The Doe Bay Cafe welcomes Alexander’s Real Time Band at 7 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 29.

Alan Alexander III is a composer, producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist with numerous credits. As a performing musician he has toured internationally (US, Europe, the Caribbean and Japan), headlining and opening for artists like UB40, Jimmy Cliff, Ziggy Marley, Taj Mahal, Third World and many others.

He is perhaps best known as the former lead singer, principle composer and producer for the critically acclaimed world beat band, Dub Squad. Alan has composed source music and original scores for several motion pictures including: ‘Hear No Evil’ (20th Century Fox), ‘Alien Invaders’ (National Endowment for the Arts) and ‘Street Talk and Tuxes’ (Susan Shadburne Productions). He resides in Portland Oregon.

Alan says: “Back to my favorite spot in the San Juan Islands! This will be our first gig on the road this year. We love the venue and the beauty of Orcas Island!”