Author Archives: M*A

Yes, we know our goal of $10,000 was rather ambitious, but it’s because we are so filled with the community spirit that HONK! festivals inspire, we had to go over the top and ask from our hearts to yours to … Continue reading →

H!FW 2012 Featured Band of the Day: Church | Santa Rosa, CA Their first appearance at a HONK! festival. So, you know, it’s going to be a surprise. We’re no stranger to surprises, either. In fact, we like them. A … Continue reading →

Movitas Marching Band | Seattle, WA With an emphasis on having fun, Movitas is a radical street band that encourages and supports each member in learning, growing, and developing into our full creative selves, actively welcoming folks of different musical … Continue reading →

Scrambled Ape | Eugene, OR Scrambled Ape plays Ottoman Cartoon Jazz – music by the late composer Raymond Scott, modern jazz standards, New Orleans brass band music, Eastern European music, early 20th Century hokum shouters, German cabaret music, and original compositions. … Continue reading →

Local horn players and drummers formed Olympia’s Artesian Rumble to promote peace, raise political awareness, and support positive social action with music. The band strives to bring joyful sounds to community events, playing streets and public places as part of … Continue reading →