SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Coyote’s Bar and Grill is transforming into a gothic nightclub for a night during an event hosted by the Vampyre Court of Shreveport.
On May 10, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Shreveport’s very own Vampyre Court (VCS) will be hosting its own gothic experience at Coyote’s Bar and Grill, 1618 Market Street. The event will have a dark vendor market, gothic decor & lighting, music, and other surprises.
Coyote’s was primarily a biker bar originally, but has recently taken a new direction.
“They are under new management now, and are branching out and showing everyone their new look, and we are going to be one of their featured events to help bring new people into the bar,” says Jamie Fisher, king of VCS.
“We are going for something kinda dark and ethereal, but also something with good beats for us to dance to,” says Tiffany Pennywell, VCS scribe & artist.
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DJ Ronster Monster will be hosting the musical journey through the night. Additionally, Lustrious Cabaret will be in attendance.
“He is from here. He’s been featured at Bear’s and other places throughout the years,” says Fisher. “Not only are you kinda highlighting the area’s gothic subculture, but you’re also bringing in artists that have that same vibe for your culture as well,” says Brittney Hazelton, ArkLaTex Artistry host & artist.
“We are really big about having the community involved,” says Pennywell.
“We have a little bit of a dark side to ourselves as well. We are a chameleon. We are able to tap into any and everything,” explains Shaina Renay about featured artists, Madam Lustrous Cabaret, a burlesque company. “We are about women empowerment.”
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The featured artists are all on the darker side.
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“We got a small selection of vendors this time, and they are all local. But, they are gonna bring their collection of art and oddities. A lot of it is a little on the darker side to fit with the evening. Some of the more bizarre type of artwork and collectables you might be able to find,” says Fisher.
Featured artists
Brandie Brocato
Kawaii Pop!
Marijo Brown
How art impacted the Vampyre Court of Shreveport
The Vampyre Court of Shreveport was established as a safe place for those who enjoy the vampire and gothic subcultures, both cultures that enjoy the dark romance, the beauty of the night, a darker style of clothing, and gothic genre music. Art often is a heavy influence in subcultures like the gothic or vampyres.
“So, for me, art has always been a huge part of my life. Especially the musical side of art. I’ve always been a huge fan of all types of music. I love everything from classical to jazz, R&B, hip hop, rap, death metal, everything. I will just sit around for hours listening to music,” says Fisher.
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“Growing up with music, my mother always had all types of genres, everything in our household. She also did acting as well. We were really big into that. It has also influenced me in my writing, of course, my poetry, very heavily inspired by Edgar Allan Poe. It has transformed into visual art for me as well. I love using watercolors, acrylics, and airdry clay. I love incorporating the literature with the visual as well. It’s so much fun,” explains Pennywell.
“I am a theatre and film buff. I have masters in film and bachelors in theatre. I am Alfred Hitchcock all the way. Theatre opened so many doors for me that I didn’t know was out there,” explains Renay. “Also, old westerns. You had the bordello and the ladies in the back, and they had the pretty, beautiful dresses, the beautiful fans, and everything.”
During this event, the Court is opening itself to those who want to experience the music, fashion, and overall vibe that vampires and goths enjoy so much, as well as give others within that culture to meet other like-minded individuals.
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