On tour in Belize and Guatemala, 2009

Riding atop the ferry from San Pedro to Santiago del Lago on our way to find Maximón.

In January and February, 2009, HSB toured through Belize and Guatemala. There were no formal dates, but every opportunity was taken to play for—and with—the people we met.

We played for ex-pats on Caye Caulker, college kids in San Ignacio, and locals and fellow travelers in bus stations, on piers, and in town squares. Among the musical highlights were playing for the gods in total darkness at Cahal Pech and playing for Maximón de Santiago, a bona fide Mayan saint. (Someone should write a song.)

We often found locals eager to share their own songs and tossing with us, so here’s a shout-out to Uncs at the water taxi pier in Belize City and to Emmanuel Saguic, a coffee farmer in San Pablo del Lago in Guatemala.

All these people and places are featured in the extensive photo gallery and video that we have put together for your enjoyment.

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Find a musical ten-minute travelogue on the Videos page. Also don't miss our command performance for St. Maximón.

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Download a song for Maximón. (Practice take)