1) I will be exclusively covering accomplished, nationally and internationally recognized artists, music, performances, events, festivals, venues, publications, etc. in the genres of: Vaudeville; Cirque/Sideshow; Spectaculars; Dark/Gothic Cabaret; Burlesque; Gender-Bending; Theatre & Musicals; Retro/Lounge/Tiki; Comedy; Magic; Dance; Fashion; Edge/Fetish, & Off-beat Film in my regular, ongoing column on VeroniQueenOfQuirk.com.
Please Note:If you do not have anything to do with any of the above, please do not request a Friend Add on this profile, nor ask me to cover your event, etc. My personal tastes are much broader, but professionally, I specialize in writing only about the above subjects. Thank you!
2) In addition to being a journalist, I am also a record producer, lyricist; ersatz composer & arranger; parodist; visual artist; model, and expired ballet dancer (Hoofers have a short shelf-life, but music is forever!) Please visit my five other unique profiles on MySpace, below.
3) I live, eat and breath ART! I am inspired by the infinite ways that humans have devised to channel the Creative Sprit. I especially appreciate "under-the-radar" and/or "quirky" talents.
Veronique's Various Projects
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"Wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome, im cabaret, au cabaret, to cabaret..In here, life is beautiful. The girls are beautiful. Even the orchestra is beautiful! " --Master of Ceremonies- "Cabaret"
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Veronique on the set with Erochica at Nic's Martini Lounge, located in Beverly Hills!
My Quirky Tastes
Musical Influences: The Kinks, Frank Zappa, Marlene Dietrich, Edith Piaf, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Joan Armatrading, Joni Mitchell, Johann Strauss, Dr. Demento
Favorite Films: The Gods Must Be Crazy, Harold & Maude, Chinatown, Being John Malkovitch, Chicago, The Man Who Fell to Earth, The Red Shoes, Jean Cocteau's La Belle et Bete, Black Orpheus, Brazil, Dr. Strangelove, The Graduate, Young Frankenstein, Koyaanisqatsi: Life out of Balance, Airplane, Caddyshack, Being There, Angels & Insects, Fantasia
^ Click here ^ To visit The Exotic World "Movers & Shakers" Burlesque Museum & Striptease Hall of Fame
My Heros:
I most appreciate people who are/have been passionate in life and/or art. If I have to name names, then I'd say James Brown, Jim Morrison, Billie Holiday, Ani DeFranco, Bianca Halstead, Cole Porter, Dave Frishberg, Tom Leher, Mae West, Sharon McNight, Josephine Baker, Joan of Arc, P.T. Branum, Harry Houdini, Steve Allen, Leonardo Da Vinci, Marie Curie, The Enigma, Rod Serling, Fred Astaire, George Balanchine, Anna Pavlova, Lily Langtree, Oscar Wilde, Princess Di, George the Giant, Noah Mickens, Jim Henson, The Wright Brothers, Roman Polanski, Tom Waits, Ganna Walska, The Lumiere Brotheres, My mother, among many, many others...
I feel most alive, and at home, performing with circus & sideshow folk
"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous." -- Coco Chanel
Veronique is truly honored and grateful to be the recipient of The Unanimous Choice Award for Best Indie Cabaret Artist for the 14th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards!
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"I wouldn't want to join a club that would have me as a member" -- Groucho Marx
^ Click Here ^ To visit the Vaudeville Collection of the New York Public Library
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^ Click here ^ to visit The Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles here on MySpace!
Ladies, here's something for your Inner Vixen
^ CLICK HERE ^ To Visit Justice Howard's site for more info about her special monthly "Diva Doll" shoot!
"From ghoulies and ghosties And long-leggedy beasties And things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!" -- Scottish Saying
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Record Label
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Veronique "Queen Of Quirk" Music Journalist's Latest Blog Entry
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Polka Haunt Us Promo Video now up on YouTube!
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Veronique’s Squeeze Moi w/Brave New Kabarett @ The Triad Theatre NYC May 8th
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Here is a copy of "Ghosts In The Accordion" from Nov. 2008 Rue Morgue Magazine, page 73
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Polka Haunt Us featured in the current issue (No. 84) of Rue Morgue Magazine!
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Official Polka Haunt Us CD Release Party w/ Kynt & Vyxsin of "The Amazing Race" + Count Smokula
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Photo: Paul Zollo - Location: Safari Sam's, Hollywood
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Thanks for all your support! The show went really well at the Laugh Factory, and the turnout was great!
If you couldn't make it, I have uploaded to my profile seven ten-minute segments from this outstanding variety show featuring Old Time Music, magic, dance, comedy and fun!
Hello Veronique. It's been a long time since we've Myspazzed. How does your garden grow? I wish I could make it to the accordion festival. I wanted to let you know that we've finished up our album. Please give a listen to the samples on our profile and let me know if you'd like me to send you a press copy to a particular mailing address. We'd be honored if you plied your quill in our direction. Much love, - Loki
Ute Lemper hosts Evening Music on NYC Public Radio: "Berlin Without Walls" Join star chanteuse Ute Lemper, as she takes us on a musical tour of cabaret — from the classic songs of Kurt Weill and Berthold Brecht to a roundup of her favorite international artists. We hear rare samples from Ute's personal collection, as well as her own recordings and related audio materials.
Monday, November 5th through Friday, November 9th at 7PM ( USA Eastern Time. Please check time difference to where you are) on 93.9FM and can also be heard on http://www.wnyc.org
If you are not able to catch the live broadcasts, often the station will archive the shows for later listening. The page on their website detailing the show is: http://www.wnyc.org/music/articles/87676