Halloween Playlist

Everyone getting excited for Halloween? I'm pretty excited. We still haven't carved our pumpkin, but I will make sure we do tonight (I'm going to make it look like The Count from sesame street, ah ah ah). Anyway, one of the most important things to have for your halloween party, besides a costume and spooky treats, is an excellently creepy playlist. I know you are quite capable of creating one yourself, but just in case, here a list to get you started. A lot of these you can find on itunes, amazon, or for free on share sites. You can also listen on tinysong.

First of all, you have to have a few dance numbers mixed in there. My favs are
"Thriller" by Michael Jackson
"Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers (The Misfits also did a version) and
"Time Warp" from the Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack

Pretty much any Nekromantix song works well for Halloween, but the best ones include
"Trick or Treat"
"Dead Moonwalkin'" (also good for getting people to dance) and
"Where Do Monsters Go?"

There has to be some Danzig, so try
"Killer Wolf" or
"Not of This World"

Danzig also sung on AFI's cover of the Misfits' "Halloween" that was pretty good. I don't usually recommend any AFI but they did an "All Hallows EP" that I like for Halloween that includes
"Halloween" and
"Fall Children"

And here is a list of the rest:
"Ecto-1" by Lilitu
"As You Die" by the Mutilators
"Never Die" by Tiger Army
"Walking Dead" by the Independents
"Beheaded" by the Offspring
"Walk Like a Zombie" by the Horrorpops
"Last of the Human Beings" by the Quakes
"Hotrod Vampires" by Demented Are Go
"Night of the Living Dead" by Left For Dead
"Graveyard Beyond the Woods" by Horror of 59
"Graveyard Tree III" by Koffin Kats
"Midnight Spookshow" by Calabrese

Plus any of the songs from the Rocky Horror Punk Rock Show album are a lot of fun.

And here are some cookies for you.


<3 Belinda

The Long Awaited Rockabilly and Psychobilly Music Calendar

Here it is - the new Calendar! Upcoming Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Horrorpunk, Folkpunk and related shows in NC, MA, and Chicago. As always, if you want me to cover your area, send me a quick email, and if we missed a show leave a comment so no one else will miss it!


October 28, 2010
Dexter Romweber at Sadlacks Heroes in Raleigh, NC @9pm

October 29, 2010
Scarlett Deville and the Devilettes, Coffin Banger at Horseshoe in Chicago, IL @8pm
The Villians at Divebar in Raleigh, NC @9pm
Transylvania Transport Co, Go Devils, Joe Buck Yourself, and others at Stella Blue in Asheville, NC @9pm

October 30, 2010
Kelley and the Cowboys at Cane Creek Campground in Snow Camp, NC @7pm
Ormon Grimsby's House of Halloween Hullabaloo presents The Tremors, Straight 8s at Kings in Raleigh, NC @8pm
Frankensexxy, the Gravetones, Old Scars at Horseshoe in Chicago, IL @8pm
Zombiefest - Dex Romweber Duo and others at Space 13 in Wilmington, NC @9pm
Devil's Ball Kostume Cruise In by Road Devils CC presents Flat Tires, Dielectrics, Speed Kings at 16 Taps in Wilmington, NC @9pm *note: costume contest with prizes, also filming video for Flat Tires
The Bo-Stevens at the Garage in Winston Salem, NC @9:30pm

October 31, 2010
7th Annual Spooktacular presents Sasquatch and the Sick-a-billys, Labretta Suede and the Motel 6, The Othermen, Cactus at the Lucky Dog Music Hall in Worcester, MA @8pm *note: half price cover if you wear a Halloween costume
The Tremors at Arizona Pete's in Greensboro, NC @7:30pm
Blood Red River at Dain's Place in Durham, NC @10pm

November 3, 2010
Mad Sin, Dreadnoughts, Curtains!, Nothing to Gain at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, IL @7pm

November 5, 2010
The Tremors at the Cave in Chapel Hill, NC @ 10pm

November 7, 2010
Reverend Horton Heat at the Metro in Chicago, IL @7pm
Mad Sin, Dreadnoughts, the Arkhams, Wicked Whiskey, Creepin Cadavers at the Studio at Webster Hall in NYC @9pm *note: this is the only East Coast Show that Mad Sin will be doing, so hall it up to NYC if your in the Northeast! Also, there will be a flea market, craft fair, fashion show, go-go and other fine entertainment.
The Tremors, Straight 8s at Puckett's Farm Equipment in Charlotte, NC @10pm

