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Jimmy "The Pickpocket" Berg

is the burlesque specialist for Brown Paper Tickets, promoting, fundraising and selling-out events; he helped create the first award & mentorship program for excellence in burlesque event production—The Brassy Award, and is the lead singer & accordionist for The Bad Things, a Seattle-based punk-cabaret band established in 2002.

Las Vegas Grind Part 1 album cover
Burlexicology

Ribald Rhythms: The Pickpocket’s Top Five Burlesque Albums

Ribald Rhythms: Top Five Albums
Beau Creep performing at the 2nd annual Seattle Boylesque Festival.
Festivals

Bring On The Meat! Seattle Boylesque Festival 2016

Review: Seattle Boylesque Festival 2016 Thursday Night
Julie Mist performing at the 2016 Burlesque Hall of Fame weekend Friday Night Titans of Tease Reunion Showcase.
Burlesque Hall of Fame

Watch And Learn: Burlesque Hall of Fame Legends ...

Review: BHOF 2016 Friday Night Show
Jenny Rocha and Her Painted Ladies performing their step-down number at Burlesque Hall of Fame 2016 Movers, Shakers and Innovators Thursday night show.
Burlesque Hall of Fame

The 2016 Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend Begins

Review: BHOF 2016 Thursday Night Show
Musician Ronnie Magri, Photo by Mick Vovers
Burlexicology

Ribald Rhythms: A Chat With Ronnie Magri

Ribald Rhythms: Ronnie Magri
View from the stage of the Vermont Burlesque Festival 2016 Saturday Night Extravaganza.
Festivals

Vermont Burlesque Festival. Bring It.

Review: Vermont Burlesque Festival 2016, Saturday
Mike Monaco performing at the Vermont Burlesque Festival 2016 Thursday night show.
Festivals

Getting Down and Dirty at the Vermont Burlesque ...

Review: Vermont Burlesque Festival 2016 Thursday
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Emerald City Boy Gets Lost In the City ...

Recap: A Seattlite's first NYBF POV
Bella Blue, from New Orleans Snakeoil Festival interview with producers
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Interview: Inaugural Snakeoil Festival
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Boston

The Great Burlesque Exposition 9: The Newbies

The Great Burlesque Exposition 9: The Newbies
Jolie Stripes performing at the 2015 Great Burlesque Exposition 9, The Main Event.
Boston

Boston Adventures Continued: Great Burlesque Expo Part Two

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