Dead Mans Carnival

Don't miss this weekend's irregularly scheduled exploration of unusual entertainment...

Fri April 26th - Miramar theater - Milwaukee
Sat April 27th - Gerold Opera House - weyauwega

This weekend's installment of insanity...

One more example of how I'm the last one to find out that I don't exist, but have actual always been a character in a Tom Waits song...

the cops were circling me to see why I was walking down the street with a Euphonium & a bunch of juggling pins at 3 in the morning.

It's wild living in the suburbs for your kids while making a living as a traveling circus performer...

Between unicycling to the store for groceries, regularly loading 12 foot skeleton puppets, and occasionally playing music under the street lights with world renowned Parisian jazz musicians I'm definitely the weird guy in the village.

Despite the Late night rock and roll lifestyle, Having an insane toddler in his terrible 2's, and playing weird 100 year old music all the time...

somehow my neighbors love me.
(Well most of them in seems)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04qPdGNA_KM

FAT TUESDAY February 13, 2024
SHAKERS OPENS AT 3:00
SECOND LINE AT 5:30
BAND INSIDE AT 6 :00
SHRIMP/ CRAWFISH/ CRAB BOIL AT 6:00
EARN YOUR BEADS AND OUR RESPECT ALL NIGHT LONG

People of Madison.
7:00 -9:30 pm...
(Today!!!)

7:00 pm - Box office & bar
7:45 pm - Main room opens
8:00 pm - Start time
10:15 pm - Approx. end time

Two sets with one intermission

Show will likely be standing room only with walk-ups. Pre-sale ticket holders guaranteed seating. First come basis. Limited VIP section upgrade available at door for $10 (tables, water, candy, sofas, etc)

Less than two weeks until we get weird with y'all....

Milwaukee
https://www.facebook.com/events/1094172648673726/
https://partiful.com/e/sPqXCAADWoY1qLDzWULl?

Madison
https://www.high-noon.com/event/dead-mans-carnival/

Dead Man's Carnival - High Noon Saloon   BAG POLICY Bags (max size 12″ x 6″ x 12″) are allowed and will be searched upon entry. Exceptions will be made for necessary medical equipment and bags for nursing mothers. We encourage you to pack light with only the necessities to make the entry process as smooth as possible. PAYMENT POLI...

We didn't get to do a full DMC show for NYE (since the band had a sold out private hire event at Thelma Carol). With the large uptick of people asking when we would do another show we lined something up at the Miramar for the First Fri in Feb.

Here is an advanced "no fees" ticket link for friends prior to the formal event announcement.

https://partiful.com/e/sPqXCAADWoY1qLDzWULl?

RSVP to Dead man's Carnival | Partiful The long awaited return of Milwaukee's legendary live music circus variety show. _____________________________________ Featuring performances by: Prof Pinkerton - (M.C., Band leader, & magician) Erik bang - (Medicine man & Fire breather) Sanjula Vamana - (International sideshow celebrity) Michelle H...

If you've been to a lot of DMC shows you inevitably have seen one of our long time collaborators.

With just a moment of your time you can help recognize a lifetime of dedication to continuing the craft of magic in the metro Milwaukee area

A fun line up of entertainment almost entirely comprised of DMC alumni...

My sets are at 12:05 and 350 if you are making a appearance to peruse the peculiar

The Dead Man's Carnival show scheduled for this evening (Thursday October 26th) is still going to be happening.

Village Park, Thiensville Wisconsin
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (as weather allows)

Outdoors
All ages
Free to all

Thank you to the downtown bid for sponsoring the event.

The performance will be under a semi-covered pavilion (no sidewalls) right after the trick or treating on the main strip.

If any of our Chicago land fans are looking for something fun to do this evening we will be bringing the ruckus to downtown at the lovely "Untitled: supper club".

With tickets at only $5 this is the can't miss event of the season!

Krampusnacht Is Back in Milwaukee This Weekend - Milwaukee Magazine The fifth annual Krampusnacht introduces a little fright into the holiday season.

The venue opens up at 5:00 p.m. for their standard offerings of Ghost tours, gourmet food, top shelf liquor, and hand rolled ci**rs.

Live music and circus entertainment from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00

https://facebook.com/events/s/shakers-halloween-bash-with-pr/1258947074681476/

Fun times on the horizon

Dead Mans Carnival will be entertaining LIVE all weekend!

Showtimes:

Friday: 6PM
Saturday: 1:30PM & 7PM
Sunday: 1:30PM

Dead Man's carnival (and an expanded version of our house band) are putting on a free performance in Walker's point this evening in collaboration with Shaker cigar bar. (422 s 2nd st. Milwaukee, WI)

Anticipate a traditional New Orleans style second line parade and after party celebration on this equinox to mourn the death of Summer and to welcome the coming of the Fall.

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. no cover
We encourage folks to dress festive

This weekends offerings... hope to see some of you there!
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Fri July 29th - 7:00 pm - 11:00 p.m.
Full Dead man’s Carnival showcase
Art bar (722 E Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI)
Block party as a part of the RW 24 hour bike race
Full Dead man’s Carnival showcase
https://facebook.com/events/s/mishmash-fest-2022-dead-mans-c/887972672593402/
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Sat July 30th - 11am - 1 pm
Prof Pinkerton’s Irrelevant Orchestra
South Milwaukee heritage parade (see attached map)
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Sat July 30th - 4pm - 7 pm
Prof Pinkerton & Paul Westfahl Duo
Tonic tavern (2335 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI)
weekly fundraiser series
https://www.facebook.com/events/705808960698199
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Sat July 30th - 10 pm - 1am
Chicago underground film fest after party
The Insect Asylum (2870 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60632)
Dead Man’s Carnival: Live music circus variety show featuring Original Jim Rose circus sideshow cast members Zamora “the torture king”, The Enigma, Matt “the tube” Crowley, and possibly a video cameo from “Mr. Lifto”. Samples from sideshow gelato with ticket price.
Tickets for film:
https://bit.ly/3NCm3sg
After party:
https://bit.ly/3Akqg0H

It's been a wild couple of weeks to say the least...

