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" Another event with the Last Organic Outpost as they are ",
" doing a happy hour and dinner at the LCC and the GDB is the entertainment. Happy hour starts at 6 and so does ",
" the Texas Psychadelic Funk ™",
"
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"
",
"The Last Concert Cafe is a Houston institution and it's always fun to go there. And even more fun to play there (actually ",
"it's always fun to play, but a cool venue ups the ante). And the LOO folks put on quite a spread. I don't know if those havelina ",
"meatballs were technically organic, but they sure were good.",
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" Another of Gorilla Mark's eclectic connections in the Houston area:",
"
Food, music, art, and activities for the whole family
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" Learn about food security and urban farming, forage wild edibles, attend talks and demonstrations or take a farm tour. Start a community art project, visit the gazebo made of mirrors, play in the recycled playground, listen to live music, and learn new recipes for healthy living.",
"
The GDB will be part of the live music. Tentative date/time is 2-4 on Saturday 1/30. Watch this space for updates or ",
" join the GDB mailing list for direct-to-your-inbox scoop.",
"
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"
",
"You know, it was kind of cold out there. Real cold. Stranded on Hoth, cut open a TaunTaun for the warmth cold (is that a gratiuitous Star Wars reference? ",
"Or Clerks:The Animated Series? you decide). To be honest, growing up in the frozen north (Michigan) I realize it wasn't that cold but I've been in Texas for ",
"a while now and my blood has thinned out. I wear a jacket when it goes under 60. Up north that might be spring sunbathing weather and the bikinis come out but ",
"not here. It was still fun, in a \"won't we look back on this and laugh when we warm up again\" kind of way. The stage was nice - much more solid that ",
"the historical pallet & plywood & \"oops we ran out of pallets so this part is just plywood without support don't accidentally set up gear or step there\" kind ",
"we've often encountered. Ok that we often built ourselves. Hopefully next time it will be a balmy day and we can play longer since we won't lose feeling in our ",
"extremities.",
"",
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" Nov 7, 2009",
" Wedding",
"
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"
",
" We may not know the Hokey Pokey or the Chicken Dance but we always figure out where the buffet line is . . .
",
" The GDB is scheduled for another wedding this fall, we sure hope it's just for the reception. The GDB ",
" is easily motivated by money so we can definitely be available for your private event. Just give Gorilla Mark a ringy-dingy.",
"
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"
Weddings are fun. Happy people on a happy day having lots of fun.",
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" ",
" Aug 15, 2009",
" Farewell Party",
"
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"
",
" Gorilla Mike and family are heading to Oz for a while and there's a bash ",
" to send them on their way GDB style (meaning with GDB music).",
"
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"
We'll miss Gorilla Mikey and the rest of the crew but hope they'll have a great time down under. ",
" We had fun and Gorilla Joshua was heard to say that he never thought he'd have as much fun playing his ",
"acoustic guitar. Unplugged wasn't really unplugged but the guitars were acoustics. See the video ",
"of the latest GDB member on the Video page.",
"",
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" ",
"
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" The GDB will be playing at the KPFT fundraiser. Check their ",
" website for more details . . . ",
"
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" ",
" Saturday July 25, 2009
6 PM",
" UU Rock & Roll",
"
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"
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" The UU Rock & Roll fundraiser for the new outdoor stage/deck at The Unitarian Fellowship, 1504 Wirt Road, Houston, TX 77055 will be held Saturday, July 25 6:00-10:30 PM. You saw it, some of you played on it, some of us worshiped it.",
"
Music will include Harmonic Tonic from Emerson, The Blue Notes from The Fellowship, and Gorilla Dance Band from Northwoods UU.",
"
Bring everything you need: picnic, cooler with favorite beverages, shade (there is a lot of nice tree shade in the evening), lawn chairs etc. -- you know the routine. Everyone is invited, show your doubting friends how hip UUs are, annoy your in-laws!",
"
