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The Bad Things
Acoustic / Gothic / Folk

"Music of the deeply flawed"

SEATTLE, Washington
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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Member Since11/14/2005
Band Websitethebadthings.com
Band MembersJIMMY 'The Pickpocket'---accordion, organ, melodica, lead vocals*** STEPHANIE 'Funi La Fantastica'--- lead vocals, backing vocals, percussion*** BEAU 'Stanislov the Gypsy'--- guitar, mandolin*** MILES 'Captain Panto'--- banjo, dobro*** AUSTIN 'Mad Wilcox'--- contra bass, sousaphone, saw, backing vocals*** STEVEN "Lord Kamke'--- percussion***
Sounds Like Georgia Lee

Add to My Profile | More Videos Early Bad Things in the film 'Hot Rod Girls Save the World' - by DA Sebastian
Record LabelSilent City Records
Type of LabelIndie








   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Sep 2 2008 7:00P
The Bad Things live on WoPop on KEXP 90.3FM!!! Seattle, Washington
Sep 6 2008 8:00P
The Bad Things CD Release Party with Miss Mamie Lavona and The Peculiar Pretzlemen! Seattle, Washington
Sep 7 2008 8:00P
The Bad Things CD Release Extravaganza at The Columbia City Theatre Seattle, Washington
Oct 31 2008 8:00P
The Fifth Annual Cabaret Macabre at The Rendezvous! Details TBA. Seattle, Washington

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   About The Bad Things
Bubbling forth like a mossy belch of polka filth from the greasy, jet fuel-contaminated wetlands of the Northwest, comes The Bad Things. With junkyard waltzes and shameless shanties, The Bad Things are hellbent on providing traditional music for the post-apocalyptic era. THE BAD THINGS: The Bad Things THE BAD THINGS: Vaudeville Show »-(¯`v´¯)-» «-(¯`v´¯)-«


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The Bad Things has 2047 friends.
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 -Miss Mamie Lavona, the Exotic Mulatta- 


 the peculiar pretzelmen 


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 CAN CAN CASTAWAYS 


 Rendezvous 


 Oblivious Nation zine & lens 


 The Stranger 


 Maker's Mark 


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Figurentheater Wilde&Vogel





Jun 26 2008 10:00 PM

Dear Bad Things !



Thank you !
If you'd like to see more, please look at
www. figurentheater-wildevogel. de
Fuchsia FoXXX





Jun 12 2008 4:08 PM

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the peculiar pretzelmen





Jun 12 2008 1:24 PM

We're coming to town!

Saturday and Sunday night!
Possibly Friday. Don't know.

M.
Incroyable
Ronald McFondle ( Ronnie Mac if youre NASTY! )





Jun 10 2008 2:57 PM

Hope the Triple Door shows went well.I couldn't make it.Your new songs are great, can't wait to hear the new album!

Will you guys make sure to let me know if your ever doing the Breaking again?
Laurinda





Jun 7 2008 10:40 AM

thank you for giving me an insight of myself and a way to see beyond other people's judgement. your show was very liberating for me and gives me hope to start everyday a new day. to know that everyone in their very wonderful and special way can achieve their dreams and goals in life. i've felt homesickness but after your show i felt loved and honored in your colorful casts talent of self expression. thank you for giving me strength in becoming my own person. i hope to see you in georgetown.
Fuchsia FoXXX





Jun 6 2008 5:12 PM

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Walter Sickert & THe ARmy of BRoken TOys





Jun 5 2008 10:55 AM

hey comrades!
!!!!!!!!HeLlo-FrOm-ThE- WIREFOREST!!!!!!
please come by for tea or a pocket watch sandwich!!
Photobucket
Love&Tentacles
W.S
ps. COME MEET THE SQUID @
ARMYOFTOYS. COM
J9 Fierce





Jun 4 2008 10:03 AM

Great show as always. That new song is fucking incredible. Can't wait to hear the new CD.
Cheers! xoJ9
Paynecreation Dolls by Miss Oblivious





Jun 4 2008 9:45 AM

Great Show last night!
xoooxo
jase





Jun 4 2008 2:05 AM

Great show tonight!
Sepiachord





Jun 1 2008 7:30 AM

Playlist for the Week Ending 6/1

Gino Fanelli's Red Hot Sugar Daddies: St James Infirmary
Big Daddy: Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite
Unwoman: Blight
The Bad Things: The Breaking
Walter Sickert & THe ARmy of BRoken TOys: Crystal Ship
Juan Prophet Organization: 10-4
The Other Flesh: (Bring Down the) Summer Rain
Demonika and the Darklings: Choir of Change
Desar: The Girl with the Half Moon Eyes
Fern Knight: Silver Fox
Rohan Theatre Band: Nobody Buried the Undertaker
Princeton: The Waves
Sixteen Horsepower: Harm's Way (live)
Vera Beren's Gothic Chamber Blues Ensemble: The Nod
Paul Mercer: Ballet Mecanique
Curtis Eller's American Circus: Daisy Josephine
Sterilize Stereo: Jack's Dagger
Sxip Shirey: Dirge
Jo Gabriel: Bulldozer
Mohlavyr: Mr Grey
Sire: She's Like Superman
Kim Vermillion: Organ Donor's March
Reverend Glasseye: Mother is a Carpegian
Conrad Ford





May 31 2008 1:19 PM

Sepiachord





May 31 2008 5:20 AM

Can Can (Seattle) Upcoming Events:

Triple show series of Can Can Presents shows at the Triple Door!!!