Big thank you to all the fans, cast, crew, and our wonderful musical guests from Paris Duved Dunayevsky & Daniel Garlitsky.

"Antiquated, at best" vinyl release shows kick off in about a week....

Featuring world renowned Hot jazz virtuosos Duved Dunayevsky and Daniel Garlitsky as special musical guests all the way from Paris

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Friday May 27th - Full DMC show
Gerold Opera house, Weyauwega Wisconsin.
7:30 Showtime. $25

https://wegaarts.org/events/deadmans-carnival-2/
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Saturday May 28th - full DMC show
Majestic theater, Madison Wisconsin.
8:00 p.m. $25

https://majesticmadison.com/event/dead-mans-carnival-live-music-circus-variety-show/
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Sunday May 29th - Prof Pinkerton solo music and magic.
Al Ringling mansion, Baraboo Wisconsin.
1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
No cover (suggested donation $10)

https://facebook.com/events/s/professor-pinkerton-at-al-ring/1062384681324654/
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Monday May 30th - Professor Pinkerton irrelevant orchestra.
Al Ringling mansion, Baraboo Wisconsin.
1pm no cover (suggested donation $10)
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Wednesday June 1st - full DMC show. Cavalier theater, Lacrosse Wisconsin. 7 pm $15 (ticket link coming soon)
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Thursday June 2nd - Professor Pinkerton's Irrelevant Orchestra. South Milwaukee Farmers market.
5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. no cover

https://fb.me/e/5rjcEgkbO
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Friday June 3rd - full DMC show.
Miramar theater, Milwaukee WI.
7:00 p.m. $25

https://themiramartheatre.com/event/dead-mans-carnival/
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Saturday June 4th - full DMC show with multi course dinner
Village park, Thiensville Wisconsin
5:30 p.m. $150

https://one.bidpal.net/thiensvillegala22/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary)
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Sunday and Monday private engagements
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Wednesday June 8th - Professor Pinkerton's irrelevant orchestra
Untitled supper club, Chicago Illinois. 8:00 p.m. no cover

Made an impromptu visit to Madison this evening to help spread the good word about our majestic Theater engagement on Saturday May 28th...

Stopped by Midwest gypsy swing fest, The crucible, The majestic, and a few other iconic local treasures...

I was having such a good time I forgot to take more pictures.

More show announcements coming this week....

🚨 ANNOUNCED 🚨

Dead Mans Carnival
➔ Friday June 3

The Dead Man's Carnival: Live music circus variety show triumphantly returns to Milwaukee's Historic Miramar theater to present the long awaited vinyl release of the "Antiquated, at best" album. Featuring house band "Prof Pinkerton's Irrelevant Orchestra" along with world renowned gypsy jazz aficionados Duved Dunayevsky & Daniel Garlitsky as extra special musical guests all the way from Paris.

Dead Man's Carnival at The Miramar Theatre

🎟️ ‣ themiramartheatre.com

Here are a couple upcoming public appearances...

Sat Aug 28th - Chicago
Dead man's Carnival
Sideshow gelato pop up
1pm - 8 pm

Music and circus acts every hour
$8 kids $12 Adults (includes gelato samples)

https://sideshowgelato.com/sideshow-store/ols/categories/tickets-to-the-end-of-summer-spectacular

Weds Sept 1st
Dead Man's Carnival
Washington park bandshell
4599 W Lloyd St, Milwaukee, WI 53208
6-8 pm

Free, all ages, outdoor

Weds Sept 8th
Prof Pinkerton's Irrelevant Orchestra
Long Acre pavilion
343 N Longacre Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53217

Free, all ages, outdoor

Summerfest parades (Sept 4th, 11th, 16th, 18th)
Dead Man's Carnival
2pm line up
3pm step off
starts on the south end then loops through the whole grounds

Unless weather takes a turn for the worse, tonight's DMC show down at Lakeshore Park is still planning to go on. 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. showtime.

We have tents and seating for the first 100 or so attendees so come early (although it is projected to be dry by then).

Free, All ages, outdoors, and out of control

We are proud to announce a handful of summer appearances. All free of charge, outdoors, family friendly, and social distanced.

*** Professor Pinkerton's Irrelevant Orchestra ***

1) Thursday June 3rd. 5pm - 7pm
South Milwaukee downtown market

2) Sunday June 20th 7pm - 8:30pm
Greendale outdoor series called village night on the green

3) The band will also be reconvening our annual rooftop performance at shaker's cigar bar on Saturday July 3rd from 7 pm - 10 pm. This performance is a crawfish boil so dinner reservations are required, but worthwhile.

**** Full Dead Man's Carnival *****

1) Tuesday June 29th 7pm - 830 pm
Lakeshore Park (down behind Summerfest)
Part of the "out of the box" sculpture Milwaukee initiative.

2) Sunday July 4th 3pm - 5pm???
parade in the village of Shorewood down oakland north to south

3) Weds Aug 11 6 pm - 8 pm
Washington Park pavilion
Washington Park Wednesday series