Well hello there!

It's your friendly neighbourhood Carnival monomaniac here to cultivate your obsession with all things bacchanalian ... and what better time to start than at the beginning of band launch season??!!

Now let me get this out of the way: I have a severe allergy to band loyalty. I fully intend to fall victim to that particular infection on the day a band rewards my addiction with a lifetime supply of free costumes, but until then, my thoughts, opinions and views are my own - as are my enthusiasm or disregard (both of which can be equally painful).

So come take a ride with me on the Carnival journey … just remember that the possibility of addiction is almost as certain as J’Ouvert falling on a Monday morning. And make sure to keep your hands and feet inside of the moving vehicle at all times … unless you’re wining of course!