The Rock and Shock convention will return to terrorize Worcester, MA the weekend of October 15th-17th. The convention offers a mix of music and horror fandom. The guest list includes actors Danny Trejo, George Romero, Adrienne Barbeau, Doug Bradley, Gary Busey, Jake Busey, Terrence Zdunich, and more; there will performances by several musical acts including a joint concert by Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper. Get all the details at http://www.rockandshock.com/.
Popular geek singer-songwriter Jonathan Coulton, known for his songs about such topics as zombies (“Re: Your Brains”), mad scientists (“Skullcrusher Mountain”), and computer programmers (“Code Monkey”), will be performing two concerts in the area:
I can tell you from personal experience that the Somerville Theatre has already sold out of its allotment of tickets; they advised me to order from Ticketmonster Ticketmaster or to try the box office at the Orpheum Theater in Boston (near the Park Street T station). I was able to buy a ticket from the Orpheum today for only $1 over the ticket price of $25; they said the show had been selling well. If you order online from Ticketmoron Ticketmaster, you will be charged $11.25 in additional fees. I can’t tell you anything about the availability of tickets for the Northampton show other than that the theater’s online purchase fees seem quite reasonable (they don’t use Ticketmugger Ticketmaster).
Learn more about the artist at http://www.jonathancoulton.com/.
“Star Wars in Concert” is a live performance of music from the Star Wars saga that brings together “stunning visuals, a live orchestra, choir and narration, plus an exclusive exhibit of Star Wars costumes, props and production artwork.” The concert returns to New England with two performance dates:
Wednesday, July 21st at Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, NH
Thursday, July 22nd at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT
For details visit http://www.starwarsinconcert.com/.
[Tip from Rich of Vortex of Mirth]
Karaokon is a one day anime/karaoke convention that will be storming the stage on May 8th in Boston, MA. The main event is a karaoke competition, but there will also be musical performers and vendors. For details go to http://karaokon.eventbrite.com/; if you are on Facebook you can also visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204185971493 (which sadly doesn’t appear to be accessible to nonmembers).
The Langdon Street Café in Montpelier, VT is having a “Geek Week” of activities from March 24th to the 31st which includes gaming events, music, workshops, and parties. For a complete list of events visit http://langdonstreetcafe.com/.
[Tip via Held Action]
The Video Game Orchestra, which performs “contemporary, orchestral video game music with a symphony, choir, and rock band,” will play at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, MA on Saturday, December 5th at 7:30pm. To learn more visit http://www.vgo-online.org/ and http://www.berklee.edu/events/month/2009-12.
The Post-Meridian Radio Players have announced their latest show, “The Big Broadcast of October 30th, 1938″, which features two live performances: a version of Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” that tells the story from Boston’s point of view (“A North End mobster, an MIT scientist, and the remnants of the Massachusetts National Guard have allied themselves to carry out one final strike against the Martians”), and another classic radio show from 1938, “The Frank Cyrano Byfar Hour.” Music will be provided by the ever-popular Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band. The performances will take place at the Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA October 29th to the 31st at 8:00pm with an extra October 31st matinee at 2:00pm. For more information visit http://www.bb1938.com/.
[Tip courtesy of Jennifer Pelland]
A group called Indie Traveling Cinemas is having a Halloween party at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA on Thursday, October 29th at 7:30pm. They’ll be showing films, wearing costumes, and enjoying some Halloween music:
From the imagination of John Hartman, Episode 1 of the Sci-Fi series, Quest for the Indie Tube, premieres, accompanied by the super 8mm feature, Reel-illusionary Zone. Even more fun with the band Walking the Witch and an original Robot / SciFi / Zombie costume contest! Winners get to be in Episode 5 of Quest for the Indie Tube, filming 11/1/09.
For more information visit http://www.reel-illusionaryzone.com/ and http://regenttheatre.com/events/Illusionary_Zone.htm.
Star Wars: In Concert is a live performance of music from the Star Wars saga that brings together “stunning visuals, a live orchestra, choir and narration, plus an exclusive exhibit of Star Wars costumes, props and production artwork.” The following dates for New England states have been announced:
November 10th – Bridgeport, CT
November 11th – Providence, RI
November 12th – Manchester, NH
November 14th – Boston, MA
To buy tickets visit http://www.starwarsinconcert.com/.
[Tip from Dave of the New England Browncoats]
Some folks just can’t resist getting up in front of their favorite musical movies and singing/acting/reenacting along. With the introduction of “BTVS: Once More With Feeling,” “Repo! The Genetic Opera” and “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” (frequently done for charity), it’s not just Rocky Horror any more. Rather than list every show one of these groups has in store, particularly during the Halloween season, I’m going to list all the shadowcast groups I can find in New England, and let you take it from there.
http://www.therepossessed.net/ The REPO!ssessed (CT)
http://www.comeagainplayers.org/ Come Again Players/Genetic Imperfection (MA)
http://www.myspace.com/thelegalassassins The Legal Assassins (MA)
http://www.teseracte.com The Teseracte Players (MA)
http://www.fullbodycast.org/ Full Body Cast (MA)
http://www.rkoarmy.com/ The RKO Army (RI)
Here are a couple of general listings, from which I got my links:
http://www.bostonrocky.com/
http://www.midnightmadness.org/ultimatelink.htm
All that being said, I do want to call attention to one particular performance: On October 30th, at the Northampton Academy of Music, Repo! The Genetic Opera will be shadowcast by the group Genetic Imperfection with special guest star Terrance Zdunich, cowriter and star of “Repo”.
Conventions, MA, Music | nescifievents | 
August 22, 2010 7:42 pm | 
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