Greetings, Fellow Haunters: 　

It was my pleasure to be a part of the Midnight Syndicate music video shoot on Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7. After 13 years of making spooky music and a total of 11 CDs in their catalog, Midnight Syndicate has at last put visuals to their strange and alluring compositions. The music video is set to a tune called "Dark Legacy." It is the 17th cut from the CD entitled "The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates." (UPC: 18122-02442) The music video was directed by David Henson Greathouse, a long-time Cleveland haunted actor and so much more. The finished video will have its world premiere at the TransWorld convention on Thursday, March 25 at the "The Dubliner Opening Night Celebration" from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. The Dubliner is an Irish pub about two blocks west of the convention center on Washington Avenue. Walking distance. According to TransWorld’s Web site the party is free, however you must present your convention badge for admission.

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Gavin Goszka and Ed Douglas, the members of the band, have enjoyed a strong and loyal Cleveland following made up of haunted attraction performers, musicians from popular local bands, management types from local radio stations, the artistic community at large and assorted weirdos. In years past, Ed and Gavin have reached out to us several times to bring their CD release parties to life. Working with them has always been a distinct pleasure because of their professionalism and enthusiasm. In August, 2007 Midnight Syndicate invited many of us to be zombie extras in their horror film "The Dead Matter." The movie had its theatrical release last October 3 and will be out on DVD this July. Ed and Gavin were kind enough to re-invite all us movie extras to zomb in front of the cameras once again for the music video.

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West Coast Haunters Convention dates and location revealed. Oregon School for the Deaf and the Nightmare Factory to host first annual haunted house convention and tradeshow May 20-23, 2010.

Salem Oregon (02/02/2010) - The Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD) is excited to announce that we will be holding our first Haunted House Convention in Salem, Oregon, May 20-23 2010. The significance of holding the West Coast Haunters Convention (WCHC) at OSD stems from the history of running a successful Haunted House business on campus for the past twenty-one years. The Nightmare Factory has been an influential part of the culture of OSD, allowing our students the experience of running a well-regarded, thriving business and providing an avenue for drama, set building, make-up, costume design and stage management experience.

This event has become a tradition for many Oregonians to attend during Halloween week. Having seen the students grow in numerous ways from the haunted house business experience, we are ready to add the skills of attending and running a first-rate haunted house convention to their learning experience.

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