DUMMERSTON — On Tuesday, Dec. 21, Simba will celebrate the Winter Solstice at the Evening Star Grange in Dummerston Center.
This annual party will offer a night of drumming, dancing, music, and fun for all ages from 7- 11 p.m. Admission is $10, with a family maximum of $25.
Simba has been together 21 years, playing weddings, parties, summer concerts, and special events. In the annual Solstice Dance Party is a highlight for the band and for the dancers who attend. The band will play music to make you move: funk, reggae, latin, world beat, soca-calypso, ska, jazz, and blues; and features blazing horns and scorching percussion.
Special guests and friends will also sit in with the band, including soul and gospel vocalist Moonlight Davis and super-diva Molly Melloan.
The members of Simba are Bob Stabach, sax and flute; Dan DeWalt, keyboard, steel drum and trombone; Wim Auer, bass; Charlie Schneeweis, trumpet and vocals; Steve Sonntag, trumpet and percussion; Derrik Jordan, guitar, keyboard, percussion, violin and vocals; Steve Leicach, percussion and talking drum; and Johnny Yuma, drums and vocals.
Rupa Cousins will lead a movement meditation dedicated to peace, love, and unity for our community here and throughout the world.
The Evening Star Grange is located at the intersection of East–West, Bunker, and Middle roads in Dummerston Center.