Kootenay Savings Music in the Park KNS and Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers

This week, the Trail & District Arts Council is very excited to present KNS and Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers on August 8 in Gyro Park for Kootenay Savings Music in the Park.

Juno nominated percussionist Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers bring their groove heavy music to Trail for Kootenay Savings Music in the Park.

With roots in rhythmic traditions from around the globe Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers’ music blurs the lines between jazz and folk as they carve out new territory for the marimba. Since their debut release “Memories” in 2018, they have been making a name for themselves on the festival circuit over the past few years.

​​​The Rhythm Makers are: Daniel Ruiz on drums, Jocelyn Waugh on trumpet, Liam MacDonald on percussion and Wynston Minckler on bass.

Robin Layne has worked with many of Canada’s finest global artists and toured throughout China, Europe, Mexico, USA and Canada. He has steeped himself in rhythmic traditions around the world, from Cuba to West Africa to Mexico and beyond, for inspiration for his compositions.

Highlights of his solo performances include Nanjing Jazz Festival, Hildesheim Jazz Festival, Victoria Jazz Fest, Arts Wells Festival, Vancouver Island MusicFest, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues, Vancouver Folk Festival and Vancouver International Jazz Festival.
Robin is in demand as a freelance percussionist for recordings, performances and tours, and currently performs solo, as well as with Locarno, The BC World Music Collective and more.

As well as performing, Robin is the senior percussion instructor at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music and the Artistic Director of the World Rhythms for Youth Society. He was also the co-founder and co-Artistic Director of the Vancouver World Music Festival for five years.

​Get a taste for their live shows here https://youtu.be/5HFah6gwC1o.

“If you had to create the perfect outdoor festival band, you’d probably come up with Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers” – Tim Reinert, Infidels Jazz

“Deep dance vibes suitable for any crowd” – Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Opening the night at 6:15 pm are KNS, a high energy acoustic duo featuring locals Stew Ford and Kelly Waite. Playing upbeat covers and original material, often taken from or inspired by the Eighties, leaning on the rock side of things.

Bring a lawn chair. Admission is by donation – $3 minimum suggested. Or support the Trail Arts Council’s programming by buying a Season Pass for the whole summer for $30! You may buy a pass at trail-arts.com by clicking on any of the Music in the Park events and clicking the “Buy” button. Or, buy them in person at Gyro Park with cash or credit card.

Our two Night Markets on July 18 and August 15 will see us once again collaborate with Trail’s Incredible Farmers Market. These awesome events bring the community together for Music, Food, Beer Garden and Farmers Market. These special events run from 5-8:30 pm. So much fun in Gyro Park.

This show is made possible thanks to support from BC Arts Council, BC Touring Council, the Government of Canada, Kootenay Savings, City of Trail, Columbia Basin Trust, Hub International, Pharmasave Trail, Teck Trail Operations, and Tourism South Kootenay. We also gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

Upcoming shows
• August 15: Night Market – Maritime Kitchen Party / Stubbs and the / Rhythm By Nature

Shows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative.
Check our Facebook page by 2:00 pm on Thursdays for the exact location.