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...
by Mr Mummer | Oct 1, 2014 | Blog
Tickets go on sale today for the Fancy Brigade Family Show, Fancy Brigade Finale and Mummersfest. Warm up to New Year’s Day with activities for the whole family and visit Mummersfest, the “behind-the-scenes” look at the making of Philadelphia’s...
by Mr Mummer | Sep 29, 2014 | Blog
On September 27, 2014, longtime mummer and founder of the Bryson N.Y.B, Joseph “Pop”, “Gootch” Bryson Sr. passed away. Below is the Wench Brigade Association’s statement about the passing of Pop Bryson. Today the Wench Brigade...
by Mr Mummer | Sep 24, 2014 | Blog
I looked at the calendar today and realized there is only 97 days until New Years Day 2015. That can only mean one thing…We are officially in Mum Season. This is the time of the year when the mummers work long hours preparing for the upcoming mummers parade....
by Mr Mummer | Sep 10, 2014 | Blog
Trilby String Band will be playing a free concert on Thursday, September 11th 2014 at the Mummers Museum. Refreshments are served at 7:30 and the concert begins at 8:00 pm. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors. Bring your family and lawn...
by Mr Mummer | Sep 8, 2014 | Blog
The annual String Band Weekend was held this past Saturday in North Wildwood, NJ. When the parade kicked off around 4:45pm, it was a sizzling 91 degrees. Below are some videos of the string bands who marched in the parade: Quaker City String Band, Woodland String...
