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A few changes...

devon8 — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:11:22 GMT

Well, Marcos and I have decided to retire from the group. We've had some good fun, but it's a been a lot of work and the time has come for us to do something new... we're still friends with the group but are just moving on.

Anyway, check out some video of us last month in London, England, which has become an "internet phenomenon" (I'm the one who waves to the camera) http://www.trafficwardensneedlove.com/

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We're back from Europe!

devon8 — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:33:05 GMT

Yes, your favourite world-groove horn and drum band based in East Van has just returned from shows and festivals in Germany, the Basque Country (Spain), France, and England.

Tomorrow, Saturday July 7th, we play our first show back in Canada at the Fairview Pub, 898 W. Broadway. The date is 7/7/7, so cover is only $7. Come and help support us- we made this trip happen all by ourselves without any grants, rich sugardaddies, or sports drink endorsements.

The Carnival Band won the People's Choice Award at the battle of carnival bands in Hamburg, Germany, performed on a mountain on the solstice in the Basque Country just before an ancient pagan fire-jumping ceremony, and paraded after a number of unsuspecting traffic wardens in London, England ("What. Is. The. Name of. Your group?!" "Traffic Wardens Need Love!")

Opening July 7th are Blackberry Wood, the super-fun rag-time band with a hip-hop backbone.
http://www.myspace.com/blackberrywood

A plethora of pictures up soon, once we get our land-legs back.

- Devon

website - http://www.TheCarnivalBand.com
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/thecarnivalband
pictures on flickr - http://www.flickr.com/groups/thecarnivalband

Also: Thanks Connie, for promo:
http://beyondrobson.com/music/2007/07/join_the_carnival_band_party_at_the_fairview_pub/

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Pictures from Shanghai!

devon8 — Fri, 11 May 2007 02:47:52 GMT

Ta da:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/thecarnivalband/

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Upcoming shows: The Work Less Party PARTY, Earth Day, and Step It Up!

devon8 — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 20:53:53 GMT

(For upcoming gigs, you can always check out http://www.thecarnivalband.com/upcoming.html )

Saturday, April 14th
Step It Up - Day of CLIMATE ACTION
Vancouver Art Gallery
11am to 2pm
Step It Up was first organised in the US, but Canadians will also be taking part in demanding government take real action on cutting carbon emissions! Check out: http://www.stepitup2007.org http://www.endtheheat.org and/or http://www.wildernesscommittee.org

Note to Flash Mobbers: The Silly Walk Flash Mob starts two blocks away at 2pm... why not come to the Art Gallery first for Step It Up, then go to the Flash Mob?

Saturday, April 21st
Evergreen's 7th Annual Earth Day Vancouver Celebration
Jericho Park
11am to 5pm - free!
Join the global party for the planet by taking part in this year's Earth Day Vancouver Celebration. Tons of fun eco-friendly activities for kids and adults... plus, help restore Jericho Beach Park at the same time! Shake it up at the Earth Day Stage, produced by the Folk Fest. Appearing also are Big Bass Theory, Bhangra/Celtic fusion from Delhi to Dublin, First Nations rhythms by the Eagle Song Dancers, and Raffi, world-renowned singer, author and ecology advocate. Check out http://www.evergreen.ca/en/involved/ed_2007.html

And then, the big, big one!

Saturday, April 21st
Work Less Party PARTY - Spring Carnival
The Japanese Centre, 486 Alexander Street
doors at 8pm, body art competition starts at 9pm
$7 if you arrive in costume, $13 without

Twice a year, the Work Less Party throws the biggest, craziest party in Vancouver: the Work Less Party PARTY!

Given their reputation for big talent, booty shakin' and massive debauchery, they have only one option: Throw a party bigger and crazier than ever before. Costumes, paint, booty, and big opportunities for surprise guests to take the stage with mind blowing costumes and very hot body painting/performances.

