Wanna Know What Rocks?

Hello,

The answer to the question 'wanna know what rocks?' is of course, Crimson Clocks. I even managed to write that without reference to our lyricist or my terrible thesaurus (which could also be described as terrible).

During the week we could be heard on the Sounds of Steam podcast which can be found here. Not only did the show open with You're Gonna Get It, it also closed with Evil Genius. The show included a discussion on the finer points of being a man, and segments such as Drink de Jour, This Week in History and quite a few bands that may be familiar to you. Needless to say we were very grateful to have been included.

This week is a fairly quiet one for Crimson Clocks, however plans are afoot, and as soon as we are able  we will tell you everything we know (and make up the bits we don't know).

Once again, thanks for reading and until next time, farewell

Preparations Begin...

Hello,

And welcome to this weeks blog, following on from Steampunk at The Shed in Leicester last week we received a very nice review from Wartime Housewife in her blog, which can be found here and is greatly appreciated. What isn't appreciated this week is the return of the shapeshifting font once again.

Currently frantic preparations are underway for A Steampunk Christmas Party which will be at The Snooty Fox in Wakefield and is to be streamed live over the internet. On the bill are Crimson Clocks, Steampunk Funk Bizarre with Lord Monty Jacques III, Birthrite, and BB Black Dog. There is also one more act to be announced, speculation is rife, although Conrad Pooh's and his Dancing Teeth has already been ruled out.

So for the next few weeks at least, we are unable to go into hibernation and Crimson Clock Tower will be heated by the warmth of our feverish activity. Will we perform new material? Quite possibly, will we perform a Christmas Carol? No, neither of the musical variety nor that of Mr Dickens. Will a good time be had by all? Of Course, and will you be at the Party? Only you can provide the answer.  

Once again, thanks for reading and if you have any comments or would like to get in touch please do so via our facebook page until next time...

Farewell 

About Last Night

Hello,

The Shed in Leicester was the place to be last night.

Opening the show was ... us, yes Crimson Clocks in our sixth gig, with our trademark twisted lyrics and a small amount of smut, not to mention body parts flying through the air and lollipops.   

We were followed by another fine performance from Metropolis - if you haven't heard or seen them yet you really should take the chance to do so, they really are rather good.

Then Birthrite brought their usual fine music and style to the stage with a particularly energetic performance from Mr Voss.

Next it was the unstoppable Gladstone who were also joined on stage for two numbers by Mr Mike Bower from BB Black Dog. James Tilly Matthews and For Whom The Bell Tolls being the songs performed (excellently) on this occasion. It's not yet been confirmed if they are calling themselves BB Sherlocks Dog or not.  A big thank you to Gordon for organising the evening.

There were also fine traders there for the evening, if you missed it then you really did miss out.

So, Crimson Clocks next appearance will be at A Steampunk Christmas Party although if we play anywhere else between now and then you will, of course, be the first to know.

Again, thanks for reading, if you want to contact us please do so via our Facebook page, until next time, farewell

There's Something in The Shed....

Hello,

Last week I questioned where The Clocks would strike next, no doubt you have been holding your breath in anticipation since then. The answer can now be revealed, and you can breathe again (assuming you are talented enough to be able to hold your breath for a week).

On 10th November we will be at Steampunk in The Shed in Leicester, along with Metropolis, Gladstone and Birthrite, as if that wasn't enough there will also be traders, yes indeed!. Doors open at 7:30, and entry is a meager £6.00 on the door.

The facebook event page can be found here.

Following that we will then have a few weeks to prepare for the Steampunk Christmas Party at The Snooty Fox in Wakefield, alongside Steampunk Funk Bizzare with Lord Monty Jacques III, Birthrite and BB Black Dog. It all takes place on 22nd  December, the event page for this can be found here. The Christmas Party will also include tea duelling, market stalls and is one not to be missed.

Last week during rehearsal we were visited by an atom that had expressed an interest in our music (in the tiny squeaky voice that atoms have). The following day he was back at Crimson Clock Tower, asking if we had seen an electron he had lost while visiting. "Are you sure you've lost it?" he was asked, "Yes" came the reply "I'm positive".

One will now retrieve one's cloak.

As ever, if you want to comment or contact us please do so via our facebook page, thanks for reading, until next week, farewell

It was one of those nights....

Hello,

It was one of those nights when you turn on the spotlights and amazing things come into view. Firstly though let's talk about Hallowsteam (I've clearly spent too much time listening to Count Rostov).

I think Linzi said it best when she said "Thank you to all who came and performed, traded, filmed, photographed, dressed as a crab, danced, tugged, chatted, listened or otherwise enjoyed Hallowsteam. You were all most lovely. Thanks to The Roadhouse and team for inviting us back and proving such congenial hosts once more! Big Hugs to everyone - mwah!"

