![]() ![]() The Spine is a futuristic-style, silver and black robot who plays the guitar, bass, mandolin, and keys for the band. I briefly mentioned Steam Powered Giraffe in a longer piece about steampunk, in the section about bands, but I will introduce its members here, as well.įirst is The Spine, played by David Michael Bennett. There is entertainment for all ages to be had at a Steam Powered Giraffe concert. The shows are purposefully family-friendly but never boring or sanitized. I’ve heard a great mix of old favorites, new songs, and fresh takes on older material each time. I’ve seen three different live shows and have been impressed each time by the consistency, performance quality, and diversity of song choices. ![]() More than just a band, Steam Powered Giraffe is an experience that must be seen and heard by the entire family.Īnd it’s true. The quirky act combines comedic sketches, improvised android banter, and original music fused with multimedia visuals, billowing steam effects, and robot pantomime.įrom their heartwarming nostalgic melodies to their funky cabaret rock, Steam Powered Giraffe’s songs are memorable, infectious, and as unique as the robots themselves. Together, along with performer/artist Samuel Luke and a cast and crew filled with theatrical backgrounds, the group takes on the guise of singing antique automatons and the fictional robotics company that made them. It was formed in 2008 by twin siblings David Michael Bennett and Isabella “Bunny” Bennett. Steam Powered Giraffe is a musical project from San Diego, California. ![]() Step into the world of Steam Powered Giraffe. The band’s own website has a better, more concise explanation of who they are and what they do than I could cobble together: Both Honeybee and Captain Albert Alexander feature a pre-transition version of the robot Rabbit, in case this might cause confusion for newer fans who only know her as a woman. The Honeybee video, one of their first music videos, has almost 5 million shares on YouTube and served as an introduction to the band for many fans. From there, the band became an increasingly popular internet phenomenon as videos of their performances spread online. The band began by busking near Balboa Park in San Diego, and then were signed to perform officially at the San Diego Zoo. I’m a pretty big fan of the band Steam Powered Giraffe, which I discovered by accident when a friend sent me a video link to their song “ Captain Albert Alexander.” The combination of character, music, talent, and storytelling mesmerized me, and I was an instant fan. (All images via the Official Steam Powered Giraffe website.) ![]()
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