Here’s the latest update from those ‘Dracula’s Ball’ chaps in the States.

As usual, lots happening…

Dearest friends, Spring is here, and we’re little more than a month away from the next Dracula’s Ball event. We’re excited about it for many reasons, not the least of which being that it marks the first time we’ve had an Australian band take the stage. It’s going to be quite a show! April 23rd, 2011 is our next date. We have a truly fantastic lineup for the show and demand for tickets has already been quite brisk. Tickets are $16 in advance and can be purchased without service charges from IsoTank.com or Digital Ferret CDs. Ticketmaster also has tickets online, by phone and in person. Please RSVP to this event on Facebook.

The next Dracula’s Ball takes place on April 23rd, 2011. Doors open at 9pm and our event ends at 2am. Tickets are $16 and are on sale now through Ticketmaster (online and in person), Digital Ferret (in person) and IsoTank (online, free shipping for 5 or more tickets). We’ll keep our website and Facebook page updated with ticket information.

Since their previous appearance at Dracula’s Ball, Ayria has been a very busy band. They’ve toured the world extensively, leaving their native Canada to hit the road with Project Pitchfork, VNV Nation and others. Ayria also released a very well-received album, Hearts and Bullets, and is currently in the studio recording their upcoming fourth release. Proudly waving a pink and black banner, Ayria melds glittery pop elements to danceable EBM beats, resulting in a confection that fills club dance floors and gets sung loudly in the car on the way home as well. Think Hello Kitty meets Bladerunner and you’ll be in the right ballpark. Prepare to dance! STAGE TIME – 10:35pm

Over the years, we’ve brought you many great acts from around the world, but this will be our very first Australian band. One of the top-selling acts on Dancing Ferret Discs, the band is now signed to Metropolis Records and was hand-picked by KMFDM to support them on their last US tour. Angelspit has both male and female vocals, sometimes clear and sometimes full of distortion. Their music is glitchy industrial influenced by noise and even a bit of punk, yet some of their tracks are staples of alternative dance clubs (the song “100%” in particular). The band has a very distinct and thoughtfully designed aesthetic, so expect a show that looks as good as it rocks. STAGE TIME – 12:05am

This Ball takes place in our favorite location, Shampoo Nightclub, at 7th & Willow Streets in Philadelphia, PA (Mapquest and Google Maps info can be found on our website). As always, the Ball is open to all ages, but you must be 21+ with proper photo ID to drink. There is a large, free, enclosed parking lot, but it fills up quickly for the Ball. Personal photo cameras are welcome. Large professional camera rigs with unpleasant flash bulbs are not. Video cameras are not allowed.

Our Facebook page is frequently updated with news on ticket availability and other matters. You can also use Facebook to officially RSVP to the Ball, Share links to the Ball on your own page and see how many of your friends have already RSVP’d to the event.

All of our events have great energy, but we feel that this night in particular is going to be amazing. Join us in shaking off the winter, enjoying some world-class performances, meeting intriguing new people and catching up with dear old friends. We look forward to seeing you.

Best wishes,

[Patrick] & Dracula’s Ball Staff

Here’s the latest news from the Dracula’s Ball team:

Hello folks,

This is a very quick and brief update to let you know that Lords of Acid and My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult will be performing at the next Dracula’s Ball event on July 31st, 2010.  We’ll be sending out more detailed announcements in the future, but we wanted our list subscribers to get the news early to ensure you’d have the first chance to get tickets.

Tickets are $16 and officially go on sale June 6th.  However, it is rumored that Digital Ferret CDs may have access to a small secret stash as early as tomorrow; it might be worth giving them a call (215-925-9259).  IsoTank.com is taking pre-orders but cannot ship tickets until June 6th.  We expect heavy demand for this event so we are recommending that you purchase your tickets in advance.

Our website isn’t even updated yet; this is just a little news flash.

