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As of today, 87 days until Extensions Saturday 2016.  This year we showcase one of the most problematic and experimental films of the catalogue, the dreaded “Extensions XIV: Illsequitis”.  The word, Illsequitis, was invented by the director (none other than Vlindinhauer Haverhast himself) and its meaning lies in non-sequitur.  His vision was a long film comprised of entirely non-sequiturs.  Pretty cool, right? There is talk of a new “2016 Directors Cut”.  The original comes in at 75 minutes.  Lets hope he can stretch it out!

Check out these riveting moments:

… and that’s barely the tip of the iceberg!

So, lets have a great programme and who will take the Haverhast?

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The last big event of High Summer was the historic walk Brother Jerome and I did from the Braintree T to Warrens in Columbian Square.  Part of a “Friends of Eddie Coyle” pilgrimage.  The kick off party the night before looked like this:

“All in Service”.

Earlier this week we had the OFFICIAL Late Summer Kick off Event.  It began with a Circle Game with Beachmont Frank. 2 Circles:

Pretty nice, right?

Then we made our way to Little Asia for wings and Chinese nachos.  Surprise guest “Brett” joined us.  We then went back to Franks for good times in the pool:

6 hours later we went to the roast beef place around the corner:

Then Brett and I had an evening Ablution by the Sea

Extreme Good Times, the Now Today Way.

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So, the High Summer Nightmare Ensemble assembled in Central Park again this summer for a programme of Nightmare Rock.

The Ensemble:

Tech Support ~ Tech Support

Vlindinhauer Haverhast ~ bass, vocals

We met at a nice little spot east of the mall near a tunnel called The Willowdell Arch.

Much like last years concert, a perfect, bright, hot, bustling summer afternoon in the park.   However, noise was a slight factor at the onset.  At first some sort of rap act was doing soundcheck, then the French horn player … all quite exciting.

But, as ever, the show must go on.  We did the two set programme with encore twice.

The Set List:

I.

The Call

Nightmare I

Nightmare II

Today’s Nightmare

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Y-Myrelysis (part 1)

Encore

The Magician’s Prayer

Finale to “Lady Terror”

pretty nice, right?

Here are some snaps of the pre, during, and post:

Tech Support is working on the official film, if curious I’ll send you a link to a rough cut of the concert

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It had been 2 years since last we met, and although it was the smallest turnout, it may have been the best session to date. Here is the photographic evidence:

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So, here we are, High Summer 2016.  The High Summer Nightmare Ensemble Plans to perform in NYC’s Central Park on Sunday August 7th.  Join us.  Either there or Periscope (maybe, that or FB or not).  There’s talk of a “Haverhast” worthy film being made.  We are in talks with Tech Support (H1) on the matter.  Meanwhile, I’ve been doing some “live” rehearsing on various sites, like Periscope and FB.  Here are some interesting comments I managed to “capture”:

So, perhaps in the days ahead there’ll be more “rehearsals” …

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Today marks the end of Midsummer, tommorrow we enter into High Summer

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Monday’s Circle Game in honour of BMF’s upcoming birthday was a triumph, playlist forthcoming …

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Another highlight was the Full Moon concert here at TNGHbtS. Herr O played along to new track “Y-Myrelysis” part 1a. We then covered “Heard it in a love song” and concluded with MP classic “If you want to danse”.

A triumph topped off with an evening ablution under the full moon …

Meanwhile, we are currently rehearsing for our next concert in Central Park on Sunday August 7th. If interested, make contact.

The Captain:

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We, here at The New Great Hall by the Sea hope to host a Circle Game on Monday the 18th. Doors at 0900hrs. BMF put in a request for his “Official Birthday Event”. Please join us. Included will be the “Handing over the Haverhast” ceremony, Frank was a partial winner for his contribution to last year’s breakthrough winner “Welcome to the Club”.

The actual trophy has been modified by Captain Cat Himself:

And now has this ventilation feature:

Thanks Captain!

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Here it is, until July 22nd: Mid Summer.  Monday and Thursdays offer more flexibility for GTs.

At the Summer wrap party I sacrificed a lobster that I then used for a pizza I made on the grill.  The dough was hand made too:

The Compassion Rose:Janice, looking good:Turkish Coffee:

The Host enjoying the fireworks:

Hopefully More GTs this Summer

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I’ll be at my annual June sabbatical for the next week, but in the meantime, here are some fine depictions of the Summer Kick off Circle.

Thanks to OLG for the catering and to BMF for those new “memes”.

After song 30 we had an ablution.  Song 31 was the exit music:

Pretty nice, right?

Consider attending our July 4th/Summer Wrap event, this year on July 3rd

May All Attain!

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2 circles then a listening party cookout with a 3rd: