Ian Dobson-Performer/Bandleader

After having terrible stage fright as a youngster, Ian now loves to perform.  For Ian there is nothing like the wonderful sense of sharing and community that one gets from playing for an appreciative audience and getting the audience involved with the music.  To read about what Ian's performances are like and hear samples, please click on the area that interests you most:



Ian's Groups

The Ian Dobson's World Music Band  (1-10 musicians)


This group features Ian on percussion, including steel drum, and strives to draw on rich musical traditions throughout the world in a way that perfectly fits any occasion.  Click above to hear more.

Ian Dobson's Pan Leggo  (1-7 musicians)

If a focuss on steel drum and Caribbean music is what you want, please click above to visit the web site for Ian Dobson's Pan Leggo, or "Ian Dobson's Steel Drum Party."  Ian and the tallented musicians that he works with to create the Pan Leggo experience have been bringing Carribbean summer Cheer to the Northwest since 1993 and they show no signs of slowing down.







Ian Dobson-Sideman/Session Musician

Click above to hear about Ian's wealth of experience as a sidman and how he can bring a unique and experienced touch to your project.