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808 Camera Obscura's Interests
General
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Listen to DJ Nocturna's show on KTUH 90.3 FM Honolulu for more information. (every Saturday night 6-9 p.m.)
www.ktuh.org
Photos taken From Camera Obscura, July 4, 2007 at Next Door.
Music
Ethereal, Gothic and darkwave music..some of which are
The Last Dance, Voltaire, Joy Division, Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie and the Banshees, the Smiths, Nina Hagen, The Virgin Prunes, Decima Victima, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Kirlian Camera, Reliquary, the Cult, Southern Death Cult, Sex Gang Children, Marionettes, Bolshoi, The Shroud, Trance to the Sun, Wench, Faith and the Muse, Love Spirals Downwards, Depeche Mode, Gary Numan, Heaven 17, Jennifer Hope, The Cure, X-mal Deutschland, Ministry, Front 242, Echo and The Bunnymen, Pink turns Blue, The Sugarcubes, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Killing Joke, Kate Bush, Marianne Faithfull, Delerium, Conjure One, Peter Murphy, Tones on Tail, Nitzer Ebb, Die Form, Bloodwire, Specimen, John Cale, Brian Eno, The Velvet Underground, Diva Destruction, The Dresden Dolls, Katzenjammer Kabararett, Diamanda Galas, Lydia Lunch, Bella Morte, Cruxshadows, Ego Likeness, Rasputina,
Dead Can Dance, The Cocteau Twins, Attrition, The Barbarellatones, Sex with Lurch, Dolls Till Daylight, The Malcognitas, The Damned, Criminal Asylum, Poe, Portishead, The London Suede, Catherine Wheel, David Bowie, The Smiths, Human Drama, Johnny Indovina, Gene Loves Jezebel, Johnny Cash, Lamia, Switchblade Symphony, the the, Hat makes the Man, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, The Creatures, Bjork, Fleur, This Mortal Coil, Audra, Unto Ashes, Alien Sex Fiend, Concrete Blonde, Skeletal Family, Razed in Black, Wolfsheim, Claire Voyant, L'ame Immortelle, The Mission UK, Einsturzende Neubaten, Christian Death, The Wake, Rammstein, Bigod 20, 45 Grave, Fields of the Nephilim, Skinny Puppy, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult, Danse Society,The Dreamside, Hungry Lucy, Sophya, Morthem Vlade Art, Tiger Lillies, Johnny Hollow, Louisa John- Krol, Mankind is Obsolete, Tara Vanflower, Black Tape for a Blue Girl, The Changelings, Mira, March Violets, Gitane Demone, The New Creatures, Lycia, Love is Colder than Death, Autumn's Grey Solace, Theatre of Hate, Pink Turns Blue
Check out the article written on the Honolulu Weekly's, NightShift
Dark chamber
When darkness falls, imagine a line in blood starting at the Dungeon (you can probably find some available there), running through the skeleton of the dead Limelight, through the now empty cadaver of the Wave and the line will point to the roped entrance of the Pink Cadillac. Peer up the looming staircase and you can see the illuminations and shadows on the wall, the reflections of lace, leather, corsets and billowing frocks of the dancing gothatrons of O‘ahu. Climbing up, you’ve made it to level two. Welcome to Camera Obscura, Pink Cadillac’s signature gothic event.
Motivating the swirling romantic and cyber gothic dervishes, DJ Nocturna and DJ Du Nord ladle up a witches’ brew of ethereal, dark wave and death rock, subtly concocted to provoke the lusty crowd. Denizens of Honolulu’s mysterious yet gentle cyber and romantic Goth scene begged DJ Nocturna to bring the dark energy of her KTUH “Feast of Friends” radio program out to the masses. Teaming with DJ Du Nord, they delivered last month, conjuring up a romantic gothic revival with panache. This is an event the town’s leather-and-lace crowd has been looking for—you won’t find whips and chains here—this is about music and dancing. In addition to Nocturna’s spine-tingling Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, and Hagen; Du Nord ramps it up with Switch Blade Symphony, Clan of Xymox and the Last Dance.
The Pink Cadillac has never been a center of style and class, but Camera Obscura works its magic. For two Sundays a month, the nice spread of appetizers, horror videos projected over the dance floor, music you don’t have to be Goth to dig and CD giveaways, obscures Pink’s otherwise dingy interior. For the uninitiated this is a place to listen and learn, an opportunity to hear old and new gothic sounds that, while watching some damn clever self-costumers strut their stuff. The beer is cold, and DJ Nocturna has ensured there is wine available. A goblet of ruddy wine is appropriate when you look like an extra in a ballroom scene in Pride and Prejudice. Last month Static Labs’ Tony and Jinny stopped by to talk up the upcoming 666 art show at the Mercury Bar. A few sororities and frats, hippy locals and assorted the-Wave-is-black-what-shall-we-do? castaways were enthralled, mingling on the floor to try their furtive fluid dance moves. It’s a welcoming Goth, and that’s a nice achievement.
Camera Obscura is a music, dance, club night event for the dark alternative lifestyle which takes place every first Saturday of the month at Next Door, located at 43 North Hotel Street in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Situated in a central location, Next Door is a cinema-style venue and has contributed to the rebirth of downtown Honolulu's nightlife.
