The band’s final gig on Saltspring last weekend was the wedding reception for Hayley’s cousin Robin.
Lisa and Fred
Poesy
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Saltspring Weekend 1
There are a pile of images from the band’s weekend on Saltspring Island.
It’s been busy with little time to process pics so I’ll post them in instalments as I work through them.
Imi
The band’s first gig was on Friday evening at the venerable Beaver Point Hall, complete with all the modern conveniences such as outdoor privies.
Suresh
This dance party was a fundraiser for the band to give us an opportunity to reimburse members for some portion of their travel expenses.
It looked like a good crowd so we may have made a few bob.
Fred’s Fancy Party
Thanks to everyone who attended and to all the volunteers who made the fundraiser such a great success.
Fred and Marc, two cool dudes
Oliver and Fred
How They Treat Bus Drivers In Denmark …
… when one of them has a birthday
Thanks to Gordon Price of Price Tags for posting this on his site.
Boise Visitors
On May 17 the band had guests drop by from Boise, Idaho
Lisa and Steph had all 20 or so dancing in no time
There was lots of fancy footwork …
… a conga line …
Three Gig Saturday
Jim the hairdresser and with Roisin, Mario, Jesse, Marc, Steph and Debbie
There were three gigs on the docket for Saturday, May 15. At 1:00 the band joined in the Vancouver Craft Beer Week funeral procession parody.
The procession/brewpub crawl sashayed from Steamworks to Dix Brewpub and BBQ
Following the VCBW gig the band headed for Science World to play for a VanAct organized rally.
The rally was a protest against the changes made to the affordable housing promised for the Olympic Village.
Brian and Eddie briefly contemplate life in the military
In the evening the band joined the protest over changes to Grandview Park
Additional photos can be found in our flickr pool
Fred’s Fancy Fête Fundraiser
We’re having a party to raise money so that our dear buddy Fred can cover the cost of much needed dental work.
The Where: 45 West – one door west of the famous Save On Meats sign at 43 W. Hastings.
Entrance from the lane only.
The When: Friday, May 21, Doors at 8:00 Show at 9:00 going ’til late.
The Who: Okestar Slivovica, The Carnival Band, Tim’s Band (you’ll have to show up to find out which one).
There will not be a bar. There will be drinks and goodies for sale, the proceeds of which go to Fred.
A minimum donation of $10-$20 is strongly encouraged.
Dress to the nines !!!
No Alcohol ! Please don’t bring booze !
Let’s get Fred back on his feet!
Beaver Point Hall Blow Out
Ross, back in ‘the day’
Friday, May 28 the full tilt version of the Carnival Band descends on Salt Spring Island.
Come One, Come All !! Dance, Dance, Dance !!
Where: Beaver Point Hall, 1365 Beaver Point Rd.
When: Doors 8:00 pm Showtime: 9:00 pm
Tickets: $10 Adults $5 Kids
Special Guest Performer: Tim Mar
HONK! Boston Doc.
This is possibly the definitive documentary on HONK! and activist street bands
Carnival Band cameos (if you see anyone besides devo let us know) are near the beginning but it’s well worth staying until the end.
You will need half an hour but you can watch it while you do the ironing or something else productive.
Louder than Words from Bill Cotter on Vimeo
HONK! Fest West Video
The Carnival Band is the first band featured in this video from West Seattle