On Saturday the Carnival Band wrapped up the last of a string of commitments on Granville Island that began on February 13
Goldean in her fabulous new hat
The entire two weeks were great fun, due in no small part to the dedication of the many carnies who were able to make it to the gigs.
Pachiel
Pachiel and Simmah travelled down from Lasqueti Island to play every single ‘Olympic’ gig, including busking, with the Carnival Band.
Simmah and AJ
Simmah and Pachiel are members of Lasqueti’s Bolting Brassicas Marching Band
Drummers Bryan, Brenda, Ann and Diane
plus miscellaneous disembodied sax men
Marc
(There’s just something about a sousaphone player)
Congratulations and a big thank you to everyone who pitched in to make these gigs such a great success
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Your people pictures are fabulous.
I like every one of them.