COYLE — They’re a dance troupe, a Celtic band and a well-traveled family: Lobo del Mar, the ensemble to arrive at Coyle’s community center for a Sunday matinee show.
As ever, admission is by donation to the 3 p.m. concert, a showcase of world music and dance.
The family has gathered steps, rhythms and melodies from around and beyond North America, and named itself Lobo del Mar — Spanish for Sea Wolf, the clan’s boat.
The group also plays music from Mexico because the members lived there before relocating to Port Hadlock three years ago.
Western swing, bluegrass and bellydance are in the repertoire as well, with Rachael Panzer creating the choreography.
Musical traditions
Learning about the world’s musical traditions “is what we do,” Panzer has said.
“It’s part of our family culture,” and it ranges from Celtic fiddling and piping to flamenco and Tahitian dancing.
Since arriving here, Lobo del Mar has grown busier, performing regularly at venues across Clallam and Jefferson counties. A concert last summer on Port Angeles’ City Pier drew an unprecedented crowd of nearly 1,000 people.
Sunday’s performance is the first of three this month in the Concerts in the Woods series at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, on the remote Toandos peninsula, at 923 Hazel Point Road.
Also set to play are the Mighty Dreadful Duo on Jan. 24 and the Lowest Pair on Jan. 31. Both Sunday shows will start at 3 p.m.
These are folk concerts suitable for all ages, and because they’re wintertime community gatherings, host Norm Johnson uses intermission well, serving up complimentary coffee and cookies.
For directions and other details, visit www.coyleconcerts.com or contact Johnson directly at 360-765-3449.
Still more about this Sunday’s performers is found at www.LobodelMarentertainment.com.
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Features Editor Diane Urbani de la Paz can be reached at 360-452-2345, ext. 5062, or at diane.urbani@peninsuladailynews.com.
