Band Scramble!

The Chippewa Chapel Traveling Guitar Circle and Musicians Network is gearing up for the next Band Scramble, to be held Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Off Broadway in South St. Louis. The Band Scramble was an event started at Frederick’s Music Lounge. As in previous scrambles, musicians are invited to sign up for random assignment into a brand new band. Each band will have 5 members: guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and the catch-all category “other”. Signups have concluded and the bands are dilligently rehearsing. The bands will have just over three weeks to compose and learn three original songs. The showdown will happen at Off Broadway on August 29^th. Tickets are $10, $13 if you're under 21. Show time is at 9pm with doors opening at 7:30.

In an effort to ensure that St. Louis’s local music scene will never fade away, the hosts of the Chippewa Chapel want to use the proceeds from the Band Scramble to send kids to rock band camp. The last Band Scramble raised enough money to provide scholarships to four young musicians. They hope to beat that record this time.

I'll be participating this year, playing drums and percussion for Band #5 (we don't have a name yet). This is going to be a lot of fun. Who knows? There could be some cool bands that come out of this. Hope to see you there.

NonProphets return with Political Show

My friends in the NonProphets have a show this weekend. Check it out:

Where else can you see: Obama "after dark," a sneak peak at the VP debate, Scooby Doo and the gang at the DNC, John Edwards' blind date, and get a run-down of the last eight years in five minutes? Not to mention

Jones in his underwear? Well OK, you can see that last one just about anywhere, but still...

THE NONPROPHETS participate in St. Louis' Political Theater Festival with their hit politically themed comedy show, the Patriotic Freedom Bingo Machine! Hosted by Chris "Mr." Jones.

WHO: The NonProphet Theater Company’s comedy show, The Militant Propaganda Bingo Machine!

WHAT: Critically acclaimed sketch comedy, right here in St. Louis!

WHEN: Friday, September 5 at 8:00pm

WHERE: Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118

HOW (MUCH): $10

WHY: Take part in laughing at the political foibles of late!

St Louis, MO -- On Friday, September 5, The NonProphet Theater Company returns to Off Broadway with a patriotic version of their hit sketch comedy show, The Militant Propaganda Bingo Machine! This is part of the city-wide Political Theater Festival, which runs from August to November.

Reservations are not necessary, but more info can be obtained by visiting our website at http://www.nptco.org or by calling 314-752-5075.

The sketch show takes 24 original sketches and pits them against the backdrop of a twisted bingo game in which the audience controls the order of the show, and prizes are won by a lucky few. The show is a non-stop evening of break-neck comedy that will leave you exhausted and hoarse by night's end.

Off Broadway (located at 3509 Lemp Avenue in the Historic Cherokee-Lemp District in South City) is one of St. Louis' legendary music venues and boasts some of the best bartenders and ambiance in town. The bar, which recently went smoke-free, hearkens back the atmosphere created by the NonProphets' previous home, the late, lamented Hi Pointe Café. Off Broadway is a 21+ venue

Directing the show will be NonProphet founder and Artistic Director Robert A. Mitchell, and cast members include: Brendan Allen, Nicole Angeli, Aaron Orion Baker, Jonathan Ellison, Chris "Mr." Jones, Theresa Masters, Ben Ritchie, Suzanne Roussin, Adam Thenhaus, Corey Stulce and B. Weller.

Lola van Ella presnts Hot Dogs & Cool Cats

What: An Extra Frisky Edition of Lola van Ella's Burlesque Showcase

When: Saturday, September 6, 2008, starting at 5:00pm and going until 1:30am

Where: Off Broadway, located at 3509 Lemp Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118

Who: Reigning Queen of St. Louis Burlesque, Lola van Ella and her friends

How (much): Tickets are a steal at $20 and include BBQ, live music and the hottest burlesque performers this side of the Mississippi

Why: Why not? Like you need a reason to come and see beautiful ladies strut their stuff and perform devilishly intriguing antics. But if you really want one, a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit local animal shelters and charities.


