tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post1159647948848706669..comments2024-03-29T07:46:36.996-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Saturday Steam 12/1/12Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-82547852962266026852012-12-08T01:02:22.358-05:002012-12-08T01:02:22.358-05:00I'm always delighted to see steampunk costumes...I'm always delighted to see steampunk costumes with *colour*! The cliche that "steampunk is what happens when goths discover brown" has had the unfortunate side effect of missing how very, very much the Victorians *adored* colour! Want a truly Victorian inspired costume? Think mauve (first formulated in 1865), teal (first used to describe a colour instead of a duck in 1917) and chartreuse (1884)! Think about using all of them together! Along with stripes, polka dots and plaid!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11576993011078194394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-3038894188451970852012-12-07T00:31:51.524-05:002012-12-07T00:31:51.524-05:00Steam Powered Giraffe...TeslaconIV, a total immers...Steam Powered Giraffe...TeslaconIV, a total immersion steampunk fan convention...Madison, WI...Halloween Weekend 2014. It would be SO worth the drive for you and THOJ and you can bring Lady Vadore! Bobba fett was here this year!<br />Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101705676186663681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-89699286546945004462012-12-04T18:04:37.359-05:002012-12-04T18:04:37.359-05:00SPG!!! I <3 them! And I live near San Diego, so...SPG!!! I <3 them! And I live near San Diego, so I get to see them live! =) <br />And I was going to mention that 'The Jon' is no longer part of the group, but I believe someone beat me to it!JenBennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-35013058102402706702012-12-04T00:40:58.978-05:002012-12-04T00:40:58.978-05:00Ah Steam Powered Giraffe... I never get tired of w...Ah Steam Powered Giraffe... I never get tired of watching them in action, so amazing! Most talented (and cutest) automatons I've ever seen ;) and I never get tired of their song Brass Goggles. MasterpieceLosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12140535832377265007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-40091318484973640332012-12-03T23:57:56.958-05:002012-12-03T23:57:56.958-05:00my roommate is insane about SPG's "Honeyb...my roommate is insane about SPG's "Honeybee". I showed it to her after watching the DVD at a friend's party and so now we have to listen to it once a day. It's very loaded with melancholy but I kind of want to dance to it if I ever get married.deenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-892186071748690732012-12-03T06:42:30.780-05:002012-12-03T06:42:30.780-05:00SO HAPPY to see all the love for San Diego's o...SO HAPPY to see all the love for San Diego's own Steam Powered Giraffe! There are a lot of folks out there claiming to be steampunk that are just about The Look (honestly, I don't get the love for Abney Park. *shrug* Saw them live, and it was just World Music in steamcostume. But whatevs), but these guys put on a whole steam SHOW; they're like a robot band that just woke up when you dropped in a coin, and the illusion is uncanny, and never drops. Their make-up is to DIE, especially how he does the patina on the copper; VERY hard to do well, very detailed up-close. SEE THESE GUYS LIVE AT ALL COSTS! Recordings do NOT do them justice.<br /><br />Also, while Hilary's costume is awesome, I recognized immediately that the top part was from those Simplicity patterns I mentioned here back before Halloween. No T, no shade, no read, and much respect to Miss Hilary (WORK!),I'm just pointing it out so Miss "I Can't Sew" Jen (and others) will know that it's not that hard, patterns are available and VERY easy to follow and modify! As much as it pains me to say it as someone who makes costumes for a living, too many of y'all are spending WAY TOO MUCH money on pre-made outfits from "steampunk clothing companies" that are starting to look a little... generic. I've done as Hilary has for over 30 years now; use patterns where needed, thrift for the rest! Mix it up, alter bought/found stuff, make it your own. No one knows but you how much/little you spent, and then you have extra money left over to buy other steamjunk. GO ON, MISS HILARY!