A South Whidbey band is bringing some honkin’ good sounds this weekend.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, Sound Machine invites community members to a free concert and percussion petting zoo at the Whidbey Institute’s outdoor Storyhouse theater, located at 6449 Old Pietila Road in Clinton.

After the show, kids can improvise their own music by playing with the drums, shakers and tambourines and attend a short rhythm lesson, according to the event posting.

According to Madisun Clark, who works as the institute’s director of operations, the concert is a family-friendly event where audience members can show up in costume while swaying to the sound of popular songs covered by the trombone, trumpet, saxophone, euphonium, melodica and drums.

While tea and water will be provided, people can bring their own chairs and blankets and have a picnic, weather permitting.

Sound Machine has been around for about a year and a half, according to Band Founder and Leader David Stern, and is part of an international network of street bands known as “HONK!” bands, which bring live music to various neighborhoods for free and for all.

By not performing on a stage, band players are on the same level as the audience, which makes for a more personal connection, Stern said.

Sound Machine includes 13 full-time members, including musicians from the Whidbey Island Orchestra, and welcomes players of all skill levels, even those with no musical experience, said Stern, who has played in various bands, including the Seattle Seahawks Blue Thunder drumline.

To RSVP, email Clark at madisun@whidbeyinstitute.org.

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