Divamensch

Elaine and I saw The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black on June 18, 2026. I ask you: is that one of the greatest band names of all time? Or what. I think I first heard of them in an article in the New York Times on the subject of band names. I’m not sure. Anyway I knew they were a punk band and was always curious about them but not curious enough to actually go to YouTube and check them out. One quick note before I continue - - it's tricky to add a lot of photos to a blog post

The musical Tonys for 1976 were swept away by A Chorus Line. That show has both the Diva and the Mensch embedded in it: Diva: the aura of show biz, flashy song and dance numbers Mensch: the lack of a set or traditional costumes, the desperation and fear under the surface for the characters