This Stage Celebration is to help pay for the deck. DONATIONS gladly taken, please be generous, lots of time and materials went into the construction. It's Big, it's Beautiful, it will outlast most of us. No money? Come anyway, juggle fire or something, hula hoop.",
"
Thanks for supporting The UU Spring Music Festival. Donations from participants like you make it possible.",
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" ",
" Saturday May 2, 2009
??? PM",
" Spring Music Fest '09",
"
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"
",
" With Gorilla Mark still working extensively on the SMF organization the GDB will once again ",
" be putting in an appearance. Taking a page from the Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead and anybody ",
" else who plays with multiple drum kits it promises to be a unique and rythmful set. We're never sure ",
" what's going to happen for any given gig, so why should you? Be there or be square, don't forget the ",
" sunscreen and beverages, come early and catch all the groups.",
"
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" ",
" Saturday August 23, 2008
??? PM",
" Northshore Park, The Woodlands",
"
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"
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" The GDB will once again bring the TPF™ to the Woodlands. There will ",
" be revelry and copious sweating for all (why does G. Mark insist that outdoors in ",
" Houston in the summer is so nice? I suspect he's immune to the effects of the climate ",
" unlike those of us who exist in a different and mostly air-conditioned environment). ",
" Be that as it may, watch this space or the myspace for exact GDB downbeat time (or would ",
" exact GDB downbeat time be an oxymoron?).",
"
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" ",
" Sunday June 29, 2008
3-6 PM",
" The Distillery",
"
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"
",
" The GDB will be Texas Psychadelic Funkin'™ the backyard at the Distillery. ",
" Reports are it's a beautiful grassy area with a lake and trees - so bring some lawn ",
" chairs if you want. But it is still part of a bar so libations and food need to be ",
" purchased here. The Distillery info: ",
"
",
" The Distillery is quietly nestled in the office complex located at 22559 Aldine-Westfield ",
" at the corner of Aldine-Westfield and Hirschfield, across from the CVS pharmacy and HEB. From ",
" 45N take FM 1960 East to Aldine-Westfield and turn left. We're at the 3rd light on the left side ",
" in the \"sunken\" strip center. We offer a full menu for lunch and dinner, featuring classic American ",
" and Mediterranean dishes. A full service bar with the friendliest staff around is ready to serve you ",
" with a smile! Stop by on the weekends for live music.
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"
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"That was fun! Many thanks to the dedicated fans that came by and shared the afternoon with us. ",
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" Saturday May 10, 2008",
" Spring Music Fest",
"
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"
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"The Planets are aligned, the Gods are paid off, the UUs are befuddled, and the annual Spring Music Festival happens this Saturday, May 10, 3:00 to 9:00? P.M. rain or shine at the UU Fellowship, 1504 Wirt Rd. 77055 . What an incredible pleasure it is attending all eight area UU churches to promote the Music Festival. UU reactions range from total glaze over the eyes to ooh yeah, it's a lot of fun, we go every year. ",
"
The Music Festival is a lot of event to wrap ones brain around. Who would have thought that UUs can provide fire jugglers, belly dancers, hula hoopers, rock and roll musicians, classical musicians and everything in between, get them to show up at the same place, at the same time, build stages, provide sound systems and lights, DVD recording (by MesserMedia.com), security, and EMS, without a notarized covenant? Come and see for yourself. ",
"
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic (food is available for a donation), favorite beverage (remember the cork screw) , tarp, if necessary, to put your blanket on, hoops, and all your friends and family. The event is kid friendly with a large fenced play area. Look for the police officer directing traffic, and park on the side street or in the closed down 99 Cent Store parking lot. This is the single largest gathering of UUs in the Houston area. That many UUs in one place, you know it's Good. Thanks for letting this UU have so much fun!! See you there. ",
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" Saturday May 17, 2008",
" Bohemian Circus",
"
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"
",
" This is about the 5th annual NWUU Bohemian Circus. ",
" As you might gather from the name it's an eclectic mix of music and fun at NWUU that raises ",
