Blue Morris Blog - Burlesque
February Rock and Roll Burlesque Setlist
- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 02:43
- Category: Burlesque
Our first ever Rock and Roll Burlesque show was February of this year. Each show is unique with new music and acts. To give audiences a better idea of the music we play, here is the setlist from February's show:
- Gimme Shelter - Rolling Stones
- Green Onions - Booker T and the MG's
- Gloria - Van Morrison
- Hound Dog - Big Mama Thornton version
- Sex Machine - James Brown
- Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
- Seven Nation Army - White Stripes
- Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin
- Do You Love Me? - The Sonics version
- Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
- Foxey Lady - Jimi Hendrix
- D'yer Ma'ker - Led Zeppelin
- House of the Rising Sun - The Animals
- Ramble On - Led Zeppelin
- Sympathy for the Devil - Rolling Stones
Vancouver Burlesque Family Picnic
- Published on Sunday, 12 May 2013 05:36
- Category: Burlesque
Blue Morris and Connie Cahoots are planning a "Burly-Q Barbeque" for the Vancouver Burlesque Community.
Remember those days when families and companies had annual picnics? We want to have the same for this family!
WHO: Burlesque performers, producers, fans, and friends are all welcome. We would especially like to encourage newer performers to come out and get to know more of the people in this wonderful community.
WHAT: There will be no performances, just a time for all of us to get together and have some relaxed fun eating, drinking (discretely), playing games, sharing upcoming plans, and enjoying time with each other without being at a show.
We will bring a small barbecue, some food and snacks, hula hoops, and frisbees. Please consider bringing your own food and beverages as we will have a limited supply.
WHEN: Saturday August 10th starting at 3pm.
WHERE: To be announced
DRESS: There is no dress code. Dress however you like.
RSVP:Please RSVP on the Facebook invite.
Motown Burlesque!
- Published on Sunday, 26 August 2012 20:24
- Category: Burlesque
Next Show
The next Motown Burlesque Show will be a part of the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival. A 60-minute version of our production will be on the Thursday night, May 2nd at the Rio Theatre.
Blue Morris Productions presents MOTOWN BURLESQUE!
We've combined the soulful, booty-shakin' sounds of Motown with some of Vancouver's sexiest burlesque beauties.
All the music is performed by a live band, fronted by guitarist Blue Morris. Featuring groovy choreo by Ruthe Ordare and Connie Cahoots.
We'll be swinging and swaying to songs exclusively from the Motown record label such as The Four Tops, The Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5 and more!
Hosted by our own Motown Radio DJ Marc Anthony Massiah!
This is an event you won't want to miss so Let's Get it On!
Reviews
"Motown Burlesque tore my roof off!" --Claire Roberts
"That was so amazing, the whole night! ... I'm going to run out of adjectives." --Baron S. Cameron, Photographer
"One of the best burlesque shows I have seen. And the live band added so much." --Trudy Gee
"I would pay to see this show again and again" --Tijana Popovic
"Best burlesque show I have ever seen. The live music makes such a difference" --Alison Kowalchuk
"I would pay double the price to see this show. Worth way more than the cover" --Monika Lux
"What a great show!!! Music was fabulous, singers were fabulous...it was just a really great time." --Geri Guemos
"This show was burning up with awesome! The music was stand-alone epic, and add killer burlesque on top of that. Wow! You were all fabulous!" -- Vava Vunderbust, burlesque performer
"So. Much. Awesomeness." --Jenette Barry
"Nearly screamed myself hoarse at Motown Burlesque last night. Great show, amazing burlesque." --Jenette Barry
"Such a fantastic show!" --Celia Winters
Motown Burlesque! Oct 2012
- Published on Sunday, 26 August 2012 20:24
- Category: Burlesque
Blue Morris Productions presents MOTOWN BURLESQUE!
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE at BrownPaperTickets.com
We've combined the soulful, booty-shakin' sounds of Motown with some of Vancouver's sexiest burlesque beauties.
All the music is performed by a live band, fronted by guitarist Blue Morris. Featuring groovy choreo by Ruthe Ordare and Connie Cahoots.
We'll be swinging and swaying to songs exclusively from the Motown record label such as The Four Tops, The Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Jackson 5 and more!
Performances by:
* Cherry OnTop
* Coco Cinders
* Dame Booty Dench
* Beatrix Hotter
* Ava Lure
* Ruthe Ordare
* Connie Cahoots
Hosted by our own Motown Radio DJ Marc Anthony Massiah!
This is an event you won't want to miss so Let's Get it On!
Details:
Venue: Electric Owl (928 Main Street)
Date: Thursday October 11th, 2012
Time: Doors at 7.00 show at 8.30
Admission is $15 in advance, $18 at the door
Tickets
Advance tickets are available from Brown Paper Tickets.
Reviews
... of previous Blue Morris Productions:
"This show was flawless." -- April O'Peel, Burlesquestars.net (Beatles Burlesque at VIBF)
"The best burlesque show in Vancouver!" -- Cory Castlecourt (Beatles Burlesque)
"The BEST burlesque show I've seen all year." -- Maggie Pie, burlesque performer (Dirty Dancing Burlesque)
Musicians in the Blue Morris Band:
* Cass King - vocals
* Don Stewart - vocals
* Mimi Beyene - vocals
* Red Heartbreaker - vocals
* Blue Morris - guitar
* Kaylynn Traviss - guitar
* Leo Lee - guitar
* Ryan Marsall - guitar
* Alison Gorman - trumpet
* Max Lazarus - bass
* Eric Rasmusson - drums
Open Call for Proposals: Blue Morris Productions Presents Motown Burlesque
- Published on Sunday, 22 July 2012 01:44
- Category: Burlesque
Blue Morris Productions presents MOTOWN BURLESQUE:
Open Call for Proposals by Ruthe Ordare on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 4:19pm
Connie Cahoots and Ruthe Ordare are looking for some rad performers to join us for a MOTOWN themed Burlesque show!
Now, I’m sure you’re asking yourself:
"What is it?"
A sexy throw back to the artists of Motown: Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Jackson 5, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder -- you get the idea! Performers will be performing 1-2 acts with a live band to a song of their choice and participating in a group number.
This is a paid gig.
"When is it?"
We will be staging the show October 4th or 5th, 2012. Date to be confirmed shortly.
Performers will also need to be available a few nights in August and September for the group number choreography and rehearsals with the band. These dates are TBD. Please consider your schedule before applying if you have commitments to other shows.
"This sounds like pure awesome sauce! What do you need from me?"
Right now we're looking for your ideas -- please submit the following:
- Your song choice (and artist). Please note we are looking for songs by artists that were specifically under the Motown label. Check out this site for some ideas: http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_songs-motown.html, **Hint: we are looking for upbeat, faster songs**
- Your concept/theme for your number (tempo/style/innovative ideas/etc).
- Your costume (colour/style/etc) and a picture if you already have it made (you can use costumes from other acts).
- Any schedule limitations for the month of August and September.
- Send them to rutheordare at yahoo dot ca
We are also accepting applicants for the position of stage sweeper.
Details
Applicants may submit 1-2 performance proposals. They can be new numbers or numbers you have already staged.
Applicants may be asked to perform one or both of their numbers. Please indicate if you only wish to perform one number. You will still be involved in the group number.
We hope that we can stage this show more than once, so if you are not chosen for the October gig, we may contact you for a future show. We have limited spots available for this show.
This call is open to both established and emerging local performers, can’t want to hear your ideas!
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL NO LATER THAN SATURDAY JULY 28TH, 2012.