More than 10 years ago brothers Matt and Chris Dickens began what became a very popular, sometimes adored and sometimes notorious club night at Burt's Tiki Lounge. Thursdays, once reportedly dominated by electronica and ’80s pop, became a dance party based around British music, made for and by music lovers.
“Jazz is just what you are,” said Louis Armstrong.
When 36-year-old Stefon Harris hears this quote, he starts to laugh. “I could not agree more,” he says on the phone from San Francisco. “How beautifully, simply said, huh?”
DJ Codebreaka, Mantis Fist, Solar 1 & MIC Raw, Zack Freeman & The Mundane Cliches, Government Cheese and Witchdokta Projeckt get live on Saturday, Oct. 17, and don’t stop the hip-hop until it’s Sunday morning. 9 p.m. at Atomic Cantina (315 Gold SW, free, 21+). (Laura Marrich)
The Whiskey Sisters Present: Fascinations and Infatuations • Mayo Lua de Frenchie • The Burning Shivers • surf rock • Arty Dodger • burlesque, sideshow • Aluna Reign and Dahlia de la Nuit • Jaz Bubbles • Erica Solit
By Mayo Lua de Frenchie
Dreamy and creamy and brunette curls. Channel Tom Waits for this quintessential, highly-curated presentation of burlesque and variety. The Whiskey Sisters, consisting of Jane Sweeney and Mayo Lua de Frenchie bring over 40 years of stage production experience between them for their biggest show thus far, Fascinations and Infatuations. Bring tip money and desire to Sister on Saturday, July 21 at 8pm. The Burning Shivers open with a surf rock set sure to kick the adrenaline into high gear. The burlesque and variety portion begins at 9pm with three sets of performers starring Dahlia de la Nuit and Aluna Reign of Phoenix and featuring Arty Dodger of Dallas, Jaz Bubbles of El Paso, and Erica Solitaire of Los Angeles. Drag queen, Jessica Stone DeLoreon, hosts the evening with all your local favorites. For $12, see burlesque, drag, knife-juggling, bellydance, stand-up comedy, tap hoofers and so much more. Have your I.D. ready because ya gotta be 21 to get in.
