Interview with Ivy Voltage of Corrupt Creatures Burlesque show!

Interview With Calgary's Corrupt Creatures ..   

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Burlesque Troupe Manager Ivy Voltage.
The Greatest Show I have seen with clothes on :)

Brad Sysko Kidd

k sweet! Lets do this! .. I am going to start from the beginning for the readers sake ..

What do you do with Corrupt Creatures? And How did this start?

Ivy Voltage

I remember always being fascinated by performance art, especially ones that were very empowering for women.
I did not expect it to happen at all, until I  snuck into Prism,
a lesbian pub in Edmonton at 17. I saw Lascivious Burlesque. They were recruiting, so I said I was 18 and they took me in.
 I quickly realized that I was capable of doing it myself. I was not happy working under others. So I started Corrupt Creatures Burlesque. We began just as dark traditional, then we added a Cabaret feel to it, and now since I have found my place as a performance artist, we do a mash up of those and circus freak show style performances.

Brad Sysko Kidd

I remember seeing you ladies at My pub and was blown away by the show and the fact that you perform with bands .
What was your favorite show you have done or the most memorable?

Ivy Voltage

For me as a solo performer it must have been The Hurly Burly Gurly Show in 2011. It was at The Uptown Theatre,
and put on by Betty Galore. Just incredible. As an Entire Troupe, I would have to say its a toss up between the Kink Karnival, or the one edition of The High Voltage Variety Hour where the Mad Young Darlings played an acoustic set.

Ivy Voltage

and Im glad you enjoyed our performance.

Brad Sysko Kidd

I sure did :) . what do you have planned for the future of C.C ?


Ivy Voltage

Right now I am recruiting. I dont just want girls, I want an entire troupe of different kinds of talent.
Focusing on the decrepit yet facinating nature of the freak show, and of course beautiful babes.
I want theatre, dance, acrobatics, contortion. It will take a bit to get there. But if anyone wants to see us,
we have shows coming up at the Voodoo Lounge on 16th Ave NW


Ivy Voltage

If anyone thinks they have something to add to my vision, you can email Ivy Voltage at Violet.rush@hotmail.ca

Brad Sysko Kidd

Im sure you will have no problem getting more talent  This city has some interesting people!

What would you do if there was a zombie apocalypse?

Ivy Voltage

I have actually made a wicked plan. I will get me and all my bad ass punk rock friends to raid and pillage everyone,
killing everything in sight til we have everything we need.
Then we will reign in a hige church and start a cult, with us as the 'holy masters',
baptists or whatever, then we will have our pathetic minions do everything for some god I havent made up yet


Ivy Voltage

Just sit on my ass and eat and get fat til i die, with everyone worshipping me out of fear


Brad Sysko Kidd

LMAO! FUCKIN EH! Thanks for the interview! you rock! and keep up the good work! Any thing you might want to say to the readers?
Ivy Voltage

Ivy Voltage

lol not really, wouldnt know what to say. haha. and Thanks for the interview!


BSK -CHEERS!

Tonight - Makeshift Innocence!!

Tonight!!
Makeshift Innocence! 
Olympic plaza . 7:30 
The most loving, full hearted and awesome Reggae and Dub Rock bands hailing from Calgary who just came off of tour in Germany are playing downtown tonight at Olympicplaza 
https://www.facebook.com/makeshiftinnocence?ref=br_tf

Sysko's B.O.T.W- ARSENAL

ARSENAL
Now these heavy metal thrashers can kick the shit out of a show!!!
I have been to a bunch of their shows including shows with a band I used to Manage; SHRAPNAL!(who you should also check out! ) .. Heavy as fuck stage performance and some great dudes to chat and get drunk with! I plan to see them again sometime very soon. And if you want to check them out for yourself you can click the name or the link here>https://www.facebook.com/events/567445643291809/

