Irish Insanity, Poseidon Prom, and Bert Sanders updates!

March is here.  That means Irish musical madness.

As usual, Bobby and Danny are teaming up with Thy Burden to form the best Irish bar band in the land.  The full lineup of the band, is bobby, danny, ian boyle, joe boyle, john bernstein, chris stanis (of rattrap fame).  This year we will have jenna and phil stepping in for some of the shows as well.

Dates for Irish Music Gigs:

3/4 3pm (sharp, not indaculture time) Bungalow Bar  (come after the parade)

3/17 7pm 773 lounge

3/18 9pm Rogers!!!  (great gig last year)

(also look for a Bay ridge Date for their parade (3/26)

 

Also of note!  The Rockaway Mermaid Brigade Fundraiser party will be April 1st.  The proceeds go to the Parade's non for profit.  This year the event is called "Ship of Fools" and will take place on April 1st.  Once again it will be at the Knights of Columbus in Rockaway! 

There will be many opportunities to purchase art, dance to Dj Paddy Tubs (and special performances from indaculture members), and win prizes.  

Also, Bert Sanders (bobby) has put out an album of some of his songs from the past 10 years.  "Bert Sanders:  A Decade of Dussness"  While it is not on Itunes or Spotify (yet), you can purchase it, or stream it for free HERE

Look out for a rogers show in late April, and a Sunday Sugar Bowl show (June 11).  

The Holiday Season in the Rock

Christmas time is here.  Indaculture has had many interesting December Shows.  From the legendary Winter Solstice Bashes at the Fort, to our post Sandy Gramercy Theater romp, December has been traditionally fun.  We are clearly a beach bum band in a beach bum community.  Nonetheless, the holiday season is always a good time.    

While the band does not have any formal gigs as a whole, there is a lot going on musically for the holidays (and new years eve is still up in the air).  I will be updating the calendar with some December musical events featuring members of the band.

The Rockaway Mermaid Brigade has been asked to participate in the Rockaway Beach Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday Dec 3 on Beach 116 street.  We will be singing two mermaid themed Christmas songs before the tree lighting.  DJ PADDY TUBZ will help us turn up for this festive kid friendly event.  Rumors are ablazin that it may turn into a Christmas Carroll Parade through the Rock.  Kid friendly!  Come and sing!  

The Mermaids will also be teaming up with Bob Johnson and the Cabana for the Long Beach Christmas Parade.  December 10th.    Geoff has secured the vehicle, and some sort of incarnation of INDABUMPKIN will be formed for the float.

 Bob and Phil will perform in a Jazz Christmas Trio on Sunday Dec 18th at 6pm.  The band will reprise its take on the Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack, as well as other Christmas Favorites.  You can reserve your table by calling Thai Rock.  Phil's first time on the Thai Rock grand piano.  Give it a listen   

Last, but not least, Bobby and Jenna will lead the Second Annual Christmas Sing Along at The Bungalow Bar on Friday December 23 at 8pm.  This event was a blast last year (this year it will not be encored at my apartment at 2am).  Come celebrate the official start of the Christmas Weekend in style.  Requests will be taken very seriously, and there will be no holding back.    
 

Poseidon's Parade Info!!!

Its time to put summer to bed this Saturday at the second annual Poseidon's Parade.  Here's what you need to know...

1.  Parade begins on 106st at high noon.  If you are marching show up at 10 to make sure you get a good spot, and to enjoy some breakfast at Caracas.

2.  You must register before the parade online on the official Poseidon's Parade Webpage (wow what a page, wonder where they got their web designer?)  YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR JUDGING IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER IN ADVANCE!!!!!!)

3.  Bring yo' kids, Bring yo' wife, Bring yo' pets.  The parade has a wide array of categories ranging from best float, to best dressed pet, to best block, to best bar / rest.  I have seen the ho'made trophies and they are a must have!

4.  The Parade will conclude with a fair on Beach 95 "Plaza."  DJ Kuff Daddy Dollars will be dropping bombs.  Special guest MC Jimmy "St. James" Dowd will announce the winners.  There will be activities for children and adults alike.

5.  After the ceremony, Connollys will be hosting the official after party.  The band will have guitars set up for an old school Indaculture sing along Jam.  This will kick off around 5pm, and go until the "Prince Mermaid Manager" says so!  This is the last weekend of Connolly's so come in and enjoy.
 

