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News: Get a copy of Curie's debut album right here!

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Click this link to purchase a physical CD, featuring art by Curie's own Jordan Andrea and photography by Robyn von Swank. Just add the album to your cart and pay with PayPal! It's as easy as that! You can also download a digital copies of the full album or individual tracks by visiting Curie's Bandcamp page. Help us get our music out there, and thanks for your support!

News: Album Release

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

We are thrilled to announce the release of our debut album! "Curie" is now available in physical distribution through your nearest bandmate, or via Bandcamp (curieisrad.bandcamp.com). iTunes and Amazon coming soon.

News: Curie On the Fly Radio

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Thanks to On the Fly Radio for having us on their last episode!

Check out the podcast (episode 36) here: http://www.ontheflyradio.com/

News: Curie and The Chinese Drywall Band Rock December!

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Curie and The Chinese Drywall Band team up for back-to-back shows so you can start the month off right. Kick off the weekend with our first show- Saturday, December 1st at Evangeline II on St. Charles- then come back for more at The Circle Bar on Sunday, December 2nd. Check out the Facebook event pages for more info:

Saturday, 12/1 at Evangeline II and Sunday, 12/2 at The Circle Bar.

Once again, thanks to Sam Nye for the fantastic designs- check out more of his work at www.samnye.com.

News: Curie, The Chinese Drywall Band, and Sun Hotel at The Big Top Sunday Matinee Nov. 18th!

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Come one and all to enjoy the show at The Big Top with Curie, The Chinese Drywall Band, and Sun Hotel on November 18th! This all-ages Sunday Matinee starts at 2:00 p.m. Check out the event page for more info.

Thanks to CDB's Sam Nye for more great artwork!

News: Curie and The Chinese Drywall Band Team Up for 2 New Shows!

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Curie is excited to announce that we will be playing 2 shows with the excellent Chinese Drywall Band. Come check us out at The Big Top for the matinee performance alongside Sun Hotel on Sunday, November 18th (time TBA). If you want more (and we think you will), head to Evangeline II on St. Charles Ave on Saturday, December 1st. More details on these shows to come, so check back soon!

CDB keyboardist Sam Nye is working on a flier for the upcoming show, but here's his design from our previous show (because it's awesome):

News: Curie to perform with Italy's The Spiritual Bat in a special event at The Hi-Ho Lounge!

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Curie is excited to announce that we will be performing with Southern Gothic 2010 Artists, The Spiritual Bat, in a special event at the Hi-Ho Lounge on Wednesday, August 29th. Experience great live music and dance the night away with DJ Ariel Moon and DJ Wrapped in Plastic, then head to the after party with host Madame Terri!

The Spiritual Bat is the deathrock / gothic brain child of Italy's Dario Passamonti and Rosetta Garri. Their beautiful and haunting music will be performed in New Orleans for one night only, then they head to San Antonio for the San La Muerte Festival.

"..It’s like watching layers applied, a painting taking on a life of its own... Utterly delightful.”
MICK MERCER

Doors at 7pm. $5 in advance, $7 at the door. 18+ . See the Facebook Event Page for more info.
Admission to the Show includes Entry into the After Party at Madame Terri's Cat House!

News: Allways Rocking with Itchy Hearts and The Breton Sound

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Shout out to Itchy Hearts and The Breton Sound for an awesome show last night! Check these guys out through the Links page.

News: Skanking at the Deutsches Haus

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

We had a great time opening for The Local Skank at the Deutsches Haus last night! They put on quite the show - our legs are still tired from all of the skanking. Check out these ladies (and their one gentleman) on our Links page, and also be sure to watch for gig announcements!

Press: Halloween in New Orleans and The Anne Rice Ball

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Friday night is home to the Anne Rice Vampire Lestat Fan Club’s main event. This year the theme was Theatre of the Vampires and featured performances by Voltaire, Paul Mercer, Curie, The Changelings, burlesque acts and even theatrical enactments of scenes from Interview with the Vampire. - Gothic Beauty Magazine

News: Opening for The Local Skank!

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

We are very excited to announce that we are opening for The Local Skank this Saturday, April 7, at Deutsches Haus! See our Upcoming Shows for more info, and find these lovely ladies (and one gent) on our Links page.

News: Shows, Old and New

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Ben Franklin High School's Fruhlingsfeier was a blast! Up next is our set at the Occupy Warehouse on March 31. Mark your calendars, and keep an ear out for more shows to be announced.

