Simba will perform a public concert in Dummerston, Vermont, near Brattleboro, on or around June 20. The concert will probably be at the Grange hall at the corner of East-West and Middle roads in Dummerston. At a recent Simba concert, at least 100 people danced for hours. The band plays reggae and funk, among other kinds of music.

Simba’s members live in and near Brattleboro. At Simba concerts they play guitar, drums, bass, trombone, trumpet, saxamphone, bongos, talking drum, electric piano, and other instruments. One of Simba’s most popular songs was written by Simba guitar player Derrik Jordan. It’s a tribute to Fela Kuti, the Nigerian funk musician, performed in the style of Kuti’s music.

“We are also known as the No Nukes Band,” drummer and vocalist Johnny Yuma said from the stage during the recent concert. “We want Vermont Yankee [nuclear power plant] closed.” His comment was received by long and loud applause and cheers from the audience.

For more than a decade, Simba has performed in the Brattleboro area on the winter and summer solstices.

More information is available from Jordan, who has a web site www.DerrikJordan.com or from Simba percussionist Steve Leicach who can be reached via www.tonyvacca.com/profiles/steveleicach or by calling (802) 869-1822. On January 4, Jordan told the Valley Post about the June concert. The Post will update this article when more information is available.