Performing are:

They Shoot Horses Don't They? (Band)
The Kitchen (Band)
The Carnival Band
DJ Timothy Wisdom
Tspoon the Masala Mixer ( DJ from Beats Without Boarders)
Brakes (Dance group)

There is $800 in prizes for the body painting/performance competition. If you are an artist and/or performer there is still time to register. Competition to be judged by a super fab and unbiased panel of professionals. For more info on the competition please visit
http://www.worklessparty.org/party/party.htm

There will also be a Kissing Booth hosted by the hotties from the Brakes and a Spanking Booth hosted by the Church of Pointless Consumerism. Plus: Bicycle parking!

Advance tickets are available at:
The Vegetarian Resource Centre, 2250 Commercial
Our Community Bikes, 3283 Main
Online at http://www.worklessparty.org/party/party.htm

COSTUME: Go wild, go nuts, anything outrageous will do. BIG PRIZES for best costumes!

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The Carnival Band on YouTube

devon8 — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 02:05:06 GMT

Check out http://www.youtube.com/thecarnivalband

I just uploaded footage of the band at the Chinese New Year Parade!

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b:c:clettes and brakes music

fossilosopher — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 06:29:50 GMT

hi carnivalia.
thanks for your tunes and fun energy.

several east van pedal bike burlesque dancers will be doing their moves in front of video cameras next sunday afternoon as part of a no budget video that the margaret charles art bike collective mc3 kids and i are putting together. we need one or more musicians -- a musical director in fact [conquor the world with us!!!] because we really cant steal music for the video.

the video is spoken word numbers at 110 beats per minute and i think its ok to hold the bike dances that go between the three poems to this pace. a keyboard, bass or sax or other festive instrumentations would work wonderfully with what we are doing.

we can only offer a modest honorarium. it will be the afternoon and early evening of january 28th.

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calling dancers, flag bearers, energy builders!

devon8 — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:52:44 GMT

We're looking to build a perminent section of dancers and flag bearers (or jugglers or poi spinners). You'd be a part of the group, but instead of playing music you'd bring good vibes.

Honk! Fest in Massachusetts was inspiring, because various groups had their performers, dancers, and vibe-adding friends travelling with them to be part of the show (some from as far as California)- check out pictures of us and all the others bands and performers at http://www.flickr.com/groups/honk2006/pool/

Contact me if you'd like to learn more!

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Upcoming gigs for December so far...

devon8 — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:23:40 GMT

(But, as always, you can check out what's coming up at http://www.thecarnivalband.com/upcoming.html )

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - December 15th, 16th, and 17th
End of the World Party (Church of Pointless Consumerism afterparty)
theatre show @ 8 - The Carnival Band @ 9:30
The Cambrian Hall, 215 East 17th Ave. (just off Main)

The Church of Pointless Consumerism has rolled into town! The much anticipated hilarious, satirical, musical theatre extravaganza produced by the movers and shakers of the Work Less Party has set a date. The gospel and fervor will be spreading through December 15th, 16th and 17th 2006 at the Cambrian Hall in, show at 8pm. Advance tickets ($10-$15 sliding scale) are available at the Veggie Resource Centre, 2250 Commercial Drive.

Traveling evangelist, Peter Proffet the Prophet of Profit, along with his gospel choir are fully prepared to storm the city of Vancouver with the good words of Consumerism, Production, and more, more, MORE! The message will stir the congregation of faithful customers, and it comes with a lifetime guarantee of conversion for the *gasp* skeptics among us.

With wild sing-a-long musical numbers, dance routines and faith healing, The Church of Pointless Consumerism comes in a sexy package of enlightening, entertaining, down-home religious rejuvenation. The Work Less Party proudly stages the sarcastic musical performance this shopping season, a christmas pageant that will have viewers on the edge of their pews. Praise Money!

The show will be followed at 9:30 by the 'End of the world after party', with performance by East Vancouver's The Carnival Band. Tickets $5 at the door. Come dressed up in what you were wearing when the planet exploded.

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Friday, December 22nd
13th annual Winter Solstice Lantern Festival
procession begins at 6pm
Granville Island

Come celebrate the return of the sun with a glowing constellation of lanterns shining. Honouring many cultural traditions, the Winter Solstice Lantern Festival illuminates the longest night of the year with lanterns, fire, singing, drumming, live music, dancing - and skating!

