace.com/mad_kate www.myspace.com/djjuanofakind

BERLIN'S SUICIDAL ELEMENT

REVERSO www.myspace.com/perfomerreverso

CYBERHEAUXS www.myspace.com/cyberheauxs

EAT LIPSTICK

LOUIS FLEISCHAUER www.myspace.com/louisfleischauer

FRAU PEPPER www.myspace.com/fraupepper

Special Guests:

KONRAD STÖCEKL www.myspace.com/konradstoeckel

DJ BOMB BOUTIQUE www.myspace.com/bombboutique

SUPERFLY SUSPENSION CREW www.myspace.com/superflysuspensioncrew

Vj:

CHANNEL 83 www.myspace.com/channel83

Featured Artist:

JÜRGEN GÄSSLER www.myspace.com/cityslangde

Live Drawings:

SARA HORWATH www.myspace.com/sara_horwath

Plus, drag queen, scary butlers, bloody red carpets, go go dancing mafia, portrait painting....and much much more!

GROTESQUE GALA

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30th at LIDO

Doors open at 20uhr, Show starts at 21uhr

Afterpary Dj BOMB BOUTIQUE

www.myspace.com/grotesquegalaberlin

LOVE YOU HARD AND DEEP,

MISS CLEA CUTTHROAT

A MAN TO FOLLOW INTO BATTLE: INTERVIEW with TRISTON

interview by: Clea Cutthroat

Singer, dancer, and now...writer. Triston is one of Berlin's artist that is changing the underground art scene as we know it.  Moving forward to the beat of his own drum, Triston is capturing Berlin art history with his "Heaux Confessionals" and read closely...

This is a man, and artist that i would follow into the front lines.

And my dearest friends, in case you didn't see the smoke in our Berlin sky-lines, we are fighting a battle...for freedom of speech

Alright Heaux, let's start with the basics. When and why did you move to Berlin?

I came to Berlin four years ago and like everyone
I've met here then and since, I fell in love with the
city. It spoke to me like no other place I'd ever
lived in, and I've lived in several. Never before had
I been somewhere that was so free, open, and alive. As
an artist, I believed Berlin was the perfect backdrop
for me to be inspired to produce. I had to have her.
And like anything worth having, I had to be patient
and fight for it.

Are you still happy in Berlin? What inspires you about this city to make you stay?

Even after all the struggles I have had to face in
Berlin, I still love it. This city has tested my
mettle like no other. But it's the underbelly of the
city, the passion raging still, that keeps me
motivated and driven to remain here. Without a doubt,
I can say that every day I have been inspired in this
city.

You are known in Berlin as a singer, dancer, and writer. Tell me a little about your artistic backgroud.

I studied classical music as a singer my entire
life, and other forms of artistic expression were also
studied, but they were always the backdrop to my first
love. I moved to Europe to have the opportunity to
explore and gain experience in areas I never had the
time to concentrate on in America. Now that I live in
Berlin, I am able to juggle my passions of singing,
dancing, and writing at the level I aspired to. Only
here in Berlin have I ever in my life had the time to
study any and everything that I am interested in.

What inspired you to write the "Heaux Confessionals"?

The Heaux Confessionals began as a series of short
stories and commentaries on life in Berlin and
everything that I have seen, heard, and experienced. I
became an unofficial storyteller of this group, trying
to paint a picture in words to go along with the
photos everyone sees in the magazines in Berlin week
to every month. These are the artists presently in
Berlin making waves, defining the times. Berlin at the
moment is in its' second wave of emerging artists and
these are chronicles of the era. Whatever type of an
artist you are from music to dance to film,
photography and everything in between, it is our
passion, it's what drives us, it's our passion, but
it's also a job. Through art and expression, we
chronicle the times we are in. Whenever you hear a
song, or read an article, or see a portrait, that
artist is capturing the surroundings around us, which
make up our world. By censorship, you are erasing or
ignoring themes from a time period.

"The Heaux Confessionals" are published in a punk zine fashion. Whzy have you chosen this route rather than looking for the more traditional "offical publication"?