November 13, 2010
Wicked Whiskey, Lenny Lashley at McGreevy's in Boston, MA @8pm

November 14, 2010
Dex Romweber Duo at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA @9pm

November 18, 2010
Koffin Kats, Johnny Murder and the 25 to Life, The Ugly, The Van Buren Boys at Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, IL @7pm
The Bo-Stevens at the Millenium Center in Winston Salem, NC @8pm

November 19, 2010
David Allen Coe, Appalucia at Tremont Music Hall in Charlotte, NC @8:30pm

November 20, 2010
Pearls Mahone and the One-eyed Jacks at Horseshoe in Chicago, IL @9pm
The Belmont Playboys at Tremont Music Hall in Charlotte, NC @9pm

November 24, 2010
.357 String Band, The Gravetones, Stang Stomper at Reggies Music Joint in Chicago, IL @7pm

November 26, 2010
Rumble House Rockabilly at Great Chow in Abington, MA @8:30pm

November 29, 2010
Tex Railer's Doomtown at Charlie's Kitchen in Boston, MA @7pm

New and Improved!

Obviously, the Belindabilly blog has been on a bit of a hiatus. I've been re-thinking the format and trying to figure out what is really important about it - what I'm trying to accomplish. I've decided that the music updates are still very important, but I'm changing it to a month long calendar with updates on changes when needed. I will just edit the original post and tweet about the change (follow @belindapaige), as well as give notice on the day of big shows. I will also be getting rid of the "Fashion Friday" posts. Instead, I will be posting whenever I have new clothing or accessories to show, or other fashion related items. I'll also be using the blog to keep track of my own favorite designers, bands, new textiles, fiber artists, and wedding-related things. Don't worry, it won't get too girly, but I have to make it interesting to me in order to make it interesting to you.



In that spirit, here's something awesome!

My fiance's mom made these cute Halloween pillowcases for us. I adore the fabric! I would love a dress or a jumper out of it, wouldn't you? I might see if she can get me more of the fabric so I can do a one-of-a-kind - who wants it?



I also have the beginnings of the new Belindabilly Knit Collection. It won't be ready to go until January probably, but here are some scarves I've been working on.

I plan to have some little sweaters and cardigans along with stockings and maybe even stocking caps for guys.



That's all for now. By tomorrow I should have the music calendar up through the end of November. This weekend will be busy with Halloween shows; check back here so you don't miss any! Follow me on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook for updates.



<3 Belinda

Music Monday

Septemeber 11

Hello my dear readers,

This weekend was the 2011 Port City Rumble at 16 Taps in Wilmington, NC. There was quite a turn out and a helluva party. I didn't get to see all of the bands, but I saw enough to say this:
Dear Sound Guy at 16 Taps, I respect you and your position, and I'm sure you pretty much know what you are doing. However, I do have one note for you. In most cases, the drums will be the loudest instrument out of a group, so loud in fact, that they barely need to be mic'ed, especially in a small venue. In psychobilly and rockabilly bands, the drums should also be the least noticeable. The emphasis here is on vocals, and guitar, but also much attention should be given to the bass. The bass is what makes these bands special, and though it mostly acts as rhythm, it adds a lot to the melody. So what is my point, you ask? Well, I hate to complain, but nthe drums were so over mic'ed, especially during the Koffin Kats' set, that the bass was totally drowned out unless it was the only instrument being played. For the first few songs, we couldn't hear the guitar either. But, the Koffin Kats rocked out anyway and I'm sure pretty much everyone was too drunk to notice. Maybe you were drunk too, so I'll give you credit for doing your job at all, but next time, let's just take it down a notch.
Thanks
Belinda

And now for the week in Rockabilly, Pychobilly and everything similar*:

Nothing tonight, Tuesday or Wednesday...

Thursday, October 14, 2010
JJ and the Retrobillys (rockabilly) play at the Horseshoe in Chicago @9pm.

Friday, October 15, 2010
The Great Chow, a Chinese restaurant I think, in Abington, MA hosts Rumble house Rockabilly @8:30pm.