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Visiting

layliasbadmonkeys — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 23:19:10 GMT

Hi I am visiting landstuhl area until thursday..
Would like to visit other dancers and entertainers while I am here~
message me if you are near and lets have fun!
www.laylia.com

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Friday July 28th: July Critical Mass (and afterparty at the Anza)

devon8 — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 17:34:35 GMT

The Carnival Band will play for the beginning of the July Critical Mass, a monthly grassroots reclamation of public space held the last Friday of every month at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

You are invited to enjoy the safety and comfort in the car-free space created by simply riding together! Bicycles, skateboards, rollerskates, self propelled couches, and any other form of human powered locomotion are all welcomed! The last ride, in June 2006, was estimated to include over 1800 bicyclists.

Gather fiveish, leave sixish, on the fountain side of the Art Gallery.

Later that evening, come to the VeloFusion Bike Party, from 8pm - 1:30 at the Anza Club (3 8th Avenue West). It's a celebration of Vancouver's vibrant bicycle culture with dancing, bands, DJ's, movies, bike art and much more dancing.

The Carnival Band plays around 10pm. Other performers include Timothy Wisdom ( http://people.tribe.net/timothywisdom ) (Dj), Ruggedly Handsome (Dj), Ifny (MC), DAXXX (Performer), and Ian Patterson and Jim Hoehnle (Bicycle light sculpture).

It is $3 if you come in a costume (any costume, go nuts, go wild, be as creative as you like) and $5 otherwise.

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Honk! Festival in Boston

devon8 — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 04:43:06 GMT

This fall, we've been invited to play the Honk! Festival in Boston, Massachesetts this October. The confirmed line-up for the festival so far includes the Hungry March Band and the Rude Mechanical Orchestra from New York, the March Fourth Marching Band of Portland, OR, the What Cheer? Brigade from Providence, RI, the Stick & Rag Village Orchestra of Boston, and the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble and Second Line Social Aid & Pleasure Society Brass Band (the group hosting the event) from Cambridge.

http://www.honkfest.org/

Festival Goals and Rationale:

Around the country and around the world, a new type of street band is emerging. Borrowing repertoire and inspiration from a diverse set of folk music traditions New Orleans second line brass bands, European Klezmer, Balkan and Gypsy music, Brazilian Afro Bloc and Frevo traditions, as well as the passion and spirit of Mardi Gras and Carnivale these "honkers" all share a commitment to several core principles. Metaphorically speaking, they honk their horns for the same reasons motorists honk theirs: to arouse fellow travelers, to warn of danger, to celebrate milestones, and to just plain have fun.

First and foremost, they honk their horns or beat their drums, or wave their flags to enliven and embolden (rather than impress or mollify) their audience. Their members vary widely in age, ethnicity, class and background, and although they often wear some kind of uniform, there is also always an emphasis on individuality and difference, as well as a "DIY" (do-it-yourself) sensibility to their instrumentation and attire. Acoustic and mobile, these bands play familiar music that is by, for, and of "the people." Members of the audience often think "Hey, I could do that!" and, indeed, these bands recruit new members right off the street.

Just as important, they honk their horns because its the best way they know to protest a world of violence and oppression. All of these bands are less than a decade old, born in reaction to the fatalism and indifference that has gripped the advanced industrialized democracies in the face of a political crisis of legitimacy, ongoing economic recession and dislocation, and impending ecological disaster. In response, honkers have been providing a heartfelt musical antidote, a soundtrack for antiwar rallies, political mobilizations and joyous reclamations of public space. The honkers purpose is to mock (rather than directly challenge) corporate and statist injustice, with a musical offering that is subversive without being militant.

As often as they honk in protest, however, they also perform to celebrate the causes and institutions they support: multicultural parades and street festivals, peace conferences and social forums, artist collectives and community gardens, block parties, relief benefits and homeless shelters. In these cases, as in every case, the honkers ultimate goal is to have fun, to relish the art of making fun as a form of individual and collective transcendence, and to encourage others to see and do the same.

A "HONK Festival" offers a unique opportunity for participants to compare notes, publicize the values and goals of the Honk movement, and play all day for a diverse, sophisticated and open-minded audience.

