City: Lost Angeles
State: California
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
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If the above video doesn't work, use this direct link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GXj3nb3ydE&fmt=22.
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Friday, April 17, 2009
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Join us at the Triad Theatre for the second installment of The Brave New Kabarett.
Named
The Unanimous Choice For Best Independent Cabaret Artist by the 14th
Annual Los Angeles Music Awards, Veronique Chevalier
http://www.myspace.com/Veronique will be among a handful of
specially-chosen performers for her New York debut & will kick off
to her "Squeeze Moi" Collaboration & Tour!
Hosted by her
accomplice, accordionist and musical madman Seth Bedford & his
splendid all-acoustic cabaret band, Huxley Vertical Cabaret Nouveau.
http://www.huxleyvertical.com
Also on the evening's bill:
*Backstage Bistro Award-winner & MAC Award Nominee Kim Smith- http://www.myspace.com/hiskimperialmajesty
*Nat & Kat Duo- http://www.natandkatduo.com
*Patty Bruce- http://www.myspace.com/brucehoax
PLUS- A few surprise guests!
The
TRIAD THEATRE, 158 West 72nd, NY 10023, is a mini-Broadway house
located in NYC’s Upper West Side. It was the original home of several
shows, including Forever Plaid, and has featured several of our
favorite performers. http://www.triadnyc.com
Tickets are $10 and
available at the door, and there is a two drink minimum. Please feel
free to invite others. Reservations are strongly encouraged, but not
absolutely required.
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
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Monday, November 10, 2008
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 Hello Dear 'Fiends' & Fans!
I am excited to report that Polka Haunt Us is featured in the current issue (No. 84) of Rue Morgue Magazine:
http://www.rue-morgue.com/magazine.php
In the AUDIO DROME section:
Spotlight - Veronique Chevalier's Polka Haunt Us.
Plus! Reviews of The Fly Opera, Death Race OST, Midnight Meat Train OST, The Dead Next Door OST, Invaders from Mars OST, and new records from Amanda Palmer, The Voodoo Organist, Mondo A Go-Go, White Chapel and Anima.
OMG! We are featured in the same issue containing a review of Amanda Palmer's new solo record!!!!
Woohoo! Life is Good!.
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
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If you live in SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA or a surrounding area, come out MONDAY OCTOBER 20th!!!! Hey Everyone!
Vyxsin and Kynt will be our Special Guests!!
Here are the details below:
---Monday October 20th - Doors open at 8pm
---"POLKA HAUNT US" CD Release Party ---Hosted & MC'd by Veronique Chevalier - executive producer of Polka Haunt Us ---Performances by: Brooke Trout & the Anchor Men, the Rhythm Coffin, the Reverend and the Doctor, and Tracy Dean & Jesus + the legendary Count Smokula!!! ---- special appearance by Kynt and Vyxsin ---Venue: Club Good Hurt, 12249 Venice Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90066
---Admission is $10 & includes a FREE copy of the Polka Haunt Us CD for the first 100 PAID guests ---Ages 21+ only ***This is a night of MUSIC, COMEDY, BURLESQUE, and FUN!!!!
***We are expecting a GREAT turn-out for this show so be sure to get there EARLY! "Polka Haunt Us" is comedic, cabaret-style GOTH POLKA CD! If you live in Santa Monica, CA or a surrounding area, please come out and play! If you are able to attend, please REPLY to this blog so we can hopefully meet at the event!
:::See you there:::
Kynt and Vyxsin 
(Reposted from Kynt's blog)
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
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Category: Music
 Got(h) Polka? Weird Val releases darkly delightful compilation in time for Halloween.(Los Angeles, CA - Monday August 25, 2008) - Veronique Chevalier, the quirky, aristocratic French-American cabaret artist who won The Mad Music Archive's 2007 "Best New Halloween Song", is at it again this season with a full length album featuring a long-overlooked niche - Gothic Polka!
Polka Haunt Us is meant as a foray into the untried history of its namesake. Every day is Halloween to Chevalier, putting a darkly amusing, supernatural twist on the traditionally happy music of Oktoberfest. Chevalier's own 2007 "Vampire Surprise" is the bonus track on the album, which is compounded by a myriad of respected artists singing this traditional Central European faire.
