[flyingfolk-l] Summer Update from the Flying Folk Army

[flyingfolk at resist.ca]

Hello All:

We have been receiving complaints lately that we haven't been sending any updates out 
over our list - and alas, it is true - we have been bad about keeping our list and 
website up to date.. but we have a few things upcoming that we would like to share with 
you.

The Flying Folk Army recently returned from playing Seattle Folklife which was a great 
time as usual (this was our third year playing there). Some of us participated in a 
panel about politics and music which was shared with Jim Page and Pat Knight  - both 
lontime social justice activists and musicians who rock our world. Red Emma's Dance 
Band rounded out the panel and it was a really great chance for the few hundred people 
watching to hear about the motiviations and histories behind the politicaly themed 
music that we play. We rounded out the day by playing a long set at the Labour Show - 
which we shared with the Red Emmas, The Seattle Labour Choir and some spoken word 
artists. The only unfortunate thing about the trip was the car accident we got in the 
night before our show (we were rear-ended, and we're mostly okay so no cause for 
alarm).

This summer, we don't have many shows in the city booked but our plans include two 
festivals, a local benefit and we're going back into the recording studio with the goal 
of getting a 7-song EP out by the end of the summer.

Before I give our list of upcoming gigs - I would like to mention the July 1st, Chris 
Chandler and Anne Feeney will be playing a show at the WISE Hall. Long-time political 
folkies, these friends of ours are really a treat to watch and we encourage you to 
check them out. They even do a cover of one of our songs (Round-up Ready) which 
flatters us to no end :)

Here is the list of upcoming shows (sorry - nothing in June):

July 18-21 - We will be on the road and playing the South County Fair on the 20th which 
is in Fort Mcleod, Alberta. We are trying to line up a show for the 18th in Nelson if 
possible, details on any other stops along the way will be forthcoming.

July 25th - Benefit Show for No One is Illegal - WISE Hall. No One is Illegal is a 
political advocacy and activist organization that fights for the rights of immigrants 
and refugees. The work they are doing is crucial to human rights for all people, and we 
encourage you to come out and support them. We will be playing alongside a variety of 
other musicians from all musical backgrounds. Entry will be by donation ($10 suggested 
- no one turned away for lack of funds). Sorry, no kids due to repressive liquor laws.

August 9th - Clayoquot Sound Festival - Tofino, BC - Can you believe it has been 10 
years since the Clayoquot Summer? (we think that indicates we're getting old). To 
celebrate that moment of mass resistance, the Friends of Clayoquot Sound are having a 
festival with lots of music, activist workshops and more. We will provide more details 
on our time of appearance and other events of the day once we get them.


As usual, we want to say thanks to all of you who have supported us over the years. In 
case you forgot, May 1st was our 5th Birthday as a band and without the community 
behind us we would never have made it here. In these times of terrible government, both 
provincially and elsewhere - the Flying Folk Army stands in solidarity with our 
community in resisting the devastating attacks that many people in this province are 
now facing. We encourage all of you to continue the struggle against BC Liberals and 
others who would make our world a much worse place. If we all stand together - WE WILL 
WIN!

Yours in revolution and revelry,
the flying folk army