Brass Solidarity

Butchy Austin

(612) 703-1531

Arrival Information

We have 30 band members arriving at various times. The first wave (5) arrives Wednesday, October 2nd at 11:15PM. 12 band members will arrive mid - Late Thursday (11:15PM). 11 Band members will arrive Friday. The majority of us are flying Jet Blue which does a daily flight that arrives at 11:15PM.

Departure Information

11 of us booked Tuesday departures with the intention to go to Pronk. With their date change, we’ll plan to stay in Somerville. The other 16 members have been advised to book Monday departures.

COVID requirement problematic?

No

People coming:

24

Have transportation?

No

Transportation needs:

We will have a minivan and a pick-up truck. About 5 of our band members are over 60 or have arthritis and prefer easy access to public transportation.

People needing housing:

26

Housing contact person:

Butchy Austin

(612) 703-1531

Special housing needs:

We have 3 couples and 1 parent-child (17) duo.

Local hosts:

We’ve confirmed Ed & Martha can host at least 6. Phil can host 4. The remaining 18 need housing.

Scheduling Information

FRIDAY, October 6th
  • 5:30p-8:00p dinner for bands
  • 6:30-7:30p lantern parades
SATURDAY, October 7th
  • 12:00p-9:00p main music festival (usually two sets)
  • 8:30p-1:00a band-only party
SUNDAY, October 8th
  • 9:00a breakfast for bands
  • noon-1:45p parade from Davis to Harvard Square (gather 11a for setup)
  • 2:00p-6:00p set in Harvard Square (not guaranteed)
  • 2:30p-7:00p 8-10 minute set on the Main Stage (not guaranteed)
  • evening (time TBA) - demonstration at local house of correction
MONDAY, October 9th
  • 10:00 casual breakfast and goodbye gathering
Number of bandmates attending casual breakfast get together

26

PRONK!?

No

  • Give time during a Saturday set for an org to speak
  • Give time during a Sunday set for an org to speak
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