August-September 2024 Tropical Music Fun!

 
 

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Ian Dobson Music Newsletter

 
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Hello World!

 

What an amazing Spring-Summer 2024 season we’ve had so far! Thank you to all of our musical friends that wanted to celebrate their library openings, festivals, school assemblies, outdoor concerts, and private events with us.

 

 
 
 

Dancin' all around

 

I gotta say, it’s been super crazy here in the last couple of months!

 

I've been traveling non-stop since late May, and happily so! From Seattle to Oregon to Kansas and all over Washington, we’ve had so much fun with Steel Drum PartiesRecycalypso Workshops and Tropical Escapes.

 

I videod and uploaded some of the audience remixes I’ve improvised during these performances.  Check'em out!  These remixes are created with the audiences' sounds that I capture live during our performances and reflect the audience's creativity, a delightful group music making experience, and a fun way to remember the show.

 

Did you add your musical voice to any of these show remixes?

 

Renton Farmers Market Remix

 

Opening of Summer Reading at Muckleshoot Library

 

Raymond Historic Theatre

 

Mountain View Elementary

 

Auburn's Kids Summerstage

 

Algona Pacific Library

 
 
 

Thank you, librarian Robbin!

 

My Recycalypso workshop/show takes a bit of preparation on the part of the person putting it on.  Ms. Robbin from the Muckleshoot King County Library did such an amazing job with these preparations!  She generously agreed to allow me to video as she showed off the resources she prepared for Recycalypso.  This video is highly-recommended watching for librarians, school teachers, homeschool parents, or anyone else who would like to present my Recycalypso program because  offers great ideas of ways to engage attendees prior to my performance.  

 

Click here to watch and be inspired!!

 

 

 
 
 

Librarian Robbin

 
 

Gig at Clark College

 

I've had the privilege to perform at Clark College a number of times over the years.  It is always fun!  Here are some pics that the folks at Clark College took of our performance during their Spring Fest. Thank you Clark College for having us again!

 

 
                 
 
 
 
 
 

Our Tonala Adventure

 

As many of you might know, I spent the 2023-2024 Winter season in Mexico. During this time, we had the opportunity to visit a very interesting place: a komil distillery. Among many other things, I learned that this traditional liquor is NOT to be confused with mezcal or tequila!

 

Please enjoy this short video of our visit.

 

Our Tonala Adventure 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Let me know if you can make it to any of our concerts, it’s gonna be a blast seeing you!

 
 
 

 

 

BOOK NOW FOR THE END OF SUMMER AND FOR FALL

 

It has been a spring/summer absolutely packed with performances, but as summer draws to a close I have a few more spaces opening up in my schedule.  What better time to book that end-of-summer party, back to school celebration for your community, back-to-school assembly where you teach, or any other event in the next few months where you would like some joyous music!

 

 

 

 

PACIFIC NORTHWEST BOOKINGS available through early November, 2024

 

MEXICO BOOKINGS available from December 2024 through April 2025

 

Follow these steps to book your tropical party TODAY:

 

BOOK BEFORE SEPTEMBER 8TH FOR A 2024 DATE AND MENTION THIS NEWSLETTER AND YOU'LL RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT ON YOUR BOOKING!!!

 

That’s all for now, friends. See you next time!

 

 

Keep dancin’

 

 

Ian Dobson

 
 
 
 
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