Polka Haunt Us is based on authentic folk tales from around the world, lyrics written by Chevalier. Less a novelty project and more an experiment in ethnomusicology, the album is reminiscent of Harry Smith's Folkways recordings for the Smithsonian Trust, or the compilation "Songs from the Neighborhood: The Music of Fred Rogers" with a Nick Cave "Murder Ballads" twist. Chevalier's new tracks show Polka's storytelling power and give Halloween's tired Monster Mash a run for its money.
Chevalier brings together artists such as: Japanese virtuoso of the Warr guitar, Kai Kurosawa, who is also a member of the Goth-Industrial ensemble Collide; 2007 Grammy nominee, composer and accordionist Alex Meixner; ARIA (Australian Grammy) nominee, Jann Castor; Comedy Central's Gary Shapiro; Disney vocalist Kerry Christensen; Japanese guitar virtuoso Goh Kurosawa and accordionist/composer Mike Surratt.
Other notable performers include: Woodwind expert & Cal Arts Professor Vinny Golia; Afro-Brazilian percussionist, guest artist for Grammy-winners Olodum- Kirk Brundage; Peter Bing Drejer Sundt Award of Norway winner, soprano- Elisabeth Ekornes; the "Jimmy Hendrix of the Violin"- Lili Haydn; Accordion virtuoso Gee Rabe, and more, who help give new breath to this popular Central European dance music.
Polka, a traditional Bohemian dance music that is still played on the streets and in the pubs of Prague and other European cities, and often during the month of October in North America, has a history of being appropriated by popular composers. The tradition includes Johann Strauss I and his son Johann Strauss II; a couple well-known Polkas were written by Czech national anthem composer Bedřich Smetana, and Czech artist Jaromír Vejvoda was the author of "Škoda lásky" ("Roll Out the Barrel").
In the US, Polka has been turned into mainstream faire by artists such as "Weird Al" Yankovic, and "Alternative Polka" and "Punk/Ska Polka" has surfaced in addition to the Mexican variety "Conjunto-style" and the Mid-western US "Oompah" music which is well known during fall festivals across the states. With the release of Polka Haunt Us, Chevalier revamps the tradition and adds a pleasingly morbid touch, just in time for Halloween!
Polka Haunt Us is a compilation recording, containing 13 NEW spooky songs, each based upon famous ghost legends from different regions around the world. Tracks include:
After Wife Polka Tango (Argentina), based on a the historical fact that Eva Peron's Corpse was preserved and put on public display by her widower, dictator Juan Peron.
Ghost Train (Canada), based on a Canadian train legend about the Alberta Line that is faithfully recounted in this song.
The Beer Hall In Hell (Alpine), a morality tale, for in the end, it is readily apparent that the free beer in Hell is overpriced.
Blank Face Goblin (Japanese), based on the Japanese legendary Blank Face Goblins (Nopperabo) who trick unwary passersby who are foolish enough to go out alone at night.
Bubbe's Dybbuk Polka (Eastern European Jewish), Dybbuks are mischeivous spirits in Jewish lore, that are used as an explanation of bad or odd human behavior.
Castle Leap (Irish Celtic), about Ireland's most haunted castle, sung by Marion Ramsey a.k.a. Sgt Laverne Hooks of the Police Academy films.
Devil's Guitar (US), Based on an American folktale about the preternatural powers of the guitar belonging to a deceased old black Mississippi bluesman (a.k.a. "The Haunted Guitar").
Strange Faces In The Floor (Spain), Based on Spain's most haunted house in Belmez. This song combines waltz with Flamenco guitar and palmas.
The Fisher Bird Girl (Norway), This waltz is based on a traditional Norwegian folktale of a strange girl who seems to change into a Fisher Bird (cormorant).
Full Moon Face Off, based on werewolf lore and composed by Grammy Award nominee, Alex Meixner.
White Witch Of Jamaica Polka Reggae (Jamaica), about Annie Palmer, a white woman familiar with the Dark Arts, whose idea of fun was seducing, and then killing her slave boys after she's had her fun with them.
Closing with Chevalier's popular Vampire Surprise (Transylvania), turning the tables on those pesky bloodsuckers!
