Brass Balagan
Erhard Mahnke
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* 1 arrives Thursday afternoon by plane (could use ride from Logan)
* 1 arrives Friday morning by plane (needs ride from Logan)
* 11 could arrive Friday afternoon in time to play possible action/demo (so 14 possible for demo)
* 1 arrives Friday late afternoon, in time for Lantern Parade (so 15 possible for Lantern Parade)
* 2 arrive later Friday evening
* 3 arrive Saturday morning (so 20 in all to play Saturday and Sunday)
* 17 people coming by car from Vermont, 2 by plane from out of state, 1 lives in Boston area
* 4 need to leave Sunday afternoon by around 4:30 (please schedule any sets on the earlier side)
* 2 leave Sunday evening after dinner
* 11 leave late Sunday after corrections facility demo (could be only 7, 4 people may stay over till Monday)
* 3 leave Monday after breakfast (cold be as many as 7)
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20
Yes
* Our members coming by plane could use rides from Logan, if that's possible. 1 coming Thursday pm, the other Friday morning
* We have one member with some mobility issues who will need parking for his van. We have arranged for a pedi-cab for him for the parade
* A few parking passes would be helpful for the other cars
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Erhard Mahnke
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* Thursday night – 1 adult
* Friday night – 12 adults and 2 children (we have a family with 2 adults and 2 children that need a private room with at least 1 double bed and floor space for kids, 2 double beds would be ideal)
* Saturday night – 12 adults and 2 children (we have a family with 2 adults and 2 children that need a private room with at least 1 double bed and floor space for kids, 2 double beds would be ideal)
* Sunday night – 1 definite, 2 maybe’s
* 1 person has cat allergies
Yes, a number of folks are staying with friends in the area, some are renting an Airbnb
- Afternoon political action around Boston
- 5:30p-8:00p dinner for bands
- 6:30-7:30p lantern parades
- 12:00p-9:00p main music festival (usually two sets)
- 8:30p-1:00a band-only party
- 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
- 10:00 casual breakfast and goodbye gathering
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* We have 4 band members heading home Sunday afternoon around 4:30/5:00, please try to schedule us for the Harvard Square and Main Stage sets on the earlier side
* Several of us play with aNova Brazil, please try not to schedule us at the same time on Saturday
* We had a lot of trouble with the Lantern Parade last year: our route was hilly, sidewalks really bad in the dark, and lots of low-hanging tree branches, all of which were problematic for our sousaphone player with mobility issues. Can we please get a more level route and play in the street? Thanks!
* Can you let us know which activist group you are pairing us with during the Saturday set? Would love Migrant Justice or Boston Bail Fund if they are participating
* Please note that we have one band member who cannot be vaccinated for health reasons. He’s played with the band for several years with no issues.
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- March with a specific org in the Sunday parade
- Give time during a Saturday set for an org to speak