Big Brass Band

Brass brands have come a long way since John Philip Sousa's time. The Villa Marina complex was built in the Victorian age as part of the very first international travel boom. It was built to host dances back in the Victorian age. They host free concerts on a regular basis and this one was also free. We did donate to the cause, supporting a youth band. There was a wide variety of music played at the concert. From Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin to some very unusual new compositions like Devils Bridge and Prismatic Light. We saw all of our fellow travelers at the venue. We also got to see some of the youth play. It was a blast!

This was the MC who shared lots of Isle Of Man trivia, lots and lots of trivia 

He was watching tonight no trombone playing 

We sat to the side for a while

A large and loud roup 

The percussion section of one was very entertaining 

Shiny brass and silver instruments 

Two sets of uniforms as there were two different groups playing 

They traded off conductors 

Fancy finger work

And fancy fingers 

Fine purple outfits 

The sound man was a bit bored 

Front view of the bands

A quick smile for us 

A break in the baritone playing 

She is taking a break 

Dan during the break 

The venue

This is out of place but I have never seen so much porcelain 

The kids play

More microphone time

A fine evening to cap off a fine day