by Mr Mummer | Dec 18, 2014 | Blog
How much do people really know about the amount of hard work and dedication that the Mummers performers pour into each year’s shows? Find out just exactly what it takes to be a Mummer in this short documentary film, featuring the Avalon String Band, entitled...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 18, 2014 | Blog
Peter Williams, author of Philadelphia: The World War I Years passed along an interesting Mummers article from 100 Years ago that was published in the Philadelphia Evening Public Ledger on December 18, 1914. The article is about the Origin of Philadelphia’s New Year...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 18, 2014 | Blog
At 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 18th 2014, there is a special City Hall proclamation ceremony, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Fralinger String Band, a perennial champion Philadelphia Mummers group. Pennsylvania U.S. Representative Robert Brady,...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 18, 2014 | Blog
Enjoy some of Quaker City String Band’s past performances from the Mummers Parade. Quaker City String Band – 1985 – The Scarecrows’ Hay Day Quaker City String Band – 1995 – Take Us To Your Leader Quaker City...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 17, 2014 | String Bands
Come out and support the Original Trilby String Band on Friday, December 19, 2014 from 9pm – 1am at the American Legion located at 4404 Salmon Street and see Two One Live. Cover is $10.
by Mr Mummer | Dec 17, 2014 | String Bands
The Ferko String Band will make an appearance on the Ross Brittain & The Breakfast Club Show Friday, December 19, 2014 on WOGL 98.1 FM. Tune in to WOGL between 6:00AM and 8:00AM for some classic string band music from the Ferko String Band. ...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 17, 2014 | Blog
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation will officially announce a new Mummers Parade route and details about the 2015 Mummers Parade at a press conference on Friday, December 19th at 11 am in the City Hall courtyard. The new Mummers Parade route has been reported on for...
by Mr Mummer | Dec 17, 2014 | Wench Brigades
The Froggy Carr Club was broken into last night and suits were stolen. Froggy Carr needs your help! If you hear of anyone selling Frog suits or have any information about the break in, please contact the club via their Facebook Page.
by Mr Mummer | Dec 17, 2014 | Blog
Enjoy some of O’Malley Wench Brigade’s past performances from the Mummers Parade. O’Malley Wench Brigade – 2008 – Hippie New Year O’Malley Wench Brigade – 2012 – Mardi Gras Madness O’Malley...
