About this project
Coming soon to a street near you! On Monday October 3rd, 2011, the sounds and sights of street bands from here and around the country will fill our fair city as part of the fourth annual Providence HONK (PRONK) Festival.
And just who are these characters? We are a victory riot of local favorites like the Extraordinary Rendition Band and the What Cheer? Brigade. We are a cacophonous street celebration with out of town brass bands like the Springville All Star Marching Band from New York, Environmental Encroachment from Chicago, Titanium Sporkestra from Seattle, the Minor Mishaps from Austin, Texas and more. We are a street intervention like no other, with outfits and misfits from Rhode Island and beyond - musicians, artists, makers, and community groups - taking over Wickenden Street as part of the Providence HONK Parade.
PRONK is a grassroots, community event made possible by the support of local folk like you. None of the bands will be paid for participating in the festival. Instead, they are inspired to travel great distances at personal expense to joyously celebrate their music in public spaces. Your contribution of dollar$ will go directly to feeding, housing, and hospitalizing (er, showing hospitality to) the bands.
Our goal is to raise $1250… so throw us some cash and some dance moves and we will see you on the 3rd!
providencehonkfest.org
Photos from PRONK 2010
Video credits:
"Bun" performed by the What Cheer? Brigade, written by Larry Mauk and Dan Schliefer of the What Cheer? Brigade
Video edited by Jori Ketten, footage shot by Keith Heyward
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Big smiles and high fives from PRONK musicians!
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A signed Providence HONK poster!
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A signed Providence HONK poster and gift cd from PRONK local band!
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"Backstage pass" to have a drink with the bands during the nighttime performances!
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Get to wear drums while someone plays them during nighttime set!
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Get a special serenade by the band of your choice during the festival!
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Be the marshal at the head of PRONK parade! Plus the undying love and gratitude of PRONK musicians and the organizing committee.
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PRONK is entirely volunteer-run street band festival that takes place in Providence every fall!
