Here Be Dragons

The shutters on the windows of Crimson Clocks Tower have been closed, and the Tower is cold and empty, the only sound to be heard within is the occasional ticking of the boilers in the cellar as they cool. The Crimson Carriage stands on the gravel driveway waiting. Instruments have been packed in the Carriage along with supplies and accoutrements, and we know where our overnight stops will be for the first leg of the journey. Beyond that things become more than a little uncertain, with the only certainty being that the journey must be taken regardless of the consequences.

(Photo courtesy of davefrithphoto.com)

Our destination on the map is marked "Here be dragons", and while we are eager to be on our way we are also vaguely uneasy about what may lie ahead. 

Now, as the door to the Tower closes and is locked, the journey can no longer be delayed. Everyone is on board, the carriage wheels begin to turn. As the gates to the grounds close behind us we are going and may be some time. Ah yes.... one last thing before I forget....we'll be back.  

Within These Walls

Hello,

Lately there has been a lot of banging and a deep rumbling noise at Crimson Clocks Tower, and as its been some time since curry was last consumed within these walls it can only mean one thing. The rhythm section of Crimson Clocks have been busy recording their parts for our forthcoming CD. So busy have they been in fact that they have already completed all six tracks. The violin and oboe will be recorded next and followed shortly afterwards by the vocals. If things go according to plan then the CD may even be available in time for Christmas, whilst we would would love it if the plan came together, nothing is for certain.

While we are on the subject of CD's, our Ingeniously Evil CD is available via our website, which is a marvel of engineering and design all hand built by our drummer Steve and powered by the steam from superheated Marmite. You'll either love it or hate it, there's no in between. If you haven't visited the website before please do, it is a wonder to behold even if we do say so ourselves. Speaking of the web, we also have our own page on the Alt Fest site here, while the link for the Steampunk Experience can be found here.

As ever, if you would like to get in touch please do via the aforementioned website, or via our Facebook page. Thanks for reading, and until next time, farewell.

What Madness?

Hello,

Things have been strangely quiet at Crimson Clocks Tower this week. A certain member of the band is currently away "holidaying", truth be told they are actually in an asylum. Word has reach the Towers that whilst there, they are on what could be described as a progressive diet. Progressing from flies to spiders to birds, hopefully that will be where it ends, but that's all strictly between you and me of course. Mum's the word.

One can only begin to image the changes this "holiday" will wreak on the psyche of the individual in question. They may never be the same again (with no small amount of luck!). In amongst all of this uncertainty there is one thing of which you can very sure, change is afoot. The matter of whether it will be for the better and exactly what that change will be, remains to be seen (and possibly heard).

As if all that wasn't enough to give one pause for thought, throughout the week there has been a strange presence within Crimson Clocks Tower. A shadowy figure glimpsed from the corner of the eye, on the very edge of one's vision. Objects have been placed down only to go missing, then reappear later in unexpected places. These strange events have also been accompanied by an all pervasive smell. It would seem that the cleaner has made one of their bi-annual visits, and that this time they have been armed with an air freshener.

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

The Final Countdown!

Hello,

This weeks blog is very short and to the point, so thanks for reading and until next time.....

Actually it's not quite that short (as the actress said to the Bishop). Midnight tonight is decision time for Raising Steam in that if 40 tickets have by sold by then the festival goes ahead (Hurrah!). It should be fairly obvious that if sales are less than 40 tickets then steam won't be raised, there will be one less steampunk event to enjoy and four miserable faces in Crimson Clocks Tower.

It does state very clearly on the event page that if the festival does not go ahead there will be full refunds on all tickets (refunds don't include the fee added by Eventbrite though) - hopefully that means there won't be 300 (THIS IS STEAMPUNK!/ Tonight we dance in Reading!) people all wanting to go but waiting until the 9th of September to buy tickets just in case they can't get their money back. So, if after you have read this you could both be sure to tell the other 298 people what they need to do, then that would be most helpful.

It's worth bearing in mind that all profits from Raising Steam go to charity, so buying a ticket means you are supporting steampunk music, a good cause and will be having a great weekend.

The clock is ticking and the deadline is rapidly approaching - ticket prices have been reduced for this weekend only (details on the event page)  - the fate of Raising Steam is in your hands. Tickets are available here 

Thanks for reading, and until next week farewell.

Radio Radio

Hello,

Welcome to this weeks blog.

September sees us travelling to Reading for Raising Steam which takes place on the 21st and 22nd of the month. We will be playing on the 21st at the Curzon Club, please be aware that the event takes place at a different venue on the 22nd and that there will be a steampunk market on both days. Tickets are available here.

In other news Sounds of Steam, a radio show focussing on the steampunk genre and culture, have launched an Indiegogo Crowd Funding Project to raise money to purchase new equipment and to enable them to record live shows at various steampunk events. To find out more, and to take a look at the fantastic perks and rewards on offer go here. The show has supported us from our early days, they also have a very handsome cat in their video which is all the more reason to give them your support, so please take a look at their page.

Also on the subject of radio shows, this Tuesday (3rd of September) from 22:00 The CPR radio show on reading4u.co.uk will be broadcasting the second of three dedicated steampunk specials. Listen in to hear your favourite steampunk bands and for more details of the Raising Steam festival.

If you are in festival mood then don't forget that next August Crimson Clocks, along with many other steampunk bands can be seen and heard at The Steampunk Experience at Alt Fest - tickets are already on sale.

In the meantime of course, if you would like to book Crimson Clocks for an event or make any comments please contact us via our facebook page or website.

Thanks for reading, and until next time, farewell.