Extraordinary Rendition Band

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We play in support of select causes and events in an attempt to draw community attention to them.
We help each other to grow in musicianship.
We play free, guerrilla style and in the streets whenever possible and try to uplift everyone within earshot.
We believe that the power of music may be more effective and powerful than weapons, arguments or war.
We build community and share our love of music with each other and with our audiences.
We interrupt your regularly-scheduled life with spontaneous moments of raucous musical joy.
We encourage musical expression by playing with, and for, people of all levels of musical experience.
We contribute to making the experience of saving the world a bit more fun and weird.
We believe that any note is better than no note.

What is your band’s mission?

We interrupt your regularly-scheduled life with spontaneous moments of raucous musical joy.

Does your band consider itself an activist street band?

Yes

What do you think your band could contribute to a festival of activist street bands?

We play free, guerrilla style and in the streets whenever possible and try to uplift everyone within earshot.

We believe that the power of music may be more effective and powerful than weapons, arguments or war.

What activities have you participated in recently to support your community or causes that you care about?

Rhode Island Pride Festival, Get Gored For Good fundraiser for Amos House, Fundraiser for No LNG Legal Fund, 10th Annual Urban Pond Procession

In what ways do you support diversity in your band?

We welcome musicians from all backgrounds and all levels of ability to join us.

What proportion of gigs for the band are commercial gigs?

25

Approximately how many musicians would travel to the festival with your band?

30

Days at the festival

All

How many Somerville HONK! festivals has your band attended?

9

Anything We Missed?

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