About me: I'm like Hugo Man of a Thousand Faces, only not bald. Oh, and I'm a chick.
Mistress of Ceremonies Odessa Lil is just your average turn-of-the-century wondering domme. Ever since she ran SpeakEasily, the first-ever weekly neo-burlesque show in Oakland back in 2004, Odessa Lil has been whipping audiences into shape at shows like Bombshell Betty’s Burlesqueteers, Barbary Coast Burlesque, and the Hubba Hubba Revue, not to mention film openings, rock shows, and private parties.
One of the few female MCs in a scene dominated by men, Odessa Lil spelunks fresh comic territory with an olde-timey flair. Did we just say “spelunks”? Odessa Lil is available to those hiring for weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, funerals, divorce proceedings, difficult labors, home foreclosures, and séances.
But ultimately, little is known about the one they call Odessa Lil besides the now famous fragmented and possibly apocryphal tale involving a mule, a shoehorn, and the Fresno State Glee Club. Much has been said about her penchant for fast horse carts and slow men, but no one was listening.
I directed this episode (the only episode so far) of...
TALES OF THE PURPLE ONION:
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Who I'd like to meet: Those hiring for weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, funerals, divorce proceedings, difficult labors, séances, and SpeakEasilys. Oh, and I need a man I can ride around like a horse. Please contact me ASAP.
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
come check out my clothing and my boyfriend's photography on display at the live art gallery: 151 potrero ave. in san francisco, 94110 food, drinks, music, vendors!!! this sunday july 12th from 5pm to 9pm!!!
The Moonlight Orchestra would like to invite you to come celebrate our independence and two of our band members' birthdays at The Great American Music Hall (San Francisco) on Friday July 3rd!
We need people to RSVP as soon as they can since tickets are only
available through pre sale. This is huge step for our band and we would
love for everyone to come out and celebrate two birthdays and see us
perform! Check out the GAMH website for the full line up.
This is an ALL AGES SHOW!!!! If you know anyone visiting the
bay area for the July 4th weekend, please give them our invitation.
"The past three decades at the Great American Music Hall have been full
of music, with artists ranging from Duke Ellington, Sarah Vaughan and
Count Basie to Van Morrison, the Grateful Dead and Bobby McFerrin. "
If you are buying a ticket please include your full name and whoever
else's name if you are buying a ticket for someone else. also, please
include a contact phone number. tickets can be picked up at will call.
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hey - we are playing an ALL AGES
show at Thee Parkside
(1600 17th Street @ Wisconsin · San Francisco)
with:
The Disciples and Damnage
shit is free
come have a beer and some food
doors open at 3pm and show starts at 5pm
much love
Aaron - HR
Oh, Odessa Lil - Mistress of Ceremonies! You are an absolute delight! Tell me, are you naturally this charming or did you take lessons?
I am packing my steamer trunk as we speak and am soon to set sail for Londontown! My crystal ball is a little hazy, but it does seem that there is a good chance that we will soon meet and that I will have the heartfelt pleasure of telling your fortune! Could it be true?
In any case, the stars have indicated that we are destined to be fast friends in this lifetime and the next and I have no doubt that they are correct. The thought of this pleases me immensely.
Looking forward to all our future adventures, it is thus I remain very truly yours, &c.
This Wednesday (April 29th) - Holy Rolemodel at the
Rock-it Room (406 Clement St - San Francisco)
...we play first - show starts at 9pm
come early and hang out
Aaron - HR
I'm putting on an arts and crafts/ burlesque/ bands show on may 9th in oakland. you should shimmy on down if your free. I'll send you more info when I get the kinks worked out. xoxo, stella