Honk Script In with Extraordinary Rendition Band Sofia That was Sofia from Salem, MA. who made the trip into Davis Sq. with her family and friends to experience Honk 2017. And this is the Extraordinary Rendition Band, from Providence, R.I., one of dozens of bands from across the country and beyond to perform at Honk. Honk has become a world wide phenomenon, but it started here in Somerville, MA., a suburban city of Boston, some 13 years ago. Davis Sq is a happening place in its own rite, but on this weekend, it is transformed into a street scene like no other. Dolly act Music and politics are both out front at the Honk Festival. The Bread and Puppet Circus Band make their annual trek from Vermont to participate The Bread and Puppet Circus Band Ari from Vermont performs with The Bread and Puppet Circus Band Ari act aNova Brazil Not all bands had a honk instrumentation per se. aNova Brazil, who came from South America, are an all percussion band. David, a Somerville resident, is thrilled to be here every year. David act Yuvasi act Fun for all ages, And activism galore Stage announce Dead Music Capital Band The Dead Music Capital Band is from Austin, TX. I asked some members of the band what is it about Honk that makes them come all the way from Texas to play for free in the streets of Somerville. Chris act Erin act Out with Dirty Water Brass Band Dirty Water Brass Band, a Boston-based indefinable raucous street band, is a staunch contributor to the many grooves that make this town tick. Honk has become an autumn tradition in Davis Sq. Reporting and dancing in the streets of Somerville, MA. I am Chuck Rosina.