Press: Q&A with Curie

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

"Curie is a local rock band comprised of four talented women who combine their musical gifts to produce a unique sound." - The Tulane Hullabaloo

Press: The Rhythm of Recovering

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

There will be performances by six local bands: Sirens, The Heartbreak Therapy, Curie, Titanium Caterpillars, Pancake, and Meta The Man. “I am so happy that so many bands wanted to be involved in this event! I feel like the message is more than relevant within the younger music crowd in New Orleans." - WWLTV

News: TWLOHA Mardi Gras Fundraiser

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Curie is proud to announce that we are performing at the To Write Love on Her Arms fundraiser on February 17. Check out our upcoming shows for more information, and come on out for a good cause!

News: New Photo Galleries

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season! We've posted pictures of our gigs at Allways Lounge and Siberia from this fall - go check them out! And if you happen to have snapped any photos of our shows, let us know.

News: Post-Thanksgiving Showdown at Siberia

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Curie had a blast opening for Los Angeles based rockers KrashKarma at Siberia, along with locals A Few Bears Inn. These guys put on an incredible show - you can find them and many more awesome acts under the Links tab. Stay tuned for more news!

News: Photos by Robyn von Swank

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0800

News: Curie to perform at this year's Anne Rice Vampire Ball!

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Curie is delighted to announce that we will be performing at the Anne Rice Vampire Lestat Fan Club's Theater of the Vampires Ball. Curie will perform with the burlesque of Reverend Spooky Lestrange & her Billion Dollar Baby Dolls at the annual installment of this legendary event during Halloween weekend. This year's star-studded lineup also features Master of Ceremonies Voltaire, The Changelings, Paul Mercer, and author Laurell K. Hamilton.

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

News: Check out our special edition poster for the Theater of the Vampires!

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Artwork by our own Jordan Andrea. Curie has been hard at work with Rev. Spooky Lestrange & her Billion Dollar Baby Dolls to create an unforgettable experience - it's only fitting to have this gorgeous artwork to commemorate it!

News: Curie Rocks the Vampire Ball!

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Curie's Theater of the Vampires performance was a great success! Our act featured two new songs, and the gorgeous burleseque of Rev. Spooky Lestrange & her Billion Dollar Baby Dolls (along with emcee Voltaire's famous wit) made for an unforgettable show! Check out our new photo gallery from the show for a taste of the experience...

News: Follow Us...

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Follow the call of the sirens to Twitter (@CurieIsRad) for news and other up-to-the-minute Curie updates! In the tweeting lingo, #glowingwithexcitement.

Press: Occupy NOLA strip show performers did not occupy their clothes for long

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

LeStrange and crew were invited to perform by members of the band Curie, who had also played for the occupants. Performances in the encampment are organized by a subgroup which calls itself “Occupy the Stage;” besides Curie, they’ve so far included local acts like Lynn Drury, Sweet Street Symphony, and Hurray for the Riff Raff. - NOLA.com

Press: Curie No. 1

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0800

A feature of Curie's poster for the July 26, 2010 show at Dragon's Den. - Visual History of Punk, Hardcore, and Indie Women

Press: Curie No. 2

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

A feature of Curie's poster for the August 31, 2011 show at Siberia, with the Toast Beards and Live Active Culturez. - Visual History of Punk, Hardcore, and Indie Women

Press: TODAY: Celebrate Newcomb Week Quad Party!

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Live Tulane student band Curie, free t-shirts for first 100 people, raffle for iPod Touch, crafts with Newcomb Student Organizations, and free food. - Newcomb News

Press: Lakeside 2 Riverside: November Concert Previews

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Gothic one-man vampsation Voltaire will emcee the evening. Violinist Paul Mercer will set the tone. Live vampire burlesque will titillate the senses. The line-up of bands includes a reunion performance by coven ball favorites The Changelings. Rev. Spooky LeStrange and her Billion Dollar Baby Dolls will perform with all-girl New Orleans quartet Curie. - Where Y'At

Press: Party Girl Blog 10/26

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0800

If you’re a fan of Anne Rice or any blood sucker for that matter, than you must attend the coven’s 20th Annual “The Theatre of the Vampires Ball.” Also, catch a reunion performance by The Changlings emceed by Voltaire Rev. Spooky LeStrange and her Billion Dollar Baby Dolls performing with Curie and hosted by Anne Rice's Vampire Lestat Fan Club (ARVLFC) on Friday, October 28, 9 p.m. at Republic, 828 S. Peters St. - Where Y'At

Press: Anne Rice Fan Club to celebrate 20th annual ball in New Orleans

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Goth megastar Voltaire will emcee followed by a rockin’ concert evening to include Violinist Paul Mercer , New Orleans all-girl quartet Curie and The Changelings , who return to the coven ball for a reunion performance. Burlesque group Rev. Spooky LeStrange & her Billion Dollar Babydolls will hit the stage with Curie. - Examiner.com