2nd Annual Mardi Gras Mash-Up
Featuring The Golden Wedding Band, Hefe and the Skatomatics
With special performances by the Cross'd Lovers Burlesque Troupe
Doors at 8PM
Show at 9PM
Mardi Gras March at 11pm
The garage rock band Hefe (reviewed in The Province last October) is hosting its Second Annual Mardi Gras Mash-Up, created for revelers of all creeds and colours. Focusing on highlighting the exotic and eclectic of Vancouver's performers, The evening intends to empower all to wear masks, cut loose, and live in a pre-Katrina New Orleans for just one night.
On Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the NEW Balmoral, The Mardi Gras Mash-Up Second Annual Event will combine the sensuality, intrigue and art of burlesque dance with the whirling sounds of swingtime, ska and funk-rock. The event is designed to showcase local talent in an inclusive and positive atmosphere for attendees. It will be a night of stunning live performances and an authentic, interactive dixieland march through the crowd.
The event will be a fabulous extravaganza. Bands and dancers will perform on a full-size stage with professional stage hands and lighting. The entire venue will be done up in a bourbon Street style. Beads of all styles and colors will be passed around and masquerade has been strongly encouraged. Attention to detail from experiencing the authentic New Orleans Mardi Gras will be brought out in the venue.
The Skatomatics -
http://www.myspace.com/skatomatics
HEFE -
http://www.myspace.com/heferocks
The Golden Wedding Band
Cross'd Lovers -
http://www.myspace.com/crossedloversburlesque
WHAT: 2nd Annual Mardis Gras Mash-Up
WHERE: The Balmoral (159 E. Hastings)
WHEN: 9pm+ 2/Feb
HEFE and Skatomatic albums are available at Red Cat and Zulu records.