Steam Powered Giraffe

Steam Powered Giraffe describes itself as a “quirky act” combining “comedic sketches, improvised android banter, and original music fused with multimedia visuals, billowing steam effects, and robot pantomime.” It’s one of the most popular acts in the steampunk scene.

The band consists of three “robots”:

  • The Spine (David Michael Bennett) on vocals, guitars, bass, mandolin, keyboards
  • Rabbit (Isabella “Bunny” Bennett) on vocals, accordion, keytar, melodica, tambourine
  • Zer0 (Bryan Barbarin) on vocals and bass

They’re occasionally assisted by guest musicians. During concerts, they’re joined onstage by characters Walter Worker Chelsea and Walter Worker Camille, portrayed by Chelsea and Camille Penyak.

Location: San Diego

Major releases: Music from SteamWorld Heist II (2024), 1896 (2020), Quintessential (2016), The Vice Quadrant: A Space Opera (2015), MK III (2013), The 2¢ Show (2012), Album One (2009)

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Appearances

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

Aug 22 - 25, 2025

Fergus, ON, Canada

Sep 6, 2025

This listing is limited to conventions, festivals, and other events listed in our main calendar. Dates shown are for the events and may not reflect which days the performer will appear.

Stories
Staff Report | Mar 6, 2025
Steam Powered Giraffe (SPG) announced new tour dates for 2025, which will take their show outside the San Diego area for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.
Staff Report | Jan 30, 2025
New albums from Frenchy and the Punk, Steam Powered Giraffe, and Abney Park were just a few of last year’s musical highlights in the steampunk world. We have a roundup.
Staff Report | Jun 15, 2024
The musical robots of Steam Powered Giraffe have a new album in the works. Nine years ago, they produced tunes for the video game SteamWorld Heist, and in August they’re set to release music for the sequel.
Staff Report | Jan 3, 2024
New albums from Unwoman, Professor Elemental, and Mr. B the Gentleman Rhymer were among the year’s musical highlights in the steampunk world. Here’s a look at what these and other artists were up to in 2023.
Staff Report | Jun 29, 2023
The band will perform live and in-person on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at The Center Theater at California Center for the Arts in Escondido, California. It will be their first live concert since the start of the pandemic.
Staff Report | Jun 7, 2023
Unwoman and Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer are out with new albums, though in Unwoman’s case it’s a free pre-release version. Also: The Cog is Dead has a new single and Steam Powered Giraffe is crowdfunding a vinyl release of MK III.
Staff Report | Feb 27, 2022
Steampunk might be about imaginary worlds and pasts that never were, but sometimes reality intrudes. As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, several top musical acts in the steampunk world have taken a stand.
Staff Report | Sep 30, 2021
Three of the biggest names in steampunk music are out with new videos. Abney Park’s “Don’t Let Another Captain Captain Your Boat” is the first release from the band’s new album The Sub Aquatic Opera. The band is also planning a streaming concert.
Staff Report | Jul 29, 2021
The 25-minute concert was recorded remotely in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic. It’s available for $5, which also includes MP3 downloads.
Staff Report | May 28, 2021
Steam Powered Giraffe has a soulful take on the lullaby. Bryan Barbarin handles lead vocals with guest performer Lacey Johnson on piano and backing vocals.