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No Tankers

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The Carnival Band ‘lite’ was hired to accompany an oil tanker (symbolically) from Burrard and Pender to Granville and Robson. The procession/street theatre attracted lots of attention and hopefully got the message across to those who were outside enjoying the fall sun. 

British Columbians don’t want to risk shipping 700,000 barrels at a time through local waters.


Mr. Barrett

Travis

devo

Samantha

Dig-in For Climate Justice

Posted on by darryl
A small but vital Carnival Band led the 10/10/10 protest march from Scott Road Skytrain to the banks of the Fraser River in Bridgeview.

The police were present but there were no incidents while the band was there.
Ross and Tim take the lead

 Carolyn

 Debbie and Diane

James and Debbie



The Wedding Band / Pat’s Pub

Posted on by darryl
After accompanying Caitlynn and Alex’s wedding party to the Ukrainian Hall the band repaired to Pat’s Pub for a self-produced gig.
Debbie and Ross
Alex, Caitlynn and the band on Hawks Ave.
Steph, Lexi and Lazarina, The Fabulous Carnival Band Dancers
Rapper Nathan Detroit Barrett

WOTS VID

Posted on by darryl
Here, fresh from the editing room, is Rosalee’s video of the Robson Street flashmob.


On Sunday, Sept. 26 The Carnival Band led a procession along Robson from Thurlow St. to the Vancouver Public Library at Homer St. 

A big thank you goes out to Rosalee and her team of videographers 

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!! Come One, Come all !!

Posted on by darryl

‘The Greatest Little Show On Earth’

East Vancouver’s famous Carnival Band puts on a self-produced club gig. 

Your chance to dance to the trademark full tilt boogie sound of The Carnival Band.

This Saturday, October 2.

Pat’s Pub

403 E. Hastings St. at Dunlevy St. (The Patricia Hotel)

9:00 p.m. to late

$8.00 at the door

The Word On The Street

Posted on by darryl
The Carnival Band played The Word On The Street today.
Steph and Deb create havoc on the transit system
Part 1 was a choreographed procession/flashmob along Robson St. to the VPL. 

Two ‘bones, John Cl. and Alexis D. with Mr. Sweet in the middle
Part 2 was a stage set on the main stage
Fred, Nathan (and Steph)

Fred, D, aka ‘the webmonkey’, John W, and Fearless Leader




Visit The Carnival Band’s flickr pool for more images 
(a technical glitch at Blogger won’t allow me to create links)

Mark October 2 On Your Calendars

Posted on by darryl

The Open Air Orchestra Society
presents
The Carnival Band At Pat’s Pub

‘The Greatest Little Show On Earth’

Saturday, October 2, 9:00 p.m.

Pat’s Pub 403 E. Hastings St. at Dunlevy St.

Tickets: $8.00 at the door