"The Heaux Confessionals" covers topics that many
people would consider taboo or too risqué. Some of the
topics are uncomfortable, but I argue that some of the
most insightful moments of my life have occurred when
I have been re-directed into destinations I never
would have foreseen I would go. Everything is put on
the table, and nothing is edited in terms of topics
covered, whether they are my beliefs or not. It is the
only way to truly convey the moment. It's uncensored,
un-cut…the stories, not me! It doesn't not fit pretty
inside a box or the constraints any publisher would
likely place upon me. I've never been one to wait for
someone else's opinion of me. When it's ready to put
into the universe, I do it. Why wait for someone
else's approval? You don't wait for someone's approval
to breathe. And for me, this is my way of breathing.

Any thoughts of compiling "The Heaux Confessionals" into a book?

Definitely. If there's any publisher out there
that's not afraid of dungeons, decadence, and
debauchery…then by all means, contact me. If not?
Fuck'em. I'll publish it my damn self. Why wait? It's
coming, one way or another!

Tell me about being a black American male in Berlin. Is it much different to being a black male in the States?

In Berlin, I truly am a minority because there are
very few black Americans in this city. This city is
not so much multicultural as it is multinational. All
of these nations are here but there is a lack of a
true melting pot. There are so many Germans here that
have never been exposed to anyone or anything that is
different from what they are used to, and it makes
them uncomfortable. I call it 'belligerent ignorance'.
There are so many Germans here that haven't a clue as
to what it is to be a black American. The only
reference they seem to get from black American culture
is rap music. But you can only ignore so much
ignorance, so there have been incidences here that
would be nearly unthinkable in my country but happen
here on an everyday basis. Because every day, from the
moment I leave my house, my mettle is tested, as I
have to endure what is akin to visual rape on the
train or racial slurs as I walk the streets here. It
is up to everyone to speak out and teach those that
don't know, because if you don't act, you are
indirectly supporting the notion that it is acceptable
to treat someone that doesn't look like you as an
inferior. I didn't come halfway around the world to be
treated like a second class citizen, and I, for one,
refuse to allow it to happen.

When I first moved here I was shocked by the term, "black music", which is used to describe hip-hop/ R&B etc here in Germany. Any thoughts on this?

The term 'black music' can best be described as
which came first…the denial or the accusation? In many
instances, I feel like they want the 'black music',
but not the black people that sing it. I may be black,
but my music is not. Music has no color, and therein
lies the beauty in it. The short answer is: it's
rhythm & blues, Germany, not 'black music'. By
categorizing music in this manner, Germany is
essentially saying to people of color, "here, you can
have this genre of music, but the rest are ours." The
entire purpose of me living here is to delve into any
genre that interests me.

So, we are in a gang. The Wonderheaux Nation...

Clea, I know that you want G-Unit like 50 cent, but girl, we are NOT a gang. A gang usually denotes violence.

Ok, I get your point :) I'll save my rap star fantasies for my next life...Now, why don't you tell people what IS the Wonderheaux Nation.

We are messengers. We are crusaders. We are soldiers.
There is a battle being waged in this city, whether
people realize it or not. The Berlin that we love
today may be unrecognizable to us if we don't do
something now. Every artist in this town has
experienced, whether directly or indirectly,
censorship at some level. To add even further insult
to injury, asking us to omit or delete pieces of our
material and then on top of that not pay us anything
or far less than is acceptable? Is that the ultimate
double fuck/pimp-slap combination or what? If you are
moved by art, whether one way or another, at least you
were exposed to it to make the decision for yourself.
And that's what any artist really wants: to be heard.
By denying someone that right, you are denying them of
themselves. I've never set out to change the world. I
don't believe in that theory. I believe that if
everyone changed the world they directly live in –day
to day- then the entire world would benefit as a
whole.

What can we expect from you in 2008. Give us some plans for your world domination...listing of new projects, etc...

Every year it gets better here for me, and 2008
will be no different. There are bands to be heard,
songs to be sung and stories to be told. Look for the
Heaux Confessionals around the city, because there
will be new volumes to come throughout the year. As
the Godfather of the Wonder Heaux Nation, I'll only
say that Papa's got a brand new bag! Watch out!

