Massive Honk! video post

Honk! was amazing. This year was my first as a performer (in Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band) vs. just a photographer and I have to say it’s a lot more fun this way. In between our own sets I did manage to take some video (all with my NEX5) of some of the other bands. I present to you:

Environmental Encroachment (Chicago, IL)

Minor Mishap Marching Band (Austin, TX)

Extraordinary Rendition Band (Providence, RI)

Rude Mechanical Orchestra (New York, NY)

What Cheer? Brigade (Providence, RI)

(yes, that is a freaking mosh pit in front of a marching band. These guys were intense)

Irene, Inside & Out

For me personally, Hurricane Irene was mostly a non-event — I had a quiet afternoon, complete with french toast under close feline supervision. However, Central Square was the emptiest and quietest I’ve ever seen it during the summer months. There were only a couple cafes and such open, and they were busy, but there were remarkably few people on the street.