NASHVILLE |DT: JULY 24, 2012
FM: AARON FETERL/TODD BRODGINSKI/MITCH SCHNEIDER
LUCHA VAVOOM IS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF
UNBRIDLED, UNCENSORED, UNHINGED SEXO Y VIOLENCIA!
ONE NIGHT ONLY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9
AT THE MAYAN THEATRE
IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
STARRING THE U.S. DEBUT OF
MEXICAN WRESTLING SUPERSTAR
DIAMANTE AZUL
Get ready for some serious inTENsity with LUCHA VAVOOM.
The acclaimed and mind-blowing Mexican masked wrestling/burlesque/comedy ensemble–which “has the pacing of a prison break” (Los Angeles Times, 3/10/12)–is hosting their TENTH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR, Thursday, August 9 at the Mayan Theatre in Downtown, Los Angeles.
This show is part of LUCHA VAVOOM’s year-long 10th anniversary celebration and will feature the troupe’s trademarks: sexo (Kitten DeVille, Roky Roulette, Karis, Diamondback Annie, Lucy Fur, Ursulina, Ming Dynatease, Lux Lacroix, Bonita Labelle , Moana Santana, Leigh Acosta and The Poubelle Twins), violencia (the U.S. debut of Mexican wrestling superstar Diamante Azul, two brand new Exoticos direct from Mexico: Diva Salvaje and Cristal, Team USA, Team America, Team Gay, Team Minis and the birth of Baby Dirty Sanchez), comedy (Blaine Capatch, Jeff Davis, Tom Kenny, Dana Gould, Howard Kremer and Rev. Brown), and special guest announcer Cassandro. Halle-LUCHA!!!
Founded in Los Angeles in 2002 by Rita D’Albert and Liz Fairbairn, LUCHA VAVOOM is arguably more rock than rock and more punk than punk. It has regularly sold out 1,000-seat venues across the globe (Amsterdam, Calgary, Toronto, San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Portland and Philadelphia, among many other cities). Says Russ Weakland of Hollywoodlife.com, “Lucha VAVOOM is the most fun you’ll ever experience. Nothing will prepare you for the circus like atmosphere and sexy dancers and acrobatic stunts of the mexican luchadores. It is the definition of fun and should not be missed.”
Tickets available online or at these fine stores:
Wacko 4633 Hollywood Blvd & BRAT 1938 14th St, Santa Monica
www.luchavavoom.com/
http://twitter.com/LuchaVaVOOM
www.facebook.com/
www.youtube.com/LuchaVaVoomVideo
–Link to AOL’S “YOU’VE GOT”: http://video.aol.com/video/youve-got-lucha-vavoom/72057660955930506
–Link to photo gallery at LA Weekly.com (from the Feb 2011 Mayan Theatre shows):
http://www.laweekly.com/slideshow/lucha-va-voom-kinky-valentine-show-32551686/
–Link to LUCHA VAVOOM’s Top Ten Guide To Downtown Los Angeles:
http://www.msopr.com/client-roster/lucha-vavooms-top-ten-guide-to-downtown-los-angeles/
–Here’s a sampling of what the press had to say about last year’s shows:
“The finest purveyors of sexo y violencia in the land…”
Daniel Siegal, Brand X/ThisisBrandX.com, 5/5/11
“Over the course of human history, many incredible triumphs have been created out of the pairing of two seemingly unrelated things. Moving images and sound. Needle and thread. Lennon and McCartney. Chocolate and peanut butter. And such is the case with the combination of Mexican wrestling (lucha libre) and burlesque dancing. That is what Lucha VaVoom is all about: sexo y violencia…”
Zach Hines, The Campus Circle, 5/4/11
“…a raucous and irreverent extravaganza of burlesque, comedy and classic Mexican luchadore wrestling…The evening had the feel of an unhinged circus, as an increasingly rowdy crowd (which included “Cheech and Chong” legend Cheech Marin), watched the rudos (the “bad guy” wrestlers) take on the tecnicos (the “good” guys) in bouts that were equal parts comedic jest and brilliantly choreographed feats of costumed athleticism.”
Katie Bain, Huffingtonpost.com, August 19, 2011
“Promising “A Super Sexo Y Violencia Fiesta,” the Lucha VaVOOM Cinco De Mayo Spectacular at the Park West in Lincoln Park did not disappoint. Helmed by a pair of wisecracking emcees seated behind a professional wrestling ring, the event attracted a packed house, many of whom were clad in their fave grappler’s signature masks. And throughout the night, when the emcees chanted “Lucha!” the educated crowd exploded with “VAVOOM!!”
John Thomas, Time Out Chicago, 5/6/11
And some previous critical acclaim:
“Lucha VaVoom has a big future.”
Time Magazine
“… It’s enough to make even the most jaded Hollywood insider jump up and yell ‘Smackdown.’”
Rolling Stone
“Lucha VaVoom is the most exciting, bonkers show I’ve seen in ages.”
The FACE (U.K.)
“A madcap mix of Mexican wrestling, comedy, and vintage burlesque. I love, love, love it.”
Vanity Fair
“With this perfectly balance evening of sex, comedy & comicbook violence, the populace of earth deserves nothing less than a global tour. Everyone needs a little Lucha VaVoom in their life.”
Bizarre (U.K.)
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