FALL 2017 SHOWS ANNOUNCED!!

Head to our shows page for more information.

Note that the 10/28 show at Flyboy Brewing has been cancelled.  We are bummed to miss the chance to perform, but catch us in Portland on December 9th at the Laurelthirst!

We are thrilled to be working with Lefse Records on the release of our new upcoming album! We are currently in the studio recording at Troy Boiler Room. The album is about half-way complete and the music is sounding better than ever. We are looking forward to getting this music into your ears. Thank you for your support!

‘Tis the season for African Blues Rock and Roll! We’re back for another holiday show at Laurelthirst. Last year we donned our worst apparel with homemade holiday sweaters. It’s been a year, will these monstrosities make another appearance? Or maybe a completely different surprise is in store. Join us for the holiday debauchery again this year!

BIG NEWS!!!

An anonymous “Angel” donor has agreed to match all donations from now until the end of the fundraiser, which is Monday at 11:59pm PDT. Yeah!!!

Here’s the link to donate: http://bit.ly/DusuFest3

Please tell everyone you can to donate now so we can bring you guys the best this year.  If you already donated and yer feeling super tingly inside consider chucking in another small donation that will be matched by the angel!

$1295 to go, which now means only $650 to go! Let’s do this!!

We need your help…

Please donate now at http://bit.ly/DusuFest3!

We have launched a fundraiser for Dusu Fest 3, and we need your help to make it all happen. Click here or on the link above and check out our short video that explains it all.

This year we would like to again host six to eight bands, and also bring back the same quality sound, lighting, and fabric art as last year. We’re looking to raise enough money to cover the festival expenses (honey buckets, etc.) and also pay all the artists and crew.

We’ve come up with several ways for you to support the festival today, regardless of whether or not you decide to make the trip.

First off, if you’re in Portland and free Friday June 10th, come on out to our Fundraiser show at the Skyline Tavern at 7pm! They have a great outdoor area with horseshoes and a community grill. Dusu plays two sets. The address is 8031 NW Skyline Blvd, Portland, OR 97229.

If you’re planning on coming to Dusu Fest in August, go ahead and purchase your admission here (and camping if you’re planning on staying–it’s limited so snatch it up now!).

If you’re not able to make it to the festival this summer, please support us from afar by picking up the “Poster & T-shirt” package here. They make great gifts too!

There’s also a couple other options to donate, such as music lessons from the band, yoga gift certificates (for both adults and kids!), and having Ibu delivered to your doorstep in a giant cake. Okay we didn’t actually do that last one, but you definitely can get a private Dusu show at your event.

If you aren’t able to donate, no worries. You can still help simply by sharing this fundraiser with others. Just send them the link: http://bit.ly/DusuFest3

Also, if you’d like to be involved with the event (performance, workshop, volunteering, etc.) please get in touch now. Contact us at info@dusumaliband.com and let’s get the ball rolling.

Please donate today!

Thank you for all that you do!

Much love,
Dusu

Dress nice–it’s a wine bar!

Slice up the dance floor!

Come spread the holiday cheer!

Dusu Mali Band
Fall 2015

Oct 9
Olympia Ballroom
Olympia, WA
w/ Luna Melt

Oct 10
Laurelthirst
Portland, OR
w/ Cosmic Rose

Nov 19
The Goodfoot
Portland, OR

Nov 20
The Belfry
Sisters, OR

The festival starts Friday at 6pm and wraps ups at 1pm on Sunday. Tickets are $40 for a weekend pass, or $25 for Saturday only. Presale tickets include a high-quality digital download of Dusu’s most recent album, Never Give Up, and are available for purchase until Wednesday evening 9/9/2015 at https://dusumaliband.bandcamp.com/merch/. Tickets will be available at the gate for cash only.

Parking is $20 per vehicle if you drive alone, and $10 per vehicle if you have two or more. Please carpool! Cash only!

If you are interested in volunteering in exchange for admission, parking, and shift meals, please contact us immediately at info@dusumaliband.com or 503-209-6963.

Unfortunately, GPS navigation does not give correct directions when inputing the address, so we recommend that attendees follow the directions listed below, or use these GPS coordinates instead 44.969466, -122.699992. You should be able to plug these numbers into google maps or your GPS to make it happen!

DIRECTIONS:
From Portland

Take I-205 South
Take exit 10 toward Molalla
Merge onto 213 South (continue for 30.1 miles)
Once in Silverton, turn left onto 214 S / N Water Street (4.9 miles)
Turn left onto Powers Creek Loop Road NE (.7 miles)
Turn right onto Porter Road NE (.3 miles)
Look for the Dusu Fest sign!

