This is truly an eclectic band, and the MarchFourth originals are all over the map, genre-wise. But, just to give you an idea of the range, some of the artists and songs we cover are:
Tom Waits
Rebirth Brass Band
Rocky Theme Song (Gonna Fly Now)
St. James Infirmary
Duke Ellington
Hossam Ramzy
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
Loony Tunes
Fela Kuti
MarchFourth Marching Band is a mobile big band spectacular, consisting of a 12-piece horn section (4 saxophones, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets), a 10-piece drum/percussion corps, anchored by electric bass (battery powered). The sound is huge, melodic, and dynamic, taking audiences on a musical journey around the globe. MarchFourth writes and performs its own material, and also draws inspiration from an eclectic range of worldwide influences, such as Eastern European Gypsy Brass, Samba, Funk, Afro-Beat, Big-Band, Jazz, and Rock music, as well as television, film, circus, and Vaudeville.
Stilt-walkers, unicycles, fire eaters, puppets, flag twirlers, burlesque dancers, clown antics, and acrobatics are just some of the things you'll see accompanying this eclectic big band. MarchFourth Marching Band's four stilt-walkers are world-class, performing acrobatics, dance routines, and even fire dancing on stilts-all in fanciful costumes. The other six beauties can fill the stage with mesmerizing original dance routines (inspired by styles such as bellydance, hip hop, jazz, cheerleading, burlesque, and ballroom) or spread out into the audience and get everybody dancing. The musical quality, the energy of the band, and the spectacle of the dancers all combine to create an original performance that appeals to everyone.
To MarchFourth Marching Band, art is life. Aside from being performers, the members of MarchFourth are also full- or part-time artists, designers, and craftspeople. All of our drum harnesses (made of welded bicycle parts), stilts, costumes, merchandise, audio, and propaganda are designed and produced by members of the band. In addition, we also conduct workshops for children and adults in the areas of musical instruction, stilt-walking, fire-spinning, make-up, and costuming.
One of the biggest things that sets us apart from other bands is that M4's impact is immediate and infectious, with an audience demographic that is wider than your average rock or jazz band. Hippies, hipsters, toddlers, and octogenarians have all been seen enjoying MarchFourth shows. All agree that M4 is one of the most exciting acts emerging out of the NW, and the band is already performing on a world-class level.
i was at the Kate Wolf Music Festival in california this weekend, and i saw someone with a marchfourth shirt. i exclaimed happily "you're wearing a marchfourth shirt!" and he looked shocked. it was taylor's dad. the end :) love, maya.
Soooo happy we will be meeting again on the playa!, EE's throwin together an official HONK gathering on Tuesday night, probably at Lost Penguin, lots of marchy bands this year!, Much familEE Love always, Environmental Encroachment, Chi-town.
Hey Guys! Are you really playing the Meltdown this summer? I just got a message saying you were, but I have to come back to Darrington from Wyoming to see you so... I will come if you are!!!??? Would you post it ASAP if you are? Thanks, one of your biggest fans,Stephanie
Attention all artist and performers, the Radio Room is hosting free art spaces for the Alberta Art hop, Saturday May, 16th from 9:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. on corner of 11th and alberta. There is somewhere around 50 spaces available and lots of fences to hang your art on. Reserve your space now and help the Radio Room bring art to our community.
March Fourth Marching band will be performing in front of the Radio Room at 2:00 p.m. till 3:00 p.m. DJ Antix will be spinning the tight grooves through out the day. Sidestreet Reny will be jamming at 8:00 p.m. in the front patio. All this and more should add up to be a exciting and expansive day.
To reserve your space contact Sarah Betteridge at radioroompdx.com or contact Aspen at aspenwalker@yahoo.com