" funds for the RE program. Come out and enjoy the music from all the groups. More details ",
" on GDB play time, location (usually the parking lot) and set length as it becomes available.",
"
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" ",
" Saturday April 19, 2008",
" Northshore Park, The Woodlands",
"
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"
",
" Come enjoy a lovely spring day in Texas with some Texas Psychadelic Funk™ from the GDB",
" in that vast expanse of nature known as Northshore Park in the Woodlands. Bring lawn chairs, ",
" adult refreshments, dinner, frisbees and your dancing shoes.",
"
",
" Our roadie has been angling for another photography contract so watch for him to be taking ",
" pictures. He's shy so you don't have to be - if you want your picture taken just ",
" let him know. They'll all get posted here and on myspace some undetermined time after the show ",
" (as we get older the gig recovery time increases and guessing at when it might happen is pure and ",
" rampant speculation on our part in which we choose not to participate at this time).",
" If you don't know Northshore Park by now ",
" click here for a map",
"
",
" It was a beautiful Texas spring day and we thank everyone who came out for the show. We hope you had ",
" as much fun as we did. ",
" Both our roadie and our good friend Marti Corn were taking pics which you can see ",
" HERE",
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" Once again the dulcet tones of the men of NWUU will gently be raised at Gorilla Sunday at NWUU. ",
" Semi-acoustic Gorilla light from the GDB at 10AM for those not ready for the full majesty of ",
" the fully electric and expanded Gorilla Chorus & Orchestra at 11:45AM.",
"
",
"Another year, another Gorilla Sunday with all the pomp, volume and pageantry that implies (or not). It's always ",
"fun to play with the full NW Gorilla Chorus and Orchestra and have the party jam afterwards. ",
"",
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" ",
" Saturday December 15 2007",
" Private Party",
"
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"
",
" The GDB is available for your private events. Just get in touch with Gorilla Mark for booking ",
" (or email the webmaster to be put in touch with G. Mark). ",
" Book early, book often.",
"
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" Another wonderful time, thanks for having us Barbara. You too can have the GDB at your special event, all ",
" it takes is an email/phone call (and a little bit'o'cash).",
" ",
"
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" ",
" Saturday November 17 2007",
" Concert in Northshore Park",
"
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"
",
" Another free outdoor Gorilla event bringing the Texas Psychadelic Funk™ to Northshore Park",
" in the Woodlands from 1-3PM on Saturday, November 17.",
"
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" 
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" more pics HERE",
"
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" ",
" Sunday October 21 2007",
" Concert in Northshore Park",
"
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"
",
" Combining our Gorilla love for the great outdoors with our geographic location we came up with ",
" a concert at Northshore Park in the Woodlands Sunday 10/21. Tentatively we are looking at playing ",
" from 5-7PM but check back here or with your favorite (or most accessible) Gorilla for accurate ",
" information soon.",
"
",
" It was a beautiful day and the largest number of people we've ever seen at that park. I guess the ",
" natives of the Woodlands were enjoying the super fall weather. We had fun and really fed off the ",
" energy of all the dancing folks - thank you so much!",
" ",
"
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" ",
" Saturday October 6 2007",
" Private Party",
"
",
"
",
" The GDB is available for your private events. Just get in touch with Gorilla Mark for booking. ",
" Book early, book often.",
"
",
" I think this was the best private party to date. Costume changes, frivolity and a full dance floor ",
" despite the move indoor due to inclement weather. Much fun was had by all and the birthday girl ",
" turned in a tremendous performance on both her prepared song and others!",
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" Saturday September 1 2007",
" Wedding",
"
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"
",
" Weddings are fun. While the GDB is not a traditional wedding band, if you want what we do at your ",
" wedding then we are up for it. We don't know the Chicken Dance, Hava Nagila or the Hokey Pokey but ",
" are more than willing to bring the Texas Psychadelic Funk ™ to your special day.",
"
",
" A beautiful setting on a lake, the joy of a wedding with family and friends in attendance and a ",
