Ok folks this is the proposal....

I would like to have 5 or so folk musicians
6 or so folk dancers....
The concept is to extend the experience of viewing artcars out into a crowd.
I envision ring daces and wild behavior and great folk music.

The most important aspect of this is the venues.
Artcars are admitted into important venues. Hundreds if not thousands of people.

In front and around the artcars the artist can do what they want so inviting a band and dancers in is no problem.....

There will be a car/cars of amazing and captivitating artistry. Very popular. There will be space to play and dance. There will be place for sales of cds, what have you....

There will be hundreds of spectators with money.....

Committment will be from the artcars about 6-8 at most events per year.
There will be a penalty for not showing up but otherwise if you have a backup no big deal....

There will be great fun! I can promise my side of the rounds and whatever food and hospitality I can scrape up which generally is major.
There is generally good publicity.

Musicians and dancers should be local or within a short drive of Baltimore Maryland USA

As popularity grows there may be more artcar gigs. However where at all possible artcars can come to your gigs too....

The main problem with the band I am currently working with is that they are unreliable and do not fulfill promisses. We have a system which will make backing out a little less comfortable. However that is the only restriction.

Choice of music can be wide and free.
As far as dance - the same.....

The point is to extend the artcar experience into the crowd from the car.

This should create a lot of interest and many more venues.

But the main point is that musicians applying should be able to dedicate time and enjoy a good time with those who have a variety of
habits.

There is a lot of musical potential as artcars are extremely popular and attrract hundreds of people at all appearances. Lots of exposure.
You will be able to sell your stuff......lots of hospitality!

But....you have to set the days asside or find a backup. Most dates however are known several months in advance so it is easy enough.
Need not interrupt your ordinary work. If you cant make it send an understudy who will do the very simple rehersals.


Lots of potential to more than counterbalance the lack of money per gig.....

Those interested can contact me at

cbladey@bcpl.net

Conrad Bladey
402 Nancy Ave.
Linthicum, Md.
21090

The type of music may varry but in part should include some celtic or other dances to be done around display of cars....some of these the rest of your choosing.....

Conrad