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August 21st, 2008
paul_sticks
 | 05:51 pm - We're compared to BMovie, so try us out...
I've heard the comparison on several occassions now, so I thought it may be worth sharing: -
Saturday 30th August, from 9pm until 3am
DJs Paul Sticks, Sinbad & Kaiserbok play the very best of Gothic, Industrial and Darkwave in one of London's finest venues.
Pub prices, widely stocked bar, including several cask ales and Continental beers and for those with strong enough fortitude, Fullers Porter (be advised it's very strong!). Polite and friendly cloakroom staff...
Venue: Barrowboy & Banker, 6 - 8 Borough High St., London Bridge, London, SE1 9QQ
*nearest public transport is London Bridge, night buses and taxis are also available from here
Door: £6 before 11:30, £7 after**
**members of London Vampire Group and London Goth Meetup with cards and NUS £1.00 off admission.
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June 18th, 2008
papaul69
 | 11:46 pm - Calling all musicians!!!
Since there doesn't seem to be one yet (that I can find), I have created this....
![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) ukgothmusicians
It's to help those of us who wear too much black or UV and like to make music, find others who wear too much black or UV and like to make music. Every other forum seems flooded with metalheads and people who still say "Madchester". Seriously, it is not easy finding musicians into our kind of music.
So, if you're a knob-twiddler looking for shouter, or a hitter of things looking for a plucker of stringy things, this is the place for you.
My apologies, but I'm gonna x-post this like hell.
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June 5th, 2008
s0b
 | 10:37 am - News from the sound system & more news from erstwhile guest DJs ...
Sexbat and The Ingenue were in rehearsals last night; whilst no club nights are planned (over and above current guest appearances), this was the first time the duo have been in the same place in the vicinity of a mixing desk for a while. When asked for a comment by reporters, Sexbat replied "You might stop the party but you can't stop the future!" and then he giggled and fell over ...
The third Opium Den hosted at the infamous Bardens Boudoir!
( flyer )
Due to the sad passing of Mr Bo Diddley we have a surprise turn from Mr Paul Ronney Angel and Special Guests playing some of his greatest songs.
Also this night as you are all aware we have Mike The London Magician astounding us all with his Mind Reading powers of amazement.
Charlie Khan will be bringing his skiffle sound to the Den's illustrious stage.
Dr Butler's Hatstand Medicine Band will be taking us back to when Penny Farthings graced the streets of London.
Luc Owll will be surprising us with his dark and brooding one man show.
Congregation will be gracing the stage too with their amazing and unique sound. Mojo raved about them and it's easy to see why we had to have them play for us too!
And finally the infinitely beautiful Lalla Morte will be charming us with her fabulous burlesque.
DJ's are Duncan DeMorgan (Born Bad, Shore Leave) Lydia Darling (Strength through Joy) and your hostess Amanda Mae Steele.
And this time the tea is on the house!
http://www.myspace.com/dalstonopiumden
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June 2nd, 2008
s0b
 | 12:57 pm - As requested - Fauxfur details
Start Time: Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 7:00pm
End Time: Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 12:00am
Location: SLIMELIGHT
City/Town: London, United Kingdom
This is the fundraiser event which rose out of the MEL1000 facebook group. The intention of FAUXFUR is to get all of Mels friends and anyone else who wants to come along together, to raise money and to have a good time remembering an amazing lady. The event has been structured so that not only the bands performing but the DJ's playing are all people who were friends or who knew DJ LUCY*FUR.
The headline band offered to do this gig as a one off reunion gig. This will be the only time you will ever see this band on stage together again. The band I'm talking about is SNEAKY BAT MACHINE
The second band on stage is a band that Mel helped out and supported, they too asked if they could perform for this event. They are NOVUS/UK.
The first band on stage is MANUSKRIPT, who asked to play at this event because they were very good friends with Mel
LINE UP FOR FAUXFUR
SNEAKY BAT MACHINE
NOVUS/UK
MANUSKRIPT
The DJ's for FAUXFUR are DJ REX, DJ CAROLINE VAIN AND DJ SEXBAT
Come with your pockets full of pound coins because there will be a huge raffle, with some awesome prizes, not just one or two prizes, but loads. The list of raffle prizes will be posted up on this event page before the event so that you can see just what you could win.
There will be collection buckets at the bars for your spare change so feel free to chuck it in
TICKETS £9
RAFFLE TICKETS £1
There will be NO GUEST LIST
The money we raise from FAUXFUR will be divided between two charities very close to Mels heart, The PDSA and The Cats Protection League. Two very special charities amongst many that Mel supported. This is a very fitting tribute to Mel, to donate the money raised from FAUXFUR to these two charities in her name.
