Brass Balagan

Erhard Mahnke

(802) 233-2902

Arrival Information

* 15 arriving Friday morning, afternoon and early evening (11 could arrive in time to play for an afternoon political action, 4 are maybe’s for an action)
* 2 arriving Friday or Saturday morning, depending on whether we play an action Friday afternoon)
* 2 arriving Saturday morning
* 18 people coming by car from Vermont, 1 by plane from out of state

Departure Information

* 7 leaving Sunday afternoon, after Harvard Square performances
* 4 leaving Sunday late, after corrections action and after-party
* 6 leaving Monday
* 2 leaving either Sunday evening or Monday morning

COVID requirement problematic?

No

People coming:

19

Have transportation?

Yes

Transportation needs:

* We have one member with mobility issues. Can we get a handicapped parking space near the Dilboy and one near Harvard Square? We have arranged for a pedi-cab for them for the parade and a vehicle to drive them after the Harvard Square performances.
* A few parking passes would be helpful for the other vehicles.

People needing housing:

13

Housing contact person:

Erhard Mahnke

(802) 233-2902

Special housing needs:

* Friday night – 10 adults and 2 children
* Saturday night – 11 adults and 2 children
* Sunday night - 1 definite, 1 maybe
* Our band member with kids stayed at Charlo’s last year and would really appreciate being able to stay there again since the space was perfect (assuming Charlo is offering housing again). If not, they would need a private room with 1 bed, plus floor space or a double bed for the kids.
* We have 1 member who is flying in, needs housing all 3 nights, and does not have transportation. We would appreciate their housing to be as close to Davis Square as possible.
* 1 person has cat allergies

Local hosts:

Yes, a number of folks are staying with friends in the area. None of the hosts have contacted HONK to offer housing, so there won’t be any double-booking.

Scheduling Information

FRIDAY, October 6th
  • Afternoon political action around Boston
  • 5:30p-8:00p dinner for bands
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)
MONDAY, October 9th
  • 10:00 casual breakfast and goodbye gathering
Number of bandmates attending casual breakfast get together

7

Do you have any other scheduling needs/requests?

* Several of us play with aNova Brazil; please schedule our sets at least an hour apart on Saturday.
* We no longer feel comfortable doing the Lantern Parade due to having to negotiate challenging sidewalks and low hanging trees in the dark. Is there any chance we could do a standing set somewhere near Davis Square on Friday evening?
* Collaborating with an activist group depends on the group. Please let us know who you would be pairing us with during the Saturday set and Sunday parade.
* Please update our band photo and promo blurb on the HONK website. You still have a photo from 8 years ago. Most of the folks in the pic are no longer with the band. Thanks!

PRONK!?

No

  • March with a specific org in the Sunday parade
  • Give time during a Saturday set for an org to speak
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