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Rumble House Rockabilly, Wicked Whiskey (pyschobilly), and The Knuckledusters (rockabilly) play at Sally O'Brien's in Somerville, MA @8pm.
In Pittsboro at The General Store Cafe, The String Machine (rockin' bluegrass) plays @8pm.
Motorbilly (psychobilly) and Cutthroat Shamrock (punkgrass) play at Divebar Raleigh (NC) @10pm.

Sunday, October 17, 2010
Tex Railer's Doomtown (psychobilly) plays Central Mass Roller Derby in Lancaster MA @6pm.

*Right now, I only cover North Carolina, Chicago, and Massachusetts, but will add more places if I get requests. So, if you live somewhere else and want to know what's going on in your neck of the woods, give me a holler and I'll add your city or state to my list. Also, if your band or venue isn't listed and it should be, make sure to add it in the comments so everyone knows!

Music Calendar

Hi Gang,

I was out of town and missed my Monday post, but I didn't want you to miss any shows if I could help it. So, here is what's left of the week in rockabilly, psychobilly etc.

Wednesday October 6, 2010
Koffin Kats (psychobilly) and Go Devils (psychobilly) play the Milestone in Charlotte, NC @8pm.

Friday October 8, 2010
At the Rockshop in Fayetville, NC, the Koffin Kats (psychobilly) and Motorbilly (hard rockabilly) @7:30pm
In Chicago at the Horseshoe, 13 Angels play with Tracer Bullet (rockabilly) and Johnny Murder and the 25 to Life (psychobilly) @9pm.
The Cave in Chapel Hill, NC hosts Killer Filler (surf) @11pm.

Saturday October 9, 2010
The 4th Annual Port City Rumble takes place at 16 taps in Wilmington, NC starting at 12pm, bands @6pm. Bands include Blood Red River (psychobilly), Transylvania Transport Co (psychobilly), Koffin Kats (psychobilly), the Dielectrics (punk), American Speedway (rock'n'roll), and JT and the Dragpipes (rockabilly), who I think actually play earlier in the day. The rumble will show Pre '67 Rods, Kustom Bicycles and the "Legendary Death Defying Creeper Race". Belindabilly will also be making an appearance along with other vendors.
In Winston-Salem, NC, the Bo-Stevens (rockabilly) go on @7:30pm at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds.
Creepin' Cadavers (psychobilly) play in Southwick, MA at the Southwick Inn @9:30pm.

There wasn't anything on Thursday or Saturday that I found; a lot of bands are probably getting their rest before the Halloween hoopla (for which I am very excited!). As always, if I missed anything please leave a comment and if you want me to report on your city or state please send a message!

Fashion Friday

Dear Reader,

Well once again, it's not Friday. This post is coming to you from San Francisco, California, where I haven't been able to get an internet connection until today. But enough excuses! There is fashion to be written about. Of course, the most exciting thing to report is that the Belindabilly fall collection is now available. Unfortunately, I don't have photos yet! The fashion shoot fell through last week as I found out how hard it is to find a photographer in Wilmington NC. I promise there will be photos soon, though!

In other news, Haight and Ashbury in San Francisco is definitely not the same hippy stuff it was in the 70's, but it is a great place for fashion and music. Yesterday, we stopped in Skunk Funk at 1475 Haight St. The fashion was original if slightly plain, but there was a mix of interesting construction details on solid colors and simple but clever screen prints. We also stopped in a Bettie Page Clothing store, which is even more fun in person than shopping the website. But the greatest fashion gem was a store called Decades Of Fashion‎ at 1740 Haight Street. It is a wonderful vintage boutique that has clothing and accessories from the 1980's back to the 1880's. In my opinion, their best treasures were a collection of beautifully beaded flapper dresses, real 1950s housewife pumps, and a variety of men's suits from Victorian tails to 1950s tuxedos. They also had an incredible collection of costume jewelry, inexpensive when it was made, but now prized for it's excellent (and now rare) craftsmanship, even though the gems are glass.

Don't forget, Belindabilly is giving away a t-shirt to one lucky winner! All you have to do is answer a few quick questions and enter your email address. See you back next week for How-2 2nd Friday and pics of fall fashions!

<3 Belinda