The Carnival Band
Bands in Vancouver, BC
- The Carnival Band
- Vancouver, British Columbia, V5M 1T5
- Active over 1 month ago
- Member #
- 1158
- Member since
- Fri Nov 25 19:13:39 2005
- Genre:
- Jazz
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Saxophone.
About
This outrageous local phenomenon is a THIRTY-member groove
orchestra, playing carnival music of the world on stages and
streets around B.C. since 1997, led by Marcos X (formerly of 'Ngoma'), vocalist Dan Vie and local legend Ross Barrett. Our stage show? A wild hybrid of funk to punk, samba, calypso, jazz originals, even medieval dances - with a massive horn section backed by driving rhythms from drums and bass.
We play festivals, clubs, dance parties and street parades year-round - the 1st Monday of every month catch our masquerade dance party at EL COCAL, 1037 Commercial Drive.
More details and upcoming gigs: http://www.thecarnivalband.com
Influences
New Orleans Mardi Gras, Rajastani street wedding bands, Sun Ra and the circus
Equipment List
wild costumes, dancers,
novelty acts, stilts, fire jugglers