St. Louis, MO- Lola van Ella, the undisputed Queen of St. Louis Burlesque is throwing another wild party, and you're invited! Ms. van Ella is putting together the wildest burlesque showcase yet, chock full of beautiful ladies, great food, hot live music and more entertainment than you can shake a stick at.

On Saturday, September 6, 2008, at one of St. Louis' favorite watering holes, Off Broadway, Ms. van Ella presents an Extra Frisky Edition of Lola van Ella's Burlesque Showcase. The party includes a pack of wild St. Louis, Kansas City and Minneapolis performers that will leave you barking in approval by night's end.

In addition to the incomparable Lola van Ella, patrons will also get to experience the best in show with the likes of The Alley Cat Revue, including Foxy LeFeelion, Greta Garter, GoGo McGregor and Roxy Red Rockets. Also on the bill will also be the physics defying Gravity Plays Favorites; the hot hot hot Sturdy Gurlesque; the Hound Dog himself, Clownvis; the gender-bending Siren; and Maggie McMuffins, Ooh la la Christina and Shara.

From Kansas City, you'll howl at Gilda Lily, Richard Stroker and SureFire; and from Minneapolis, the return of local girl-made-good Tomahawk Tassels.

Legendary local act 7 Shot Screamers will provide live music, and there will be a burlesque bazaar and even more surprises! BBQ will be provided on the outside patio, and as usual, the Off Broadway staff will keep your kisser quenched with the finest drinks in town.

Tickets are $20 per person, and include food and all the entertainment you could ask for. A portion of the proceeds will go benefit several local animal charities and shelters.

For more information and reservations, please contact Lola van Ella at lolavanella@gmail.com.

The evening begins at 5:00pm with the BBQ (including veggie dogs!), the show begins at 8:00pm and the doors don't close until 1:30am. It'll be a night of hot dogs and cool cats!

Off Broadway is located at 3509 Lemp Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118. Parking is available on Lemp Avenue. Off Broadway is a smoke-free establishment.

Your dog wants burlesque. Don't you, too?

Gavin Tartowski hosts The Militant Propaganda Bingo Machine

GEORGE MALICH, THE STAR OF LOCAL INDIE MOVIE “A. ANONYMOUS", HOSTS THE NONPROPHETS' SHOW as they return to Off Broadway!

WHO: The NonProphet Theater Company’s comedy show, The Militant Propaganda Bingo Machine!
WHAT: Critically acclaimed sketch comedy, right here in St. Louis!
WHEN: Sunday, August 3 at 8:00pm
WHERE: Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118
HOW (MUCH): $10 admission at the door
WHY: Why not? AND we have special guest host, George Malich!

St Louis, MO -- On Sunday, August 3, The NonProphet Theater Company returns to Off Broadway with their hit sketch comedy show, The Militant Propaganda Bingo Machine! The group will also perform at Off Broadway on Friday, September 5.

The sketch show takes 24 original sketches and pits them against the backdrop of a twisted bingo game in which the audience controls the order of the show, and prizes are won by a lucky few. The show is a non-stop evening of break-neck comedy that will leave you exhausted and hoarse by night's end.

The guest host for the August 3 show will be George Malich of Improv Trick, reprising his hilarious improv’ed role as Gavin Tartowski, from the locally produced indie: “A. (Anonymous)”

Off Broadway (located at 3509 Lemp Avenue in the Historic Cherokee-Lemp District in South City) is one of St. Louis' legendary music venues and boasts some of the best bartenders and ambiance in town. The bar, which recently went smoke-free, hearkens back the atmosphere created by the NonProphets' previous home, the late, lamented Hi Pointe Café. Off Broadway is a 21+ venue

Directing the show will be NonProphet founder and Artistic Director Robert A. Mitchell, and cast members include: Brendan Allen, Nicole Angeli, Aaron Orion Baker, Paula Stoff-Dean, Jonathan Ellison, Chris "Mr." Jones, Theresa Masters, Ben Ritchie, Suzanne Roussin and B. Weller. The multi-talented Sarah Holt runs the show as Stage Manager.

Reservations are not necessary, but more info can be obtained by visiting our website at http://www.nptco.org or by calling 314-752-5075.