Polka Haunt Us producer/writer Veronique Chevalier is known as The "Weird Val" of Cabaret, for her hilarious parodies and side-splitting covers. (Imagine if Jim Morrison and Elvira had a twisted, Edith Piaf-like love child). She is the recipient of The Unanimous Choice Award for Best Independent Cabaret Artist by the Los Angeles Music Awards for her benefit recording Cabaret4Choice.
Deemed "too extreme for Simon" she was gonged off the first season of America's Got Talent, after only 20 seconds, proving that her gifts are wasted on the masses. Why Spooky Polka? What better vehicle for a MADemoiselle of mixed heritage, (Polish/French/Lithuanian), who grew up attending 13 different schools, whilst traversing the globe?
WEBSITE
http://www.WeirdVal.com
MYSPACE
http://www.myspace.com/veronique
http://www.myspace.com/polkahauntus (listen to music sample tracks)
PHOTOS
Veronique Chevalier as "Hell-ga The Devil's Beer Maid" Photo by Justice Howard
http://WeirdVal.com/PR/BeerMaidinHell-final.jpg
Veronique Chevalier on Couch Photo by Justice Howard
http://WeirdVal.com/PR/VeroBeerMaidCouch.jpg
Polka Haunt Us Album Cover Designed by Sammy Boy Designs
http://WeirdVal.com/PR/PHUcdcover.jpg
Polka Haunt Us Logo Designed by Veronique Chevalier
http://WeirdVal.com/PR/PHUCoatOfArmsFull.jpg
Veronique Chevalier at Hollywood Forever Cemetery Photo by Charley Gallay
http://WeirdVal.com/PR/VeroHollywoodForever.jpg
Veronique Chevalier The Undead Photo by Justice Howard (lo-res)
http://WeirdVal.com/PR/VeroJusticeDark72.jpg
Veronique Chevalier Red Velvet Curtains Photo by Justice Howard
http://WeirdVal.com/PR/VeroRedVelvetNOcrosses.jpg
CONTACT:
PHU Publicity
Bil Brown, Publicist
bil.brown@gmail.com
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Saturday, May 10, 2008
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Veronique Chevalier is pleased to announce that she has been invited to perform at The First Annual Los Angeles Accordion Festival, which kicks off on Friday, May 30th through Sunday, June 1st, 2008. (This occasion will also serve as the Official Prequel To The Eventual World Premiere of some of the tracks from the Polka Haunt Us recording.)
The Festival will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagle's Hall, Aerie 2188, 1596 Yosemite Drive in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles. Zip Code is 90041.
Tickets are $10 at the door or you can purchase a three day pass for $25 at http://www.myspace.com/294131488 or by calling 323-246-8998.
BBQ dinners will be available for $8.75. There will be a no-host bar featuring cocktails, beer and wine. Street parking near Eagle Rock High School and Metro Bus Line 181 are conveniently located near the venue.
The three day festival will feature 15 accordion players and their bands showcasing accordion music with diverse styles such as Cajun, Irish, Rockabilly, Tex-Mex, Zydeco, Alternative and Experimental.
On Saturday, May 31, an Accordion Workshop will be held for those interested in learning more about the accordion. Otono Lujan of Conjunto Los Pochos and accordion instructor at the Eagle Rock Music Studio will conduct the workshop demonstrating the Three Button Row Accordion that is used in traditional Cajun, Tex-Mex and Zydeco music. Cost is $10 per person. Reserve your place by calling 323-246-8998 or by visiting http://www.myspace.com/294131488.
Festival Schedule (Each performer has a one hour time slot):
Friday, May 30, Performances commence at 6:00 pm, Count Smokula, Vagabond Opera, Cinderella Motel, Hurricajuns and the Humble Hooligans
Saturday, May 31, Performances commence at 6:00 pm, Veronique Chevalier, Sam Mellon & the Skylarks, Jessica Fichot, Conjunto Los Pochos and Phil Parlapiano.
Sunday, June 1, Performances commence at 4:00 pm, Mrs. Hobbs, Mrs. Brown's Lovely Daughter, La Santa Cecilia, Doug Legacy & the Zydeco Party Band and Ollin
For more information about this event, please call 323-246-8998 or you may also contact event organizers Pat & Robert Talamantez at losangelesaccordionfestival@yahoo.com.
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Wednesday, March 05, 2008
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Category: Music
Polka Haunt Us Progress Report No. 1, March 2008Greetings Dear Fiends and Fans!