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Behold the new default image!

devon8 — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 23:59:24 GMT

We were on the cover of Monday's B section in the Vancouver sun...

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Show at the Backstage Lounge, Thursday

devon8 — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:08:46 GMT

Backstage Lounge and Arts Club Theatre
1585 Johnson Street (Granville Island)
Doors at 9, show at 10

"A music, fashion, and art event"

See poster: http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/f3c/a92/f3ca92da-84df-4751-a614-bca79a28d0b0

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pictures from the car-free commercial drive festival

devon8 — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:15:11 GMT

Photos of us by Nigel (and he's 13!):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/heartofglass/tags/carnivalband/

Photos by Rob:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/roskylde/tags/thecarnivalband/

Photos by Isaac:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/isaacisaac/tags/thecarnivalband/

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Tune into Co-Op Radio tonight

devon8 — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:20:36 GMT

Between 7 and 8 pm tonight, we'll be live at CFRO 102.7 FM, on the program Fruit Salad ("Always fresh! Juicy in-depth interviews with musicians, writers, performers, queer organizations and families. Find out how wonderful and varied queer life really is. A show for all sexualities. Expect the unexpected. So eat it up.")

http://www.coopradio.org/

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NO SHOW at El Cocal for summer 2006

devon8 — Mon, 22 May 2006 15:56:20 GMT

For various reasons, the monthly shows will be discontinued at least for summer of 2006... so, Monday, June 5th, we aren't playing El Cocal.

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Venue for the Work Less Party Party?!

devon8 — Mon, 08 May 2006 16:48:07 GMT

The Saturday May 13th Party has unfortunately been cancelled due to irreconcilable differences with the Maritime Labour centre.

They are currently looking for a new venue to hold their events. They need space for about 1000 people, and if you know of a venue please call Conrad at 604 - 537 - 2044

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Greetings from the March Fourth Marching Band

Guido~Viva losvidos — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 07:53:55 GMT

Just wanted to say howdy. HOpe to see you soon.

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MUSICIANS FOR FREEDOM:

in-PHI-net — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 00:46:39 GMT

Tribe Link

http://tribes.tribe.net/singer_songwriters_unite_for_freedom <<<< Please fell free to Join!

This is a place where all people who write, sing, play music, who DJ, love, create, and produce their own music get together to share their song, soul, & dreams with passion.....to exchange ideas, connect, inspire ................It's open to all: non-artists and artists alike! Come feel free & share with other musicians to connect, network, smooze, dance, groove....your inner dreams ecstatic. Music is a sacred force to be shared with all and honored collectively, not hoarded, censored and over processed in the vast shallow games of commercial competition and false fame that sometimes breathes its fumes into the industry...... . In essence Music is eternal and open to all who are free enough to tap into its unlimited streaming power. ....................Welcome to this Tribe!

Yo, In the Beggining was Music, sound, was the Word (tone) of immutable strength. All of creation is born from Sound. Imagine what the first 'note' or tone was? Aummmmm...... yea.........beautiful.

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All Purpose and the Carnival Band

devon8 — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 19:49:58 GMT

Tonight, at the Fairview Pub (898 W. Broadway)!

Poster: http://www.allpurpose.ca/images/flyers/allpurpose_stPattysDay_2006.jpg

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Mountain Mardi Gras

devon8 — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:09:46 GMT

This Friday, The Carnival Band is performing at Public Dreams' Mountain Mardi Gras in Capilano River Regional Park around 6:30pm (though the event itself is from 3-8).

Tickets are $5.00 for General Admission, $2.00 for Youth under 12, and free for Children under 5.

"Mountain Mardi Gras is a new event created by Public Dreams Society and their partner the North Vancouver Community Arts Council, that slips across boundaries. It cultivates the ancient and the modern impulses for masquerading and community celebrations. It is a summons to the good people of the West Coast Rain Forest to gather in the splendour of the North Shore mountains and jump into the ring of international carnival culture.

"We will celebrate the land, its creatures and ourselves. At Mountain Mardi Gras, Raven will be our host. Other attendees will be the mischievous animal tricksters, Monkey King and Anansi Spider, with Brer Rabbit from New Orleans Mardi Gras as our guest of honour. Tricksters cunningly remind us of our greatness and our foibles.

