Sunday 24 November 2013

Celebrated People

Hello,

Today Crimson Clocks Tower is filled with activity and noise, allow me to assuage your curiosity as to the reasons for this. We are celebrating four birthdays this weekend one of which is a 50th, you probably already know Who that relates to.

As to the other three they are Rev. William Webb Ellis (born 24 November 1806), a man with a penchant for holding his strangely shaped ball (rather than kicking it). Which is to say he is, as you no doubt know, credited with inventing the game of rugby football. Another victorian invention that remains popular to this day.

We are also raising a glass to heroine Grace Darling (born 24 November 1815). In the early hours of a September morning while looking out from one of the windows of Longstone Lighthouse, Grace spotted a wreck and its survivors on a nearby low lying rocky island. Having realised it was too rough for the lifeboat to set out Grace and her father took to a rowing boat and managed to rescue four people. Her heroic actions have been immortalised in song and in a poem by William Wordsworth.



Finally we are also celebrating the birthday of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (born 24 November 1864), famous for his colourful and provocative images of the decadent times in which he lived. He was closely linked to the theatrical side of Paris particularly the Moulin Rouge, having been commissioned to produce a series of posters for that establishment.

All of which brings us rather nicely to the subject of dancers and entertainment. Tickets are now available for Frosty Belles and Whistles, featuring our good selves, a host of burlesque dancers, Birthrite, BB Black Dog and Professor Elemental. Further details can be found on Facebook, we hope to see you there.

As ever, if you would like to contact us please do via our Facebook page or website, thanks for reading and until next time farewell.





Sunday 17 November 2013

Once Upon A...

Hello,

The next few weeks will see us busy preparing for Frosty Belles and Whistles which takes place on the 8th of December. Meanwhile, in a library on the other side of town (not literally the other side of town), Linzi will be appearing at Steampunk in Dudley on the 21st of November. The rest of the band will of course be busy doing essential works, striving to make the world a better place and not gallivanting around enjoying themselves.

I tell you this in confidence so please keep it to yourself, but unbeknown to one member of the band, the rest of us are currently writing 'Cinderella The Steampunk Pantomime'. This version features  a steampunk band, three of whom are expected to slave away night and day to keep Crimson Clocks Tower their home clean and tidy while the remaining member (possibly the vocalist) goes off to Dudley Library the ball for a wonderful evening of entertainment. We have a feeling it will prove to be very popular (Oh yes it will!), well, three of us do anyway. All we need to do now is design a brass slipper, a clockwork carriage, write the music, and success is assured. 

If you can't wait until the aforementioned pantomime has been finalised to see us (and lets face it, it could be a long wait) we will be at Frosty Belles and Whistles as mentioned above, and don't forget that next year we will be at the Steampunk Experience at Alt-Fest in the summer along with many other steampunk bands. We will of course be appearing in a variety of guises and locations between now and Alt-Fest and will keep you informed of our plans.



As ever, if you would like to contact us please do so via our website or Facebook page, thanks for reading and until next time farewell.

Sunday 10 November 2013

Home Again

Hello,

We are home, home again. It has to be said that we do like to be here when we can. We have returned home cold and tired, and as Pink Floyd found, it's good to warm our feet beside the fire. The furnaces are burning once again, and Crimson Clocks Tower is full of activity.

All activity will of course cease for a few moments this morning as we stop to remember those that have served, and that are currently serving their country.

While we were away we have been quite busy and, despite being in parts unknown, have managed to record six more songs that will be available shortly for your listening pleasure. We had many strange encounters during our travels, and will tell you all about them - what happens on the road (while under the influence) is promulgated as rapidly as possible. One of the group (not naming any names but you can probably guess which one) has returned home with a shrunken head of which they are very proud. One can only hope it returns to normal size before our next on stage appearance because they do look rather foolish at present.

Speaking of our next appearance it will be at The Roadhouse, Birmingham on December 8th and as the poster below shows it is a Christmas burlesque extravaganza.



The Facebook page for Frosty Belles and Whistles can be found here and the tickets can be purchased here it will be a great way to start December.

If you would like to contact us we can be reached via our Facebook page or website, until next time thanks for reading and farewell.