The Locavaux Project prides itself on being open and embracing to filming and listening to all sorts of music, be it folk, classic rock, or even a little heavy metal, but man were we taken by surprise when the opportunity to see a marimba band presented itself to us in Portland, Maine. Inspired, and largely in the style of Zimbabwean marimba music, these guys were nothing short of awesome to watch play. Playing a range of bass to alto marimbas, MME filled the practice space with bold, full-bodied rhythms. The group was incredibly fun to watch as they bounced up and down behind their marimbas and threw their entire upper body into playing the infectious beats. It’s no surprise they can get an entire restaurant up on their feet and dancing around, we found it hard not to start our own tribal dances right then and there in the studio space! So if you’re ever in Portland, craving a legitimately Mexican fish taco (trust us on that one), and looking for some fun, light-hearted music, head over to El Rayo, where MME often plays to a dancing and energetic crowd—you won’t be disappointed. Learn more about Maine Marimba Ensemble here!
Listen to their music here!
Maine Marimba Ensemble in Portland, Maine