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[VIA: MOTIF MAGAZINE:]
Danger Danger Birds & The Viennagram @ Firehouse 13, Thursday, February 14th.
The Danger Danger Birds jumpstarted the return of burlesque to Providence with their debut on Halloween in a shroud of mystery by raising the ghosts of what was a largely forgotten era in 2005. I won't overstate it and call it a burlesque revolution but if you like scantily attired ladies strutting around the room, you have to give the Birds credit for starting the fire for there are now a several burlesque troupes shimmying in these parts. Appropriately, the Valentine's Day performance will be a thematic "multimedia celebration of love." Lead Bird, Keri King, described their plans for the night as "dynamic but intimate with a series sketches set to jazz and lounge numbers from the 1920s-50s."
Love will never be retro and with a theme of classical romance on tap, King promises a performance that she believes will "be engaging and full of the surprises" mixing in elements of slapstick that have become the Bird's calling card. King describes The Birds metamorphosis from her initial vision into a collaborative operation as very organic. She feels lucky to have had the privilege to work with several amazing choreographers as well as talented women from all different backgrounds of dance and theatre who compose The Birds. "I'm not the driving force which is good because I never wanted to be up there leading a chorus line.
"We really feed off one another creative energy" Last year I named the Viennagram one of the 5 bands to watch in 2007 to which the band responded by posting as being named as one of the best bands in Providence, playing one show, and breaking up. Further proof that I know what I'm talking about. Haters dwell on the breakup but lovers focus on the reunion. That's the fact Jack as we march over a road of frozen bones in this global warming hoax. Those lovable Tom Waits loving gangsters are back with armbands in full force. Singer/drummer A.V. Vienna reminds me of V from the book/movie V For Vendetta because he is subversive, weird, and rock 'n' roll. He describes the band as "the last next best thing. "Aurally, we are the greatest in post-modern pop music, conceptually, a true example from the theater of life campaign." For the record, I'm sticking with modest boys with armbands.
As for the Valentine's Day performance a partial list of what A. V. promises includes "Candy! "Legs! "Legs! "Legs! "Dance party a go go! "Did someone say marriage-fight-sing-a-long? "(John Wilkes) kissing booth!"
Admission is $10 with a $15 couples discount - other discounts are available by befriending the Danger Danger Birds and The Viennagram.
Danger Danger Birds and The Viennagram at the Firehouse 13 in Providence on Valentines Day February 14th.
The Viennagram will also be doing an encore performance with The Midnight Creeps and Boston's legendary garage rockers The Lyres on February 15th at Jerky's Live Music Hall.
BY MARC CLARKIN
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WHAT MR. CLARKIN'S EDITORS DIDN'T WANT YOU TO READ:
The Viennagram always struck me as mix of a theatrical concept as a good rock 'n' roll band. How would you describe the band?
I'M SORRY FOR STRIKING YOU, BUT THAT ARCANE CARCASS OF ROCK N' ROLL SEEMS AN ALL TOO PERFECT TROJAN HORSE. WE ARE THE LAST NEXT BEST THING. AURALLY, WE ARE THE GREATEST IN POST MODERN POP MUSIC. CONCEPTUALLY, A TRUE EXAMPLE FROM THE THEATER OF LIFE CAMPAIGN. THE [VIENNAGRAM:] IS MORE POWERFUL THAN CUSTOM OR HABIT.
On the subject of the theatre, you guys often perform with the Danger Danger Birds. What is it about the combination that makes it such a good match?
YOU CAN'T HAVE THE BIRDS WITHOUT THE BEES.
WE'RE HERE TO PUT THE EYE BACK IN PROVIDENCE.
Didn't the Vienngram break up about a year ago? What
happened both in the hiatus & that brought you guys back?
BROKE LIKE SUGARGLASS, IT WAS AN ESSENTIAL MOVE BACK TO THE COCOON.
I ALSO FEEL THAT PHOENIX JIVE SMOKING CIGARS.
MEANWHILE, I'VE BEEN RUNNING A NATIONWIDE RANDOM FIRE CAMPAIGN; FITHLY HANDS TO SHAKE AND DRINKING LOTS OF COCA COLA(IF YOU CAN'T SAY THAT PUT SODA-POP). CONSULTING THE TAROT, BUGS BUNNY CARTOONS AND THROWING ROCKS AT THE STATEHOUSE, THE SCENE WAS STARTLINGLY SET FOR OUR RETURN.
YEAR OF EIGHT IS GREAT! THE CIRCLE IS CLOSING IN.
NEW MEMBERS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE ROGUES GALLERY.
THE PLANETS ARE ALIGNING AND 2012 INTO EACH OTHER.
THE GAME IS RIGGED, THE HOUSE IS PINCHED
FUTURE IS DEAD MAGIC AND LONG LIVE THE VIENNAGRAM.
WE NEED VILLAINS.
I know there is a documentary out there on The Viennagram- what is that all about? Where can people get ahold of it?
PERHAPS THE NATURE DOCUMENTARY IN QUESTION: "LONG WAY BACK TO PARADISE: THE ENIGMA OF THE VIENNAGRAM" JUST MAY BE THE RESULT OF COURTNEY FATHOM SELL'S VAIN ATTEMPT AT CAPTURING A SPECIFIC PERIOD OF TIME THAT THE VIENNAGRAM REPRESENTED. THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF ENDLESS ICONIC FILMS STARRING A.V. VIENNA, DANGERDAN AND THAT GLORIOUS CLOUD OF SUPERHUMAN PROTOTYPES THAT MAKE UP THE VIENNAGRAM.
IT IS THE QUESTION ONLY THE VIEWER CAN ANSWER.
MORE OF THIS AT:WWW.SLUMLORDPRODUCTIONS.COM
ALSO,
"LONG WAY BACK TO PARADISE: THE ENIGMA OF THE VIENNAGRAM"
IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL AT ACME VIDEO
Do you have anything special planned for either of your upcoming shows (Firehouse & Jerkys)and if some any hints you care to drop to wet our appetites?
CANDY! LEGS LEGS LEGS! DANCE PARTY A GO GO! DID SOMEONE SAY MARRIAGE-FIGHT-SING-A-LONG? CARTOONS! (JOHN WILKES) KISSING BOOTH! SMOKE AND MIRRORS! BLOOD! GUTS! SPIDERS! EYEBALLS! COSTUME CHANGES GALORE! BUT I AIN'T NO STOOL PIGEON, SEE? FREE MONEY?
Any plans for any new releases?
HOW ABOUT THE TIGERS FROM THE ZOO?
THE [VIENNAGRAM:]PRESENTS DEATH TO THE CLASSICS/LOVE IS DEAD CAMPAIGN WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE FOR THE SEETHING MASSES.
CAN YOU FEEL THE FEVER RISING?
FUTURE IS DEAD MAGIC! LONG LIVE THE VIENNAGRAM!
PRIMUS INTER PARUS,
THIS IS A.V. VIENNA SIGNING OUT.
[END VIENNAGRAM:]
5:47 AM
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