Chicago show is SOLD OUT!
Talk about an ass kicking long weekend. Its Tuesday and I’m dragging. My sleep schedule is way off and as I’m wrapping up my first day back to work I don’t feel as awful as I should. It was all good and all fun and the BBQ
“You don’t get to die yet.”
Fuck. This show knows how to tug at the ol heart strings
What a finale!
Melita graduates with her Masters in Corporate Law Degree
The Summer of Silly Decisions has arrived! Starting this weekend and for the next 100 days, be prepared to experience more silly decisions than one thought possible only this year will be extra silly with the DNC in town in August. And remember, please, no demonizing.
Lords of Acid at Bottom Lounge, Chicago, IL 5/24/2024
Sex Bomb
Scrood Bi U
Lover
The Most Wonderful Girl
Mr. Machoman
Out Comes the Evil
You Belong to Me
Spank My Booty
(A Treatise on the Practical Methods Whereby One Can) Worship the Lords
Rough Sex / Take Control
Rubber Doll
Voodoo-U
Pussy
Hey Ho!
Let’s Get High
The Crablouse
Drink My Honey
I Sit on Acid
Maurice aka Praga Khan
Maurice Joseph François Engelen (born 7 January 1959), known by his stage name Praga Khan, is a Belgian electronic musician. Khan is considered one of the leading pioneers of the new beat/acid house/techno electronic dance music scene that originated in Belgium. Khan has also contributed to the theatrical scene with his musical collaborations in The Next Dimension and Code Red.
Kelly and I have been friends since we met in 2005 when I was shopping for curtains at Bed Bath and Beyond and she helped me with the purchase.
Kelly 2007
Kelly 2010
I bet they topped it with french fries
When it stopped raining the day went perfectly and I could not have done it without the help of some really really good friends’ Jackie Jockell went above and beyond. Larry Green impressed us all, and some came from far away. Thank you all. Thank you that braved that fucking storm. Mr and Mrs Greg Duncan were here in spirit with those eggs and the very detailed recipe. It took me 2 days to locate Molly but I did find her this afterlunch. Taste the baby biscuits.
My very good friend Jackie Jockell gifted me this amazing rub/seasoning which i just put on the pork loins which are slow cooking for the next 6 hours for tomorrow. Kitchen already smells amazing.
AZ, Ellen the Felon and Max Bravo do an outdoor, Memorial Day podcast with Peter and Charmaine of Dichro with a wild array of new music.
In April 2020, amidst the chaos of a world in flux, Peter Guellard, renowned bassist of Pittsburgh’s industrial rock legends Venus in Furs and former member of Mace and The Electric Hellfire Club, embarked on a unique musical experiment. Bringing together a cadre of local musicians, Guellard orchestrated an online cover of the iconic but “industrialized” folk classic “Man of Constant Sorrow,” infusing it with an electronic edge that left listeners electrified and from this virtual collaboration emerged Dichro, a dynamic quartet poised to redefine the boundaries of darker types of music. August 2020 marked their official debut with a mesmerizing cover and accompanying music video of Dead Can Dance’s “The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove,” a bewitching rendition that captivated audiences with its exotic allure. Guellard is joined by guitarist Dirk Miller (Rusted Root, Uprooted), drummer and an established percussionist Tracey Whorton (Venus In Furs, Jenn Wertz Band), and singer/songwriter/dancer/actress Charmaine Freemonk, back in the Pittsburgh area after several years spent touring with the Amazing Acro Cats and moving from Austin to New Orleans to Atlanta.
She most often performs outside the band as a solo artist or as a professional stilt-walker and fire/LED flow artist and who appeared in the Netflix series “Cat People”.
Fueled by the symbiotic creativity of Charmaine and Peter, Dichro embarked on a journey of sonic exploration, crafting a debut album titled “Stained Glass” at The Church Recording Studio and later in Psychotribe Studio in Pittsburgh. From remote demos to studio sessions, their collaborative spirit breathed life into each track, resulting in a collection of songs that push the boundaries of anthemic darkwave. The band’s debut single, “One Lane Bridge,” accompanied by a haunting music video reminiscent of “The Blair Witch Project,” serves as a stark reflection of the anxiety and fear wrought by the Covid virus. With a message urging vigilance in the face of uncertainty, Dichro captures the frustrations of a world in turmoil. Following the success of their debut, Dichro unveiled “Strangled,” a poignant exploration of “taxation without representation” from Charmaine’s perspective.
With each release, Dichro delves deeper into the complexities of the human experience, weaving a tapestry of sound that resonates with audiences worldwide. Signed to Distortion Productions label in March 2024, Dichro is poised to unleash their debut album “Stained Glass” on the 23rd of August 2024, promising a sonic journey unlike any other. Blurring the lines between music and visual art, their live performances feature bespoke video backdrops and customized light shows, transforming each show into a transcendent experience. As they venture into the pre-production stage for their third single and music video, “Mercy,” Dichro continues to push the boundaries of music, infusing their anthemic darkwave sound with elements of goth, ethereal, industrial, trip-hop and alternative.
BAND MEMBERS:
Charmaine Freemonk: vocals, electric uke, keyboards
Peter Guellard: bass, upright bass, programming, keyboards, guitars
Tracey Whorton: drums and percussion
Dirk Miller: electric guitars
Adrian Adioetomo: electric guitars, slide resonator guitar