Best wishes,

[Patrick]
& Dracula’s Ball Staff
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More information on Dracula’s Ball and what it’s all about, especially info for travellers, can be found at http://www.draculasball.com

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Here’s more news from the Dracula’s Ball crowd. Seems like a particularly interesting newsletter…

Dear friends,

On May 15th, 2010 we will be hosting the 50th Dracula’s Ball event.  Reaching this milestone stirs up so many emotions for us, for a number of reasons.  Our sense of pride in what we’ve created is strong, but more powerful still is our sense of gratitude.  Your continued and consistent support and attendance have helped to keep Dracula’s Ball growing.  Moreover, by your very presence – your charming conversation, your creative attire, your impassioned dancing and everything else that you bring – you have made the Ball a better event.  We often receive proposals to bring Dracula’s Ball to other cities.  We always decline (although Beijing was very tempting) because unless we brought our entire audience with us, the Ball just wouldn’t be the Ball.

In planning DB 50, we wanted something special, but not something so different that our regular guests wouldn’t recognize it as Dracula’s Ball. Sure it might be fun to fly in Rammstein and have the show on a huge battleship in international waters…but that wouldn’t really feel like a Ball.  In the past, we’ve focused on great musicians, DJs, performers and vendors from around the world.  This time, we decided to focus on the most important talent that we work with: you, our guests.

Of course on May 15th we will have a fantastic lineup of artists, as you would anticipate.  We fully expect Dracula’s Ball #50 to be an amazing and exciting experience, befitting such an important anniversary.  But you’ve helped us realize our dream of turning the Ball into the best-known event of its kind in the world, and now we want to turn our attention to making some of your dreams come true, too.

Have you ever wanted a music lesson from one of your favorite musicians?  How exciting would it be to receive a video birthday card from your favorite band?  Who could resist being jealous when they find out that your favorite singer has recorded your outgoing voicemail message for you?  Or maybe you’d just like to show up at the Ball in a limousine and be the very first person through the door.
These are just a few of the experiences and items we’re putting together in what we’re calling our “Dark Dreams Collection.”  We’ll be announcing the full list before the end of this month.  The Collection will be offered through a combination raffle and auction, with 100% of the proceeds going to support three worthy charities (Musicopia, SPARC and Human Rights Watch).  With just a single lucky $1 raffle ticket you could walk away with the experience of a lifetime and support a great cause as well.

Continue watching our website for updated details on bands, DJs and of course the Dark Dreams Collection for Dracula’s Ball 50.  Mark your calendars now for May 15th, 2010.  It will be like a family reunion (without the potato salad) and we expect to see all of you there.

Warm regards,

[Patrick]
& Dracula’s Ball Staff

P.S.  We’re starting to photograph the memorabilia items in our Dark Dreams Collection and we thought you’d like to see the first one.  Apparently Johnny Depp not only has great taste in hats, but in instruments as well.  His autographed electric guitar will have a new home after DB 50 – perhaps yours?  Take a look:
http://www.draculasball.com/dd/guit.jpg

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Dracula’s Ball
Quarterly since May 1998

http://www.draculasball.com
http://www.myspace.com/draculasball
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Dracula’s Ball
Quarterly since May 1998

http://www.draculasball.com
http://www.myspace.com/draculasball
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More information on Dracula’s Ball and what it’s all about, especially info for travellers, can be found at http://www.draculasball.com

Visit us on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/draculasball

Here’s the latest news from those lovely Dracula’s Ball people in the USA…

Dear friends,

While we are still putting the finishing touches on our announcement
for the upcoming 50th Dracula’s Ball event, we thought it would be
prudent to suggest that you save the date now.  Saturday, May 15th,
2010 will mark the occasion of the 50th Dracula’s Ball.

Tickets will go on sale March 20th through the usual outlets, and
full details will be sent to you soon.  This promises to be an extra
special occasion and we hope to see all of you there.

More to come.

Best wishes,

[Patrick] & DB Staff

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Dracula’s Ball
Quarterly since May 1998

http://www.draculasball.com

http://www.myspace.com/draculasball

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Dracula’s Ball
Quarterly since May 1998

http://www.draculasball.com

http://www.myspace.com/draculasball

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More information on Dracula’s Ball and what it’s all about, especially info for travellers, can be found at http://www.draculasball.com

Visit us on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/draculasball

To subscribe to our e-mailing list, which generates 1 or 2 messages per month, visit:

http://nine.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/draculasball

Party                           http://www.draculasball.com
Music  & Ball tickets       http://www.isotank.com
“Accessories”               http://www.vampirecondoms.com
Music News                   http://www.asleepbydawn.com

They sound as busy as ever!

