Music

Spooky tunes for you! And news about the bands, tours and their merch.

TRASH AND VAUDEVILLE HISTORY

Trash and Vaudeville opened in 1975, and has been providing Rock n’ Roll to wear ever since.

Born out of the 1970’s rock and punk scene on St. Marks Place in New York City, Trash and Vaudeville has always provided a wide variety of alternative fashion for Rockers, Mods, Punks, Goths, Rockabillies, and everyday working class heroes who just wanted to walk and dress on the wild side.

Trash and Vaudeville was founded by Ray Goodman in June of 1975. Ray discovered St. Marks Place at the age of 13, and never left. He was immediately attracted to the incredible energy that surged throughout the block. Whatever the scene was – Beatniks – Hippies – Glam – Punk – it was all going down on St. Marks Place.

Ray spent most of his free time on St. Marks Place. There was the Electric Circus, the Fillmore East, and CBGBs, all within a few blocks of the area. Some of the greatest Rock n’ Roll Meccas all right there. Ray’s love for Rock music inspired him to open a clothing store that would be entirely influenced by Rock n’ Roll.

Right away Trash and Vaudeville attracted musicians and bands looking to dress in a style that embraced their individuality and creativity. St. Marks Place has always been a gathering place for the ‘cool’, with an energy that still flows today.

The store has been in its original location since opening. The list of artists, musicians, actors, street dwellers, teenage rebels, and people from all over who have shopped at the store goes on and on. Whoever it is, when they leave, they look and feel great!

We hope everybody can get a piece of that dream, that feeling, that spirit, that youth which is both classic and new, but always Rock n’ Roll.

SHOP BY BRANDS ONLINE:
Tripp NYC, Trash and Vaudeville, Underground Shoes and more

#SpookyInc20 – Nitzer Ebb at the Double Door (2009)

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of SpookyInc.com (aka GothicChicago.com) by sharing memories with #SPOOKYINC20 AND check out our NEW book “Vicennial – 20 Years Into the Night“ highlighting 20 years of spooky stuff for spooky people!

We LOVE Nitzer Ebb and have tried to catch as many shows as we can! I honestly think we have seen them the most out of any other band. This time the show was at the Double Door and the band was PERFECT 🙂 If they come to town, go see them!

More photos of the show!

APR 23 – Mark your calendars Chicago – The Damned are coming!

Doors at 6:30PM. Performance begins at 8PM. This show is for AGES 17 AND OLDER. Valid Photo ID is required for age restricted shows. Forms of valid ID are current and non-expired Driver’s License, State ID or Passport. House of Blues Chicago is a standing room only venue, all tickets are General Admission unless otherwise stated. Please contact the House of Blues Box Office 312.923.2000 to inquire about Dinner Package Seating and/or Disability Seating. Those in need of Accessible seating need to first purchase a General Admission ticket, then contact the venue Box Office at 312.923.2000 to reserve accommodations. House of Blues Chicago is Smoke Free. There is no re-entry.

#SpookyInc20 – Slimelight (London) 2001

As we get closer to the 20th Anniversary of SpookyInc.com (aka GothicChicago.com), we are sharing memories and photos highlighting the last 20 years. Celebrate with us by posting yours with #SPOOKYINC

Having the opportunity to travel is wonderful and when we were in London all of our spooky friends showed us a great time! Including a night at the infamous Slimelight for New Years Eve! I think we need to go back, it has been waaaaay too long 🙂

And check out our new book Vicennial 20 Years Into the Night!

#SpookyInc20 – Dead Can Dance (2012)

Beautiful weather, wonderful venue and captivating music from the band Dead Can Dance. And so many friends were there, too – how can it not be something to remember 🙂 Visit deadcandance.com) If they tour near you, go! Do not miss a show!

More photos from the 2012 show!

And check out our new book Vicennial 20 Years Into the Night!