" visit by the local constabulary. What more can you ask for?",
" ",
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" ",
" Saturday August 25 2007",
" Bohemian Circus",
"
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"
",
" The Bohemian Circus is always an interesting affair. Current thinking is the GDB will go on ",
" around 8 but it could be different. As usual we'll be playing things by ear so come early, ",
" check out the folk choir and the other performers (maybe Paul Klein and Friends? I haven't seen ",
" a schedule yet) before the GDB rocks the parking lot.",
"
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" August outdoors in Houston - hot, humid air you can but with a knife. But did that deter the ",
" dancers? Not at all, and that's what makes it all worthwhile.",
" ",
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" ",
" Saturday August 4 2007",
" Private Party",
"
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"
",
" We like private parties, especially when we get fed. And we hear this one is going to be awesome. ",
"
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" It was a ton of fun - great eats, good folks and a nice day (at least until the rain ended the day).",
" ",
"
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" ",
" Saturday June 23 2007",
" Restaurant Opening",
"
",
"
",
" The GDB members not unavoidably otherwise engaged and some other friends will be playing the ",
" grand opening of a new restaurant in Conroe. Hit up Gorilla Mark for details (which your not-so-trusty ",
" webmaster has not, being one of those unavoidably engaged elsewhere). Come out and support ",
" a new venue for live music in Conroe and make sure you let the owner know how much you like the ",
" GDB.",
"
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" ",
" Saturday June 9 2007",
" Ugly's Sports Bar & Grub",
"
",
"
",
" The GDB will bring the Texas Psychadelic Funk to Ugly's (24714 Interstate 45). ",
" G. Mark was heard to complain about the lack of pole dancers at the last Ugly's happening so ",
" either make him happy or give him what for, either way keeps the rest of us entertained. ",
" Click it HERE for a map.",
"
",
" Another rockin' night at Ugly's. Much fun was had by all and the dance floor was in use (although ",
" there was much post-gig debate about the extent of pole-usage).",
" ",
"
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" ",
" Saturday May 12 2007",
" Spring MusicFest",
"
",
"
",
" Watch this space for more info. Gorilla Mark is once again organizing the SMF and the GDB will ",
" be there.",
"
",
" This is our fourth or so time doing the SMF and it keeps getting bigger and better every year. It's",
" also great fun to see everyone and hear what they are up to. And it was really nice to have ",
" professional sound at the event this year (Thanks TC!)",
" ",
"
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" ",
" Saturday April 28 2007",
" Private Party",
"
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"
",
" The GDB is available for your private events. Just get in touch with Gorilla Mark for booking.",
"
",
" Private parties can be a whole lotta fun and this one was :)",
" ",
"
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" ",
" Friday March 9 2007",
" Ugly's Sports Bar & Grub",
"
",
"
",
" The GDB will bring the Texas Psychadelic Funk to Ugly's (24714 Interstate 45). ",
" Come on out and celebrate the start of the weekend. It's Friday. That's enough cause for ",
" a party where I come from. ",
" Click it HERE for a map.",
"
Wanna see the setlist?",
"
",
" Whooo, that was fun. Many thanks to all the fine folks who came out and danced. We really feed ",
" off the energy coming off the dance floor. Apparently Ugly's management was happy as well as we ",
" are heading back there in June.",
" ",
"
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" ",
" Friday March 2 2007",
" St. Pete's Dancing Marlin",
"
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"
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"
",
" Many thanks to A Few Miles West and Steve for inviting us to fill out the bill. ",
" It was a lot of fun playing downtown. Thanks also to the diehard fans who came downtown to see ",
" us on such short notice.",
" ",
" ",
" Saturday 1/13/07",
" Millbend Coffee House",
"
",
"
",
" The GDB (unplugged version) will be opening the Millbend Coffeehouse ",
" concert for Andrew McKnight.",
"
While the extreme lack of volume was quite a change for the GDB we had a great time ",
" rockin' the coffeehouse (oh so gently) and watching Andrew's performance afterwards. Andrew ",
" and Sean Kelly (backing Andrew with plucked & bowed upright and vocals) put on an excellent show ",
" that was a joy to watch and showed how true professionals operate in the face of adversity.",
"
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" ",
