Music:
Member Since: 1/24/2007
Band Members:
Armitage Shanks-
Ringmaster/Compere/Director
For Hire
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Upcoming Shows:
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April 16-June 22
n/a
Teaching Artist-in-Residence for ArtsCorps, a non-profit youth development program, that partners with schools and community organizations to bring free arts classes to low-income youth.Seattle
April 19
11p
Armitage Shanks host "Burlesque Behind The Pink Door"The Pink Door, Seattle
April 26
9p
The long awaited CD Party for The Circus Contraption Band!
We have an amazing new CD, "The Half-Wits Descent" available for the first time tonight! We will be joined by stellar opening acts, Awesome!, The Buttrock Suites and Vince Mira.Neumo's, Seattle
May 10
11p
Armitage Shanks host "Burlesque Behind The Pink Door"The Pink Door, Seattle
May 16- June 29
8p Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun.
Circus Contraption's, "The Show to End All Shows"! A brand spanking new circus extravaganza, featuring all new acts and original music from The Circus Contraption Band!The Circus Contraption Big Top, 3400 Phinney Ave. N. (Fremont neighborhood), Seattle
June 14
11p
Armitage Shanks host "Burlesque Behind The Pink Door"The Pink Door, Seattle
June 28
11p
Armitage Shanks host "Burlesque Behind The Pink Door"The Pink Door, Seattle
July 5
11p
Armitage Shanks host "Burlesque Behind The Pink Door"The Pink Door, Seattle
July 10-14
TBA
Tentacled Sawfish plays the Oregon Country FairVeneto, OR
July 19
11p
Armitage Shanks host "Burlesque Behind The Pink Door"The Pink Door, Seattle
August 2
TBA
Circus Contraption's Variety Cabaret Night. A monthly cabaret/variety arts performance, each with a different theme, curated by members of Circus Contraption. Featuring CC performers and an dizzlying array of guest artists.The Circus Contraption Big Top, 3400 Phinney Ave. N. (Fremont neighborhood), Seattle
August 18-24
n/a
Armitage Shanks directs "The Squirm Burpee Circus" & "The Butler & the Maid", 2 variety/cabaret performances from the Handsome Little Devils and the duo performance team, Mike and Cole.Denver, CO
August 22-23
TBA
Armitage Shanks conspires with Carnie Gal Extraordinaire and other vivacious vixens to bring an evening of buxom beauties, sinful & surreal shenanigans and peerless performance. Details to follow...TBA, Denver, CO
September 20-October 20
TBA
Armitage Shanks invades NYC and Europe! Details to follow...TBA
Influences:
Butcher Doll by Miss Oblivious
Photo by Phil Hollenbeck
from the book, "Freaks & Fire"
Freaks & Fire
Photo by fodoughgrafiks
Photo by fodoughgrafiks
Photo by Miss Oblivious
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None
