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TOMATOSOUP BAND was formed in 1992 by a few members of the Dutch-Canadian
Society in London, Ontario who wanted to celebrate the upcoming Carnival
(Mardi Gras) season in a style they knew well. For
more see "History of the Tomatosoup Band". In the southern provinces
of the Netherlands, in the days that precede the beginning of Lent, roving
bands of amateur musicians walk from tavern to tavern with partying revellers
in their wake. From the original five, TOMATOSOUP has grown to include twenty
enthusiastic musicians, (For more see "TOMATOSOUP
Members"), who perform throughout the year. Their unique style and happy
and spirited repertoire contribute to the
multicultural richness of Canada.
TOMATOSOUP members take pride in being unofficial good-will ambassadors for the Dutch-Canadian community and for the City of London. In their distinctively painted bus, TOMATOSOUP BAND travels throughout Ontario to play in parades, fairs and festivals. They have entertained seniors in Nursing Homes, young patients in the Children's Hospital, and veterans in Legion Halls. They have appeared in other provinces, in the United States and in the Netherlands. Wherever the Band has performed, they are inevitably invited back.
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members enjoy themselves thoroughly. Their smiles, enthusiasm and spontaneity
are contagious. It is not surprising, therefore, that they have been invited
to play at significant events such as the Lieutenant Governor's New Years
Levy, the International Plowing Match, several national conventions, VE
Day Anniversary Celebrations in New Brunswick and as the opening act for
the RCMP Musical Ride.