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This marching band is eclectic, high energy and fun. The EE Magic Circus Band has been playing at various venues throughout the Chicagoland area. But what does EE stand for? Well… upon investigation: Environmental Encroachment.

But what does that mean? According to Dictionary.com

Environmental – Adjective
1. Of, relating to, or associated with the environment.
2. Relating to or being concerned with the ecological impact of altering the environment.
3. Medicine Of or relating to potentially harmful factors originating in the environment: environmental illness.

Encroachment – Noun
1. an act or instance of: advancing beyond proper, established, or usual limits; making gradual inroads / trespassing upon the property, domain, or rights of another, esp. stealthily or by gradual advances.
2. anything taken by: advancing beyond proper, established, or usual limits; making gradual inroads / trespassing upon the property, domain, or rights of another, esp. stealthily or by gradual advances.

So from this vocabulary lesson, I personally think that environmental encroachment is the an act that advances beyond the norm of their surroundings… anyway, I digress.

This very strange and offbeat group graced the Chicago performance scene over fifteen years ago and now decided to expand beyond their comfort zone and onto America’s Got Talent stage:

But is a marching band suitable for a stage setting? Without the space the accomodate such a large band or to march around, wouldn’t the joy of it get lost in the shuffle?

Howie doesn’t think it will, he saw the fun and joy the band brings. Piers on the other hand thought is was far too disorganized… But what would the audience think?

You can learn more about the EE Magic Circus Band at their website or at Wikipedia. Show your support for this eclectic band by joining their Facebook Page, MySpace Page and Twitter. You could also see some of their numbers via their YouTube Channel.