" Saturday 10/21/06",
" Private Party",
"
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"
",
" Unfortunately we can't invite everyone to this extravaganza for a pair of local celebrities ",
" that includes a 3 band bill, but much fun will be had.",
"
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" ",
" The stage at AJ's bistro was a sight to behold. The weather held off and the GDB rocked exceedingly ",
" well without attracting the attention of the local gendarmarie. I suspect that was because reports ",
" were that although the volume was substantial the mix was good and everyone within earshot was ",
" enjoying the tunage.",
" ",
"
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" ",
" Saturday 9/30/06",
" Bohemian Circus",
"
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"
",
"Music, fun, etc. This year it's being held at NWUU instead of Northshore Park to enable more music and wider ",
"participation. Entertainment will include but not be limited to Hybrid Karma, The Gorilla Dance Band and the ",
"NWUU Folk Chorus. More details (time and the like) will be added as they become available.",
"
",
" Much fun was had by all Gorillas and many thanks to the fine fans who enjoyed the evening. ",
" We like seeing people dance and were surprised that we didn't have another visit from the local ",
" gendarmes. More wattage will be applied in the future.",
"
more pics here",
" ",
"
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" ",
" Saturday 7/29/06",
" Democratic Fundraiser
Old Town Spring",
"
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"
",
" After a bit on sprinkling during setup the weather held off and the lightning show moved on. ",
" Another fun outdoor event complete with one completely unrehearsed request that we were able ",
" to pull off.",
"
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" ",
" Saturday 5/6/06",
" Houston Area UU 2006 Spring Music Festival",
"
",
"
",
" An annual event which Gorilla Mark is organizing/promoting this year. It is the GDB's third ",
" time at the SMF and it keeps getting better every year! Although our roadie did have to make a ",
" trip to the emergency room (they ended up using staples) the weather held off and the music and ",
" comraderie were great. We're already looking forward to next year!",
"
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" ",
"
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" Current plan is for an acoustic Gorilla trio (AJ, Craig & Mike) to provide the ",
" Sunday service special music for NWUU. Tentatively it's gonna be acoustic guitar, tenor sax and ",
" flute but since we haven't figured out what pieces we are playing that is subject to change. ",
" We are consulting with Gorilla Mark on whether to break out the acoustic Texas Psychadelic Funk™ ",
" or not.",
"
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" ",
" Saturday 9/24/05",
" private party",
"
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"
",
" The Gorilla Dance Band is available for your private events. Contact Gorilla Mark for booking.",
"
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" ",
"
",
" Gorilla Mark is putting together a splendiferous event at Skydive Houston in Waller. The GDB and",
" other musical acts, refreshments and wholesome family fun against the backdrop of people jumping ",
" out of airplanes, helicopters and possibly balloons. Jam out, eat, relax and watch the show. ",
" Watch this space (or sign up for the GDB email list) for more information as it becomes available.",
" Mapquest map and directions here",
"
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"
Schedule:
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" 5:00 p.m. Acoustic ",
" Gorillatm
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" 6:00 p.m. Seraphim
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" 7:00 p.m. Dangerous",
" Dalton Dunn
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" 8:00 p.m. Gorilla Dance Bandtm
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" ",
" ",
" Saturday 8/27/05, 4-9PM",
" Northshore Park in the Woodlands",
"
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"
",
" NWUU Bohemian Circus featuring the Gorilla Dance Band an afternoon of fun and music ",
" that benefits the Northwoods Unitarian RE program. Family-friendly and more fun than you thought you could ",
" have in Texas, at least legally. map here",
"
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" ",
" Saturday 7/23/05, 6-9PM",
" Northshore Park in the Woodlands",
"
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"
",
" CD BE DONE PARTY We've gone back into the studio and have enough tracks down for a full ",
" CD. So we decided that was a good reason to have a party. We are going to be playing at ",
" Northshore Park in the Woodlands so come on out, enjoy the good music in the outdoors and ",
