MeFi Projects

A piano-forward set of cabaret songs, each from the point of view of a different character, evoking the atmosphere of a basement club where people wear too much makeup and share too many secrets.
posted by rhymes with carrots on Jan 18, 2021 - 0 comments

What we have here is a sequel to PlanetSlade's 2015 collection of gig-going anecdotes from the golden age of UK pub rock, punk and ska (previously on Projects). This time round, I'm covering the years from 1982 -2002, when my major obsessions included Alan Moore, The Pogues, The Jim Rose Circus Sideshow and any twanged-up country band I could find playing the bars of Nashville, Austin, San Antonio and Detroit. [more inside]
posted by Paul Slade on Jan 12, 2019 - 2 comments

Death Salon is a group of intellectuals, scholars and artists gathering in LA the weekend of October 18th to host a series of talks, performances and mixers surrounding death and mortality. I've been one of the organizers, particularly of our Uncommon Corpse Cabaret and will be speaking at one of the panel discussions open to the public. [more inside]
posted by Thin Lizzy on Oct 15, 2013 - 0 comments

A ten part portrait of an entrepreneur, told through monologues and song. Pete recently opened a small clothing store. He's begun recording a video diary to document what's happening with his business, as well as his thoughts on what it means to be a small business owner. [more inside]
posted by rhymes with carrots on May 11, 2013 - 0 comments