The Cowguys are getting ready for the summer.
Nick and I are building a new set for the show, that will double as a prop stand and a big illusion. it will add an element of height, be a big prop for us to play with in the show, and be a big finale - all rolled into one.
Our first big event is the Canadian Tulip Festival - with the Buskers in the Tulips Program (run by us at Orbital Talent). I'm excited about the lineup - its up at www.tulipfestival.ca.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Corteo
Reading over an older post... I was lucky enough to see Corteo twice!
With our contract I arranged for all of the artists that we had out (with Orbital Talent) to get a ticket to see the show. Half of the group was flying over to China for the Nanjing Euro American Clown Carnival (also booked by Orbital Talent!) within 24 hours of the Corteo opening. So the half that didn't go to China saw the show pretty early in the run, the second group saw it a few weeks later.
AS it turned out, one of our artists' girlfriend already bought him a ticket, so I was instructed to give it to someone else. With the numbers of people going to the show, and I was left holding a ticket to the show, 5 minutes before it started with no other plans on that night.
The show is my favorite Cirque du Soleil Show. The characters aren't completely other-worldly. Make up is generally simple, characters are very real and human. And the stunts.. Well the freestanding ladder performer was AMAZING. The aesthetic of the show is that of an Italian wedding - amazing set, in the round. Little people flying through the air on giant balloons! The show is like a dream.. especially looking back.
With our contract I arranged for all of the artists that we had out (with Orbital Talent) to get a ticket to see the show. Half of the group was flying over to China for the Nanjing Euro American Clown Carnival (also booked by Orbital Talent!) within 24 hours of the Corteo opening. So the half that didn't go to China saw the show pretty early in the run, the second group saw it a few weeks later.
AS it turned out, one of our artists' girlfriend already bought him a ticket, so I was instructed to give it to someone else. With the numbers of people going to the show, and I was left holding a ticket to the show, 5 minutes before it started with no other plans on that night.
The show is my favorite Cirque du Soleil Show. The characters aren't completely other-worldly. Make up is generally simple, characters are very real and human. And the stunts.. Well the freestanding ladder performer was AMAZING. The aesthetic of the show is that of an Italian wedding - amazing set, in the round. Little people flying through the air on giant balloons! The show is like a dream.. especially looking back.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
An udder Winterlude
Nick and I performed today at the opening day of 2009's Winterlude. We were hired for entertainment of the crowds at the Enbridge Pancake breakfast, and down on the canal for the crew at the Westjet rest stop.
What a great day! We were sporting ref costumes, and the new Udder helmets. Kids gave us funny looks all day, we were fighting off people playing with the teets all day. I even had one guy tell me "Nice f***ing touque!" Did some shows with fire entertained the masses, and even squeezed in a 10 k skate on the canal!
An udder amazing day at Winterlude. Some shots were snapped by an online mag of some of our antics - we'll link up soon.
What a great day! We were sporting ref costumes, and the new Udder helmets. Kids gave us funny looks all day, we were fighting off people playing with the teets all day. I even had one guy tell me "Nice f***ing touque!" Did some shows with fire entertained the masses, and even squeezed in a 10 k skate on the canal!
An udder amazing day at Winterlude. Some shots were snapped by an online mag of some of our antics - we'll link up soon.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Udder Helmets are READY!
So we recently ordered some Udder Helmets from our friend Matt Ficner. They are ready! And we recently performed with one at the 2 year anniversary of the ISME cabaret. We had the pleasure of sharing the stage with the lovely and hilarious Annie Lefebrve, she was so great onstage, that we didn't really get a chance to get the udder comedy we were hoping too. Lovely working with you Annie!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Christmas shows! + udder saftey helmets
The Cowguys are busy performing our one and two man Cowguys shows at many company Christmas parties this December.
The Cowguys are excited to announce, that within a week we will be the proud owners of Latex Udder Safety Helmets. A few months ago we met with designer Matt Ficner to talk about a set. One of the crazy ideas that came out of out meeting was udder safety helmets. We've already written a pile of really funny jokes, have a few spots in the show for them, and well, they are going to be a big pile of fun in the show. We can't wait to get them, although they are taking longer than expected to cure.
custom cowguy prop case $200
black pants with cow stripe $45
Latex Udder saftey helmet - priceless
The universe is giving us udder helmets for Christmas. We're delighted. Our crowds will be too. Thanks Matt! At his studio Nick had the quote "This is where ideas come to life". Creativity is indeed key.
The Cowguys are excited to announce, that within a week we will be the proud owners of Latex Udder Safety Helmets. A few months ago we met with designer Matt Ficner to talk about a set. One of the crazy ideas that came out of out meeting was udder safety helmets. We've already written a pile of really funny jokes, have a few spots in the show for them, and well, they are going to be a big pile of fun in the show. We can't wait to get them, although they are taking longer than expected to cure.
custom cowguy prop case $200
black pants with cow stripe $45
Latex Udder saftey helmet - priceless
The universe is giving us udder helmets for Christmas. We're delighted. Our crowds will be too. Thanks Matt! At his studio Nick had the quote "This is where ideas come to life". Creativity is indeed key.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Cowapalooza!
This summer we had Cowguys all over the Country. While Jon was on the east coast performing in Charlottetown, PEI at Old Home Week, Nick and Bri where rocking out at Cowapalooza.
Cowapalooza is a community festival in Woodstock Ontario that is Cow-themed. If you take the capital letters in City Of Woodstock, they spell C-O-W. The milk industry is also pretty big in the area, so the City ran with it, and now puts on Cowapalooza. Being the Cowguys - this is our dream gig! It's our Woodstock in Woodstock.
Nick and I had a few shows that afternoon on the community stage which were very well received. We then did an hour warm-up show for the main stage and ended up playing for 5000 people. It was brilliant being rockstars! After our set we journeyed over to the beer tent to find some post show refreshements. We bumped into the Spice Girls tribute band who were getting ready for their set. Somehow they talked us into doing some backup dancing for their set - and its now on Youtube!
Click here to see the Cowguys dancing like Spice Girls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1B2-Z5nlVk
Cowapalooza is a community festival in Woodstock Ontario that is Cow-themed. If you take the capital letters in City Of Woodstock, they spell C-O-W. The milk industry is also pretty big in the area, so the City ran with it, and now puts on Cowapalooza. Being the Cowguys - this is our dream gig! It's our Woodstock in Woodstock.
Nick and I had a few shows that afternoon on the community stage which were very well received. We then did an hour warm-up show for the main stage and ended up playing for 5000 people. It was brilliant being rockstars! After our set we journeyed over to the beer tent to find some post show refreshements. We bumped into the Spice Girls tribute band who were getting ready for their set. Somehow they talked us into doing some backup dancing for their set - and its now on Youtube!
Click here to see the Cowguys dancing like Spice Girls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1B2-Z5nlVk
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