Metropolis were a fantastic opening act, if you missed them this time then be sure to take the next chance you get to see them, you won't be disappointed.

Count Rostov was as brilliantly entertaining as ever (is he part man part meerkat?), and Birthrite showed just why they are an award winning band.

We kicked off the second half of the show, and fortunately for you I don't have time to explain how wonderful we were (or weren't). Gladstone followed and belted out a great set including classics such as The Curse Of Tutankhamun.

Next came The Cogkneys with their amazing music hall act. Then it was Seas of Mirth, all I can say is a man sized crab, tug of war, great music. If you were there you'll understand, if you weren't then words just can't describe the goings on, garrrr!

And finally, the unstoppable, showstopping BB Black Dog brought things to a brilliant conclusion with another consummate performance.

As ever of you have any comments, or want to get in touch please contact us via our Facebook page 
So, what next for the Clocks? you may ask, the answer can be found in next weeks thrilling instalment of Crimson Clocks News. See you there, and thanks for reading.

Bring Out Your Living Dead....

Hello,

A big thank you to everyone that attended Steampunk after the Commandery, hope you enjoyed it and a particular thank you to those that bought one of our cd's. They have not been on sale before so you are the first people to own one. An equally large thank you to the organisers, sound crew and people that worked so hard to make the event a success. It was also good meet up with Gladstone and Birthrite again and to see old friends, and hopefully some new ones in the audience.

Next week will see us at The Roadhouse in Stirchley for Hallowsteam, it looks like being a day to remember. We highly recommend attending to see for yourself.

The full line up is as follows

15:00 Doors open
15:45 A spectacular beginning with Metropolis taking to the stage
16:30 The hilarious Count Rostov
17:15 The afternoon headliners, the award winning (for the theme tune to Blood and Bone China no less) Birthrite

There will then be a break until

18:30 Crimson Clocks (yes, it's us!) appear on stage
19:30 We're glad, you'll be glad because their time on stage is finally reached, it's Gladstone
20:30 The Cogkneys unleash their brand of music hall inspired entertainment
There will then be a short break

21:45 Avast there matey, it's the piratical Seas of Mirth
22:45 Just when you though things couldn't get any better, the evening headliners, BB Black Dog will bring events to an unforgettable climax (it is Saturday night after all).

As if that wasn't enough, a variety of excellent Steampunk traders will also be there throughout.

It's going to be a great day, so come along and bring and friend, living or dead. Tickets are available here

We hope to see you there.

As ever, if you have any comments or questions please contact us via our Facebook page.

Thanks for reading.

Nice to see you...

Hello,

I would like to begin this week by thanking everyone that came to see us at The George IV last night (Alison, Deb, Lisa, Nikki, Chris et al. this means you) and the staff there - Adam, and James for doing the sound. We had a good time, and hope you did too.

Also a very big thank you to Regina Zernay Roberts for the following comment that she made about Crimson Clocks on twitter "A quirky Siouxsie Sioux+electric folk goth+a violinist= @ViktorOrndorff 's Crimson Clocks. Something cool about it.".

As if that wasn't enough, this week we are also suffering from a bout of uncontrollable font (it isn't your eyes, it really does look like that - and there seems to be nothing we can do about it). It's only the 'F' in font that stops us having a bout of uncontrollable Ont though.

Last week we had an interview with Linzi, this week it's the turn of Jo, our multi talented musician. So, without further ado, over to Jo ...

Name;    Jo

Instrument(s);

Violin, oboe and anything else I can get my hands on.

Tell me about your musical background;

Entirely classical, until Linzi recruited me to the dark side.

Who or what do you consider to be major influences on your music/playing;

On the violin, two former teachers, one of whom taught me from the age of 6 to 16 and was a fantastic musician and teacher.  I only took up the oboe a few years ago so I can name a whole range of oboists – both professional and amateur – whose sound I wish I could emulate.

Favourite bands/artists/composers – and why;

Anything Baroque; early 20^th century British music; Aaron Copland.  Early REM, The Smiths, The Cure, Radiohead.  More recently, I’ve been enjoying Sheelanagig and Flap for their quirkiness.  So, a bit of a strange mixture really…

           

What interests do you have in addition to music?

I read a lot, I’ve always enjoyed learning languages, and if I could spend all my wages on going on holidays, I would.

Any interesting facts or stories about yourself that you feel people need to know about?                       

            No!

Thanks Jo, and beware of any strange man wearing a hat!.

Next week we will be at the Steampunk Weekend at The Commandery,  followed by Hallowsteam on the 27th.

As ever if you want to comment, or get in touch you can contact us via our Facebook page. 

Until next time, thanks for reading and we hope to see you soon.