by Mr Mummer | Nov 16, 2014 | Video
This video features Mummers, marching bands, fife drum and bugle corps, balloons, floats, and of course, Santa Claus. The view down the street is misty, and it almost looks like City Hall, Philadelphia. If you know the names of the string bands in the video please let...
by Mr Mummer | Nov 9, 2014 | Blog
Last week I was contacted by a representative from a Philadelphia-based advertising, events and entertainment company called Advent. The email I received explained to me that “Advent has been contracted through the Mummers to provide sponsorships and create a...
by Mr Mummer | Nov 6, 2014 | Blog
Update December 4, 2014 It’s been brought to my attention that news about the Frogs taking a different route may be false. I have received conflicting reports and people close to members of Froggy Carr have not heard of a route change. I apologize if the news...
by Mr Mummer | Nov 5, 2014 | Blog
Golden Sunrise is the last Mummers Fancy Club remaining and they are asking for your help to continue their craft through next year. The club recently kicked off a crowd funding campaign at Indiegogo.com. Golden Sunrise needs $28,000 to sustain their club. It costs...
by Mr Mummer | Nov 4, 2014 | Blog
Since today is election day, I thought I would “Rock the Vote” and introduce a hypothetical mummers ballot question for all of you to vote on. After you vote for your favorite performance of the decade, rank all 5 performances in the comment section below...
by Mr Mummer | Oct 28, 2014 | Blog
Below are my top 5 String Band themes inspired by Halloween. Let me know in the comment section below what should be added to the list. 1) Back From the Dead – Fralinger String Band (2013) 21 days before the 2013 parade, Fralinger’s warehouse where they...
by Mr Mummer | Oct 16, 2014 | Blog
The order for the 2015 Fancy Brigade Finale was selected tonight. The Fancy Brigade Finale will be held on January 1, 2015 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. 1. South Philly Vikings 2. Golden Crown 3. Downtowners 4. 2nd Street Shooters 5. Clevemore 6. Avenuers 7....
by Mr Mummer | Oct 9, 2014 | Blog
It’s autumn in Philadelphia and we are in the season of pumpkins, scarecrows, hay rides and Mums. Below is a list of my top 5 String Band Farm themes. Let me know in the comment section below what should be added to the list. 1) Barnyard Boogie – Ferko...
by Mr Mummer | Oct 2, 2014 | Blog
The Durning String Band announced today that they are moving to a new location. Some great news to share with everyone! The Durning String Band is very happy to announce today that we are moving back into our old neighborhood! We are officially moving into our new...
by Mr Mummer | Oct 2, 2014 | Blog
For Throwback Thursday, I decided to write about a First Amendment lawsuit the Northeast Philadelphia and South Jersey String Bands brought against the City of Philadelphia and all of the string bands in the Philadelphia New Year Shooters and Mummers Association. The...