Well, we are happy to report to you that we are now in full-on production mode. We will be laying down our inaugural track, "The White Witch Of Jamaica" on Tuesday, March 11th, at Addison Sound (The Official Recording Studio of Polka Haunt Us), with owner/engineer Robert Tepper.
It is an original ditty, lyrics by Veronique Chevalier & music by "Gee" Rabe, based on a legend about the infamous 18th Century serial murderess Annie Palmer, and is one of the most well-known horror tales from that fair Caribbean nation.
Our rendition marries Polka with Reggae, and showcases Gee's unparalleled accordion playing, as well as her kickass steel pan prowess. Rounding out this particular session will be Kirk Brundage- drums & percussion, Brian Netzley- bass, and Mateo Denali, doing a turn as the voice of the Devil himself..
Noted engineer Joe Chiccarelli (AKA THE "Joe" of Frank Zappa's "Joe's Garage"), has agreed to do our mixing, and Jann Castor will be our mastering engineer.
We will post the finished sound file of "White Witch" as soon as possible for your listening pleasure! Currently in various stages of completion, are compositions based on Japanese, Norwegian, Gypsy, Mexican, Brazilian, Argentinian, familiar Urban Legends, and All American Trailer Trash ghost stories, so that gives us nine of the lucky 13 songs that will be included on this compilation, to be released in plenty of time for Halloween this year.
If you have any favorite ghost or spooky stories from a region not listed above, that you'd like to see included, feel free to let us know. If we like it, we'll do it!
Stay tuned for updates...
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Monday, December 31, 2007
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Thank you to all who voted for and requested Vamp Surp @ The Mad Music Archive. My song got more requests than Weird Al's song!!! I am so happy and grateful for your support!
I take this as a sign that I am destined to keep creating demented music along this, ahem, vein.
;-)
Here is a link to the Top 25 Countdown Podcast @ TMMA (cut & paste):
http://www.themadmusicarchive.com/playlist.aspx?Show=MMDT20_07-51
Here's a screen shot:
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
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 "Bubbe's Hannah Cat (Hanukkat)" was voted the Best New Holiday Song of 2007 @ TMMA. Find out more about it here: http://www.themadmusicarchive.com/readblog.aspx?id=1026I also posted the song to the Internet Archive and you can listen to, and download it here: http://www.archive.org/details/BubbesHannahCathanukkatDescription: Exhilarating new Hanukkah filk tale about matzo balls, a little boy, his Bubbe (Granny), and her special Kitty, Hannah Cat (Hanukkat). WARNING: Not suitable for small children. I am serious- please listen to this away from tiny ears. Trust me, it's spooky! Veronique Chevalier: Voice of Child, & Hannah Cat Billy Baker: Keyboards, Producer, Engineer, FX, Voice of Bubbe Bubbe's Hannah Cat (Hanukkat) Music & Lyrics by Veronique Chevalier Child sings: Bubbe's angel she can't fly Her looks would not win any prize Her favorite kids are me, myself and I She's Bubbe's Hannah Cat Child sings: If you got a pet you're lucky coz A fuzzy-wuzz with tiny paws Beats any gift from the in-laws Like Bubbe's Hannah Cat (Tiny "meow" sound) Chorus- Child sings: This is my favorite time of year To be with friends and family With yamikas and lots of cheer And Hannah Cat the cute kitty (purrrrrrrrrrrr) Child sings: It's kinda tough on old Bubbe Cooking for our family I hate her matzo balls, you see So I sneak 'em to Hannah Cat (louder "meow" sounds) Chorus- Child sings carelessly: La la la la la la la la La la la la la something Something la la whateveah So have a Happy Hanaukah Child sings nicely again: Animal angels have flippers or fins And they love you through thick and thin Some grow horns and hairless skin? Child whimpers: B-bubbe What's happening to Hannah Cat? (CACKLE CACKLE) And B-b-b-b-ubbe What's happening to you???? Bubbe: That's BEEZLE-Bubbe to you, little brat! Don't you think I noticed You haven't been eating My matzo balls? I'll teach you! Ungrateful schwein kind! Hannah Cat- ATTACK! (A melee ensues) Child's singsong: La la la la la la la La la la la la la la, etc. Veronique Chevalier ©2007  .
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