恭喜發財 (kung hei fat choy) Posted on February 7, 2011 by darryl 野兔 Rabbits Rule for the next 12 months. James On a soggy Sunday the 6th of Feb. The Carnival Band marched in the Chinese New Year Parade for the umpteenth time Bryan takes the lead Anna and Debbie click here for more parade pics and here for pics from the indoor gig
The Railway Club Posted on February 3, 2011 by darryl The Carnival Band teamed up with Okestar Slivovica for a double bill at The Railway Club on February 2 Eddie and Andrew Tuba Twosome, AJ and Marc Debbie B Andrew x 2 more pics on flickr
Jean Béliveau Welcome Home Posted on January 31, 2011 by darryl Jean Béliveau has walked 75,000 km around the world for peace. On Sunday he arrived at YVR after 10 years. http://wwwalk.org/ Dancing along with TCB Bryan and Jean The ‘economy size’ Carnival Band Debbie chats up passengers on the Canada Line
Goldcorp Protest Posted on January 28, 2011 by darryl The Carnival Band (economy size) joined with students and faculty to protest Goldcorp’s proposed purchase of naming rights for the Woodward’s Campus. The whole band minus Eddie Tim and Brenda parading along Granville St. more images @ flickr
70 In Sight Posted on January 20, 2011 by darryl !! HAPPY 67th BIRTHDAY ROSS !! Ross is The Carnival Band’s spiritual leader, lead vocalist, and fitness nut. Ross invites his many, many friends to a birthday party at the Cottage Bistro (Main at 29th). Thursday, January 20, 8 p.m.
Prophouse 15/01/11 Posted on January 16, 2011 by darryl The finale of the current series of Prophouse gigs on Saturday night was a big success. Tara On Tubette Crazy and Crazier Drum Heads Impresario Alexis
Monday’s Workshop Goes Downtown Posted on January 4, 2011 by darryl The Carnival Band’s first gig (unofficial) of 2011 was at The Cambie Pub. The regular workshop venue, Britannia Community Centre, is closed on stat holidays so the band took the rehearsal downtown. Tuba Duo, James and Bob Christine and Fred Roisin and Duncan This was Duncan’s last gig before he returns to Malawi with Engineers Without Borders. more pics: flickr clickr
New Year’s Eve Posted on January 1, 2011 by darryl !! Happy New Year from The Carnival Band !! Ross’s upcoming Youtube video? Shot at the Red Gate Gallery, 156 W. Hastings St. Eddie R Bob and James, father and son tuba team more pics at flickr
Winter Solstice Lantern Festival Posted on December 27, 2010 by darryl The Secret Lantern Society’s Winter Solstice Festival on Granville Island is an annual event for The Carnival Band. Three of the Fabulous Carnival Band Dancers, Steph, Jenni and Ami. The band accompanied the pyro troupe. Carolyn more pics at flickr