"HARDER, STRONGER, DARKER" with GINGER SYNNE

Interview by: Clea Cutthroat

Born and raised in East Berlin, Ginger Synne is not
only one of the few female fire performers around, but
regardless of gender, she is one of the best.
A member of Hell Sindustries, and a founder of the
Holy Strangers Artist Agency, I wanted to take a
moment to get to know more about this fire diva and
the reasons for the launch of Hell Sindustries's new
anti-censorship organization.

So Ms. Synne, when did you start performing?

I started performing at 15, jumping into all the
scenes, be it Goth, hip-hop, electro or rock.  It took
me about 5 to 6 years to fully develop and mature into
my stage persona, Ginger Synne.

What artists inspire you?

Artists with fire in their souls, who keep fighting to
have their message heard.  I'm also fascinated with
artists who explore the concept of duality. All things
own a white and a black side. I try to use both.
Marilyn Manson, David Bowie, Kenneth Anger, Bjork,
Pete Steel, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliot, and Busta
Rhymes, just to name a few artists that I admire.

You use Marilyn Manson in one of your Hell Sindustries
shows. What draws you to him?

I've always been so inspired by his visuals, lyrics,
and his ability to combine so many styles of fashion
in such a new, twisted-glamorous way.  I like to think
that from the beginning, I understood the message that
he is fighting for against his whole country. His is a
soldier, and so am I.

What attracts you to spitting fire? By the way, I
loved the fireballs you sent down the catwalk at the
Wild Girls show the other night.

Ah, thank you! But, what attracts me to fire?
Everything. The heat. The sound. The danger.  Fire is
one of the most powerful elements that we have. But,
for me, it actually doesn't feel dangerous, just warm.
Dangerously comforting. I suppose I find comfort in
the fact that you can never control the fire. You can
never control me.

So, you're more like a fire tamer?

Yeah! Exactly.  I just have this feeling on stage that
the fire makes me complete. With the fire, I am my
most powerful self.

Besides your solo show, you also work with Hell
Sindustries. Why did you decide to join this
performance group?

Finally, after almost 10 years of searching, I found
two perfect stage performers, Killing Ira and Clea
Cutthroat. We have the same will, power, and craziness
on stage. The biggest thing for me is that we can
communicate on stage without words, which is
unbelievable when so many dangerous elements such as
fire, blood, flex (angle grinder), and latex are all
being used at one time. But, I suppose that is part of
the magic between us. The fire, flex and blood add to
our shows, but the special connection between us is
what makes our shows unlike any other.

We also have the same mind, strength, and discipline.
Ira and Clea each have a long history in performing as
well, and have taken years to develop and grow within
their stage personas. But, to be honest, our stage
personas are our inner cores.

What do you think about Berlin's burlesque scene?

You mean the classic burlesque scene?  Well, that
scene died before it was born.

Oh Ginger, you really are a fire sign…Can you
elaborate on that statement for me?

Well, I think burlesque should be a sexy, glamorous
strip dance with a developed story that is performed
on a high professional level. But, almost every
burlesque performer I have seen, has disappointed me
in their performance. On one side, their costumes were
perfect, but then the choreography, if any, left much
to be desired.  Most importantly to me, there was no
message.

Yes, burlesque is meant to entertain the masses, and I
know that it empowers women of all body types to
perform, which I think is great, but I see burlesque
as much more than simply a platform for "feeling good
about yourself". For me, it's a serious art form. I
want to see a warrior on stage. I want to see this old
art form thrown up to a higher level. 

So, is this why Hell Sindustries is notorious for
their "Fuck Burlesque" message?

Exactly!

What inspired Hell Sindustires to produce the
Grotesque Gala last October in Kato?

We wanted to make a stamp in Berlin that underground
performers are not only trash/shock artists.
Underground performers are well educated, totally
professional, using their shows to deliver a social
and/or political message. The aim of the Grotesque
Gala is to combine all these performers into one
event.

We want to make an opposite message from the classic
burlesque scene. All the performers involved in the
Gala interpret burlesque in a harder, stronger,
crazier, darker way…but have the professional chops to
back it all up on the stage.

