Concerts in the Park

Vashon Park District’s next act in its month-long series of free concerts in Ober Park, The Cumbieros, will light up the stage at around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21.

The Seattle band’s infectious blend of “new cumbia” combines traditional South American rhythms with ska, rock, and psychedelic flair. With dynamic instrumentation rooted in Colombian musical tradition — guiro, horns, guitars, and percussion — the group’s mission to get crowds up and dancing.

Opening the show at 7 p.m. will be 9-year-old Indigo Alton, a talented young violinist and performer. She’s acted and sung in local Vashon theater productions, played violin in holiday showcases and wowed passersby with her busking talents.

The Concerts in the Park series will conclude on Thursday, Aug. 28 with a

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