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Upcoming gigs

None currently scheduled

Past gigs

12/31/2004
AfterLoft New Years



09/04/2004
Fire Muse Circus @ Burning Man


The Sheep Fiends perform at the Fire Muse Circus stage (Center Camp and 9:30) in Black Rock city.

09/03/2004
Gigsville @ Burning Man


The Sheep Fiends have a brief performance at the car-b-que in Gigsville (Mercury and 4:00-4:30) in Black Rock City.

08/31/2004
Infinite Oasis @ Burning Man


The Sheep Fiends perform on the Infite Oasis stage (Earth and 4:30) in Black Rock City.

12/30/2003
New Years
Private Party

Drum circle followed by Sheep Fiends performance

11/01/2003
Be Excellent Halloween Party
Private Party

The Sheep Fiends have a frightening reunion.

03/09/2002
Section X
Section X

This performance consisted of a 30 minute set of "oldies" performed by Matthew Cramer, David Ladd, Fazal Miles, and Brian McNally. This was followed by 2 1/2 hours of intoxicated open jamming which included Jesse Cramer, David Hurst, Greg Winston, and numerous audience members.

01/04/2002
The Hot House
The Hot House, 31 E. Balbo, Chicago

This LoveChaos project is as much about theatre, vaudeville, performance art, craziness as it is about music.

01/01/2000
Flier
Section X New Millennium Party
Section X

As the great odometer flips over, The Sheep Fiends celebrate.

06/12/1999
Flier Flier
Burning Man ReCompression Party
The Launch Pad

See the Burning Man web page for more information.

06/01/1999
Flier
POW! at the Morseland
The Morseland, 1218 W. Morse, Chicago

Informal background music to a poetry performance hosted by Noam Paco Gaster.

03/23/1999
Flier
POW! @ Morseland
The Morseland, 1218 W. Morse, Chicago

POW! music and poetry hosted by Noam Paco Gaster. No cover, 8:30-10pm. 21 and older show. The Sheep Fiends performed with Comedy Central and an evening of poetry and music to celebrate the Morseland's anniversary.

01/16/1999
Flier
DeLonde's & Blossom's Going Away Party
The Launch Pad

The Sheep Fiends perform to celebrate DeLonde's and Blossom's upcoming move to Portland, Oregon. We wish them much success! Show is from 9pm to 3am with the Sheep Fiends going on stage at midnight. Solo music and poetry by DeLonde, Blossom, Noam Paco Gaster and others will also be featured.

01/02/1999
Flier
Section X New Years Party
Section X

The Sheep Fiends perform with My Scarlet Life, Is-U-Is, DethKorpz, Muzloh at the Section X New Years Eve Party. 9pm to 3am.

10/31/1998
Be Excellent! Productions Halloween Party
Genoa, IL

The Sheep Fiends are the house band at the 1998 Be Excellent! Productions Halloween Party. Lights provided by Vinay Gupta.

10/28/1998
Flier
PoetSluts III @ Morseland
The Morseland, 1218 W. Morse, Chicago

Performance from 10:30pm to 1:30am. Cover is $3. 21 and older show. Performance also features Noam Paco Gaster, Tribal Screen Hens, Serena (Blossom) Appel, Karl Sacksteder. Image (c) 1998 Serena (Blossom) Appel.

10/09/1998
Flier Flier
Chicago Burning Man Decompression Party
The Launch Pad

See the Burning Man website for more information. Light effects provided by Liam Pervisky. Some folks from the Burning Man party joined in the jam.

08/07/1998
Flier Flier
Columbia University
The Hokin Center, Columbia University, 625 S. Wabash, Chicago

The Sheep Fiends, The Institute of Sonic Ponderance and Exterior Mirror perform from 7:30 to 10pm.

11/20/1997
Flier
Experimental Music Showcase - 4th Annual Birthday Jam
Urbus Orbis, 1934 W. North Avenue, Chicago

A Celebration of Brian Cameron's 28th birthday. 9pm.

11/01/1997
Section X Halloween Party
Section X

The Sheep Fiends performed at the Section X Halloween Party! From 9pm to 3am. IsYouIs and Muzloh also performed.

09/29/1997
Songsation Television Appearance
Channel 19 Public Access Studios, Chicago

Second of two 10-minute segments of live Sheep Fiends performance aired in late September, 1997. The first segment aired on Sunday, September 21st at 9pm and on Monday, September 22nd at 4pm. The second segment aired on Sunday, September 28th at 9pm and on Monday, September 29th at 4pm. The television program Songsation appears on Cable Access Network (CAN), cable channel 19 in Chicago only.

09/21/1997
Songsation Television Appearance
Channel 19 Public Access Studios, Chicago

First of two 10-minute segments of live Sheep Fiends performance airs in late September, 1997. The first segment showed on Sunday, September 21st at 9pm and on Monday, September 22nd at 4pm. The second segment showed on Sunday, September 28th at 9pm and on Monday, September 29th at 4pm. The television program, Songsation and appears on Cable Access Network (CAN), cable channel 19 in Chicago only.

