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Seattle, WA USA Guadalajara, JAL MX
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Ian Dobson Music Newsletter
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Saludos Amigos!
I hope you are all doing well!!
This month we are still in Guadalajara, Mexico. It's pretty toasty but, given the weather I'm seeing in Seattle on the news... I'm not complaining! Besides doing some performing in Mexico though, we are hard at work putting together a very busy summer season back in the US...
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Our Summer 2025 gigs!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! My Summer 2025 schedule is filling up quickly. I hope to get many chances to make music with you all this year. So far, these are some, but not all, of the public performances I have been blessed with this summer:
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Let me know if you are going to be able to make it to some of them, I would love to catch up!
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What really is a steel drum?
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The steel drum or steelpan is an instrument that originated in the Caribbean, specifically on the island of Trinidad.
This creative instrument was developed in the 20th century, but its history goes way back. Prohibited from playing their African musical instruments, Caribbean slaves found other ways to express their rich musical culture, beginning with using bamboo then on to frying pans, gin bottles, cookie tins, and more... right up to the contemporary, magical, amazing steel drum made from a 55 gallon oil barrel. The evolution of the steel drum is a prime example of human ingenuity and creativity against adversity.
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I've been playing this instrument for 22 years, and still have many lifetimes worth of study to truly master it!
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Early birds get the fattest worms!
I’m still available for a few dates throughout the summer (May through October, 2025).
Please refer to my calendar (https://www.iandobson.com/page/tour) if you are interested in booking my services for parties, events, weddings, or wherever you might need music! I’m offering a great discount for those who plan ahead!
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MENTION THE APRIL NEWSLETTER FOR THE 10% DISCOUNT
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That’s it for today, folks! See you pretty soon. i can’t wait to start our 2025 United States season!!
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