The Poco Loco story: 1999

The idea

16 May.
It's Blackpool Puppet Up Festival procession, and a small group of samba percussionists from Chorley called Escola du Samba play.
After the event, Ian Ward speaks to Nigel Hanson, Blackpool's Town Centre Manager.

Ian: "Is there a band like that in Blackpool, or nearer than Chorley or Morecambe?"
Nigel: "Not that I know of."
Ian: "Wouldn't it be great if we could have one in Blackpool?"
Nigel: "Sounds to me like you're volunteering to be a founder member. Leave it with me, I'll speak to a few people".

November.
The Santa Parade from Blackpool North rail station. Leading the parade is Baybeat, a street band from Morecambe.
We get a contact name and phone number. Nigel is working on funding.

Ian Ward, 01.09.01

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