<br />/endcostumingrant ;)<br /><br />Cheers, thanks a lot,<br /><br />StormStorm the Klingonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-14398692053789791882012-12-02T21:14:07.100-05:002012-12-02T21:14:07.100-05:00Last time you mentioned SPG I dismissed them, hone...Last time you mentioned SPG I dismissed them, honestly. I think I thought they would probably be very gimmicky. <br /><br />HOWEVER. <br /><br />Oh my goodness. They are absolutely phenomenal musicians as well as actors and mimes. Their beautifully developed characters make me miss acting. I'm completely floored by them. Thank you so much for introducing me. <br /><br />Now excuse me while I go make the rounds through their videos again.....Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408164325693365109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-57041236584592838642012-12-02T19:07:11.460-05:002012-12-02T19:07:11.460-05:00You'll be pleased to know that Steam Powered G...You'll be pleased to know that Steam Powered Giraffe is playing at <a href="http://teslacon.com/site/" rel="nofollow">TeslaCon 3</a> in Wisconsin next November. I just got back (literally) from TC2 and SPG was THERE promoting for next year (no performance). I did fan-girl squeal and hop up and down a whole lot, and got a very poorly-lit photo with them. I so did not act my age.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-10153040978131686782012-12-02T18:01:02.690-05:002012-12-02T18:01:02.690-05:00Hilary looks lovely! And just like the actress Bus...Hilary looks lovely! And just like the actress Busy Philipps (anyone else notice the resemblance?)Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-63699998325464745392012-12-02T17:30:13.371-05:002012-12-02T17:30:13.371-05:00Oh my goodness... You just introduced me to my new...Oh my goodness... You just introduced me to my new favorite band. I love you for this...Cici R,noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-6609628708258865162012-12-02T09:02:30.783-05:002012-12-02T09:02:30.783-05:00This is going to sound all fangirly, but Steam Pow...This is going to sound all fangirly, but Steam Powered Giraffe is my absolute favorite band. Not only do they make fantastic music that almost never leaves my car stereo, but they're the friendliest group of awesome, creative people I've ever met. They're very interactive with their fans via Tumblr and Patronism (which does require a fee, but it can be as little as $2 a month) and sometimes Facebook. I also wanted to mention you're the one who introduced me to them back in 2011, Jen... so thank you for that! :)<br /><br />(Also, I'm not sure if you know this or not, but The Jon is no longer a part of the group. They have a new robot, named Hatchworth, now, and he is absolutely amazing.)Rinhttp://www.rinneko.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-8016218147581274342012-12-02T07:03:25.138-05:002012-12-02T07:03:25.138-05:00Love the dress, the badge, the boutineer and the c...Love the dress, the badge, the boutineer and the corsage!! Amazing all!Fran@BCDChttp://brokencookiesdontcount.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-43644186045439213682012-12-02T00:02:35.226-05:002012-12-02T00:02:35.226-05:00OOOOO, just spent half an hour listening to variou...OOOOO, just spent half an hour listening to various Steam Powered Giraffe videos - what fun!Heidinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-49047850543689883692012-12-02T00:00:34.612-05:002012-12-02T00:00:34.612-05:00Steam Powered Giraffe always deserves a mention. H...Steam Powered Giraffe always deserves a mention. Happy to see them again! Brienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36570180925908169382012-12-01T22:48:49.862-05:002012-12-01T22:48:49.862-05:00Hi Jen! I had totally forgotten about the Steampu...Hi Jen! I had totally forgotten about the Steampunk Motorcycle, but I was excited to see it! I was able to track it down, here's the info on it.<br /><br />http://www.gravesendcycles.com/bikes.html<br />Shannon M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-10664100488974785352012-12-01T22:41:08.912-05:002012-12-01T22:41:08.912-05:00I'm so mad that I missed Steam Powered Giraffe...I'm so mad that I missed Steam Powered Giraffe play TWICE this year due to lack of money to get to Detroit. UGH! First world problems.<br />"I Am Not Alone" is also one of my favorite songs too! I hope to one day, if I ever get married, to have that be a song to play at my wedding.Zombie Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437368075850908327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-45683021655546216612012-12-01T20:45:23.713-05:002012-12-01T20:45:23.713-05:00So ... many ... shinies!!! Also, I am so gaga over...So ... many ... shinies!!! Also, I am so gaga over Melissa's tattoo. I wanna see the rest of it!Reneehttp://www.thedomesticscientist.comnoreply@blogger.com