Midsummer update

All is well in Rockaway and Indaculture land.  After a great june and july that featured another amazing mermaid parade win with rattrap, a great fourth of july celebration, and some good old fashion rockaway madness, the summer continues.

Bobby has been having different musical guests every thursday at bungalow bar.  Guests have included danny, jenna, walker, jon simonelli, guy nevers, dan nice, mike B, sharon's load, and many others.  It has been fun.  

This thursday, bobby has danny and pj occonnor performing a jerry garcia set.  The following thursday bobby will try to squeeze in with "mic the robot."  

Saturday, August 6, bobby phil and jenna will be jamming at rogers 8pm.  We will probably guilt danny into coming as well.  Phils first gig back in rockaway in a long long time.

As far as full indaculture shows, we have Friday August 26 at the sugar bowl, and Sunday, september 4th at connollys.

Additionally, expect an announcement about an after party for the poseidon parade on september 17.  The parade is coming along.  The parade artists and members of the rockaway mermaid brigade have an art booth on saturdayas and sundays on the boardwalk on beach 67.  More information on the parade at poseidon parade

Bert Sanders

Watch Some First Place Winning Performances From The Rockaway Mermaid Brigade

The winning song.

The results are in, The Rockaway Mermaid Brigade brings home the first place for motorized float for the 3rd year running, dominating the category and bringing home another fabulous trophy (tbd on trophy acquisition but god damn it there will be a trophy) to the peninsula. This year's David Bowie tribute was a hit, check out some more performances below.

If you like this, you'll love our show at the Low Tide Bar on Sunday, July 3rd at 6pm.

Mermaid Update and ( Umas moved to Friday june 24 7pm)

Announcing the official reformation of Indabumpkin.  This year's mermaid lineup includes several space invaders:  Nate Feder on Tenor, Mike B on Guitar / vocals, Chris Rudy on guitar, Matt Allen and Chris Vicious on Drums, Bryan Fray Fray on Bass, Bobby B on keys / vocals, Jenna "Booty Shaker" Baker on vocals, and Danny Mulvanerty playing Ziggy Stardust in memory of the spaceman!

The Mermaid team has some announcements...
1.  Bus leaves at 9am, come early to help with setup
2.  If you do not pay sue you are in jeopardy of losing your seat.  
3.  if you do not have a seat for the bus, show up anyway with a backup plan.  We will try to squeeze
4.  If you can vollunteer this afternoon or tomorrow, go to jerry's lot
5.  Look your best and Don't be a dick!   

*side note, danny and bobby have moved their accoustic show at umas to friday june 24 7pm.  

Early Summer Update

I just added a number of shows to the calendar.  I added an acoustic show at uma's with danny and i (june 22)  , a solo show at the wharf (july 10), and July 3rd for indaculture at low tide.

 

Right now the band is getting into mermaid mode.  We are working on the formation of INDABUMPKIN for the Rockaway Mermaid Brigades, 2016 float.  Should be a blast.  MERMAIDS WHO WANT ON THE BUS GET IN TOUCH WITH SUE ON FB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DONT FORGET TO HIT ROCKSTOCK Satuday June 18.  We will be there after the parade


This saturday, June 11, we will be playing at Riis Park Bazaar all day.  Expect us to kick off by 1pm.  I believe people are setting up a net or two for vball.  This show should be solid.  If the weather holds up, it may be our biggest show yet.  So hit the beach!  Additionally, The Skells and Rattrap Bumpkin will be playing that evening at AB studio (113 and the blvd).  They go on around 8.  Plenty of time to shower up after Indaculture Beach day, and get back on the train.

I will be running the open mic at Connolly's on June 28, filling in for guy nevers.  Its the last day of teaching, so i will most likely be in a great mood for a night of music.  Kicks off at 8pm.

Current Schedule:

June 11:  1pm  INDACULTURE, Riis Park Bazaar
June 18:  INDABUMKIN MERMAID BOWIE EXTRAVAGANZA.  
June 22:  7pm DANNY BOBBY Umas
July 3: 6pm  INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION, Low Tide Bar
July 10: 4:30 pm  BOBBY at the Wharf

more to come...

Sincerely, 
Bert Sanders