Here’s the latest from the Dracula’s Ball team…

We know – that’s a lot of band names in one subject line.  But we also know it’s hard for some people to think about an event that “isn’t until next year” – even though it’s only six weeks away.  So we’re pulling out all the stops to grab your attention now, so that you can mark your calendars, buy your tickets, and return your thoughts to the usual end-of-year holiday chaos.

Our next Dracula’s Ball event is on Saturday, January 16th, 2010.  We have quite an array of talented performers joining us for this event.  Tickets for the Ball are $15 and are on sale now through the usual outlets (see below).

BLACK TAPE FOR A BLUE GIRL: As one of the flagship bands of the Projekt record label, BTFABG was at the center of the “Heavenly Voices” style of swirly, ethereal music. With their most recent album, 10 Neurotics, Black Tape has branched out considerably, exploring more of the cabaret influences apparent in their recent work and adopting an earthier style. Spahn Ranch vocalist Athan Maroulis and eclectic soloist Nicki Jaine are part of both the studio album and the live show, helping Black Tape visionary Sam Rosenthal take the band into exciting new territory.
STAGE TIME – 10:35pm
http://www.myspace.com/blacktapeforabluegirl

I SCINTILLA: What’s better than being able to rock out and dance at the same time? I:Scintilla gives you the opportunity to do both. Fans of electro-rock with catchy hooks and female vocals (like, say, Garbage, Collide or The Birthday Massacre) will surely enjoy this Chicago group’s first Dracula’s Ball performance. I:Scintilla just released a new EP, Prey on You, in November. They also have an exclusive new track on the Metropolis cancer benefit album, Electronic Saviors. Expect a performance that will be…(dare we say it?) scintillating!
STAGE TIME – 12:05am
http://www.myspace.com/iscintilla

For this Ball, we’re very pleased to welcome Mark Jackson of VNV Nation and Joe Letz of Combichrist as our DJs on the Main Floor. Mark and Joe have toured all over the world with their bands and have amassed impressive music collections in the process. They look forward to playing some of your favorite tracks and introducing you to some of their favorites as well. In the White Room and the Velvet Underground, we are pleased to welcome back DJ Solaries from Washington DC, and Philadelphia’s DJ Dave Ghoul. 4 DJs, 3 dancefloors, all night!

Tickets are $15.00 and are on sale now through IsoTank.com, Digital Ferret CDs, Ticketmaster retail outlets and Ticketmaster.com.  Admission at the door, if available, will be $17.  When doors open, people with tickets are admitted first, so having tickets in advance is not only cheaper, but more convenient as well.  Direct links to purchasing tickets are here:
(IsoTank) http://www2.mailordercentral.com/isotank/prodinfo.asp?number=36445-0
(Ticketmaster) http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02004370A7B584A2?artistid=835478&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
Remember that there may be service charges when purchasing from Ticketmaster. IsoTank offers free shipping on orders of 5 or more tickets.  If you have questions about where or how to buy or pick up tickets, please visit the FAQ on our website.  In fact, visit the FAQ on our site anyway.

This Ball takes place in our favorite location, Shampoo Nightclub, at 7th & Willow Streets in Philadelphia, PA (Mapquest/Google Maps info can be found on our website).  As always, the Ball is open to all ages, but you must be 21+ with proper photo ID to drink.  There is a large, free, enclosed parking lot, but it fills up quick for the Ball. Personal photo cameras are welcome.  Large professional camera rigs with unpleasant flash bulbs are not.  Video cameras are not allowed.

Doors open at 9pm and our event ends at 2am.

Finally, photos from our Halloween event have been posted on our website.  As always, we’re amazed by all of the fantastic and elaborate costumes.  Thanks for making our event such an exciting place to be!

We’ll be in touch again to make sure this event doesn’t slip your mind during the upcoming holidays.  January 16th will be here before you know it.

Best wishes,
[Patrick] & DB Staff

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Dracula’s Ball
Quarterly since May 1998

http://www.draculasball.com
http://www.myspace.com/draculasball
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Dracula’s Ball
Quarterly since May 1998

http://www.draculasball.com
http://www.myspace.com/draculasball
~——–~

More information on Dracula’s Ball and what it’s all about, especially info for travellers, can be found at http://www.draculasball.com

Visit us on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/draculasball

Sounds good, eh?

Alan