Baby Chorus

In Chicago, it's more acceptable to drive a log through the Prince's heart or pop claws at a Cubs game than mess with Baby Chorus. The band is a fearsome political powerhouse and, simply, extremely good at playing. Baby Chorus is something special because regardless of its members' other interests, they're committed to the music above all. That sincerity appeals to all but the most coldhearted Kindred, and even true monsters often understand that without a redeeming feature like the band, Chicago's vampire subculture wouldn't be worth preserving in any form. Indeed, when Prince Jackson selected Damien to act as Sheriff, the main obstacle wasn't the vampire's former Anarch affiliations, but the possibility it would take him away from the band, which, after a lengthy hiatus, was coming back. The Prince had to publicly assure the court he would remain a member of Baby Chorus for as long as he liked. Baby Chorus' best music is almost unclassifiable, with countless genres orbiting a bright star of guitar-driven blues-punk fusion. The Chorus incorporates new musical forms as they arise, as if they belong to an eternal present, in a way that might only be possible for Kindred. Under Kathy Glens' leadership, the band pursues an artistic direction never before seen by Kindred or kine. Some of their songs require supernatural speed and precision to play, or have subtle elements that can only be appreciated by those who possess superhuman hearing. However, Baby Chorus is a working band, too. Experimental art satisfies what passes for a soul among certain, more refined, undead, but most of the people the band plays for want heavy blues rock with a gothic tinge. The Chorus has refused offers of full patronage by wealthy Kindred. They say music as labor is an essential part of their artistic process. Yes, the Chorus recently agreed to play the Succubus Club for the Prince, but that was part of the deal keeping Damien in and, after its dormant period, the band needed a pile of cash to reestablish itself. As a working band, Baby Chorus has always been highly successful, and as it returns to the local scene, promoters have discovered legends of the band's excellence are real. If most members weren't undead, they'd have a record deal, an international tour, merchandise, and music: the entire panoply of fame. That's not allowed. Famous performers cite Baby Chorus as an influence, and a few have even played with the band, though they don't discuss it in interviews. Everyone in the know understands the band plays the Chicago club circuit and a few private shows, and should be appreciated live, or through audio bootlegs the band secretly distributes itself. Recording the Chorus on a camera is a great way to get your ass kicked, though shows sometimes hit video-streaming sites anyway — and are taken down as soon as the band's very skilled agent notices. These recordings have never betrayed the nature of members, however, because another great way to get your ass kicked is to feed in and around a Chorus show, or get in a fight with another vampire. Nowadays, the band endangers the Masquerade the most through its longevity. The newly revived band's members look exceptionally well-preserved, even for musicians with the benefit of stage charisma and excellent lighting. Fans believe Kathy Glens is in her mid-50s now, but had work done. Damien runs with the band part time now. As a precaution, he wears sunglasses and a hoodie when he performs, changes up his stage patter, and goes by the stage name Cosmas. When they can get him, Evan Klein plays as...Evan K, successor to Ray Falcon. It works, for now.