March 10, 2008
The Velvet Hammer Burlesque - Michelle Carr
The Neo-Burlesque revolution might not have happend without our next guest, or maybe it would have just taken longer. Michelle Carr joins us for a candid chat about the origins of The Velvet Hammer Burlesque and about her new book celebrating the groups performers, "The Velvet Hammer Burlesque."
The Velvet Hammer Burlesque was LA's origins for the thriving scene we enjoy today. Ms Astrid, Venus DeMille, Diamond Back Annie, Sparkle Diamonds, Bobby Pins (aka Selene Luna) Jewel of Denial, The Paubelle Twins, Kitten Deville and so many other great artist were in the shows. The book documents the shows performers with fantasic photos by Don Spiro (interviewed in an earlier podcast) and too many more photographers to name. The German publishers have truly done the group justice within pages. It's a must have for the artistic style and photos of so many of the well known performers of today. It's a fabulous piece of burlesque history.
Coco De Mer is proud to Present: Velvet Hammer Burlesque Salon Book Reading and Costume Exhibition
Thursday, March 27th.
From 7:00- 9pm FREE!
The Velvet Hammer was founded in 1995 in Los Angeles,
by Michelle Carr and her vision kick started the current era of Neo-Burlesque and caused a furor on stages worldwide. Michelle Carr, Pleasant Gehman and Kristian Hoffman will be reading the unedited text from the brand new book 'Velvet Hammer Burlesque' and signing books afterwards.
On display will be 10 of the most elaborately designed and intricately constructed handmade costumes< featured in the Velvet Hammer Burlesque created by the performers This beautiful coffee table book presents photographs of the group's voluptuous ensemble of dancers and performers from their savvy on-stage performances to an intimate glimpse behind the curtain. Vivacious women of all shapes and sizes (the Velvet Hammer troupe welcomed organic individuality) radiated an authentic, raw energy in their routines that mesmerized the audience until (almost) the last shred of clothing was stripped away! Burlesque Hall of Fame Donation! 10% of the sales from this event will be donated to the Exotic World Museum, which is the only museum in
the world dedicated to preserving the art and
artifacts from the golden age of burlesque!
SPACE IS VERY LIMITED SO PLEASE CALL 1 310 652 0311 TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE AT THIS WONDERFUL EVENT!
Coco De Mer is located on
8618 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90069
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Velvet Hammer Burlesque official site
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