I make unique books, art and music that take the reader off the beaten path, to glimpse a sliver of the human experience they might not ordinarily see.

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Visit me at my new gallery and showroom in North Conway, NH! Read the blog post here.

Watch the mini-documentary, Finding the Source in West Africa, with Dave Kobrenski

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Thursday, June 19 @ 5:15 pm Juneteenth with Sayon Camara
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio

Special Juneteenth celebration and performance with master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea, West Africa!


Saturday, June 21 @ 5pm Art Gallery Opening Reception
Dave Kobrenski

Come join me for the grand opening of my brand new art gallery, workshop, and instrument showroom! Located at the League of NH Craftsmen in North Conway, NH, the new gallery has 25 original artworks on the walls, along with a great selection of djembés, handmade Fula flutes, balafons, books and whole lot more.

The opening event is on Saturday, June 21 from 5–7pm. I’ll be performing some music and demonstrating some of the instruments on display. Light refreshments will be served! Hope to see you there.

Location: 2526 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway NH


Thursday, July 10 @ 7pm
Hermit Woods Winery Meredith, NH
Sayon Camara & Landaya Trio
Sayon Camara and Landaya Trio

Sayon Camara & Landaya Trio return to The Loft at Hermit Woods! Experience an evening of exceptional music, delicious food, and fine wine in an intimate and relaxed setting.

Master drummer Sayon Camara from Guinea, West Africa, joins forces with multi-instrumentalists Dave Kobrenski and Grant Ellerbeck to bring you a spellbinding evening of traditional Malinké music.


Thursday, October 23 @ 6pm
Hermit Woods Winery Meredith, NH
Wilson/Kobrenski Quartet feat. Mike Sakash & Tim Gilmore
Dave Kobrenski & Jed Wilson

Contemporary jazz meets traditional West African in a vibrant fusion of original tunes and free improvisation, brought to life by an incredible crew of musical innovators. More info coming soon!