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March 29-31, 2019

A FREE FESTIVAL OF COMMUNITY STREET BANDS www. honktx. org

ABOUT USHONK!TX is a nonprofit, community-driven festival that brings street and brass bands from around the country to perform for free in the public spaces of Austin. Mobile and unamplified, HONK!TX bands transform everyday locations into spontaneous stages, dissolving the line between crowd and performers and inviting everyone to celebrate the joys of music and community. A range of genres are represented: New Orleans second-line brass, European Klezmer and Balkan, Brazilian, West African, and more. HONK!TX is a celebration of community, collaboration, and creative expression. Join the revelry!

QUICK FACTS• 9th Annual HONK!TX: March 29-31, 2019 in Austin, TX• Friday, March 29: Mueller Lake Park 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 30: Adams Park 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m Sunday, March 31: Pan Am Park 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• HONK!TX is a free, family-friendly, volunteer-run annual community festival

• 10,000 attendees over the 3-day event • 29 participating bands (2 international bands, 11 out-of-

town bands, 16 local bands)• Major Sponsor: Wheatsville Food Co-op• This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division

of the City of Austin Economic Development Department; and by the Texas Commission on the Arts.

• Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at: @honktx Share your pics with us using: #honktx

• For more information, go to: www.honktx.org

*Times are tentative. Please check www.honktx.org for a final schedule.

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DAY 1FRIDAY, March 29, 2019

A NIGHT in mueller lake park

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A DAY IN ADAMS PARK

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BANDSOur International BandS

Damas de Ferro (Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL) “Damas de Ferro” was formed in 2013 out of the desire to create a project that showcased street art and music made by women playing brass and percussion instruments. The band, exclusively made up of women, has 14 musicians who play a repertoire of contemporary music in a variety of performance styles, from stage shows to the streets.

The group believes strongly in the empowerment of women. All of the musicians in the band share a common goal of highlighting and supporting all forms of feminist protest throughout the city. We try to infuse our musical identity with a strong, lively repertoire, as suggested by the name Damas de Ferro (Iron Ladies).

The intent is to combine the diverse musical tastes of the members of the band, which include Popular Brazilian Music (MPB), jazz, forró, afro-samba, and rock n’roll.

Vibrass Ska Ensamble (El Salvador) Vibrass Ska Ensamble is a part of the larger Vibrass Project which highlights the skills of taltented Salvadorean instrumentalists. This will be their first tour to the United States where they are excited to share their unique blend of jazz influenced brass powered ska.

VISITING BANDS

Annie and the Fur Trappers (St. Louis,MO), Big Blitz (Pittsburgh, PA), Chaotic Noise Marching Corps (Seattle, WA), Clamor & Lace Noise Brigade (Chicago, IL), Desperate Measures Street Band (Somerville, MA), Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band (Somerville, MA), Extraordinary Rendition Band (Provi-dence, RI), Funkrust Brass Band (New York, NY), March Madness Marching Band (Lexington, KY), Rum Velvet (Chicago, IL), Slow Rollas Brass Band (New Orleans, LA), West Philadelphia Orches-tra (Philadelphia, PA)AUSTIN BandS

Austin Klezmer Bund Orchestra, Austin Samba School, Big Wy's Brass Band, Biohazard Brass Band, Blowcomotion, Boss Street Brass Band, Dead Music Capital Band, Kupira Marimba, Maracatú Texas, McCallum High School Samba Knights, Meownow, Minor Mishap Marching Band, Moon Tower Brass Band, The Numbers, Yes Ma'am! Brass Band

SCHEDULEPlease check www.honktx.org for a final schedule.

Friday: A Night in Mueller Lake Park• Times: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.• Locations: The Trellises, Paseo, Branch Park, Aldritch

Street, The Amphitheater.• Visit the Info Booth and Merch Table for more information

or ways to get involved.

Saturday: A Day in Adams Park• Times: 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.• Pre-school of HONK interactive baby band 11:30-noon.• Locations: Spider House Cafe, Spider House Parking Lot,

Triangle (Trudy’s back wall), Trudy's Parking Lot, West Dr Grove, East Dr Grove, Waterloo Cycles.

• Visit the Info Booth and Merch Table for more information or ways to get involved.

Sunday: East Austin neighborhood procession and Band Revue in Pan Am Park

• 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.• Locations: Bands will start at several points in the

neighborhoos around Pan Am Park and converge on the park. All band review will take place at Pan Am Park at the conclusion of the parade.

