The fireworks start in Coal Harbor at 10:00pm. I’m thinking I should be there a few hours before they start so that I can find a good spot and perform before it gets too dark. I’ll head over there around 7:00pm. Since it is supposed to be such a beautiful day, I might start the grooving at the Art Gallery around 5:00pm and then move to Coal Harbor.

Also, tomorrow is my first birthday party performance. I’m excited to dance to Hannah Montana and work on my chicken dance. It should be a fun time!

Check my fan page status or my twitter to see where I’m at tomorrow!

Happy Canada Day,
Spandy

Saturday I decided to go to Kits Beach. I drove there, because it is too far to walk and paid $2.00/hr for parking. After walking around looking for the best spot to perform I set my boombox down and started dancing. People were stopping and watching for a bit, but it just wasn’t the same. Maybe I just picked the wrong spot, but it was nothing like I expected. I danced for a few songs with a couple of kids and then packed up without even bothering with my hat.

Today, was a different story! I was going to the Jazz Festival to see what I could do, but first I wanted to visit English Bay. As soon as I started walking through, there was cheering and smiles. It was amazing! I looked over at the crowd and pointed “here” and clapping broke out. Before I even finished setting up, a life guard was already on my case. I talked with the crowd and they told me, if they give me a ticket they will all dance battle the ranger. I started the show.

English Bay is where I belong. The people were awesome, big smiles everywhere, and everyone having a good time. About 5 songs into the show one of my buddies that is down there all the time told me they were writing me a ticket. I looked off into the distance and there was Mr. Ranger, with a pen in his hand and a ticket pad. I scrambled to pack up, because I can’t afford a ticket, and a few others ran over to give me some change.

I LOVE performing at English Bay and that is where the people want to see me. Please join the group, “SET SPANDY FREE Petition – Let him come back to English Bay” if you haven’t already. I really hope I can perform there again soon.

Spandy
PS> the “scoody” should be out by Wednesday. Waiting on batteries.

Michael Jackson’s dance moves have a big influence on me. When I was a child I remember seeing his moonwalk on TV. It inspired me to try and learn it and learn other gliding techniques. His music and moves will never be forgotten.

So, tomorrow be prepared to see a lot of moonwalking cause it’s going to be a thriller!!

Spandy
(Here is a sneak preview shot today when I was practicing on Denman and Robson. Thanks to Terry who was walking by.)
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=220683490330

The next couple of days are supposed to be wet ones. It’s ok though, I’ve been really busy. I need to get out there soon though. I’ve got this new robot move that will crank your sprockets, if ya know what I mean.

Check out this awesome fan I spotted the other night:

See you dancing soon,
Spandy

So, I have decided I’m totally changing up my schedule. I’ve set up an account on twitter and you can use my facebook fan page status, to notify you where I am dancing. I’m about to unveil my “Scoo-dy”. A new form of transportation that get me on the go! You won’t be able to miss me!!

After letting my Boombox dry, it works again!!

Hope to see you,
Spandy

During the show a man actually came over to the boombox to turn it down. I turned it down and it was greeted with a loud “BOOO!”. I turned it back up and switched it to the the track “What is Love!”. Then I battled him the only way SpandyAndy can, through dance. (previous battle: SpandyAndy vs. Van Park Danger)

Then the Rain came. The boombox was getting wet, so I had to stop the show. I ran for cover after collecting a little bit of change and packed up. On my walk home the weather cleared a bit. I decided to throw down the box and do a little dance, not for money, just promo. All the sudden my boombox was dead. It wouldn’t do anything. I replaced the batteries with fresh ones and still nothing.

I’m currently letting the boombox dry and hoping for the best. All in all, SpandyAndy has learnt how critical the weather is for his street business. If anyone knows of any indoor or rain protected, high traffic areas, let me know!

by Thomas Clause

Spandy

After performing at English Bay for 3 weeks I had only positive feedback from everyone. People were dancing with me, enjoying the music, or just having a good time. The police would walk by, and I would just solute their presence. They would even be seen cracking a few smiles. Here is an example someone filmed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q22YNbz-SmI

Now the Park Ranger, known on facebook as Van Park Danger, has decided to spend all his time and efforts getting me out of English Bay. I actually haven’t even been at English Bay for a week, my longest time since starting, and he still is deciding to wage war on my fan page.

