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    A long-time Seattle artist involved in more projects than he ever imagined conceivable, David Levin aka LEVINELEVEN is a global beat purveyor seeking higher creativity, community, and inspiration.  Having collaborated with numerous flamenco, reggae, rock, and electronic entertainers, he seeks to highlight each of these varied styles in each performance. Raised by professional flamenco musicians, a lifetime of musical performance and enthusiasm has allowed him the opportunity to grace audiences eager to experience all of the genres found in the known world, and in shimmering, fleeting moments, those waiting to be discovered.  Having played with fiercely talented artists such as renowned flamenco guitarist Israel Heredia, and captivating producer DJ’s Tooker and Shawna formerly of KMLN, his performances span an eclectic and global reach. Along with these and numerous additional artists from Europe, West Africa, India, The Middle East, China, The Caribbean, Central and South America, as well as from all over The United States, LEVINELEVEN has found the world in his own backyard on a routine basis.  Whether it be playing hip hop with Elemental Zazen and Gnotes opening for Devin The Dude, drumming with Spekulation opening for Camp Low, or playing at many fine performance venues and concert halls with the forerunners of the North American flamenco community throughout the Western United States and Vancouver, B.C., David Levin is a drummer and beat producer whose passion and precision will have you enthralled. LEVINELEVEN performed on percussion at Lightning In A Bottle in 2018 on the Lightning Stage (main stage) in KMLN’s fam jam which also featured Evan from Dirtwire, with the LA-based DJ cumbia crew Subsuelo also at LIB on the Lightning Stage in 2019,and again at LIB in 2024 on the intricate Junkyard Stage (constructed from airplane fuselages)with Shawna, as well as with international cumbia touring group Suika T. and Leo La Rua in Spain and Germany in 2018, as well as on the Reverbia main stage at Burning Man in 2024.

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       David Levin arranges hybrid acoustic/electric performances as a solo DJ act, or with live troupes of skilled artists.

 

    Amidst a vigorous performance schedule, he studied extensively with master drummer Brian Kirk from 2002-2004.  During his studies with Professor Kirk, he solidified his jazz, Latin, and fusion playing while continuing to develop his passion for rock, reggae, and flamenco.  While at the University of Washington studying Spanish, he was involved in the UW jazz ensembles and studied with John Bishop.  Some of David’s local performances include but are not limited to: McCall Hall Grand Opening Ceremony, Seattle International Children’s Festival, Folklife Festival, Kirkland Performance Center, Triple Door, and numerous engagements at Nectar, The Tractor Tavern, The Crocodile, and The Columbia City Theater. Appearances in other cities include: performance at the Royale (formerly the Roxy) in Boston with eminent rap MC Elemental Zazen, Teatro Bilingual de Houston (TX), and The Chutzpah Festival, Vancouver B.C.