mike the brit here google straw bear whittelsey we have a different set of mummers but and intresting history love the band and the music try to get across here very friendly dont worry about hotels accomadation will be eargerly given
GREAT music! VERY GOOD Marching! BUT ridiculous costumes!! My wife majored in Textiles & Clothing at a major university. She has some marvelous ideas for "updating" those incredibly gaudy outfits! (e.g. two basic, complementary colors with a third "flair" color as trim, etc. Problem: Wherever could the old costumes ever be sold? Some thrift shops in Third World economies? Ha!
No, they are at the Mummers Museum, and to be honest, I miss the old uniforms with the huge back pieces with feathers, sequins, and mirrors. You take care and come and see them in person on New Year's Day in Philadelphia!
@kenwielk1799 it's true, and it's a shame that the clubs can't do it like they used it because of money, members, lack of interest, etc. I wore a back piece once, and boy, it was heavy. I can understand why some guys died of heart attacks marching up Broad Street. But they were so beautiful in those days. You take care 🙂
As a former Mummer many years ago, listening to this band warms my heart!! I no longer live in the Philly are, but I will never forget my years doing this parade in the string band. This band is the best. The music and the orchestration is outstanding. I'm so grateful to listen to them. They get better all the time. God bless and know that you have a huge fan in North Carolina!! I'll be listening every day!!! Ill be telling all my family and friends! to listen. Its a great way to cheer up the day!!!
the best, this is the way it should be! how i miss it. hate the new crap with the damn theatrics, awful. go guys, strut your stuff!!! great music, great marching.
