Arts

Twilight on the Tavern Lawn series continues with Simba

PUTNEY — Twilight Music continues its 13th annual Twilight On The Tavern Lawn series on Sunday, Aug. 9, with funk and world beat band Simba.

Simba features blazing horns and scorching percussion on a highly danceable mix of funk, Latin, reggae, world beat, soca calypso, ska, jazz and blues.

The eight-member band has been together 26 years and includes Charlie Schneeweis, Wim Auer, Steve Sonntag, Derrik Jordan, Dan DeWalt, Johnny Yuma, Steve Leicach, and Bob Stabach. Simba has released one CD, a self titled collection of original songs and grooves created to make you dance. Simba is dedicated to peace, love, and unity for our community and world.

The seven concert series continues every other Sunday through Aug. 23. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. in downtown Putney on the Putney Tavern lawn (bring a lawn chair or blanket) or at The Putney Community Center at 10 Christian Square in case of rain.

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