In my early 20s I got the tiniest hit of being the street performer, trying to sell a show I was performing in on the Edinburgh fringe, for two years running. I knew I was being drawn in by their techniques and banter, but was okay with it and enjoyed the drama of it all. “I was always transfixed by street performers as a kid. By late March they’d built a OMB rig and Captain Cabaret dropped anchor and disembarked onto an unsuspecting world.Ĭaptain Cabaret – The Backstory according to Bill In January 2017, he said this out loud to friend and mentor Pete Moser. This is something of an indulgence for Bill – he has always been drawn to the musical circus that is the classic one man band. Still great songs – but entertaining in a rather different way! However such songs take on a new life when performed by a one man band with a piano accordion, accompanied by back-worn bass drum, a pair of hi hat cymbals and various hooters, whistles, jingles and lord knows what else. This sequinned serenader specialises in pop classics through the ages that might have been played on a cruise ship – this was the inspiration for the cabaret element and nautical theme. ![]() Please click here to contact Captain Cabaret and request details on how to bring his unique brand of musical mayhem to your event and put a smile on people’s faces! As a self contained act The Captain is able to mix, mingle and walkabout among people, or can perform and move around within a fixed pitch as a street performer would. ![]() This is a fun, street-based act aimed at festivals, fêtes, and family-friendly functions.
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