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None Of Us Are DJs / Strathcona Harvest Festival

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The forecast was fairly bleak and the sky was ominous at times but no one got wet.

The economy-sized version of The Carnival Band strolled the grounds to help brighten a grey afternoon.

Kudos to The Carnival Band Dancers, Debbie, Steph and Alexis for doing such a great job of entertaining the kids.

Eddie, Cory & Roisin

Steph & Lexi

Tara, James and Ross


4th Annual Oakridge Block Party

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The 4th Annual Oakridge Block Party, Sept. 12, was dampish this year.
Nevertheless the band played on and left well fed after the gig.

Debbie and what must be the White Spot Rooster.
A White Spot chicken would have nothing to smile about.

Tara, Brian J, Nathan and Ross

Debbie and a cheerful volunteer

Frog Hollow Festival

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On Thursday, Sept. 2 we had a ball and ate well at Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House’s healthy living festival in Clinton Park, Slocan and Grant Sts.

Ross pulled a few strings and had the air force do a fly-past at no extra charge.
According to him he also arranged for the moon to be out but I’m not sure he’s ‘that’ well connected.

Brian Jones could not have chosen a better event for his first gig.

Ross explains the subtle differences between a soprano sax and a zucchini to a rapt audience.

Rehearsal On The Seawall

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LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY

Britannia C.C. is closed on stat holidays. This Monday, Sept. 6, the band will rehearse on the False Creek seawall, south side. Head on down to where all the city-owned, slightly used, unsold condos are.

Facing Science World head around the seawall to the left until you reach the fancy footbridge or bump into the band.

The plan is to go to the Cambie Pub after rehearsal.

Rehearsal starts at 7:00 pm (give or take)

Island Hopping Tour – Victoria

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The Carnival Band played two gigs in Victoria on Saturday.

A big fan

The first gig, in Centennial Square, was fundraiser for the Canadian Red Cross

Marc

The second gig of the day was at Logan’s Pub. Since it didn’t start until after my bedtime there are no official pics. Anyone who took shots from Logan’s Pub is welcome to contribute them to the flickr pool.

Jesse

Island Hopping Tour – Lasqueti Island

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On August 27th The Carnival Band kicked off a 3 day Island Hopping Tour on Lasqueti Island.


Brenda, Susan and Hayley

Marc and Fred in the back of the Lasqueti Limousine headed for Simmah’s house.



Lisa c/w accordion

The rest of the Lasqueti pics are here

India Day 2010

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India Day at the Vedic Hindu Cultural Society on Sunday afternoon went well.

Except for the two hours of speeches.
Tara and Simmah. One minute they’re deadly serious …


… and the next they’re just goofing’ off

Daisy takes this band stuff seriously


This Sunday!

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On Sunday, August 22 The Carnival Band travels to Surrey to celebrate the 64th India Independence Day.

This year’s festivities will be held at the Vedic Hindu Temple 8321 140th St., Surrey.

Please arrive by noon.


Come for the fun, stay for the free food.

Members can get more particulars on ‘wurst’

100,000 Hits

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The 3,550 one day spike was the day after Pride 2010

I never imagined that my flickr pool would ever have 100,000 views. The fact that it’s seen that much activity in 18 months is incredible.

99% of the photos in the pool are shots of The Carnival Band.

Here, in no particular order, are 5 of the most viewed images. Some shots don’t include carnies but they were all taken at Carnival Band gigs.


Steph at Painters and Players

Culture Matters protest


Bridge To A Cool Planet


Eddie, 2010 Pride Parade

Trevor and Sadie, Decadance


Thanks to everyone for all the great photo ops,

Wayne