This festival was organized by community members and Pat the Bunny who plays music under the name Wingnut Dishwasher's Union, and previously, Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains.
The purpose of the day was to utilize public space as if we lived in an Anarchy, putting beside all beliefs. Here is what the pamphlet said:
"Welcome, friends, both old and new. If today is not a practice run of a new world, the perhaps it is at least a prototype of a refugee camp between this society and another. Today is about public space, and redefining the limits of what legitimate use of it is. Are the streets only for moving from home to work to shop to home? Or are they perhaps, if only for one hour a year, also for dancing?
We beg you to treat this day as if anarchy could work, in the best sense of the word: no bosses or governments, because people can take responsibility for themselves and take care of each other without being forced to. Whatever your opinion of the practicality of this idea generally, we don't think it's too much to ask you to try it out for the next 24 hours or so."
There was an acoustic show, zombie tag, a parade, and a food line, followed up by a concert. Everyone was friendly. We were all friends for the day.
Here was the bill:
Compression Fracture-
This was a dance noise band from Brattleboro. I wasn't a huge fan of them but lots of people seemed to be enjoying them.
Pre-School-
This band is what remains of Micheal Jordan Touchdown Pass which is Pat's brother's band. They were grungy but wrote neat songs and put on a really good show. I don't know if they have a myspace or not, but I've had a lot of trouble finding it. I suggest you check them out if you have a chance!
Heathers
A duo from Dublin Ireland. They absolutely blew my mind with their beautiful, harmonically driven songs. This is their second tour in the US with Ghost Mice after their debut release Here, not There. It is one of my favorite albums right now and I highly, highly suggest you get your hands on it if you can. Look them up at myspace.com/heatherswhatsyourdamage
Ghost Mice
I've never been impressed generally with Ghosts Mice despite their status as a staple folk punk band. I could never get over Chris' inability to hit pitches correctly. However, seeing them live was a different experience. I definitely enjoyed them greatly! If you haven't already checked them out, you should: http://www.myspace.com/ghostmice
Endless Mike and the Beagle Club
I've already ranted and raved about how great I think Endless Mike is. They played great. I finally got their 4 way 7" split with Wingnut, Mischief Brew, and Guitar Bomb which is pure gold except for the Guitar Bomb song. They played a great set. This band rules! www.myspace.com/beagleclub
Wingnut Dishwashers Union
This time around, Pat played with a full band which was a unique experience. He has a real talent. He recorded new/old songs with Endless Mike and is now releasing it for a donation to help start and anarchist bus collective. It sounds like a really great idea. For more information, check out: http://www.wingnutdishwashersunion.com/
Thats all for now folks!
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