7th Annual Sideshow Gathering

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Tomorrow, the Canals will be venturing northward to that sideshow of Scranton: Wilkes-Barre, PA. There, we’ll be attending the 7th Annual Sideshow Gathering — the world’s largest freak and sideshow convention — to report on the events for our class at Philly’s local radio station, WXPN. Although we’re not sure exactly what to expect, we do anticipate a couple of days of pure ecstasy. And since it is paired with the INKIN’ THE VALLEY Tattoo Convention, we may come back with something a bit more indelible than memories (feel free to leave comments of ideas for Danny’s prospective tattoo). Our final piece will be aired on WXPN sometime in December, so listen up if you’re in the greater Philadelphia area.

The Band sang about an early 20th century circus variety act (no doubt containing both shows and sides) in…

The Band - W.S. Walcott Medicine Show

Vampire Weekend has a song called…

Vampire Weekend - Walcott

…but it’s about Cape Cod.

Wish us luck.

-Benjy

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#1 phil on 02.10.08 at 2:02 am

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