Camping is encouraged, so bring your gear if you plan on staying overnight! Camping is dispersed throughout the woods down the hill from the stage area, and is included in the price of admission.

Please refrain from building any fires. We take this very seriously. There will be buckets of water placed around the property to be used in case of a fire.

There will be a Registered Nurse and First-Aid/CPR certified crew on-site throughout the duration of the event. Look for information on safety and medical at the festival information table.

Please bring cash for any food and drink purchased at the festival. Outside food and alcohol is discouraged. Please support our food and drink efforts to help make Dusu Fest a success! We will have a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available in exchange for your cash donation (beer, wine, liquor, soda, coffee, tea).

Ibu will once again be cooking African food, also available in exchange for your cash donation. For dinner, meat options include chicken or beef Ibu-ritos (Ibu-style burritos) along with African-style rotisserie goat meat from goats from Wheatacres Farm in Wasco, Oregon. A vegan option with eggplant will also be available. Gluten-free options are available as well. For brunch, there will be scrambled eggs and sausage with hash browns.

Food will be served according to the following schedule (don’t miss it!):

FRIDAY
6:00-9:00pm Dinner (Ibu-ritos, meat/vegan/gluten-free options)
1:00am-??? Late Night Food (Ibu-ritos)

SATURDAY
10:00am-1:00pm Brunch (scrambled eggs and sausage w/ hash browns)
6:00-9:00pm Dinner (Ibu-ritos, meat/vegan/gluten-free options)
1:30am-??? Late Night Food (Ibu-ritos)

SUNDAY
10:00am-1:00pm Brunch (scrambled eggs and sausage w/ hash browns)

Drinking water is from the well and we will also likely have a water filter.

To avoid excess garbage, we ask that you please pack out what you bring in. Also please bring your own water bottle, mug, plate, and utensils if possible.

Please leave your pets at home. Jake, the festival site owners’ dog, is great around people but sometimes not around other dogs. He’ll be the only animal on the grounds that weekend.

Keep in mind that this is at a private residence so please be respectful to the property and to all attendees. Let’s make this festival as safe and successful as possible to ensure everyone has a good time and we could continue doing this in the future.

Here’s the schedule for the weekend…

FRIDAY
7:00-8:15pm Ojos Feos
9:00-10:15pm Oleada
10:45pm-12:15am Dusu Mali Band
12:30am-??? Meadow Party! (late night acoustic/drum jam open to all! Located in the meadow at the bottom of the hill—follow the lighted beacons on the path)

SATURDAY
9:30-10:15am Honey Heart Kids Yoga
10:30-11:30am Rose Schneider Yoga
12:30-1:15pm Tyler Acoustic
1:30-2:15pm Count Kellam
2:45-3:45pm Eric Robinson and Friends
4:30-5:45pm Mark It Zero
6:30-7:45pm Sara Tone
8:30-9:45pm Cosmic Rose
10:00pm-1:00am Dusu Mali Band (two sets)
12:30am-??? Meadow Party! (late night acoustic/drum jam open to all! Located in the meadow at the bottom of the hill—follow the lighted beacons on the path)

Sound is being provided by Troy Boiler Room, stage lighting by Lights Up Loud, and fabric art by RADFAB! We could not be more stoked!

There will be lawn games on Saturday during the day that potentially include honkeytonk horseshoes, classy cornhole, extreme bocci, and badass badminton.

The event is family-friendly and will include activities for children!

We are looking forward to having a bitchin’ good time! Bring your good vibes and your game face, and we’ll see you out there!

Here’s the link to the Facebook event. Feel free to share! https://www.facebook.com/events/102548220093205/

Much love,
Dusu

ps here’s some links in case you’re interested in checking out all of the groups participating!

Dusu Mali Band

http://dusumaliband.com/

https://www.facebook.com/dusumaliband

Cosmic Rose

http://cosmicrose.bandcamp.com/releases

https://www.facebook.com/cosmicroseband

SaraTone

http://saratonehome.org/

https://www.facebook.com/SaraToneMusic

Ojos Feos

http://ojosfeos.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ojos-Feos/153343044761355

Oleada

https://www.facebook.com/oleadamusic

Count Kellam

https://countkellam.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Count-Kellam/131786213501540

Honey Heart Kids Yoga

http://honeyheartkidsyoga.com/

https://www.facebook.com/honeyheartkidsyoga

Fabric Art by RadFab

https://www.facebook.com/radfab

Lighting by Lights Up Loud

http://lightsuploud.com/

https://www.facebook.com/LightsUpLoud

Sound by Troy Boiler Room

http://www.troyboilerroom.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TroyBoilerRoom