It is so important to us that every performer has the
possibility to perform their complete show. No one is
bound, or censored by rules from any sub-culture. All
performers involved in the Gala are free to be
provocative, authentic, sexy…all elements that make
them Berlin's special dark stars.

Can you tell me about the new " free art",
anti-censorship organization formed by Hell
Sindustries? 

In the last years, Berlin grew up so quick and we have
so many people coming from all over the world. On one
hand, Berlin has started to transform into a
cosmopolitan city with lots of life styles,
influences, and creative power. However, on the other
side, there is always a structure system in all art,
with big unwritten golden rules that I can't accept
because these rules bind and gag performers.

We created the Grotesque Gala as a big strike back.
There are no people allowed to be a judge over art.
You cannot bind art into a package. Art has no
boundaries.

What would be one wish that you have for art in Berlin
as it grows in the city?

I wish that the dirtiest and darkest artist can sit
next to the classic glamour artist, both equally
supported. That there are more financial and
promotional support systems to help artists continue
to create and produce great art.

More support means more possibility.


For more about Ginger Synne…

www.myspace.com/gingersynne
www.myspace.com/hellsindustries
www.myspace.com/grotesquegalaberlin
www.holystrangers.com

NEW BLOODY INTERVIEW OUT TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

READ IT BITCHES!!!!

It's for www.doorQ.com, and online publication for gays and lesbians in lust with horror

...and the fabulous Michael Shinafelt, who also interviewed me for www.straybullets.org (The 9 Lives of Clea Cutthroat) asked me back for more!!!!

the direct link for the interview...

http://doorq.com/Blog.aspx?b=678

"Berlin Performance Artist Clea Cutthroat Wants Your Blood" would be the offical title :)

Many thanks to the amazing Wild at Heart Photography for the HUGE BLOODY photo that is featured with the article!

FINALLY NOT CENSORED

A million deep throat kisses to you all...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Till next time,

yours,
Miss Clea Cutthroat

My latest comment on myspace...

"Jingle Bells Jingle Bells Jingle all the way"

Well, it may be time for the holidays...but, there was NO holiday cheer for myself and Konrad Stöckel this past week in Braunschweig.

Apparently, Konrad and I are too much for the old folks, the yuppie moms, the sport-loving dads, and the angsty teenagers of this strange German town.

We were politely asked to leave. At least this time they used diamond encrusted cane to drag us off the stage rather than beating us with broomsticks...

...But, WHY ?!?!?!

The strangest thing to us, is that people actually find us all that shocking and offensive...so much so that we must pack up our props and leave.

Well, if you're wondering what all the buzz is about, you'll just have to polish and pop-in your glass eye and come see for yourself!

Next show is this Sunday (December 23 rd) in Hamburg, or you'll just have to wait till 2008 to get some more bloody action and nail-in-the-nose hammering good times.

2008: THE YEAR FOR FREE ART. FREE ARTISTS, AND FREE MINDS

I want to wish everyone a FABULOUS holiday season and happy new year...I gotta go back to America for a few days to visit the family (few days of good behavior...no blood, no milk, no knives, only sweaters and chocolates:) and then I'm back in Berlin to kick off the New Year.

Lots is coming up...so get ready!!!!!!!!!

...The GROTESQUE GALA will be returning spring 2008 to give Berlin another Bitch-Slapping good time!....

...Jägermeister Wild Girls at the ED HARDY FASHION ROCK NIGHT...I'll be rocking a solo number on stage for you fashionistas to "Fuck the Pain Away" :)

...HELL SINDUSTRIES will be at Tattoo Conventions, Motorcycle Shows, Fetish weekends and much more!!!....

....The GROTESQUE GALA FREE ART MOVEMENT will be in full effect..interviews coming after the new year

and

much

much

more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...but, some of it as top secret as Madonna's upcoming new album...I could tell you, but then she would have to kill you :)

So to all the freaks, preppies, geeks, beauty queens, rock stars, trust fund babies, fetish dolls, and drag queens that I adore

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

xoxoxoox!

Miss Clea CUTTHROAT