August 26th, 2009
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Sun photo by Tasha Treadwell / August 6, 2009 Baltimore Rock Opera Society actress Danielle Robinette and actor Christopher Krysztofiak rock out on guitars while the villain, director Aran Keating in the minotaur costume, stands menacingly in the background during rehearsals of “Grundlehammer,” a new rock opera. |
August 25th, 2009
From City Paper:
AK-Slaughter
In just over a month, the Baltimore Rock Opera Society will premiere its first production, Grundlehammer. Tonight, the Society hosts the Carnival of BROS, a fundraiser for the opera with music from cabaret-electro artist Lizz King, good-vibe hip-hop duo AK-Slaughter, comedy, burlesque, a selection of songs from Grundlehammer by a group called the Hammered, and plenty more. Also, Brewer’s Art is providing the beer, and your ticket gets you two free drinks, which is just about cheaper than actually going to the Brewer’s Art
August 20th, 2009
Web Flyer for the Carnival on August 28th
Plus a nice blurb from Metromix.
…Did you know that Baltimore had a rock opera society? Crazy awesome, right? Baltimore Rock Opera Society (BROS) is raising funds for its first production, “Grundlehammer,” and its doing so with a not-to-be-missed event. Expect free drinks (we love beer!), scantily clad burlesque performers (we also love Paco Fish) and hip-hop tracks about sex (we really, really love AK Slaughter!)…..
August 16th, 2009
Hey everyone!
I interrupt our normal programming for a brief pity parade.
Alright you may think it is all fun and games writing and producing an original fantasy rock opera of incredibly epic proportions, but it is actually going to be a huge challenge to put on this show on our limited/non-existent budget. We started this production with $500 granted to us by the Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts. All other money we are generating entirely on our own steam. This show is going to be extremely Do-It-Yourself and will involve tons of scavenged and recycled materials, all of our labor is donated by crew members and volunteers, most of the technical equipment will be borrowed, but we still have a woeful deficit in our operating budget to fill.
HELP US OUT!
Wanna support DIY community-based rock opera in Baltimore? Click the paypal link below and shoot us a couple of bucks. No donation too small!
Also, we are actively seeking local businesses for advertisment in the rock opera program, in the physical space where the show will take place (bannners etc) and to be included on our advertisements for the show itself. Get in touch with our PR person Bonnie Veronda (Bonnie dot Veronda at Gmail dot com) to talk about an awesome and unique advertising opportunity. Thanks, Aran K.
Now back to the rock!!
August 16th, 2009
“…brace yourself for an original rock opera called “Gründlehämmer,” currently in the early-rehearsal phase and scheduled for a premiere in October at a Charles Village venue. The project is nothing if not ambitious – five acts, 15 songs, a seven-piece band, a cast of about two dozen and the promise of lots of violence, heroics and humor.”
Click here to read the whole article…..
http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bal-ae.rockopera16aug16,0,3319618.story?page=1&track=rss
August 16th, 2009
August 28th is shaping up to be quite the awesome-fest! Mark your calendars now.
BIG NEWS!!! We are very happy to welcome THE HAMMERED to the lineup for this show. THE HAMMERED is the stage name for the BROS pit band. This six member music machine will be playing all of the music for Gründlehämmer. They have been busy at work rehearsing and arranging music and will be showing off some never before heard songs from the Gründlehämmer soundtrack.
Also, SODA DRINKERS an excellent rock band containing members of Art Department and Microwave Background, will be playing at Load of Fun on the 28th, along with everyone’s favorite 80’s rock bluegrass cover band WILD BONERZ! This incredibly fun and hilarious band is a side project of local favorite The Dirty Marmaduke Flute Squad. (excellent bluegrass covers of your favorite 80’s jams, for real)
AK Slaughter
Lizz King
Mr. Unloved
Wild Bonerz
Soda Drinkers
Burlesque by Paco Fish and Debi Gonzales
Comedy by Tim Paggi
plus
The Hammered! (performing songs from the rock opera GrundleHammer!)
plus carnival games, beer from Brewer’s Art and a variety of WEIRDNESS
All Ages – 8pm.
$10 admission includes 2 free drink tix.
