Brute Force Studios is in danger of closing Thomas Willeford, owner, designer, artist, and founder of Brute Force Studios is facing tough times. The below has been shared from his personal Facebook page and is being reposted here. Updates to…
Author Archive for AJ Sikes
AJ Sikes has worn several hats in his 40 years on Earth. A soldier's kevlar helmet, the toque of an apprentice pastry chef, the casual cut of a college English instructor. He once learned the culinary justification of In-N-Out's "animal style" while attending Julia Child's 91st Birthday Party in Napa, California.
Steamstock – Press Release
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8th, 2013 CONTACT: Brian Gardner www.steamstock.org 415-260-7147 swinggoth@gmail.com http://www.steamstock.org SWING GOTH ANNOUNCES “Steamstock II: An Antiquarian Exposition” at CRANEWAY PAVILION! Swing Goth presents: Mr.B the Gentleman Rhymer Frenchy and the Punk – Psyche Corp. – Hannah…
Clockwork Alchemy – Day 3 Recap
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All good things… must one day end, or so the saying goes. Clockwork Alchemy drew to a close for us on Sunday. With still one day remaining in the event calendar, packing for departure was a harsh reality to wake…
Crowdfunding Showcase – Airship Down
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Airship Down Hot on the tails of Clockwork Alchemy, this reporter came across a creative effort well worth a few minutes of your time. Airship Down, a combined effort of professionals and students, promises adventure and excitement set in an…
Clockwork Alchemy – Day Two Recap
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The second day at Clockwork Alchemy is behind us now. But it’s a day to relive if ever there neverwas one. Excuse me for a moment; I’ll just activate the Chronomatic Scrivening Device…get the electrodes attached, and here we go. Clockwork…
Clockwork Alchemy – Day One Recap
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It’s been a grand time thus far. I meant to get this post up before 10am. Time travel being what it is these days, I’m forced to post it now. Fortunately, you’ve already read it and know what I’m going…
Boston Metaphysical Society – Review
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The Boston Metaphysical Society is a new web comic and graphic novel by Madeleine Holly-Rosing. Her story places a ghost finder and ex-Pinkerton detective named Samuel Hunter in league with a medium and a scientist. The trio form the Boston…
Steamstock 2 Press Release
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Steamstock 2 announces headliner, website, tickets, and more! Yes, everyone, you heard right. Headlining this year’s Steamstock 2 performance roster is none other than that most honorable chap, that mustachioed master of the microphone: Mr. B the Gentleman Rhymer! Mr.…
Dirigible Days: 998 – Kickstarter
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Dirigible Days, the graphic novel More Dirigible Days, you say? Indeed, I would love some! If you’ve not done yourself the favor of watching the original web series, you can do that here. Then skip on over to Day 304…
Vernian Process seeks new drummer (Inquire within)
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You heard right. The musicians who launched Steampunk music are in need of a new drummer. Skin smackers and cymbal whackers are invited to apply for auditions via bassist and band manager Janus Zarate’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/januszarate or by e-mail…