March 29, 2008
Gyna Rose Jewel at The Boston Burlesque Exposition
Gyna Rose Jewel "The Sparkling Diamond of Burlesque!" performed on Friday night at the GBBE. At a very young age, this legend knew exactly what she wanted to do and went for it. I am amazed at how many of the ladies started underage. :) You'll have to listen to get the full story. She is such a charming woman and so helpful and encouraging. I am so sad I missed her stocking removal class, everyone loved it!
You can find her online at: GynaRoseJewel.com
My Way Home by Rev. Bob & The Darkness opens the podcast today. The song is on "Make Some Noise" the soundtrack to the Great Boston Burlesque Expo. Available at CD Baby.
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March 27, 2008
Dusty Summers the Boston Burlesque Expo 2008
Another interview from Boston and it's a legend! Dusty Summers was a burlesque dancer and Las Vegas' Only Nude Magician! She is the author of 2 books, "The Lady is a Stripper: Memoirs of Las Vegas' Only Nude Magician" and her fiction novel based on reality "The Golden G-String" and she's as gracious as she is beautiful. She performed Friday night and rocked the house with her magic act.
You can purchase books and learn more about her at: DustySummers.com
The Great Boston Burlesque Exposition
Eliza by Hoodoo Revelator opens the podcast today. The song is on "Make Some Noise" the soundtrack to the Great Boston Burlesque Expo. Available at CD Baby.
Chris Beyond, No-Fi "Magazine"
Lili VonSchtupp, Burlesque411.com and BurlesqueVixen.com
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March 25, 2008
Vonk at the Boston Burlesque Expo 2008
I spent my weekend in Boston at the Great Boston Burlesque Expo. I had the pleasure of meeting the creators of a company from Amsterdamn called Vonk Schaamtoupetten. Vonk is redefining the Merkin! If you don't know, a Merkin in as a pubic toupee. They offer them in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. I'll be having a custom poodle made by them. Now I just need to learn to throw my bark. :)
You can find Vonk Schaamtoupetten at pubictoupees.com
The Great Boston Burlesque Exposition
Put Out The Lights by Johnny Carevale & His Band Of Allstars opens the podcast today. The song is on "Make Some Noise" the soundtrack to the Great Boston Burlesque Expo. Available at CD Baby.
Chris Beyond, No-Fi "Magazine"
Lili VonSchtupp, Burlesque411.com and BurlesqueVixen.com
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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
Glorifying the American Gal Since 1995
velvethammerburlesque. com
Velvet Hammer Burlesque official site
Buy it at Amazon or a book store near you.
The Burlesque Calendar Lili VonSchtupp is in is available at:
LABurlesque.com
Chris Beyond, No-Fi "Magazine"
Lili VonSchtupp, Burlesque411.com and BurlesqueVixen.com
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March 02, 2008
I'm Not A Stripper...Sort Of
Chris and Lili discuss the differences between strippers in strip clubs and burlesque dancers.
Lili posted an article to the Miss Exotic World Yahoo Group. The title was "Burlesque is not Stripping" This brought up the controversial question that can raise an eyebrow and blood pressure.
You can read the article here:
http://www.broowaha.com/article.php?id=3162
So...what is burlesque? What is a stripper? What is the difference?
But the real question (to me) is how do you describe the difference without offending people? Should you even have to worry about that? Does different mean bad?
It's not easy to define burlesque, it varies city to city. Even strip clubs vary across the country. Bring in the local laws and the type of club it's in and things change too. When you look at the International scene and the cultural difference in other countries...you head will hurt trying to define it.
And don't forget...when an article is written, we don't have a say in how it's written and edited. And words read online have no subtext. Was there a laugh the person's voice when they said it sarcastically? Was it tounge and cheek? Was it said with malice? Or was it just one person's opinion on how they see the scene? No judgement at all.
Well, we talk and you can listen...enjoy!
Once again, you can read the article here:
Burlesque Is Not Stripping
Chris Beyond, No-Fi "Magazine"
Lili VonSchtupp, Burlesque411.com and BurlesqueVixen.com
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