The history and attached haunting rumors.
Built in around 1910 the original Episcopal Church stood about a half of a mile north, closer to Belle Isle Station of its current location on 31st & North Classen Blvd. After opening the doors to the church a few years later for some anonymous reason, the church was literally moved to its current location. Church reports and elders stated that the upper portion of the building was moved via rolling logs and workhorses. Upon examining the building evidence of a rumored move is very evident. The building appears to have a full basement, but at closer inspection, the basement begins where the main worship all ends. Perhaps the rumored move is true. Why they would build a church with only half of a basement? All remnants of the old Episcopal Church have vanished to date. Nothing left but the outer shell and simple gothic cathedral architecture of long ago.
The church has been several things in the past years; including the longest running business outside of the church was a medieval times restaurant. During the 1970’s through the mid 1980’s patrons enjoyed a wonderful and very themed meal at this unusual place to eat. Bits and pieces of the restaurant still linger within the club today. The old renaissance chandeliers hang prominent within the high ceilings and the wooden floors on the upper levels continue to add that medieval but dark charm.
Some of the more infamous types of businesses that were involved with the building have been many underground clubs. Infinity, Babylon and many others attempted to reopen and restore the old structure and have failed vastly. One very local rumor is that one of the balconies had fell and many club goers died, this legend has turned out to be false. Outside of a few broken bones, scrapes and bruises there are no deaths reported while the building was operational as a club.
The Star Winds connection?
For many years there was a local shop not so far away from the old church. Anyone who grew up or is familiar with Star Winds has heard the rumors of “witches” and “black magic”. When I was a teenager during the late1980’s & early 1990’s I personally remember the sudden popularity with Satanism and careless black magic rituals. It was a huge phase and I remember it very well. During that time, it is rumored that the old church was rented out and elite members of the dark religious movement practiced rituals, harmful curses and even living sacrifices at the church. I personally remember speaking with a friend who practiced black magic during that time, mentioning to me that they were conjuring spirits and practicing things that I wouldn’t understand, including corrupt sexual acts, orgies, drugs and vampirism. I believed her and never asked about it again. All we can do now is wonder if in fact these are just stories or they hold truth.
The Priest Legend:
Rumor has it that a priest of the original Episcopal Church committed suicide. Speaking with the new Episcopal Church, now located 2 miles west. It has been told by staff that in fact a member of the clergy did hang himself within the church shortly before the church doors closed in the late 60’s. We are currently searching for historical records to support this claim. Where he hung himself is unknown at this point.
Oh, well...
With such an eclectic bunch of businesses there is always the possibility of a haunting. Some of the reports have included, cold spots, shadows out of the corner of ones eye, smells, voices talking, radios turning on and off, a couple reported apparitions, footsteps, sensations of being watched and objects being moved around.
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Shove it up your arse and see if it fits.
Some say some day the beats will hit
A licensed to Ill and a matter of love
The more it takes the more she shoves.
It feels like rape; fits like a glove
The fate of the saint that forgave the blood
Take it will grains of sand that flow
Plant the seeds for years to grow.
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Less Than 24hrs until the new video posts...
We are excited to post a new video from our last album (Press the Button) on this Independence Day weekend.
We hope to produce a couple of more videos from our last record as we push finish our new music.
The Thousands will soon be releasing our third full-length album this summer. CD release party, shows, videos, photos, and more shows are just ahead of us.
This will be a great Summer!
Cheers~
The Thousands
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We are walking down a dusty path.
The leader gets lost.
We walk alone, together, finding our way; until the light breaks.
A new day.
A new record comes forth.
From the ashes comes new life.
~TT
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Club Infinity
The history and attached haunting rumors. Built in around 1910 the original Episcopal Church stood about a half of a mile north, closer to Belle Isle Station of its current location on 31st & North Classen Blvd. After opening the doors to the church a few years later for some anonymous reason, the church was literally moved to its current location. Church reports and elders stated that the upper portion of the building was moved via rolling logs and workhorses. Upon examining the building evidence of a rumored move is very evident. The building appears to have a full basement, but at closer inspection, the basement begins where the main worship all ends. Perhaps the rumored move is true. Why they would build a church with only half of a basement? All remnants of the old Episcopal Church have vanished to date. Nothing left but the outer shell and simple gothic cathedral architecture of long ago. The church has been several things in the past years; including the longest running business outside of the church was a medieval times restaurant. During the 1970’s through the mid 1980’s patrons enjoyed a wonderful and very themed meal at this unusual place to eat. Bits and pieces of the restaurant still linger within the club today. The old renaissance chandeliers hang prominent within the high ceilings and the wooden floors on the upper levels continue to add that medieval but dark charm. Some of the more infamous types of businesses that were involved with the building have been many underground clubs. Infinity, Babylon and many others attempted to reopen and restore the old structure and have failed vastly. One very local rumor is that one of the balconies had fell and many club goers died, this legend has turned out to be false. Outside of a few broken bones, scrapes and bruises there are no deaths reported while the building was operational as a club. The Star Winds connection? For many years there was a local shop not so far away from the old church. Anyone who grew up or is familiar with Star Winds has heard the rumors of “witches” and “black magic”. When I was a teenager during the late1980’s & early 1990’s I personally remember the sudden popularity with Satanism and careless black magic rituals. It was a huge phase and I remember it very well. During that time, it is rumored that the old church was rented out and elite members of the dark religious movement practiced rituals, harmful curses and even living sacrifices at the church. I personally remember speaking with a friend who practiced black magic during that time, mentioning to me that they were conjuring spirits and practicing things that I wouldn’t understand, including corrupt sexual acts, orgies, drugs and vampirism. I believed her and never asked about it again. All we can do now is wonder if in fact these are just stories or they hold truth. The Priest Legend: Rumor has it that a priest of the original Episcopal Church committed suicide. Speaking with the new Episcopal Church, now located 2 miles west. It has been told by staff that in fact a member of the clergy did hang himself within the church shortly before the church doors closed in the late 60’s. We are currently searching for historical records to support this claim. Where he hung himself is unknown at this point. Oh, well... With such an eclectic bunch of businesses there is always the possibility of a haunting. Some of the reports have included, cold spots, shadows out of the corner of ones eye, smells, voices talking, radios turning on and off, a couple reported apparitions, footsteps, sensations of being watched and objects being moved around.
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Twenty Years
Shove it up your arse and see if it fits. Some say some day the beats will hit A licensed to Ill and a matter of love The more it takes the more she shoves. It feels like rape; fits like a glove The fate of the saint that forgave the blood Take it will grains of sand that flow Plant the seeds for years to grow.
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A new video
Less Than 24hrs until the new video posts...
We are excited to post a new video from our last album (Press the Button) on this Independence Day weekend.
We hope to produce a couple of more videos from our last record as we push finish our new music.
The Thousands will soon be releasing our third full-length album this summer. CD release party, shows, videos, photos, and more shows are just ahead of us.
This will be a great Summer!
Cheers~
The Thousands
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A Virtual Birth
We are walking down a dusty path.
The leader gets lost.
We walk alone, together, finding our way; until the light breaks.
A new day.
A new record comes forth.
From the ashes comes new life.
~TT
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