Razzle Dazzle
Here's another shot from the recent Alive at Five concert series. Three members of MarchFourth Marching Band are seen here parading around Monument Square. The band/troupe was performing at the Port City Music Hall that evening, so they dropped by to give the audience in the Square a little sneak peak. Put together lots of horns, lots of percussion, electric guitar, bass guitar, stiltwalkers, dancers all in mismatched marching band uniforms and throw in a whole lot of performance theater and you get a pretty good idea what their show is all about. Hailing from Portland Oregon, they've opened for the likes of No Doubt, the Neville Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Blink 182 and KISS just to name a few. Where does the name derive itself? It comes from the the night of their first performance March 4, 2003 Fat Tuesday! If you're looking for high visual energy, a wide range of musical genre and and a happy go lucky party atmosphere, you've found your band! Party on!
elle a un superbe look la fanfare ;)
ReplyDeleteThey look like fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bunch of characters. I can see why you would like them! :-) Lots of uncharted noise makes one hell of a racket. I thought maybe they broke free from the loony bin on March 4th so that would be their "independence" day. Just kidding!!!
ReplyDeleteNice close up shot of the band. They look like they play with a lot of energy.
ReplyDeleteI bet I'd enjoy this group.
ReplyDeleteoh, i bet they put on a GREAT show!
ReplyDeleteI feel the music through the screen :-)
ReplyDeleteEven in picture, they're sending a lot of energy!
ReplyDeleteThe members of this band look like they enjoy what they do. As long as they play in tune I'm happy. :)
ReplyDeleteEG wants them to play in tune? That is asking a lot of these guys before the sixth beer.
ReplyDeleteLove their uniforms...
ReplyDeleteWay too hip for me, but I realize I'm in the minority on such music as well as parades in general. But good breaks in our routines are usually a good thing.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fun bunch.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot of fun and I do like those mismatched outfits!
ReplyDeleteThey look like they like to have fun.
ReplyDeleteTrying to get back into the rhythm back home again. It was such a pleasure to meet you and get to know you a little. Really enjoyed my visit to Portland, too.
ReplyDeleteThese guys look like they're on the wacky side of normal. What have marching bands come to?
Yes, "the wacky side of normal!" I agree and bet that they make for a great party... Neville Brothers? Yes, indeed!!
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Genie
I wish I had seen them over there! Must get out more...
ReplyDeleteAny sight or sound of brass in a band and they're ok by me. these guys look very flamboyant and fun.
ReplyDeleteThis is too funny!
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