An alternative friendly venue, Next Door is high ceiling, brick walls, a phenomenal sound system, a long, wide space with a well-stocked bar and friendly staff. Attractive bartenders and hostesses always greet you with a smile. On other nights, djs of different genre of music dominate and move the floor. Next Door also host an array of events from the regular weekly gigs to parties and special events featuring artists, musicians, bands and the finest djs from all over the world.
Camera Obscura, held every first Saturday of the month is an event that generally attracts goths, old school goths, death rockers, cybergoths, rockabillies, punks, metal heads, actors, directors, bellydancers, djs, artists, musicians, individual souls of all types and fans of djs who frequently spin at Camera Obscura. Camera Obscura is also supported by fans and listeners of DJ Nocturna and her radio show on KTUH's A Feast of Friends (Saturday nights, 6pm to 9pm KTUH 90.3).
Rotating djs play a mix of music from deathrock, goth, old school alternative, post punk, dark electro, dark cabaret, synthpop, ethereal, dark 80s, new wave, darkwave, EBM, industrial, etc. Camera Obscura supports businesses, retail shops, independent artists and individuals who cater and promote the dark decadent culture, music and art. We also support non-profit groups who help the community in one way or another.
We believe by working together and supporting each other is the key to success and happiness.
We strive to be different but in a positive light and good energy and we look forward to keeping the dark alternative scene alive and strong in Hawaii. We humbly appreciate the support, the love, the open minded-ness and originality of patrons and friends. If you are into bats, vampires, spiders, monsters, dragons, witches, love and death, fetishes, tattoos, body modifications, dark literature, dark art, dark films, dark theatre and all things dark, then come and check us out. Even if you are not any of the above, you are always welcome to come and dance, make new friends, have a few drinks and check out the event.
In addition, Camera Obscura showcases every month creative visuals, themed parties, along with featured artists, dancers, singers, performers, fashion shows, cd release parties, prizes and giveaways, etc. A new theme is already brewing for the April and May Camera Obscuras and beyond.
We welcome anyone who has any creative ideas for Camera Obscura. Please do not hesitate to send us a message. Thank you to the original patrons of Camera Obscura who has been there from its inception in 2006 and continue to support the event. We look forward to building new friendships, preserving memories and paving the road together. We also look forward to a successful 2008 ! Thank you for your continued support !
Thank you to everyone who came down to Indigo (The Opium Den) for China Town Get Down and Camera Obscura. Thank you also G-Spot ! It was a good night and with the bright and big full moon, the bats, ghouls and monsters were all out and feasting.
Thanks again for your continued support ! I'll have the pictures posted soon !
Thanks again for the support !
Nocturna
Thank you to everyone who came out to Camera Obscura on Saturday, September 22 at Next Door ! What a blast we had ! Everyone had a great time and the dance floor rocked all night long !
Pictures taken are posted in the blog.
Thanks again for the continued support!
Nocturna
Who I'd like to meet: You.
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Many thanks to the Honolulu Weekly and staff, the Oahu newspaper that provides its readers weekly news of the local scene with independent entertainment, provocative coverage examining issues on music, art, film and theatre events:Click here for the Honolulu Weekly
Also our appreciation goes out to the TGIF The Honolulu Advertiser, entertainment writers and staff for their Night Notes/Nocturna Nights,(page 18 Friday, May 26 edition) and for keeping Hawaii's residence and visitors informed of current issues in the arts, film, music and entertainment on the islands. Click here for The Honolulu Advertiser
Thanks also to Mary Lee for the great photography.
Nocturna
The rebirth of the Livid Looking Glass, the dark alternative magazine and the launching of its webzine have taken place. You can log on to www.lividlookingglass.com
Read the interviews Nocturna did with Japan’s Jack or Jive, Kirlian Camera, Bloodwire and Johnny Indovina. Also check out her reviews on Zmiya’s Solmamdenlo album, Fleur’s Siyanie, Moon Far Away’s Belovodie, Dunkelwerk, Nox Arcana and Vigilante.
Livid Looking Glass is also on My Space-
www.myspace.com/lividlookingglass
Ahh... Dark Venus, Jamie, and I had a lovely time last night at Camera Obscura's Villains & Vagabonds. Many KUDOs to DJ Nocturna for organizing and hosting another AWESOME event!
I'm already looking forward to Pirates Ahou for the next Camera Obscura in June!
Looking forward to Camera Obscura's Villains & Vagabonds, which is almost here... the night after tomorrow night!... a little over 48 hours away... YIPEE!
Thanks so much for having me on the other night! It was amazing to look around and see all of those actual CD's...hahaha...hopefully they dont go the way of the 8-track!
We'd like to invite you to Don Ho's Island Grill on April 18th to celebrate at The 808 Scene Zine's TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY! Come in 1920s or 1930s attire and get $2 off the cover charge ($10 door/ $8 pre-sale). Purchase tickets from any of the performing bands. Help us celebrate the last 2 years!
OMG! I'm still purring from all the fun I had last night at Camera Obscura. Thank you for putting on such a great event with good music and for a good cause..
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Thank you to everyone who came out to Camera Obscura on Saturday, September 22 at Next Door ! What a blast we had ! Everyone had a great time and the dance floor rocked all night long !