08/17/1997
Flier
P.O.E.T.S. #4
P.O.E.T.S., 5 W. Division, Chicago

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Productions presents an evening of improvisation. Featuring the poetry and music of James Gautier and Jules Owsinek. Brian Cameron and David Ladd will be adding music. Mark Cohen and Zoe will be translating the performance in artistic sign language (AST). The music of DeLonde Bell and the poetry of Gargorio Gomez are also featured. P.O.E.T.S. 5 W. Division, (312) 943-POET. 8:30pm. $4

08/10/1997
T.V. Performance
Channel 19 Public Access Studios, Chicago

A television extravaganza! The Sheep Fiends are filmed performing for public television. Performance also by Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Productions featuring Brian Cameron, Mark Cohen, James Gautier, David Ladd, Jules Owsinek, and Zoe. Jules Owsinek filmed two pieces with a group she put together. Additional poetry readings by Mark Cohen.

07/26/1997
Flier
The Sheep Fiends Camping Experience - Day 2
Walcamp, Kingston, IL

See 07/25/1997

07/25/1997
Flier
The Sheep Fiends Camping Experience - Day 1
Walcamp, Kingston, IL

A celebration of the summer with a two-day camping trip. An electrical performance was held Friday evening from 9-11pm and on Saturday afternoon from noon until 3pm. Water games to help cool off in the heat.

06/22/1997
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Video Shoot
Channel 19 Public Access Studios, Chicago

Recorded two 10 minute performances for Public Access TV.

06/01/1997
Flier
Pontiac Market
Pontiac Market, 1531 N. Damen, Chicago

Also open mike. 1531 N. Damen. 8:30pm. (773) 252-7767. No cover.

04/27/1997
Flier
P.O.E.T.S. #3
P.O.E.T.S., 5 W. Division, Chicago

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Productions presents an evening of improvisation, music, poetry and comedy with James Gautier, Brian Cameron, David Ladd, Noam Paco Gaster, Maria McCray, Keven Keyser, and S'Yen'U. P.O.E.T.S. 5 W. Division, (312) 943-POET. 8:30pm.

04/05/1997
Library Studio
Chicago Public Library, Chicago

One improvisational piece was dedicated to Allen Ginsberg, who passed on just the day before. Recording music at the library is a free public service. Call (312) 747-4896 to schedule time. Afterwords, this trio rehearsed for the next P.O.E.T.S. performance.

03/16/1997
Flier
P.O.E.T.S. #2
P.O.E.T.S., 5 W. Division, Chicago

A performance at P.O.E.T.S. (5 W. Division). Also featured are Lilly Mollman, and Tom Marsh all playing folk music. Noam Paco Gaster and Mark Cohen performed poetry. Mark translated one of James' poems into sign language. At P.O.E.T.S., 5 W. Division.

02/16/1997
Flier
P.O.E.T.S. #1
P.O.E.T.S., 5 W. Division, Chicago

A musical performance of James Gautier and his bold poetry. The critics all say that he's positively mad. Special guests included Noam Paco Gaster, Jules Owsinek, and S'Yen'U. At P.O.E.T.S., 5 W. Division.

01/17/1997
Skokie Public Library
Skokie Public Library, Skokie, IL

A musical performance of James Gautier's poetry at the Skokie Public Library. Mark Cohen translated a number of James' poems into sign language. This show was filmed for public-access television broadcast. Noam Paco Gaster and Mark Cohen also read poetry as a part of this performance.

10/26/1996
Be Excellent! Productions Halloween Party
Genoa, IL

The Sheep Fiends are the house band at the 1996 Be Excellent! Productions Halloween Party. Lights provided by Larkin and Brian Peterson.

09/26/1996
Flier
Lottery Record Showcase @ LoungeAx
LoungeAx, 2438 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago

Thax After Dark presents The Sheep Fiends performing with The Hush Drops and 3 Second Scandal from 9pm to midnight. This show occurred at the same time as a full lunar eclipse. Jeremy Young did not perform, but recorded a song backstage.

07/09/1996
Flier
Feelgood Fiasco #10
The Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood, Chicago

Also featured are Artlab, George the Naughty Angel, and Noam Paco Gaster's Curiously Strong Machine Gun Open Mike. 9:30pm. $2 cover.

06/02/1996
Curt & Jenni Halsted's Wedding Reception
Walcamp, Kingston, IL

Light show provided by Larkin and Brian Peterson. The Sheep Fiends were joined by many friends who were at the reception.

05/25/1996
Flier
Greg Winston's Underground #2
Zebra Crossing Theatre, 4223 N. Lincoln, Chicago


03/12/1996
Flier
Feelgood Fiasco #6
The Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood, Chicago

Leprechaun Hoedown! A Blizzard of Bliss also featuring Poison Lilly Paradise, S'Yen'U, Fuin (foo-oon), and Noam Paco Gaster's Machine Gun Open Mike. 9pm. $3 cover.

12/28/1995
Flier Flier
Live at the Moon
Lunar Cabaret, 2827 N. Lincoln, Chicago

The Sheep Fiends first electric live performance. The musicians take turns at the stage. Show runs from 9:40pm until 12:20am.

11/04/1995
Flier
Greg Winston's Underground #1
Zebra Crossing Theatre, 4223 N. Lincoln, Chicago

The Sheep Fiends first live performance.



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