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ReEvolution Day Arkestra

music as community, not commodity

About Me

Get Set for the Jet Set by the New Kings with the ReEvolution Day Arkestra Buy Nothing Day, Toronto, 2005 18 musicians, 6 degrees below zeroThe ReEvolution Day Arkestra is a community band open to musicians of all levels who are ivited to join with Samba Elegua, the Kensington Community horns (led by Richard Underhill) and the New Kings to bring music to the streets, to animate space that was previously only automated and to use music to reclaim the commons.The band grew out of street dance jams at PS Kensington over the last few years. We had 37 musicians out in the pouring rain for 2005 World Car Free Day parade, and we had 52 out for 2005's Blackout anniversary party in Kensington market.Come join the band. Whether you dust off an old horn from your school days, or bring out your accoustic guitar to strum along, or maybe you bring a tin can and a stick to bang it with, all are welcome.Once you march down the middle of a street, spreading joy and music and dance, you'll never be the same again.MJ--
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Let's Make a Deal by the New Kings with the ReEvolution Day Arkestra at PS Kensington, July 2005 video by Michael Proudfoot

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Member Since: 8/3/2006
Band Website: streetsareforpeople.org
Band Members: Samba Elegua, Richard Underhill's Kensington Community Horns, the New Kings, and YOU
Influences: The sorry state of our so-called democracy and the burning desire to change it and survive.
Sounds Like: A revolution. No! we don't need more blood and fighting. Sounds like a ReEvolution. Maybe we'll all play together and get it right this time.
Record Label: NO
Type of Label: None

My Blog

World Carfree Day - Toronto Parade

World Carfree Day is celebrated by more than 100 million people in more than 1500 cities around the globe. In Toronto, not so much.This Saturday Sept. 22From 1pm to 5pm. take back Queen St. one parki...
Posted by ReEvolution Day Arkestra on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:11:00 PST

March 11 Rally for Kyoto - Noon at Nathan Phillips

This Sunday March 11, come join the Arkestra at the Rally for Kyoto.12 noon - 2pmNathan Phillips SquareQueen st. and BayJoin in support as we try to send the message that Canadians care about climate ...
Posted by ReEvolution Day Arkestra on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:27:00 PST

Halifax Parking-Meter Party - Pizza Corner Feb. 9 4pm-7pm

OK, so we've had a chance to scout around the town a little and get some local opinions and I think we've found a good spot.Halifax Parking-Meter PartyFriday Feb. 9, 4pm-7pmPizza Corner (Blower by Arg...
Posted by ReEvolution Day Arkestra on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:16:00 PST

Halifax Street Party Feb. 9

Calling all civic-minded artists, activists, musicians, performers, and cultural revolutionary types!Put on your long-johns, layer up with wool, and put some rum in the flask. It's time for some stre...
Posted by ReEvolution Day Arkestra on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 08:04:00 PST

Parking Meter Party tips

Parking Meter Party Tips.FIND THE RIGHT SPOT. A business that you frequent, a bar or restaurant that knows you, can make for a useful ally. Pick a spot that suits your performance or action, ie bad...
Posted by ReEvolution Day Arkestra on Mon, 18 Sep 2006 01:30:00 PST

Code of Parade Ethics

During a street parade it is important to keep a few fundamentals in mind.Cops are our friends. They are here to keep us safe. Treat them with respect and it is more likely to be returned and less l...
Posted by ReEvolution Day Arkestra on Thu, 14 Sep 2006 10:38:00 PST

World Car Free Day

Friday, September 22, 2006 join more than 100 million people in more than 1500 cities around the globe in celebration of World Carfree Day. Its a world-wide celebration of a possible future, where str...
Posted by ReEvolution Day Arkestra on Thu, 14 Sep 2006 10:36:00 PST