FULL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED!!!!

Alrightey, ladies and gents, here it is.  A full schedule of all the performances at this year's carnival.  It's safe to say, you won't be bored on Saturday...

12:30:  Rock and Romp Kid's Show featuring The Swells
4:30:  Pones Inc.
5:00:  Tiny Folk
5:40:  The Burning House Sideshow
6:00:  Ian Thomas
6:40:  Zombie Cheerleader Squad
7:00:  Burning House Sideshow Vaudeville EXTRAVAGANZA
7:45:  Punch and Judy (medieval puppet theater)
8:00:  The Seedy Seeds
8:45:  The Burning House Sideshow
9:00:  The Ford Theatre Reunion
9:45:  The Burning House Sideshow
10:00:  Lucky Pineapple
10:45:  Fire Show
11:00:  Deadly Sins Burlesque


And DON'T FORGET!  There will be a treasure trove of art on display all day and night for your viewing and shopping pleasure.  As well as food.  And BEER!  What more could you want?  See you on Saturday...

Of Hats, Harmonicas, and Kazoos

Almost three years ago, while running sound at Common Grounds Coffee House, I met a tall, peculiar, and incredibly polite fellow who would forever change the way I thought about Kazoo.  And he had one hell of a nice hat. 
 Falling somewhere between Americana, Folk, and Ragtime Ian Thomas brings his unstoppable stage presence to audiences all over the world, leaving them clapping, dancing, and singing at the tops of their lungs.  And, this Saturday, you to will have the chance to fall under his charms once more on The Boomslang Carnival Main Stage at 6:00pm.

-eric "covert oddity" myers

Have Balls, Will Juggle

About a year ago I was eating fire at the Lexington Farmer's Market WAY too early on a Saturday morning.  Wile searching for a pitch I spotted in the distance what could only be juggling balls flying well above the crowd.  I finagled my way into a spot where I could see what the hubub was about and my jaw dropped.  Here was a kid no older than 18 juggling more pieces than I'd ever seen any professional attempt with the ease of riding a bike.  He went on to showcase many ball and pin tricks I'd never seen in any circus or sideshow.  And I'd seen a few.

After only a little begging he agreed to do some shows with us and I've never ceased to be amazed by his talent.  It seems like every time he performs I see something I've never seen before. 

Which is what all this is really all about.

His name is Michael Sikora.  And you can see him this Saturday.  At The Boomslang Carnival.

-eric "covert oddity" myers

It's like Gulliver's Travels, but with ukulele

Tinyfolk is Russ Woods and he is not tiny.  Which is not to say that he's big, of course.  Really, if hard pressed, we'd have to admit that he's a pretty skinny guy and, honestly, his baritone ukulele isn't exactly the monster truck of instruments.  And furthermore, when he opens his mouth it wouldn't come a much of a surprise if his songs do seem tiny, or at least careful, or sometimes even transient.

But like a clown car or one of those foam dinosaurs that you soak in water overnight, Tinyfolk has more to offer than first appearances might suggest.  He's the grower-not-shower of DIY, with a catalog of songs that is rather intimidating in both size and ability.  With creative musical hooks and a discerning existentialist bent, Tinyfolk is pop for people with an appreciation for aesthetic and a penchant for adorable animals.

Also, let's be honest.  Who doesn't like tiny things, anyway?

Tinyfolk will be playing at the Boomslang Carnival on Saturday, September 11 on the main stage.

Check out Russ's music!

Peace be with you,
Joe "I Was The Cloverfield Monster" Harbison