"When night falls, carnival music bands will lead mardi gras guests in a procession across the mighty Cleveland Dam. Revellors will enter the final event of the night and dance the worldly rhythms of Beats Without Borders.

"Costumes Encouraged. Dress for the Elements. Bring a Cup for Cocoa. Be Prepared to Play."

There will be no public parking available at Capilano River Regional Park except for vehicles that require wheelchair access. However, Capilano River Regional Park, located on Capilano Road is easily accessible by public transit, and a free Park and Ride Shuttle Service will be provided from the Park Royal, Lynn Valley and Capilano shopping centres.

More info: www.mountainmardigras.org/
Upcoming workshops: www.mountainmardigras.org/workshops.html

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Singer Songwriter Tribe:

in-PHI-net — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 16:56:21 GMT

Hey beautiful people, I just invented a Singer Songwriter tribe.... feel free to join. http://tribes.tribe.net/singer_songwriters_unite_inthe_mystery

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Favela Rising

devon8 — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 18:10:03 GMT

Tomorrow evening we playing at the opening night of the 5th Annual Travelling World Community Film Festival at Langara College (100 W. 49th). We play at 7:30, just before Favela Rising begins.

FAVELA RISING documents a man and a movement, a city divided and a favela (Brazilian squatter settlement) united. Haunted by the murders of his family and many of his friends, Anderson Sá is a former drug-trafficker who turns social revolutionary in Rio de Janeiro's most feared slum. Through hip-hop music, the rhythms of the street, and Afro-Brazilian dance he rallies his community to counteract the violent oppression enforced by teenage drug armies and sustained by corrupt police.

At the dawn of liberation, just as collective mobility is overcoming all odds and Anderson's grassroots Afro Reggae movement is at the height of its success, a tragic accident threatens to silence the movement forever.

FESTIVAL OPENER ON OSCAR SHORTLIST: Favela Rising is one of 15 films on the shortlist for an Academy Award in the category of Best Documentary Feature. Eighty-two films had been eligible in the category. The nominated films will be announced along with nominations in 24 other categories for the 78th Academy Awards on Tuesday, January 31, at 5:30 a.m. PST.

Favela Rising has won a number of awards including The International Documentary Association Film of the Year and Best Emerging Documentary Filmmaker at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Ticket prices are (with a 10-per-cent CoDev membership discount, 50-per-cent Low Income Discount)

$30 Festival Pass
$15 Saturday and Sunday days
$10 Friday Night
$10 Saturday Night

Tickets are available at:

CoDevelopment Canada
101-2747 E. Hastings
pay by phone: 604-708-1495 ext 113

Langara College Continuing Studies
100 W. 49 th
pay by phone: 604-323-5323

People's Coop Bookstore
1391 Commercial Dr.
10am - 6pm Monday - Saturday
1pm - 5pm Sunday

10,000 Villages
2909 W. Broadway
10am - 6pm Monday - Saturday
11am - 5pm Sunday

Links:

5th Annual Travelling World Community Film Festival: http://www.codev.org/filmfest/
Favela Rising: http://www.favelarising.com/

The Carnival Band's topics - tribe.net

A few changes...

We're back from Europe!

Pictures from Shanghai!

Upcoming shows: The Work Less Party PARTY, Earth Day, and Step It Up!

The Carnival Band on YouTube

b:c:clettes and brakes music

calling dancers, flag bearers, energy builders!

Upcoming gigs for December so far...

Visiting

Friday July 28th: July Critical Mass (and afterparty at the Anza)

Honk! Festival in Boston

Behold the new default image!

Show at the Backstage Lounge, Thursday

pictures from the car-free commercial drive festival

Tune into Co-Op Radio tonight

NO SHOW at El Cocal for summer 2006

Venue for the Work Less Party Party?!

Greetings from the March Fourth Marching Band

MUSICIANS FOR FREEDOM:

All Purpose and the Carnival Band

Mountain Mardi Gras

Singer Songwriter Tribe:

Favela Rising

another online thing