# Event Details - **Event Name**: Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers *DANCE PARTY* @Char's, Port Alberni - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers *DANCE PARTY* @Char's Afro-Latin Marimba Dance Party Port Alberni, Friday, March 13th 6:30pm doors 7:30pm dance ! Led by globetrotting JUNO-nominated percussionist Robin Layne, this groove heavy ensemble delivers music that transcends the bounds of tradition, blurring the lines between jazz and folk as they carve out new territory for the marimba at the forefront of the sonic landscape. An uplifting, joyful experience that will transport you to warmer climates! "Layne has made it clear: the marimba is more than an instrument in his hands; it’s a bridge across worlds." Sound Cafe "Deep dance vibes suitable for any crowd" – Vancouver International Jazz Festival Robin Layne, Juno-nominated percussionist, composer, educator BIO Over the past decade and a half, Juno nominated percussionist Robin Layne has steeped himself in rhythmic traditions around the world. His search for rhythm and folkloric traditions has led him to Cuba, Guinea, Mali, Mexico, and beyond. He brings these influences to bear in his compositions that are inspired by his travels. Robin believes music has the power to connect and bring people together and has devoted his life to that, both through his performing work and also his educational work with young people. He is the senior percussion instructor at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music and the Artistic Director of the World Rhythms for Youth Society. Robin has worked with many of Canada's finest global artists and toured throughout China, Europe, Mexico, USA and Canada. Highlights 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 the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. ​He has become a regular fixture on the BC festival circuit, and is in demand as a freelance percussionist for recordings, performances and tours. Robin currently performs solo and with his band, Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers, as well as Locarno, The BC World Music Collective and more. He was the co-founder and co-Artistic Director of the Vancouver World Music Festival for five years. Robin is endorsed by Balter Mallets and represented by Kim Thé at Pebble Star Artists ___ Robin Layne & Friends *DANCE PARTY* @Char's Afro-Latin Marimba Dance Party Port Alberni, Friday, March 13th 7:30pm start doors 6:30pm concert 7:30-9:30pm Website => https://www.robinlayne.com/ Video => https://youtu.be/dLG-JyGzMrs?si=i8h1GuBbCRPHxGzL (1:28 seconds captures band vibe) T-I-C-K-E-T-S => https://events.humanitix.com/robinlayne-dance-charslanding-portalberni Advance $20 ShowDate $25 applicable taxes included OR eTransfer name(s) to tickets@charslanding.com OR text/whatsapp/call +1 (250) 730-1636 OR at the door. ___ Char's Landing, Port Alberni, BC all ages listening venue Kids<=6 FREE www.charslanding.com/events call/text 250-730-1636 ___ NOTE: Please accept our most sincere thanks for purchasing advance ticket(s). All ticket sales are final so if you are unable to attend, we encourage you to pay your ticket forward, as a way to support our Touring Artists. ___ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/port-alberni/robin-layne-and-the-rhythm-makers-dance-party-chars-port-alberni/200029694267243 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, festivals, parties, art, jazz, music-festivals, friday-the-13th, concerts, performances, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 12 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://events.humanitix.com/robinlayne-dance-charslanding-portalberni?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=port+alberni-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Port Alberni - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: 4815 Argyle St., Port Alberni, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9Y 1V9 - **lat**: 49.23495 - **long**: -124.80521 - **full address**: 4815 Argyle St., Port Alberni, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9Y 1V9 ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Char's Landing Hall & Hostel (https://allevents.in/org/chars-landing-hall-and-hostel/1163873) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/cc4577ceddab928cdbb2d14964e1194781be16d4df084c6735d7e580c0129514-rimg-w1200-h927-dcf9d566-gmir?v=1772879353 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1f0ed1cacc31c426d45bfa6ed0f85fcdd7c125b0efd277338fbb28d64a01f2b0-rimg-w300-h300-dcf9d565-gmir?v=1772879354 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 4815 Argyle St., Port Alberni, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9Y 1V9 - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Char's Landing Hall & Hostel - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** entertainment, music, festivals, parties, art, jazz, music-festivals, friday-the-13th, concerts, performances, kids - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers *DANCE PARTY* @Char's, Port Alberni ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers *DANCE PARTY* @Char's, Port Alberni", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/cc4577ceddab928cdbb2d14964e1194781be16d4df084c6735d7e580c0129514-rimg-w1200-h927-dcf9d566-gmir?v=1772879353", "startDate": "2026-03-13", "endDate": "2026-03-13", "url": "https://allevents.in/port-alberni/robin-layne-and-the-rhythm-makers-dance-party-chars-port-alberni/200029694267243", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "4815 Argyle St., Port Alberni, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9Y 1V9", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "4815 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V9, Canada", "addressLocality": "Port Alberni", "addressRegion": "BC", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "49.23495", "longitude": "-124.80521" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers *DANCE PARTY* @Char's\nAfro-Latin Marimba Dance Party\nPort Alberni, Friday, March 13th 6:30pm doors 7:30pm dance !\n\nLed by globetrotting JUNO-nominated percussionist Robin Layne, this groove heavy ensemble delivers music that transcends the bounds of tradition, blu", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Chars Landing Hall & Hostel", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/chars-landing-hall-and-hostel/1163873", "description": "Char's Landing 19+ Public House\nthe heart of our community\nLive Music, Hall & Hostel Rentals\nLounge opens 30 minutes prior to each event" } ] } ] ```