New album and tour planning

January 6th, 2012

We’re finishing up a new album and planning a tour for late March.

Igor

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Have you been naughty or nice?

November 30th, 2011
Bunny Boom Boom

Bunny Boom Boom of Black Cherry Burlesque by Skwid Inc.

We’ve got a special treat coming up December 16 at Surly Wench Pub in Tucson

The Big Bad Santa Bash -

Featuring

  • A special performance by Black Cherry Burlesque
  • The Furies, a new Tucson surf band
  • A Santa Rampage flash mob
  • Steph’s Birthday celebration

Wear your full Santa costume and get in FREE.

RSVP for The Big Bad Santa Bash on Facebook

Thanks to everyone who came out for our October and November run of shows.

And an extra special thanks to our new Go Go Dancer, Bunny Boom Boom.

It’s always a Scary Fun Time.

James Arrr

James Arrr at Dead Man's Party by Joel Smith

Miss Frankie Stein

Miss Frankie Stein at Dead Man's Party by Joel Smith

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Celebrating All Souls

November 3rd, 2011

Flam Chen parade Grand Finale pic by Tucson Pima Arts Council

The Mission Creeps - All Souls After-Party '08

The Mission Creeps - parade After-Party pic by Katya Oddio

Tucson’s largest and most beautiful public celebration takes place this Sunday, the All Souls Procession. This parade and the grand finale performance are for-the-people and by-the-people. The event homage to ancestors and loved ones who have passed away.

Please come take part in Tucson’s largest community gathering and event, Sunday, Nov. 6. The parade meets up and leaves from Epic Cafe on 4th Ave. at 6 p.m.

The Mission Creeps play on the Club Congress Plaza afterwards. Stop by on your way back to your car and rehydrate and have a scary fun time with us. Voodoo Organist plays as well. He’s always a treat to see and hear.

Here’s more location and route info for the All Souls Procession.
http://www.allsoulsprocession.org/archives/1902

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It’s a big weekend

October 28th, 2011

In addition to a disturbing new video, we’ve got lots of creeping to do this weekend.

Friday night – Nightfall at Old Tucson Studios – one of the top 10 Amusement Park Haunts in the country
Two sets in The Web – 9:45 p.m. and 10:45. More at nightfallaz.com

Saturday at Kidd Squidd’s Mystery Jukebox on KXCI 91.3 in Tucson.
Hanging out with our Godfather of Rock and Roll for some on air antics from 2-5 p.m.
Stream it live online from anywhere at kxci.org

To wind up a spectacular Halloween season, Saturday night we play Nighmare on Congress Street at Rialto Theatre at 10 p.m. sharp. More info at rialtotheatre.com

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Thankful for Zombies

October 27th, 2011

Pic by Kiki Nelson

Pic by Barbicide Trujillo

Thank you to all, big and small, who came out for this year’s Tucson Zombie Walk. We had over 3500 attendees and over 1000 lbs of food was donated for the Community Food Bank. They’re still tallying the monetary donations.

It was an incredibly great night and a scary fun time.

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Zombie Apocalypse

October 22nd, 2011

pic by Jen Hendricks-Rollo


Tonight’s the night. The 6th annual Tucson Zombie walk takes place in downtown Tucson.

We’ll perform a set on the Club Congress plaza at the end of the walk.

Over 1000 zombies are expected. Come and walk the walk.

Activities Schedule: Schedule Subject to Change!

4:00 – Thriller Dance
4:10 – Repo, the Genetic Opera
4:30 – Magician (TBD)
5:00 – Zombie Variety Show (Applications Closed)
6:00 – Zombie Hokey-Pokey and Roadkill Chicken Dances
6:10 – Dr. Horribles Sing-a-Long blog
7:00 – Call for Costume Contest
7:15 – “The Cordial Dead” film showing
7:05 – Time Warp Dance
7:10 – Safety Talk
7:20 – Winners announced
7:40 – Walk Begins
8:30 – The Mission Creeps LIVE at Club Congress on the Plaza FREE!
9:30 – It’s a Wrap! Thanks, everyone!

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Silent

October 18th, 2011

This Thursday in Tucson, we play a benefit show for this year’s All Souls Procession, the largest community event in Tucson, and a fantastic cause.

The evening starts with a Silent Auction by Pop-Cycle gallery followed by a performance from Black Cherry Burlesque and then The Mission Creeps.

Stop by and help make the All Souls Procession happen.

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Thanks Tucson

October 9th, 2011
James Arrr by Joel Smith

James Arrr by Joel Smith

Miss Frankie Stein by Joel Smith

Miss Frankie Stein by Joel Smith

Jim Howl by Joel Smith

Jim Howl by Joel Smith

2nd Saturdays was a blast. Thanks Tucson for hosting an incredible downtown celebration. There was a Pride Parade, Tucson Shot Rock photo opening, and so many other fun things going on.

Our next show is this Friday, Oct. 14, we continue our residency at Nightfall at Old Tucson Studios. Come out and join us for a scary fun time.

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Where will you find us this weekend?

October 5th, 2011

We kick October into overdrive this weekend.

We continue our residency, Friday nights at Nightfall at Old Tucson Studios, one of the top-10 Amusement Park Haunts in the country. People are raving about this year’s all new lineup of spooky shows and things to do.

Tickets and more info at http://www.nightfallaz.co

The Mission Creeps at 2nd Saturdays May 2010

2nd Saturdays May 2010 by Greg Ziekert

Saturday night we play the main stage at 2nd Saturdays in downtown Tucson at 9 p.m.

Come downtown and while you’re there, check out the opening of  Tucson Shot Rock, part of an exhibit, Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 to the Present.

More info at http://www.tucsonshotrock.com/

X at Club Congress in the 80s

X by Michael Hyatt, part of Tucson Shot Rock exhibit at 2nd Saturdays

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Nightfall at Old Tucson Studios is Go!!!

October 1st, 2011

Last night The Mission Creeps kicked off a month of Halloween Hell

Every Friday night in October, The Mission Creeps play Nightfall at the WEB at Old Tucson Studios at 10 pm.

What is NIGHTFALL you ask?
One of the top 10 Amusement Park Halloween events in the country

NIGHTFALL HAS GROWN – 2011 introduces 3 new streets and 12 new buildings bringing new heart-stopping twists and turns to an all new Town Square. You tried the haunted houses but they left you feeling empty…   There’s only ONE REAL HAUNTED TOWN… NIGHTFALL – A Whole Town Gone Mad!

Bury yourself in a totally terrifying town with 3 gruesome haunts, 2 outrageous live shows AND and hideous live characters who roam the night. Dare to resist the pull of the The Web – a nightly sensational sound and light experience. Dodge the gargoyles – if you can! Indulge your senses with lethal libations, ferocious food, and take home some searing souvenirs.

Partial proceeds will benefit Marana Foundation for Education; Sunnyside Alumni Association, Scholars for Dollars; Sunnyside Unified School District Foundation, Inc. and Education Enrichment Foundation supporting Tucson Unified School District.

Tickets and more info at http://www.nightfallaz.com/

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