by Mr Mummer | Feb 1, 2015 | String Bands
I received multiple emails in January from people asking about the String Band Show of Shows. Most people want to know where and when the Show of Shows is going to be held in 2015. As most of you know, the String Band Show of Shows quietly ended after the 2013...
by Mr Mummer | Jan 31, 2015 | Blog
Polish American String Band Open House on February 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM. Live Music, DJs and lots of fun. 2727 E. Westmoreland St. Philadelphia PA 19134. https://www.facebook.com/events/664915093619829/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular
by Mr Mummer | Jan 28, 2015 | Fancy Division
Republic First Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Republic Bank, announced support to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). In addition, the regional banking leader surprised...
by Mr Mummer | Jan 23, 2015 | Blog, String Bands
Advent (Mummers Mardi Gras promoters) are putting the finishing touches on the event’s organization. Mummers Mardi Gras is set for a February 22 celebration; parading from 10 am until noon. If the city is faced with inclement weather, the rain date is Saturday,...
by Mr Mummer | Jan 22, 2015 | Blog
Avery Stone from USA Today blogged about Avalon String Band wearing alien suits during the halftime entertainment at Knicks-Sixers game last night. Read More At:...
by Mr Mummer | Jan 20, 2015 | Blog
The 2015 SugarHouse Casino/PHL17 Viewer’s Choice Poll Finalists were announced tonight at Sugar House Casino. The winner of the String Band Division was the Quaker City String Band and the winner of the Fancy Brigade Division was Bill McIntyre Shooting Stars. The...
by Mr Mummer | Jan 19, 2015 | Blog
A new article was posted today about the Mummers Parade. Read More At: The New Year Is the Oldest Thing: Inside Philadelphia’s Mummers Parade
by Mr Mummer | Jan 19, 2015 | Blog
City of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department is Accepting Participants for the 2016 Philadelphia Mummers Parade. Organizations interested in joining the century-old tradition can submit their applications now until Thursday, February 5, 2015. PHILADELPHIA...
by Mr Mummer | Jan 16, 2015 | Blog
A twitter follower of mine, Daniel Leimer (@MrLeimer) sent me this awesome video of Scotty Graser playing the Quaker City String Band Drum Cart at the 2015 Mummers Parade with a Go Pro Video Camera strapped to him. The video is a unique perspective of what it’s...