" get on the sign-up list for CD availability notification (i.e. CD Release Party info).",
" map here",
"
For insurance reasons no hula hoops or other equipment will be provided",
"
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" ",
" Friday 6/10/05, 9PM-1AM",
" Nauticals",
"
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"
",
" Nauticals is under new ownership and still having the Gorilla Dance Band come in to play.",
" so come on down, say \"Hi\" to the new owner and join us in having a good time (we always ",
" have a ton of fun when we play and hope you do too). Map here",
"
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" ",
" Saturday 4/30/05",
" UU Music Festival",
"
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"
",
" An all day music extravaganza at the Wirt Rd. UU Fellowship that will include a set by the GDB. ",
" Lovingly planned by Gorilla Mark this event will feature scads of music and, as an extra treat, ",
" belly dancers and fire juggling. With stages both indoors and out this is a family-friendly event. ",
"
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" ",
" Sunday 4/17/05",
" Private Event",
"
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"
",
" Remember the GDB is available for all types of private events. We had a blast playing outdoors ",
" on a beautiful afternoon, getting fed well and enjoying the party.",
"
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" ",
"
",
" Nauticals is turning into our home away from home. Come on out for some gorilla music played in ",
" a warm and nurturing environment where you can get jello shots. Music planned for 9-1.",
" 1428 Spring Cypress - on Spring Cypress/2920 just east of I-45. Map here.",
"
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" ",
"
",
" Nauticals is turning into our home away from home. Come on out for some gorilla music played in ",
" a warm and nurturing environment where you can get jello shots. Music planned for 9-1.",
" 1428 Spring Cypress - on Spring Cypress/2920 just east of I-45. Map here.",
"
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" ",
" Sunday 2/20/05",
" Gorilla Sunday",
"
",
"
",
" This is the event that started it all off. Gorilla Sunday at NWUU. A sound to behold in wonder,",
" even in awe. An indescribable auditory experience as the assembled male membership of Northwoods serenades ",
" the rest of the membership with a fine selection of tunes from the past. It will reduce you to ",
" tears for any of the many complicated (or very simple) reasons. A champagne brunch/extended jam ",
" will follow. A more subdued and acoustic selection of music will be played at the early service ",
" (starting at 9:30 AM) while the full glory of the Gorilla Chorus will be on display at the second ",
" service (starting at 11:15 - but get there early if you want a seat, this may be the service with ",
" the highest attendance of the year).",
"
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" ",
" Saturday 2/26/05",
" T's Hideaway",
"
",
"
",
" The GDB will be rocking the joint and making all the noise we can. Come on out and have a good ",
" time with the Gorillas. We won't tell anybody what you did while you were there. What happens ",
" with the Gorillas, stays with the Gorillas.",
"
FM 242 (full directions to be posted soon)",
"
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" ",
" Friday 1/28/0",
" Nauticals Sports Bar",
"
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"
",
" Your basic bar gig. Come on out and shake what your momma gave ya! Music planned for 9-1.",
" 1428 Spring Cypress - on Spring Cypress/2920 just east of I-45. Map here.",
"
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" ",
" Saturday 12/18/04",
" LP's Corporate Christmas Party",
"
",
"
",
" Another private party. Give us a holler if you are looking for entertainment for your event.",
"
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" ",
" Friday 12/17/04",
" Nauticals Sports Bar",
"
",
"
",
" Your basic bar gig. Come on out and shake what your momma gave ya! Music planned for 9-1.",
" 1428 Spring Cypress - on Spring Cypress/2920 just east of I-45. Map here.",
"
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" ",
" Saturday 11/13/04, 8:30-10:30 PM",
" SWUUC Conference",
"
",
"
",
" Emerson Unitarian Church 1900 Bering
",
" Open to the public, y'all come on down and have some fun. directions here.",
"
Dress warm, it may be cold and we may be out on the patio.",
"
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" ",
" Saturday 10/30/04",
" private party",
"
",
"
",
" Sorry we can't invite everybody. We'll be having fun and remember, the GDB is available for all sorts",
" of events. It's a costume party so we'll see if we can get some pictures of costumed gorillas to put up here.",
"
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"");