I have decided to use my Spandy powers to once again battle my arch nemesis Van Ranger Danger. Please check out this video:

Some people have also started a petition to allow me to perform at English Bay for 2 hours. Join the group!!

Love,
Spandy

If anyone has some recommendations of where I should go and when, that would be spantastic! Also, if you know of any events coming up where there would be piles of people outdoors, let me know!

Here are some locations I am considering:
Grandville St.
All Skytrain stations
Science World
Main St.
Kits Beach
Wreck Beach

Thanks in advance,
Spandy

The Spandy Mobiel is getting new batteries and won’t be on the road until June 24th, but I can’t wait to start cruising with the 90′s hits pumping. I’m looking for a sequence cape too. Does anyone know where I can get a cool cape or someone who makes costumes?

Friday I decided I would do an evening dance at English Bay. I set up my boombox near the entrance as usual and guess who had to come ruin the fun: Van Park Danger. That is his facebook name anyway. He decided to go as far as become a fan of SpandyAndy and then comment on my status talking about my busking permit, and threaten me with a $200 fine.

After he hopped out of his truck and put his nice shiny orange jacket on he told me to turn off the music. I asked him why and he decided that people in the buildings on the other side of the street (at least 100 meters away) were complaining. I told him how I have been doing this for 3 weeks with no problems. During our argument the police walk by doing their regular patrols of the Bay. Van Park Danger grabs the cops and tells them I have to stop. The cop asks for my busking license and I show it to them no problem. Then Van Danger tells them of the complaints… the police run all this bull with me saying they will compromise. I am allowed to perform for 15min with the music at “conversation” level. I laughed at that “compromise”. I asked him “how about 45 min?” Then the cop starts getting mad and saying “compromise”. I said, “I understand what compromising is, but your not doing it!” Long story cut medium, I had to stop. Mom’s came up and started yelling at the police. I think they are getting more complaints for stopping me then the imaginary one they got for me being there.

Here is a video of the encounter: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=96696312129 thanks to Kiesha!

Then the weekend came. SpandyAndy was a little nervous to go to the beach again. This is the best spot for my show though. It has the right kind of people, perfect place to relax and listen to music, and the pathway with all the pedestrians. On Sunday the Park Ranger and a new female ranger side kick showed up. He told me to shut off my music and there was ZERO amplified music aloud at the beach. I told him I compromised with the police (who had already walked by twice today). He didn’t care and said, “shut it off”. Then the crowd went CRAZY. Everyone started cheering and could see the frustration I was going through. The female park ranger said to the other ranger, “I think we should go.” Ranger Danger didn’t care and said again, “NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC”. Then they start walking away and everyone goes crazy. Of course with a flick of a switch the music is going and everyone is enjoying their day again. It was awesome to have everyone’s support!

My batteries died a couple songs later, people asked me to run to the store and get another set. I’m so glad I did. Everything was working great and the energy was all smiles and laughter.

All in all it was wonderful whirlwind of a weekend. A film crew did a brief interview of me as well. I should be back at the Bay next weekend. Hope to see you there and thanks again for all your support.

Keep Dancing,
Spandy

I want to ask you guys if you have any requested songs you would like to hear or see Spandy dance too. I’ll paste the list of songs I currently use, but I’m looking for some more recent hits or hits from the 90′s that I am missing. These are not all the songs, but an idea of what I like to dance to.

Rise Up
[Micheal Mind] Show Me Love
BOB SINCLAIR – Love Generation
Bob Sinclair – World hold on
Dirty Vegas – Days Go By
Daft Punk – One More Time
David Guetta – The World Is Mine
Sir Mix Alot – Baby Got Back
Whoop There It Is
Mc Hammer – Can’t touch this
Love Inc – SuperStar
Love Inc – Broken Bones
DaRude – Sandstorm
Haddaway – What is Love?
Whigfield – Saturday Night
EVERYBODY DANCE NOW
Real McCoy – Another Night
Scatman
Be my Lover

Please comment the Artist and Title.
Thanks,
Spandy