This week I will be putting up the pictures of some of the prizes you can win if you buy a raffle ticket. WATCH THIS SPACE
DONATIONS OF PRIZES SO FAR
Assemblage 23
Nerve.Filter
Goldblade
Soho Dolls
Attrition
Novus/UK
Hollywood Diner
Emma McDonald
Monogatari
VS2 Alternative Gifts
Devil Cherry Clothing
Hells Bitchin Accessories
Biomechanic
Oxygen Law
Katscan
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s0b
| 11:28 am - Gig News - Incoming/Upcoming
Two gigs on the radar for this month:
Saturday June 14th - FauxFur (Sexbat DJ Set)
This is the fundraiser event which rose out of the MEL1000 facebook group. The intention of FAUXFUR is to get all of Mels friends and anyone else who wants to come along together, to raise money and to have a good time remembering an amazing lady. The event has been structured so that not only the bands performing but the DJ's playing are all people who were friends or who knew DJ LUCY*FUR.
The headline band offered to do this gig as a one off reunion gig. This will be the only time you will ever see this band on stage together again. The band I'm talking about is SNEAKY BAT MACHINE
The second band on stage is a band that Mel helped out and supported, they too asked if they could perform for this event. They are NOVUS/UK.
The first band on stage is MANUSKRIPT, who asked to play at this event because they were very good friends with Mel
LINE UP FOR FAUXFUR
SNEAKY BAT MACHINE
NOVUS/UK
MANUSKRIPT
The DJ's for FAUXFUR are DJ REX, DJ CAROLINE VAIN AND DJ SEXBAT
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13428883556
Friday 20th June - Midsummer Masked Ball (B-Movie Sound System DJ Set)
The ball is taking place on 20 June, 2008, Midsummer's eve, from 7:00pm till 1am. We truly wish to make this an evening for our guests to remember: be whisked away by a horse and carriage to the marble steps of the Salisbury guildhall, where the Oreo String Quartet will be playing music for the season in the Foyer. Fine wines and casked ales are being provided by Shipseys for your enjoyment. DJ duo Sexbat and The Ingenue and DJ Andy Ravensable keep the trad-goth and industrial music going until the early hours.
http://www.midsummersnightball.com/
Plus our Erstwhile Guest's Future Plugs:
June 28th - Mr Damage and Mr 13's slightly austere Slaughterhaus 5
August 22nd - Suicide Ally and Jo Cliche's rather lovely Black Plastic
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April 4th, 2008
exliontamer
 | 04:37 pm
Hey, would it be at all possible for someone to upload the setlists from the last ever B-Movie? I can't remember what I played and it'd be lovely to recall what ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) sexbat and ingenue_the played as well..
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March 25th, 2008
djpsyche
 | 04:19 pm - Friday: DJ Sexbat at Betty Ford Clinic
Never too early to start planning the weekend!
Friday 28 March - Join us as the legendary DJ Sexbat (B-Movie, WGW 80s Night) brings his special blend of musical madness to Betty Ford Clinic!
( Clicky for flyer )Along with resident DJs Nils, Andy RavenSable, Miss Glitch and Psyche playing the best goth, EBM, industrial, and whatever else we feel like under the stylish arches of Deep Blue, Club SEOne, Weston Street, SE1 3QX (Under the London Bridge arches). Open 10pm until late with drinks specials until midnight. £7 admission, £6 concessions, £1 off with Goth Card.
Join Us!
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March 11th, 2008
sexbat
| 03:25 pm - A rare pimping
I'd usually keep this group free for news of the Sound System and our upcoming plans and gigs. I know that the Ingenue is hard at work putting together something quite special but you'll have to wait a goodly while for details on that.
However, some of our favourite B-Movie guests are playing out this Friday at Mass in Brixton. It's Rex's new club night and takes the form of a Full Tilt Reunion.
The details are here, and all you lovely people who said you'd buy me a drink if you saw me out can make good on your promise as I'm going along.
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March 8th, 2008
icklekitty
 | 03:44 pm - Slightly OT - help with an article
Hi,
I'm currently researching an article for flisolo.com on graduate life in London. Of course, any good article comes with some back-up from real people in the situation at hand. I'd be really grateful if you could send me a little blurb about your experiences since graduating. How easy was it to find work here? Was it hard to make new friends? Get housing? Did it meet your expectations? Was it expensive? Why London?
