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Extraordinary Rendition Band

Extraordinary Rendition Band (ERB) is an activist street band from Providence, RI, dedicated to social justice. They use music to foster community solidarity and joy while challenging oppression and inequality through performances and activism.

Extraordinary Rendition Band (ERB) is a beloved activist street band based in Providence, RI.&nbsp; &nbsp;ERB has been invited to play at an activist street band festival in Minneapolis, organized by Brass Solidarity, a local brass band that has been on the front lines of the resistance. &nbsp;We are sending as many members as we can to Minnesota in May to stand with the community against (and create some joy amidst) ICE&#39;s illegal actions in the city.&nbsp; <span contenteditable="false" draggable="false" fr-original-class="fr-img-caption fr-draggable" fr-original-style="width: 538px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" style="width: 538px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1773599584/wysiwyg/ovjdywpvw1mgxiefrzuh.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><span contenteditable="true" fr-original-class="fr-inner" fr-original-style="" spellcheck="false" style="outline: transparent solid 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: auto; display: block; padding: 5px 5px 10px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; opacity: 0.9; width: 100%;">ERB performs at 2025 HONK! Festival in Somerville, MA. A band in red, white, and shiny outfits performing at night. In the center are two tuba players. ERB is committed to social justice and deeply engaged in building a strong, inclusive, and joyous community. &nbsp;We believe that music brings energy, strength, and healing to the struggles for collective liberation, and we challenge inequality, domination, and oppression.&nbsp; Many people wish they could travel to Minnesota and show their support, but for many reasons, they cannot. Helping to send ERB there is the next best thing.&nbsp;We are raising funds to cover the cost of flying out 20-30 band members for this event.&nbsp; For airfare and food, it will cost $500-750 per band member to travel. Our goal is to raise $15,000 so no band member has to bear the full financial cost of this timely, important, and historic trip.&nbsp; Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to going to Minneapolis at this important time. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate, and musically joyous world for all. How you can help power our mission:<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li></ol>Thank you for supporting us. Your support is invaluable.

Extraordinary Rendition Band (ERB) is a beloved activist street band based in Providence, RI. ERB has been invited to play at an activist street band festival in Minneapolis, organized by Brass Solidarity, a local brass band that has been on the front lines of the resistance. We are sending as many members as we can to Minnesota in May to stand with the community against (and create some joy amidst) ICE's illegal actions in the city. ERB performs at 2025 HONK! Festival in Somerville, MA. A band in red, white, and shiny outfits performing at night. In the center are two tuba players.ERB is committed to social justice and deeply engaged in building a strong, inclusive, and joyous community. We believe that music brings energy, strength, and healing to the struggles for collective liberation, and we challenge inequality, domination, and oppression. Many people wish they could travel to Minnesota and show their support, but for many reasons, they cannot. Helping to send ERB there is the next best thing. We are raising funds to cover the cost of flying out 20-30 band members for this event. For airfare and food, it will cost $500-750 per band member to travel. Our goal is to raise $15,000 so no band member has to bear the full financial cost of this timely, important, and historic trip. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to going to Minneapolis at this important time. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate, and musically joyous world for all.How you can help power our mission:Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.Thank you for supporting us. Your support is invaluable.

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