Zeb's Interview with Our Last Crusade

Their first EP, released in May 2010, titled “The Essence of Everything” ignited a fire. Drawn from a range of influences, and containing a sound not quite like any other band, it was a melting pot of heavy music. Most recently, 2011 saw Our Last Crusade release a demo, showcasing a young band beginning to find its own voice, while striving to maintain a diverse sound in an era where metal has become contrived and formulaic. A self-professed metal band, nothing more, nothing less, they intend on pushing the definition of heavy music in every sense possible. I recently sat down and talked to them about their new record they've been recording and what they've been up to in the past few months Scott Wilson (the charasmatic frontman), Brady Schmidt (the 8 string shredder) and Matt Danko (the lowest of ends) were gladly ready to answer whatever questions i had for them:
 Zeb:So what have you guys been up to lately as a band?
 OLC:We where down in Florida at Audiohammer Studios recording our debut album. We have spend the majority of 2013 writing and working on preproduction.We've also been working on integrating a few new members, and wrapping up the last few semesters of our university degrees.
 Zeb: Is the recording process different than you guys are used to?
 OLC: It's really not that much different from the recordings we have done in the past. Everyone is pretty laid back and we aren't constricted to a set schedule. That being said, it is a more intensive process due to the fact that we are recording 10 songs and not the 1-3 that we have done in the past. Also, the guys we are working with are industry professionals so they keep us accountable and make sure that we are nailing every part 100%. All in all it has been great and the songs are sounding better then anything else we have done before. Brady adds generally you play a part clean until it sounds close to perfect, and then once everything is tracked go back and make a sweet guitar tone.
Zeb: When are you guys planning on releasing it?
OLC: We haven't set a date yet because there are a few things still up in the air that we have to pursue before we can make a decision on when we want to release the album. We want this album to make as big of splash as possible and help move us forward as a band. We've been working on these songs for a very long time, some of them well over two years. so we're really just waiting for the right moment to drop it.
Zeb: So what does the next year hold for OLC?
OLC: The majority of us plan to finish our University degrees this year. After that, we would like to continue to grow OLC.
Zeb: Who are some of your guy's influences?
OLC: Scott immediately answers Randy Blythe (Lamb of God), Trevor Strnad (The Black Dahlia Murder), Alex Erian (Obey The Brave/Despised Icon), Oli Sykes (Bring Me The Horizon) Matt then mentions Justin Lowe (After The Burial), David Darocha (Born Of Osiris), Danny Hauser (Veil Of Maya)last but not least Brady puts in his two cents Jesse Lacey, Max Bemis, Misery Signals, This or the Apocalypse, Arsonists Get All the Girls and Semisonic. Closing time will always be the greatest song.
 Zeb: Alright guys one last question who would win in a fight? Batman or Spiderman?
 OLC: Scott: "Definitely Batman. Spiderman's web might slow him down, but Batman's resolve would lead him to victory." Matt: "I feel that Batman is more sneaky than Spiderman. Batman FTW." Brady: "Spider-man, that dude can do whatever a spider can." Until their new album drops check out their current EP "Mad Men" here

Update!! News and Stuff :)

Hey guys and gals, Brad here .. Sadly I have just gone through a move and did not have any internet for a little while also no phone to blog from . but very soon I will be back and on a tighter schedule for blogging days and when I have a chance like today I will post as much as I can for the week . This weekends shows, Band of the week etc. It may be a little while before I get back on but Check back for Zeb and his posts to keep up to date :)

Sysko's Band Of The Week - Lordosis

LORDOSIS
Local dudes with a reputation for rocking some awesome shows with great bands. The type of Metal they play can be considered progressive heavy Metal / Metal to get stoned to haha
Comparable to a TOOLish sound but with more haunting vocals and a heavy rasp .. With dark and amazing guitar solos this band in on you should check out!
I got to see them once at an amazing Event Calgary Metal Fest and they were fucking awesome! Check out the links for more info and tunes!

                                                 http://www.reverbnation.com/lordosismusic

Local Alternative performer - Carisa Hendrix Makes world record!!!

So I just found out that Carisa Hendrix Just broke a wold record and made it into the Metro paper for being extremely badass! Fire torch teething is what it sounds like, and she kicked the crap out of the previous record! By holding a burning torch longer than anyone , she will be in 2014 Guinness Book of world records :) You fuckin rock Carisa !! Congrats!!

https://www.facebook.com/HendrixEntertainment

Like her page!!