#SpookyInc20 – Meeting Voltaire when he played in Chicago! (2005)

My #SpookyInc20 memory is when I first met Voltaire in 2005! For whatever reason, my schedule and his performance schedule never worked until then. I kept hearing about how great his live shows are and was thrilled when he came through Chicago. Charming, clever and talented! If you aren’t familiar with him, go now to Voltaire.net – listen to his music, buy his merch and check out his latest project “Gothic Homemaking” on YouTube! I guarantee you will become an instant fan 🙂

10/12 Midge Ure (Ultravox) and His Band +DJ Scary Lady Sarah (Chicago)

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NEW SHOW! On Sale Thur, Jun. 9 at 12pm!
Y-Not and Last Rites Present…
Midge Ure (Ultravox) and His Band
Support TBA
DJ Scary Lady Sarah
Doors at 7pm and show at 7:30pm
$25 advance and $25 door
21+
Tickets at: http://www.martyrslive.com/wed-oct-12-730pm-25

Midge Ure (Ultravox)
www.midgeure.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/Midge-Ure-275159919205373/

James “Midge” Ure, OBE (born 10 October 1953) is a Scottish singer, musician, songwriter and producer. His stage name, Midge, is a phonetic reversal of Jim, the diminutive form of his given name.

Ure enjoyed particular success in the 1970s and 1980s in bands including Slik, Thin Lizzy, Rich Kids and Visage, and most notably as frontman of Ultravox. In 1984 Ure co-wrote and produced the charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, which has sold 3.7 million copies in the UK. The song is the second highest selling single in UK chart history. Ure co-organised Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 with Bob Geldof. Ure acts as trustee for the charity, and serves as ambassador for Save the Children.

In 1985 Ure’s solo debut album The Gift, which reached number two in the UK Albums Chart, included the UK number one single “If I Was”. Ure has had four other UK top-30 solo hit singles: “No Regrets”, “That Certain Smile”, “Call of the Wild” and “Cold, Cold Heart”.

DJ Scary Lady Sarah
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Scary Lady Sarah passionately enjoys & promotes good, new, dark alternative music. She DJs, book bands & produces club events & has been doing so for nearly 30 years. She absolutely loves what she does and treats her occupation like the great fortune that it is. She loves new music and endeavours to play as much of it as she can, all the while keeping in mind and paying respect to the song requests of her events’ patrons.

09/14 Cold Cave + TR/ST with DJ Scary Lady Sarah (Chicago)

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COLD CAVE & TR/ST w/ DJ Scary Lady Sarah
$18 ADVANCE & $20 DAY OF / 18 & OVER / Doors 8:00PM / Show: 9:00PM

Album Review "Midnight Syndicate's Christmas-A Ghostly Gathering" Written by Luna Moon

For many of us from the Horror Genre, the Holidays can be overkill with saccharine-sweet decorations, Holly Jolly Santa Clauses and that “Elf on a Shelf” thing you can’t help, but place in compromising positions, just to piss off your Mother. How many times can we possibly hear “Jingle Bells” until our ear canals bleed? Not to mention the repetitive showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Don’t lie…you’ve made it a drinking game too. (Take a shot, every time an Angel gets its wings…and Comcast plays that frigging movie!)
We, the Horror Genre, celebrate a little differently. Normally, copious amounts of booze are consumed while we watch “Santa’s Slay”, build obscene snowmen and bake”Ginger Dead Men” Cookies. It’s not much, but it makes our little black hearts happy.
But darlings…what about Holiday Music? Finally Boys & Ghouls, we have a Holiday Album that will wake the dead.
Midnight Syndicate s “Christmas-A Ghostly Gathering” is a must have for the Howlidays. A creative collaboration by Edward Douglas & Gavin Gozka that includes both Gothic arrangements of Christmas favorites as well as new horror holiday classics. The music has a dark, melodious yuletide feel with deep Eastern European undertones of an Old World Christmas. “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” (Douglas) and “Carol of the Bells (Gozka) are two tracks of particular interest to bring out your inner Krampus.
Midnight Syndicate’s talent as versatile musicians is showcased within this album. Christmas-A Ghostly Gathering” has a Gothic magic that will create a Hauntingly Beautiful Holiday for everyone.
Available now at www.midnightsyndicate.com