Moving Mosaic Samba Band Promo

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The Moving Mosaic Samba Band

The Moving Mosaic Community Samba band plays traditional Brazilian rhythms with a focus on entertainment and community outreach without regard for the age, ability and background of its members. Music and dance are the context within which we foster cooperation, collaboration and synchronization of the intentions of our members. Through our performances the individual contributions of our members combine to inspire audiences and ourselves to fully participate in their own community.

Past Shows & History

Over the past 7 years MMSB has been involved in countless performances. Such events include: proffesional festivals, non-profit, street festivals, night clubs, house parties and any other event you can think of! To name a few, Shambhla, Kaslo May Days, Nelson Market Fest, Kimberley July Fest, Starbelly Jam... the list goes on!

The Moving Mosaic Samba Band started in 2003 in Nelson, British Colombia. Kris Ledrew, a local drumming fantasmo, brought together a diverse cross-section of our town together to learn some basic Brazilian Samba Batucada. The enthusiasm caught like wildfire and soon there was a troupe of dancers moving right along with the growing bataria. The band had its first gig when it played the Nelson Streetfest, and they were a big hit, and we never looked back. Today, the band continues its mission of connecting community, to strive for a good performance, and most of all, to have fun and spread that joy to our area.

Rates

The flat rate for a Moving Mosaic Samba Band performance for the 2011 festival season is $500 plus $100 extra for every 100 km of distance from the center of the universe, Nelson, British Columbia. For example, Kimberley is 250 km from Nelson by car. The cost of a show in Kimberley would therefore be $500 + $250, or $750. We feel these rates are justified given the size of our band and the logistics involved in transporting so many members and instruments. However, these rates are negotiable. We've relaxed our rates in the past as a result of: - the price our members would have paid for entry as non-performers, e.g. $200 Shambhala tickets :) - lavish offers with respect to accommodation, green room, rock stardom etc. - events being benefits or for charity (e.g. Haiti, AIDS awareness, organizations that support the spread of good and/or the elimination of evil, etc.) Please bear in mind that the twenty-five musicians and dancers of the Moving Mosaic Samba Band perform on a not-for-profit basis. Revenue from our shows is put towards fuel, the purchase of instruments and the overall improvement of our performances. Finally, we ask that you finalize bookings for the 2011 festival season at least six weeks in advance. Given the size of our band, and the fact that half of us have children, we do not operate well on a last minute basis. :) We hope this finds you well :)

Any questions, please email us.