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
SRS Realty Gig Posted on December 27, 2010 by darryl On December 22 the band, plus belly dancers, played the SRS Realty holiday party and award ceremony at Fraserview Hall. John getting his bhangra groove on Goldean showing incredible poise Roisin’s trumpet getting a workout 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
Pumpkin Patch Posted on October 24, 2010 by darryl On Saturday, October 23 the band played the Pumpkin Patch celebration for our friends at Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House. Does this constitute a coven? devo dazzles with fancy footwork Sadie, Tara, Fred flickr clickr
Autumn Fair @ Kits House Posted on October 24, 2010 by darryl Good crowd, fall weather, good food, lots of fun. Brenda Fred and Fearless Leader Royane flickr clickr