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Music and Arts Innovation Inc. - MAI GROUP

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Group INFORMATION
The Music, and Arts Innovation Group known as the M.A.I. (“My Band”) is a group of people that enjoy making and sharing music together both in a regular practice format and in public performance, often in day programs or periodic special functions, for persons of all abilities. We are a group of volunteers who seek to serve and engage with other music lovers who may be part of a

“marginalized” community or grouping; people who may not have access to listening to or participating directly in live music. We perform for both large or smaller venues and private functions. Most often, we do not charge a fee to perform or ask for an admission fee to attend our concerts. We do accept donations to offset band costs or to benefit our target audience. The core band group is composed of about 10 people with various abilities and disabilities. As a part of the MAI Group Inc., our umbrella organization, The MAI Band attained full 501 (c) (3) non-profit status on Nov. 15, 2012. The group was formed several years ago to offer an opportunity for us to make, and or, listen to live music together. Our growing repertoire includes oldies type rock, sing along, and or songs familiar to most all. We welcome suggestions for songs we can learn and participants who want to select songs they can take the “lead” on. We offer the opportunity to anyone interested in the band to participate to the best of their ability, feel welcome, and comfortable. This can be in performing, choosing a support role (management, sound, audience facilitator etc.) Together, MAI band members have a broad range of skills and strengths but are not necessarily professional musicians. You do not need to play an instrument or have what you think is a “great voice” to be a band member! The only criteria to be a member of the band / ”chorus” (or be an audience member) is to have a love for, and desire to make and enjoy music together. In addition to music our organization the “MAI Group Inc” supports a broader scope of opportunities for artistic expression in different formats. Until recently, MAI has collaborated w/ the Brockton Area DDS in supporting the Dan Shea Art Gallery in Brockton. Like with music, one of our basic foundation principle applies here as welI….. Visual Artists of any ability or proficiency are welcome and valued. If you are a visual artist and want to, or know others, who would like to display visual art we want to connect connecting with you. As our non-profit funds base grows through obtaining grants and donations we will expand our support of live music and visual artistic expression through other actions, like offering individual sponsorships to take music/art lessons, pay the admission cost to attend a concert, theater or museum, buy an instrument or purchase art supplies etc. Our payback can be yours…..Over time we have been pleased to find that member participation benefits all of us. Participation has created new and special bonds, strengthened relationships, and personal esteem amongst us all regardless of our abilities, disability, or the job roles we hold as individuals. If you are reading this, we are always looking for your ideas, additional members / volunteers to assist & support The MAI Group endeavor in any way; equipment donations / grant ideas, networking and any free or affordable local place to get together to play together. Unfortunately, it seems that in life for many of us the simple and uninhibited joy we previously found in the “arts” as children (be it music, group performance or visual art) seems to fade as we get older and become more self conscious of “what other people might think of us”. The participants in MAI band strongly encourages everyone to overcome this “fear” and join in the fun! Make MAI Band Your Band! ☺

For more, please contact us at:

MAI Group Inc. Box 2484
Brockton, Ma. 02305-2484
(508) 577-9436 or (781) 588-7195

Pat at: [email protected]
Rus at: [email protected]

02/16/2022

MAI Group Inc. looking for new members and Volunteers needed.
Join the fun.

Contact us here on Fb. Please leave a short message, phone number or your email where we can reach you.

Thank you for your support and interest in MAI.

09/07/2021

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06/22/2021

Music and Arts Innovation Inc. - MAI GROUP updated their information in their About section.

06/15/2021

Message (from Lisa Marie, Freddie Krause's daughter) to MAI:
Dear Rus and all of the wonderful musicians!
On behalf of the Krause Family.
We want to thank each and everyone of you for helping us celebrate our Dad. He was truly blessed with so many beautiful friends.
Thank you to all who shared this day with us!

Photos from Music and Arts Innovation Inc. - MAI GROUP's post

06/07/2021

At the VFW in Whitman, Sat. June 5, 2021. MAI members joined family and friends of Freddie Krause to celebrate his life. For several years Freddie played with MAI and created wonderful music with his steel guitar. Freddie was a master musician who supported and contributed to MAI's success! Besides, MAI, Freddie also played with several groups. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FREDDIE! YOU WILL BE TERRIBLY MISSED.

03/14/2021

Perhaps someday!

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12/31/2020

To all our friends who supported and have been with us through the years in any way, shape or form, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts and wish you all a New Year full of hope, peace and happiness!

11/27/2020

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends.

11/27/2020

Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends!

09/30/2020

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06/04/2020

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03/17/2020

To all our fans, supporters and friends.
On the side of caution, we are suspending our 1st of the month concert at Escapades due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

We love to provide entertainment and wonderful experiences, but we also feel that this is in the best interest for everyone's health and well-being.

We will update you from time-to time about our concerts and events via Facebook and we advise you to please stay informed and follow guidelines set by the CDC.

Thank you very much for your support and cooperation.

the MAI Group Inc.

02/09/2020

Join the fun with MAI this Thursday (2/13/2020) from 6 to 9 at Escapades.

