Holland Origin Stories: Halloween Show

Holland Origin Stories: Halloween Show

From time to time we get asked about certain names, phrases, stories, titles – and sometimes we gotta prove or bust some myths!

BAM! It’s October, which means its Halloween time – Holland’s most favorite most cherished time of the year. We’re bringing back our Origins series for this occasssion, focusing on the honoed crown jewel of Holland Programming – The Halloween Show. Born in a basement – Holland adopted the Halloween Show in 2007. We didnt have a soace or venue ourselves then, but crashed the studio on 4th (now Dead Ringer) for our the first of what would. be a beloved staple of our orginazation.

The Premise of the Halloween Show is simple- local bands and musicians pick a band, dress up as the band, and cover the band. Every year, we get to see a party between 7-13 bands, giving it their all for incredible, one-and-one-night-only unforgettable sets.

There are truly too many highlights to count: the time Mark Norris painted himself for Iggy Pop; Megan Boldway’s amazing Lady Gaga; The Mangles as The Bangles; Nick Rattigan as Blink 182; Jonny Rolling killing it as Michael Jackson, Queen and The Killers; Weezer in full Kiss makeup; Minor Threat as Miner Threat(complete with hard hats, flash lights, and pickaxes); Drea as Elton John; Crush blowing our minds with Violent Femmes, Green Day and System of a down; to name a few. Ah! Let’s not forget Gina Rose as Lana Del Ray; Basha’s No Doubt; Clark’s Devo; Drag Me Under’s Rage; Sophia Pierce as PJ Harvey; Jake Houston’s AMAZING Van Halen; Noel Judal as Pat Penetar with a team of back of dancers; Jamie Hemingway as Deee-Lite (Confetti is STILL dropping from the rooftops); Owen as Marilyn Manson; Skinwalkers as Modest Mouse…we can’t forget David Bowie, Hole, Cher, Jesus and Mary Chain, Electric Wizard, Sam Cooke, Led Zeppelin, Die Antwoord, Amy Winehouse, Talking Heads, White Stripes, The Cranberries, Blondie, Selena, Black Sabbath, Spice Girls…and EVERYTHING in between!