I'd also like you to include details of the following, though it is optional:
Name
University
Course
Industry
Role
Salary
I can change/conceal names on request.
Any help would be much appreciated, and if you know of anyone else who could help out, please forward my email details to them (silktwisteddagger@gmail.com)
Thanks
Shreena
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March 7th, 2008
sexbat
| 11:41 am - All Points Communique from the B-Movie Sound System
DJ Sexbat from the B-Movie Sound System will be playing a London date on Friday March 28th at the Betty Ford Clinic @ SeOne
Further details and set times to follow, however initial negotiations suggest that this date may include his first Industrial Set for almost five years as well as a classic B-Movie style set.
This is currently the only confirmed London date this year.
Other DJ sets will take place in Whitby, and Tampa Bay (Florida).
The B-Movie Sound System will be performing together on Midsummer's Night at the Midsummer Ball and at the Whitby Gothic Weekend in October. Other dates are currently being negotiated.
Club Promoters are invited to get in touch (c.f. Book us you B@stards)
Message Ends
We are the B-Movie Sound System
& you are beautiful
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March 4th, 2008
sexbat
| 08:27 am - Stand by for action
Please stand by for an important announcement later this week ...
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January 8th, 2008
sexbat
| 11:34 am - What next for the sound system?
Just a quick post to say "Happy New Year" and to let you know that we have a gig booked for later this year that some of you might be interested in. Click on the banner for details.
As an aside ... did anyone either pick up a coat that wasn't theirs at the last B-Movie or did you leave your coat behind? We appear to have a size 6 wool coat over and are still missing one!
L&H
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December 19th, 2007
d_floorlandmine
 | 10:18 am - [Photos] B-Movie: M*A*S*H (aka Thank you and Goodbye)
My photos from the last B-Movie are here.
Photo policy is here. Usual stuff - comment to correct captions, ask for photo deletion, etc etc, comments are screened as default ...
Some thumbnails are ( here. )
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December 18th, 2007
marchosias444
 | 08:45 pm
13 pictures from the last time at bmovie:
( Read more... )
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reddragdiva
 | 10:45 pm - Saturday pics!
Pics up - please help fill in missing names. Usual rules
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d_floorlandmine
 | 11:03 am - What tracks remind people of B-Movie?
Just wondering (apropros of not a lot¹) what tracks people associate with B-Movie?
( Poll behind cut )
¹ Well, OK, mostly apropos of bumping into a mate who used to DJ at The Stairway in Croydon, during what may be termed my formative years, and we were discussing the way people often remember clubs by the tracks played.
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December 17th, 2007
twisted_times
 | 01:59 pm - Missing a glove?
During the course of a rather wonderful B-Movie, I picked up an elbow-length black glove - velvet, I think - outside on the balcony.
I'm sure that whoever is missing one (or both?) of their gloves would like it back. So, like Prince Charming with the glass slipper, I shall return this to lady (or gentleman, let's not be sexist about this) to whom it belongs and fits.
In the absence of anyone wishing to claim it as theirs, I'll just have to hang onto it and occasionally sport the Wacko Jacko look when I'm out clubbing...
Current Location: W**k
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/classic/smile.gif) calm
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cookwitch
 | 10:05 am
TO THE B MOVIE SOUND SYSTEM
Thank you, one and all, for the joy and the home from home that you have provided me with for five and a half years. To say that I will miss you is a vast understatement.
Without your brave venture, i wouldn't have 90% of the friends that I have now.
The place or venue didn't matter, it was the people and the Organisers who made it work.
You are the B Movie Sound System - and you are Beautiful.
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flavius_m
 | 09:56 am - B-Movie....
... B-Movie had, I think, an excellent send-off. Thank you, s0b and ingenue_the for all the effort and for five years of jolly good fun and tunes!
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ingenue_the
 | 08:40 am - How do I begin?
Thank you so much - everyone who showed out on Saturday for one final chaotic night of drinking, dancing and devotion.
Thank you to everyone who found time to tell me what BMovie has meant to them. How they wouldn't have met their friends and spouses, or wouldn't be DJing or running a club or have discovered their favorite bands. So many warm stories and so much love and affection for our odd little night.
And how do I even begin to thank everyone who plotted and schemed and collected towards our wonderful gifts. I can't believe how much trouble you've all gone to. My flowers are so beautiful and the gift of studio time is so perfect. So perfect.
I know that when I'm old and look back at my life - Saturday night will be something I remember clearly and smile about. Something I will keep with me always.
So thank you, and I hope to see you all on a dance floor sometime next year.
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