02/04/2020

Hello everyone. This is to inform you that the MAI concert this Thursday, Feb. 6, at Escapades has been rescheduled to Feb. 13, 2020.

Sorry for the inconvenience. We hope to go back to our regular schedule in March. Thank you.

02/01/2020

MAI band never says can’t if you want

Always good to let people know....... 🤣😂🎶🎶🎶🎶

01/11/2020

Great time at Escapades with MAI group and Bill!

01/08/2020

Hello everyone. Our first concert at Escapades is on 01/092020. Come join the fun. We are expecting Bill Petitpas, a musician from Taunton who has played in several bands in the past and has several original song recordings. Come meet Bill and the MAI group.

12/25/2019

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the coming New Year to all. Thank you for your continued interest and support. See you next year.

12/13/2019

I have nothing more to say

Practice Art.

12/13/2019

Going to see my Brother real soon. Some of his older stuff. Love it. Hope you enjoy. He is a master teacher.

With Bill Burke · Album · 2008 · 9 songs.

11/13/2019

Thank you very much to all our loyal fans, friends and supporters who came to our last concert at Escapades on Nov. 7. It was another evening of fun with lots of singing and dancing.

Our next concert at Escapades is on Dec. 5, 2019 from 6 to 9 PM. Hope to see you, your friends and family there.

We encourage you to be a member of MAI Group Inc. by playing music with us, by being a volunteer, by liking and spreading the word about us on Fb and through your donations.

For more information, please contact one of us
(Emelita Deiulio, Fernando Tavares, Rick Moulton, Patrick Burke and Rus Calma) on Fb or call (508) 577-9436.

(Special thanks to Lilibeth and Gilbert Guiamoy for taking the time to assist and take photo of the band that night).

11/01/2019

Please join us at our next concert this coming Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 at Escapades in Raynham, MA from 6 to 9 PM. There is no cover charge and we encourage people to come up on stage and participate; sing, dance and if you want, just sit down with your favorite beverage and pizza and enjoy the show.

By coming to our concert, you are supporting MAI, a unique group composed of musicians from diverse backgrounds and abilities. You will find the members and the group very entertaining and interesting.

We encourage you to be a member of MAI if you are a musician, an artist, a performing artist/dancer or if you love working with people with developmental disabilities and autism.

For more information, please contact one of us ( Fernando Tavares, Patrick Burke, Emelita Deiulio, Rus Calma) here at Fb. or call (508) 577-9436. Thank you.

Thank you very much.

10/01/2019

Please join us at Escapades this Thursday Oct. 3, 2019 from 6 to 9 PM. Live music, dancing, audience participation encouraged, pizza and drinks for sale and more.

Escapades
77 Broadway St.
Raynham, MA
6 PM to 9 PM.
(no cover charge).

For more info please call us at (508) 577 9436.

Can't Hurry Love by The Supremes (Cover) - Foxes and Fossils

10/01/2019

MAI may play this some day

Can't Hurry Love by The Supremes (Cover) - Foxes and Fossils Foxes and Fossils perform "Can't Hurry Love" by The Supremes

09/27/2019

MAI had a wonderful evening at BAMSI'S Family Support Program tonight. There was a lot of active participation from the crowd through dancing and singing. There were also snacks courtesy of BAMSI.

09/06/2019

Another lively evening at Escapades with some wonderful surprise participation from the crowd. Thank you so much to our friends, sponsors and supporters. You keep us going!

Our next event at Escapades in on Oct. 3, 2019 from 6 to 9 PM. Come join the fun.

09/04/2019

Please join us at Escapades every 1st Thursday of the month for a fun filled night. There will be live music and dancing, no cover charge, audience participation encouraged, pizza and drinks for sale and more.

Escapades
77 Broadway St.
Raynham, MA
6 PM to 9 PM.

For more info please call us at (508) 577 9436.

08/19/2019

Come join us at Escapades in Raynham, MA for an evening of fun, music, dancing and much more every 1st Thursday of each month from 6 TO 9 PM. Next event is on Sept. 5, 2019. For more information please check us out here on Facebook, call or email us. Thank you for your interest and support.

08/02/2019

Another fun filled night at Escapades!!! New and familiar faces came to share and enjoy the evening with the band. Thank you so much to our friends and supporters. You are great!

07/04/2019

WISHING YOU A WONDERFUL AND SAFE 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE!

05/29/2019

Good day everyone:

A friendly reminder; our coming up events:

June 6 (6 to 9 PM)........................ Escapades on Rt. 138 in Taunton (first Thursday of the month event. Please spread the word to your friends and family).

July 4 ( HOLIDAY, NO concert at Escapades)

July 11 (6 to 9 PM)..........................NEV, Pembroke, MA

July 16 (6 to 9 )...........................Southeast Regional Dance, Knights of Columbus, 375 Foundry St. North Easton, MA 02356 (Rt. 106).

Aug. 1 (6 to 9) ..............................Escapades, Raynham

PLEASE JOIN US AND THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND INTEREST TO MAI GROUP INC.

05/17/2019

MAI Group had a standing ovation from this wonderful crowd at Wrentham Developmental Center today. Great job and thank you to all who participated and supported us in this annual event!

02/08/2019

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