For fans of the macabre (Tim Burton, Tool and the like) I give you the latest video from the Ryan Gossling and Zach Shields project, Dead Man's Bones. Their live tour is just beginning and will boast a circus variety show of local talent as their opening act. If you'd like to participate, check below for info.
In the course of bringing their monster-ghost-love-story to fans nationwide this fall, Dead Man’s Bones, the duo consisting of Zach Shields and Ryan Gosling, also intend to clue locals into homegrown talent in their own cities by hosting talent shows at stops along their tour rather than traditional music opening acts.
As of today there is an open casting call for performers to participate. Each talent show is to consist of 5-8 slots, open to performers of all ages and any kind of talent. These are not to be a contest , but rather a good natured showcase for people to display their natural talents. Halloween-themed acts will be given preferential treatment. Sword swollers, tap dancers, magicians, impersonators, kid bands, and anyone with an talent of any kind to display is eagerly invited to perform.
Due to the extravagant nature of the Dead Man’s Bones stage show, there will be no opportunity for soundchecks, and no groups requiring full band equipment or consisting of more than four members will be considered.
Please submit a video link of what you do to: deadmansbones@anti.com
Any DVDs or VHS submissions can be sent to:
Attn: Dead Man’s Bones Talent Show
ANTI
2798 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Tour dates below to see if they are coming to your city.
TOUR DATES:
10/14-Middle East, Boston
10/15- LPR, New York
10/16-First Unitarian Church Sanctuary, Philadelphia
10/17-Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, Washington
10/19-Le National, Montreal
10/20-The Music Gallery, Toronto
10/21- Schubas Tavern, Chicago
10/21-Schubas Tavern, Chicago
10/23-The Triple Door, Seattle
10/24-The Venue, Vancouver
10/25-Mississippi Studios, Portland
10/27-Swedish American Hall, San Francisco
10/30-The Regent, Los Angeles