• Bring your own blanket, water, hat, and sunscreen.• Closing afterparty at The North Door! General public

admitted at 8:30 p.m. • Visit the Info Booth and Merch Table for more information

or ways to get involved.

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FAQsWhat is HONK!TX? HONK!TX is a nonprofit, community-driven festival that brings street and brass bands from around the country to perform for free in the public spaces of Austin, Texas. Mobile and unamplified, HONK! bands transform everyday locations into organic stages, dissolving the line between crowd and performers and inviting everyone to celebrate the joys of music and community. HONK! is a celebration of community, collaboration and creative expression. Join the revelry!

When is the HONK!TX Festival? March 29 - March 31, 2019 are the main dates, but we also have fundraisers and community shows leading up to the festival.

Where is the HONK!TX Festival? Austin, Texas. Friday is in the evening in Mueller Lake Park, Saturday is during the day at the Adams-Hemphill Park area near Spiderhouse Cafe and Sunday kicks off with processions through East Austin followed by a band revue at Pan Am Park. Sunday night wraps at The North Door.

How much does it cost and where do I buy tickets? HONK!TX is 100% free for all to enjoy! Just show up and enjoy yourself! HONK!TX is entirely volunteer-run, so if you love HONK!, please show your support through a donation or sponsorship.

Is HONK!TX family-friendly? Yes! Music-lovers of all ages can enjoy HONK! There is also no age limit to be a volunteer or be in the parade.

What kind of music will I hear? A range of genres will be represented: New Orleans second-line brass, European Klezmer and Balkan, Brazilian, West African and more. HONK!TX showcases a different band lineup every year, featuring local favorites, a variety of bands from around the country, and the planet.

How can I get involved? Bring or borrow a horn and play with the HONK!TX Volunteer Band on Saturday and Sunday. Bring your toddler (and his or her favorite instrument) to HONK!TX’s Preschool of Honk on Saturday morning. Or join our Sunday East Austin sidewalk procession with the HONK!TX bands, and community groups. We also need general volunteers, food donations and more. Go to www.honktx.org for more information.

GET INVOLVEDHONK!TX Volunteer band : Do you have an old horn that’s been sitting around collecting dust? Have you always secretly yearned to play at a HONK! festival? Well, now’s your chance! Bring your horn to our Friday workshop and learn some songs to play on Saturday and Sunday revue! Contact us for more information and to reserve your spot. Sign up by emailing volunteerband@honktx.org.

Preschool of Honk : All toddlers love to whack pans or blow on a recorder, and HONK!TX is just the place for it. Join Kat Brotherton of Ms Kat’s Music & Movement, and Laura Freeman of the Hey Lolly Brass Band for an all-preschool jam session, complete with song singing and drum banging, starting at 11:30 a.m. in Adams-Hemphill Park on Saturday, March 30th. Instrument making workshop at 11 a.m. Sign up by emailing honktx@gmail.com.

VOLUNTEER : So you want to help out but still enjoy the festival? VolunteerIng is a great way to do that! From carrying around a tip bucket, to organizing food for the musicians, to selling HONK!TX merchandise, we’ve got jobs for any music lover of any age. Sign up with a friend or family member and join the fun! Email: volunteer@honktx.org to get involved!

DONATE : HONK!TX is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, community-driven, volunteer-run festival, and could not happen without the generous support of individuals like you. Help us continue to bring our amazing free festival to the streets of Austin by making a tax-deductible donation to HONK!TX through Venmo or our fundraising campaign at gofundme.com. Your donation will go to cover permits, band travel costs, equipment rental, and more. Thank you so much for your support! Donate now at www.honktx.org.

SPONSOR : HONK!TX loves to support local businesses! A sponsorship is mutually beneficial to HONK!TX and your business or organization; you’ll enjoy opportunities for community outreach, exposure of your business, and a weekend of music and culture like nothing else in Austin! Give back to your community by sponsoring HONK!TX through a monetary or in-kind sponsorship. Visit www.honktx.org for more information.

HOUSING : Hosting a band in your home is one of the best and most rewarding ways to get involved with HONK!TX, and the friendships and memories you make with your musical guests will be treasured for years to come.

Write to housing@honktx.org for information.

FOOD : Many hands make light work when it comes to feeding hundreds of musicians and volunteers! Whether you are an individual, restaurant, or catering company, we welcome your food donation. Contact us at food@honktx.org to find out how.

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