SERIES PRICING:
Buy All Three Shows In Advance and Save!!
Buy All 3 Shows Together for Only $50, Regular seating
Must purchase by June 4th deadline to get series pricing!!

Revel in Can Can's unique blend of CABARET, BURLESQUE & CIRCUS ARTS as the Can Can Castaways share the stage with Seattle's finest performance groups.


CAN CAN PRESENTS:

THE CAN CAN CARNIVAL - A Triple Show Series at The Tripledoor!



The First Thursday of Each Month - June 5th, July 6th, August 7th
Two Shows Per Evening: 7pm and 9:30pm

SERIES PRICING:
Buy All Three Shows In Advance and Save!!
Buy All 3 Shows Together for Only $50, Regular seating
Must purchase by June 4th deadline to get series pricing!!

SINGLE TICKET PRICING:
Advance Regular Tickets: $20 per show ($25 day of)

CALL OR STOP BY THE TRIPLE DOOR FOR TICKETS! REMEMBER THAT THE SERIES PRICE OF $50 IS ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 5TH!

By Phone - Call 206.838.
4333 10am - 10pm Monday - Sunday

In Person - 216 Union Street - Box office hours are: 10am - 10pm Monday - Sunday

Payment - We accept all major credit cards and cash is also accepted at the box office. Ticket prices vary depending on the show.


THURSDAY, JUNE 5th, $20
THE BREAKING: A Cabaret of Dance, Live Music and Theater Featuring THE CASTAWAYS and Live Music by THE BAD THINGS

After a sold out run at Can Can THE BREAKING makes it's Triple Door Debut. A Subterranean Cabaret of Love, Loss & Lament. A spectacular evening of dance, live music and theater, featuring the Can Can Castaways with all original compositions by The Bad Things.
The Breaking is a rare entanglement of Opera, Vaudeville, Aerial Acrobatics, Bellydance, New Circus Arts and Th
Coney Island Cartel





May 26 2008 6:03 PM

Nice playing w/ you all last night at Folklife...sorry we couldn't stick around very long. Would love to get hooked into the Can-Can if we can can for a double wam-bam

Squish
Valerie





May 26 2008 5:59 PM

stumbled upon y'all at folklife last night. really like what I heard. look forward to seeing ya again.
:) thanks
RAINBOW





May 26 2008 2:00 PM

Watch out world...Castaways and Bad Things are back in action!! (I'll try not to fall on my face at the next show).
xoxo
Northwest Folklife Festival





May 23 2008 3:04 AM

See you at the 2008 Northwest Folklife Festival, May 23-26 at Seattle Center!





Paynecreation Dolls by Miss Oblivious





May 22 2008 9:09 PM

ooh lalla!!
My Bad Things will be playing twice in one night!!
xoxoox
Miss O
Paynecreation Dolls by Miss Oblivious





May 21 2008 6:40 PM

cannot wait to see you this weekend! Miss you all!@
xoxo
oceanna jade





May 20 2008 10:33 PM

The bad things are badilicious.
The Two Halfs





May 13 2008 8:53 AM

Thank you for being my friend, hope to see you in july!
"The Tattooed Psychic"





May 3 2008 7:48 AM



Our newest episode...jimmy is in it! xoxox
the Crow Quill Night Owls





Apr 25 2008 11:01 PM

right on, we're looking forward to it too.
so it's a sure thing on the 25th?
the peculiar pretzelmen





Apr 22 2008 9:59 AM

June, amigos.
the peculiar pretzelmen





Apr 21 2008 4:23 PM

We're coming to town.......

K.
Case





Apr 18 2008 8:52 AM

Thanks so much for your friendship. :)



~case
oceanna jade





Apr 18 2008 12:05 AM

How's life with the deeply flawed? good I hope?!? We miss you in PT.
Oceanna
Vermillion Lies





Apr 11 2008 5:34 PM

Pretty songs for ugly people (or is it the other way round...?)


Vermillion Lies

!!xPeytonxPiex!!





Apr 8 2008 4:35 PM

Thank you soooo much for the add. =)
xoxo
and also Kim





Apr 7 2008 7:54 PM

Thanks for the add.
Dig that sound and hatchet-wielding.
MARTIN PRECHEUR





Mar 27 2008 12:05 PM

HI THE BAD THINGS
THANKS FOR THE ADD
YOUR MUSIC IS AUTHENTIC
I LIKE
GOOD LUCK FOR THE FUTUR
MARTIN PRECHEUR
Curtis Eller





Mar 25 2008 11:21 AM

The new CD "Wirewalkers & Assassins"
by Curtis Eller's American Circus
!! available now !!

Order it online here:
Curtis Eller's American Circus
www. curtiseller. com
(sic) Things





Mar 21 2008 1:24 AM

3/20 DJ PANIX at the TIN HAT playlist

George Jones: The Race is On
Naked Raygun: Sniper SOng
Cub: Someday
Gothic Archies: City of the Damned
Elastica: Vaseline
Octabites: Frankenvine
Nick Lowe: So It Goes
Beachwood Sparks: Sister Rose
Sonic Youth: Silver Rocket
Kate Bush: Wuthering Heights
Dead Can Dance: i am Stretched on Your Grave
Trashies: Get Daddy a Chicken Sandwich
Tape-Beatles: Call of the Carpenter
Dirtbombs: The Sharpest Claws
Squeeze: Take Me I'm Yours
Gore Gore Girls: Where Evil Grows
Streets: Sharp Darts
Regina Spektor: Fidelity
Tiesco Del Rey: The Hearse
Doors: Hello, I Love You
Rolling St