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Rolling with the Pleasant Revolution our Pedal Powered Musical Inspiration

larken — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:41:32 +0000

Our main role models for pedal power are the five bands who comprise the Pleasant Revolution. May 20th we hosted them at our Bike Salon at 3rd Ward to put the finishing touches on their mobile pedal powered system and hosted the first ever NYC Bicycle Music Festival, which was played at the amazing Tortialla Factory!

We also had a blast silk screening at Bushwick Print Lab A huge thank you to Tristan and Fredric @ Bike Club Games, (who recently created the Tall Bike Joust iphone application) for assisting with production and editing this amazing video.

The Pleasant Revolution Crew is pedaling through Europe for 6 months and playing shows along the way. Keep up with them at their blog.

We love to work on creative activism projects at 3rd Ward.. Last year we hosted a pedal power workshop with engineers Paul and Leif from Rock the Bike. Together we built a four person pedal powered system. Last summer we bike powered sound systems at Central Park Earth Day and worked to amplify MOBY’s music at the Age of Stupid Film Premiere.

Last night we were working with mechanical engineers from the Green Bus Project as we begin to delve into the second stage of development with our system. We are looking to provide the public with empowering pedal powered experiences. In order for this to manifest we will have to invest in our own highly efficient speaker system and integrate a battery. Send any and all mechanical engineers and speaker sponsors our way!

B& o’B at 3rd Ward’s Bluegrass BBQ

Travis — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:24:34 +0000

The Band of Bicycles rocked some Bike-Blended Blueberry Bluegrass Lemonade at 3rd Ward’s Bluegrass BBQ on August 23rd to the delight of bluegrass aficionados, 3rd Ward first-time visitors, and rain-soaked regular patrons. We now have a handful of mouth harp experts in the B&. Some dudes rocked out with the tambourine and bell on my Radish. Shira tried to Capoeira my camera. (Yes, I just used it as a verb).

Lopi in the Xtracycle Gallery: towing a canoe with a Radish.

Travis — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:19:32 +0000

Our very own Lopi LaRoe was recently featured in the Xtracycle Gallery for one of her many feats of towing prowess with her Radish. Next she will be towing a small boat filled with radishes… stay tuned.

big loads on ordinary bikes

larken — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:25:49 +0000

Xtracycle saved our life with our fleet of Radishes. And our electric Mundo makes hauling our trailer atleast easier for Travis.

This is an amazing slide show that Shira found…

http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/03/extraordinary-loads-on-ordinary-bikes.php

Lets get WorldBike to visit everywhere, or lets get these folks to teach us how to strap and haul!

Band of Bicycles in the Xtracycle Gallery

Travis — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:20:14 +0000

As the Director of Heavy Lifting of the Band of Bicycles, I often find myself carrying quite a load or helping others find the optimal method for hauling what’s in need of hauling. I get a lot of practice with all of the wonderful discarded, dismissed, and underappreciated items that show up on the side of New York City streets. One of my recent finds and hauls was featured in the Xtracycle Gallery blog.

Governors Island Composting and Camping Excursion

Travis — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:31:23 +0000

Earth Matter, Inc. launched its composting program on Governors Island in collaboration with the Added Value farm and Band of Bicycles during City of Water Day, July 18th, 2009. We collected and carted food scraps to the farm by Xtracycle, and surfed the back of the Radishes on the car-free island on the return journey. After a long day of compost collection, we graced the far fields of the island with our joyful camp, but not before busting some moves at the Water Taxi Beach and smuggling 20+ people from Kaleidoscope in to join our slumber party.

July 16th ride to Brooklyn Bike Shop

Travis — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:47:37 +0000

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Band of Bicycles moseyed on over to Brooklyn Bike Shop (1342A De Kalb) last Thursday after some food, tunes, and system tests at our 3rd Ward home base. Seabeast rocked the shop with accompaniment from Baby Willis, Aubrey sang about how she really felt about her last relationship, followed by an aria from Natalya.

Photo set here.

Mid-June Pedal-Powered Adventure!

Travis — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:44:44 +0000

Greetings bicycle-machine riding lovelies,

I write to you today amid whistling wind and soggy skies, watching the heart-shaped leaves of morning glories flutter. That can only mean one thing: it’s June! And that means it’s time for rides, adventure, exploration, and pedal-powered excitement.

Here’s what we have in store for you in the next few days:

Thursday, June 18^th, 2009: Bike Repair workshop at the B& St&, our community bike space at 3^rd Ward (195 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, www.3rdward.com) 5pm-8pm, followed by a group ride out the Greenpoint Rooftop Farm in-you guessed it-Greenpoint! Bring your raincoats and galoshes!
Saturday, June 20^th, 2009: check out the film Pirates of the Broadway in the Bicycle Film Festival at 3pm, starring our very own Gaylen Hamilton. (http://bicyclefilmfestival.com/), then head over to Sackett and Henry in Brooklyn for a goat spit extravaganza in support of the Greenhorns, a documentary about young farmers (www.thegreenhorns.net). The Band of Bicycles will perform at 6pm. Reverend Billy and the Church of Life After Shopping at 7pm. Bring your dancing shoes and eating pants.
Sunday, June 21^st, 2009: Make Music New York! Join us at the Woodbine Block Association Community Garden for pedal-powered tunes, and bike-blended tastiness. Enjoy music from DJ Poncho, Seabeast, Lina Villegas, Band of Bicycles, and a Summer Solstice Garden Blessing from the Rev. Goddess Charmaine. 2-8pm. 146 Woodbine street Central/Evergreen. Free admission. www.woodbinegarden.org.
Monday, June 22^nd, 2009: Join us for Zev Dean’s MAW, an Unveiling of Otherworldly Curiosities, at Glasslands Gallery. The Band of Bicycles’ Lemonade Stand Band will be there along with Madame Blair Ward, Lord Whimsy, Ancestral Diet, Lady Circus, Wai Charo & Forest City. http://www.glasslands.com/ 7pm. $6.

So get on your bicycle machine, strap on your helmet, and hit the streets! Forward this to your friends and post it on your Facebook profile and your sex-appeal will increase dramatically.

Cheers,

Travis

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Band of Bicycles at Crest Fest with 3rd Ward.

Travis — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:47:01 +0000

Jun ’09

Info and photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rockthebikenyc/sets/72157619796176706/

http://cresthardwareartshow.com/home.html