Sysko's Band Of The Week - The Press Gang

The Press Gang 
Calgary has an ever growing industry for Art and I love being able to say Im a part of it . here is a band that I have not had the chance to see live yet but I listen to them on Soundcloud. Free tunes are always killer :P
With a very mixed sound of Metal / Rock and Punk , this is music to mosh to for sure! Click on the name for their Soundcloud page and here is the upcoming show for this week!https://www.facebook.com/events/326272410842355/?ref=3

Local Design and Promotion Company - You're Deadmeat Design

You're Deadmeat Design 
Local Design company specializing in web design and graphic design, Is hiring people to work with them!
They have a team who goes around putting up flyers for shows . If you would like to become part of the MEATTEAM, Contact Robyn Condon on the page that the name links to And check out how to get involved and make kickass even better. The contact info is on there . ^
here is something to check out too...

Top 10 Insights from Brad Kidd .

10 Ways to do shit from the mind of Brad Sysko Kidd
1-Start at the bottom and work your way up .. 
2-Dont expect things ..
 3-Be humble and know that all comes in time that is deserved. Never take what you have for granted even if it may rub you wrong . 
4-Grace life with a firm handshake and a smile .. Walk tall even if you may not be .. 
5- Test your limits .. otherwise you will never know and live in fear of your capabilities .. 
6 - for fuck sakes ask for directions . pride has nothing to do with your journey .. 
7- Love as many people as you can! there is no limit , im not talking about sex . you can love your friends and never be afraid to say it!
 8- This body is just here for you to use until you pass your energy on to the universe .. So dont sweat the small shit cause energy cannot be destroyed, only dispersed .
 9 -Stand your ground even if you have to be the person you are not .. 
10- be happy .. Fuckin Smile .. Find the silver lining in everything cause life is shit and we all go through crap . But you have accept people for who they are and understand they have a story and it may just be more fucked up than yours....Cheers -BSK

Photographer -Edith Ratzlaff

Edith Ratzlaff is a local photographer who has shot a ton of things including many local shows and a bunch of promo stuff for bands .. recently worked with Open Sails, Model Kevann Carter who is awesome :) . And past band of the weekers Cease and Desist :) .. With awesome aim and a serious eye for what should be seen .. and will be . The talent I have seen over the last while by this girl is amazing .Seriously check out some of her snaps on the link with her name or check out these ...  Like these people and the bands on fb cause they deserve it! Support local arts! :)

Kevann Carter

Cloud Nine

King Dylan

Tonight! - The Blind Beggar - ARCHELAOS

Local heavy Metal band Archelaos is playing the Blind Beggar !! Im posting this because these are wickedawesome dudes and should really be checked out! I may go tonight but I know I will be going to the CD release with Phantom Limb / ARCHSPIRE / Illuminated Minerva /Archelaos and The Lucifer Project on October 12th at VERNS !! https://www.facebook.com/events/507357139350696/ .. Click the link above ^ to check out the event for the show tonight and make sure to go cause you will be blown away!

Special Ska Punk B.O.T.W - Caught Off Guard!

Currently in the studio recording an EP Caught Off Guard  Is a Calgary Ska Punk band that I have had the honor to work with and I love to follow them and what they are up to. One of the best in their genre in this City :) http://www.caughtoffguardmusic.com/ is a great place to hear a track called "Waste Away" ! They blog sometimes on there too so you can follow them . also click the name ^ and Like the page to get some updates on the new EP .. I recommend it and I honestly cant wait to hear what rockin shit they have a'brewin in the studio!

Vile Burning Sin - Show review ... Uh yeah Fuck yeah!

One of the best heavy metal shows I have been to in a while!! The night surprised me over and over with not just the extremely awesome group of bands including Vile Insignia , Blackest Sin, and Burning Effigy! This show had many people that are extremely connected to the industry coming to show some love .. It was a free show and everyone had a killer time at VERNS !! The place is killer for shows like this and I love Clint and how he makes great bands even better! As you can tell I had a great time and I can say my ears are in a ton of pain from getting rocked as fuck :) check out every show from any of these bands ^ and I will tell ya right now you will have a great time!! ... What a show :) .. the after party was rad too hehe. The dickhead lookin dude is Sysko and I am wearing the Tour shirt they gave everyone for free! Awesome dudes! all of them!!!!