Robin Layne & Friends *DANCE PARTY* @Char's

Date: 

Friday, January 24, 2025 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Venue: 

Char's Landing

4815 Argyle Street, Port Alberni

Contact: 

[email protected] 250-730-1636
Robin Layne & Friends *DANCE PARTY* @Char's
Afro-Latin Marimba Dance Party
Port Alberni, Friday, January 24th 7:30pm start
 
Led by globetrotting JUNO-nominated percussionist Robin Layne, this groove heavy ensemble delivers music that transcends the bounds of tradition, blurring the lines between jazz and folk as they carve out new territory for the marimba at the forefront of the sonic landscape. An uplifting, joyful experience that will transport you to warmer climates!
 
"Layne has made it clear: the marimba is more than an instrument in his hands; it’s a bridge across worlds." Sound Cafe
 
"Deep dance vibes suitable for any crowd" – Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Robin Layne, Juno-nominated percussionist, composer, educator
 
BIO
facilitator
percussionist
composer
 
Over the past decade and a half, Juno nominated percussionist Robin Layne has steeped himself in rhythmic traditions around the world. His search for rhythm and folkloric traditions has led him to Cuba, Guinea, Mali, Mexico, and beyond. He brings these influences to bear in his compositions that are inspired by his travels. Robin believes music has the power to connect and bring people together and has devoted his life to that, both through his performing work and also his educational work with young people. He is the senior percussion instructor at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music and the Artistic Director of the World Rhythms for Youth Society.
 
Robin has worked with many of Canada's finest global artists and toured throughout China, Europe, Mexico, USA and Canada. Highlights include Nanjing Jazz Festival, Hildesheim Jazz Festival, Victoria Jazz Fest, Arts Wells Festival, Vancouver Island MusicFest, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues, Vancouver Folk Festival, and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
 
​He has become a regular fixture on the BC festival circuit, and is in demand as a freelance percussionist for recordings, performances and tours. Robin currently performs solo and with his band, Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers, as well as Locarno, The BC World Music Collective and more. He was the co-founder and co-Artistic Director of the Vancouver World Music Festival for five years.
 
Robin is endorsed by Balter Mallets and represented by Kim Thé at Pebble Star Artists
 
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Robin Layne & Friends *DANCE PARTY* @Char's
Afro-Latin Marimba Dance Party
Port Alberni, Friday, January 24th 7:30pm start
doors 6:30pm concert 7:30-9:30pm
 
Video => https://youtu.be/dLG-JyGzMrs?si=i8h1GuBbCRPHxGzL  (1:28 seconds captures band vibe)
 
T-I-C-K-E-T-S => https://robinlayne.bpt.me/
Advance $20  ShowDate $25
Online OR text/whatsapp/call 250-730-1636 OR at the door
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Char's Landing, Port Alberni, BC
all ages listening venue  Kids<=6 FREE
www.charslanding.com/events
call/text 250-730-1636
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