It's Not Too Late

Hello,

Last night (29th June) we played at The Second Annual Steampunk Solstice at The Grand Pavilion in Matlock Bath. The event continues with a full programme today so it's still not too late to attend if you feel you are missing out (if you're not there you will be missing out).

It was a (very warm) night of fantastic music, and in addition there was a great variety of traders at the market earlier in the day. We added a couple of new songs to our set list, and had a great time on stage. Thanks go to Dale for inviting us to play, LMJ3 for introducing us and to Axel for doing a brilliant job with the sound. Axel can be seen in the accompanying picture working to get The Black Vines set up.

If you missed our new songs (one being our own version of a rock classic) don't worry, both of them will be performed at our next gig The Front Line Book Launch Party. Be sure to get your tickets before it's too late. In addition to Crimson Clocks the line up also includes Birthrite, Gladstone and Dr When.

We hope to see you there, until next time thanks for reading and farewell.

A Serious Contrast

Hello,

Thank you to everyone that listened in to the CPR show on Tuesday and to Stephen for hosting, we can only hope you all survived the experience unscathed.

 We are now less than a week away from The 2nd Annual Steampunk Summer Solstice it all starts from 16:00 (Derbyshire Riviera time) on 28th June. There is a full line up of bands on all three nights and an impressive list of traders that will be in attendance. We will be playing on the Saturday night (29th) and hope to see you there.

(Photo courtesy of Dave Frith Photo www.davefrithphoto.com)

You may recall from a couple of weeks ago a few behind the scenes pictures from our photo shoot with Mr Dave Frith, one of the results of which can be seen above. If you remember the pictures from a couple of weeks ago you may notice the contrast in expression of a certain individual between those and the one above. One might even say a serious contrast.

And finally, there are still a few trader places available for The Front Line book launch on 27th July, if you are interested please email us at crimsonclocks@crimsonclocks.com.

Thanks for reading and until next time farewell.

Spirited To The Radio

Hello,

This week sees (or possibly hears) our glorious leader Linzi spirited away to Reading to talk on the internet web radio Contemporary Progressive Rock show, hosted by Steven C. Davis. It all takes place at a computer near you on Tuesday 18th at 22:00 (UK time).

The mysteries of Crimson Clocks, The Automata Wars, life the universe and everything may well be revealed during the show, although Douglas Adams has rather spoiled the surprise on that last item. Listening to the show may even convince you to join the Crimson Army and help to spread the red.

Speaking of both Crimson Clocks and The Automata Wars leads rather nicely to an event involving both. Not only both of them but also Gladstone, Birthrite and Dr When. It is of course The Front Line book launch party which takes place on 27th July, and runs from 19:00 to 23:00. The event page can be found here tickets are already on sale and can be purchased for the measly sum of £6.50 here.

Thanks for reading, if you would like to get in touch please do through our facebook page, until next time farewell.

Happy Birthday Mr S.

Hello,

Today, 9th June is (as every steampunk knows) the birthday of Mr George Stephenson. Born in 1781, he would have been 232 years old today and would have needed a very large cake to accommodate all of the candles.

As per a rather well known song this Mr Stephenson was not the author of any works of fiction, we should stress that this includes a fictional pamphlet know as a Railway "Timetable". He did have a great influence on the railways though and was known as "The Father of The Railways", his rail gauge of 4 feet 8 1/2 inches is now the worlds standard gauge. Without him it is quite possible that Lord Belborough would not have been moved to sing the immortal words "Time flies by when I'm the driver of a train. And I ride on the footplate there and back again".

George Stephenson began his working career as a miner, but it wasn't until he was an adult that he designed his first locomotive. His success with the railways is well documented and partly as a result of this in 1847 he became the first president of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Interestingly the town of Matlock in Derbyshire is home to Peak Rail, a steam and diesel railway that will in in operation the same weekend as the Steampunk Summer Solstice in Matlock Bath. Yet another good reason to be there.

Thanks for reading, and until next time, farewell.

Painting A Thousand Words

Hello,

It is often said that a picture paints a thousand words, so with that in mind Crimson Clocks recently had a photo shoot with photographer Mr Dave Frith. A few behind the scenes shots can be seen below and include the studio in preparation complete with a ghostly shadow, it could even be the ghost of things yet to come.

There was a wardrobe malfunction to contend with which Dave was able to solve, not doubt his previous experience of dealing with temperamental models came in very handy. Having said that the model in question looks less temperamental and actually seems to be having a bit too much fun from proceedings.

Eventually the clothing catastrophe was resolved, and the photo shoot got under way. It was a great experience, and we are very grateful to Dave for the time and trouble he took with us.

The results of the shoot will be available for public viewing in the near future.

Now, a quick reminder that tickets are available for The Front Line book launch which takes place on 27 July in Birmingham, the list of traders that will be in attendance at the event continues to grow. Be sure to get your ticket before it's too late.

Thanks for reading and until next time, farewell.