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Aug. 29, 2010
  • CASYM Steel Orchestra invites all to their Band Launching, featuring music by Sonatas, Higher Levin and CASYM.  Time:  approx. 6:00 p.m.  Venue:  CASYM Pan Theater, 3705 Church Avenue (between East 37th & 38th Streets), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info - Travis:  1 (718) 503-2911; CASYM - 1 (718) 735-6708.  RESCHEDULED from previous weekend.
     
  • Legend Stars Steel Orchestra presents their Band Launching with music by DJ Ruskshun & other added attractions.  Time:  5:00 p.m.– 12:00 a.m.  Venue:  Legend Stars Pan Yard, corner of Avenue D and East 49th Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info:  1 (917) 371-9280; 1 (347) 863-2191. RESCHEDULED from previous weekend.
     
  • CANCELLED! to facilitate USSA member bands CASYM and Legends Stars to host their fundraisers, cancelled last week because of inclement weather.  -- Pan Explosion features performances by Kit Caribbean Connection, Steel Sensation, Pan Ambassadors, Women In Steel, Higher Levin and Silhouettes.  Guest appearances by Pan Sonatas, Pantonic, Sesame Flyers, Cross Fire, CASYM and Despers USA.  Special Attraction: Pan Soloist Ramajay with some if the brightest young stars of today.  Time: 6:00 p.m.–Midnight.  Venue:  CrossFire Steel Orchestra Pan Yard, 1111 Utica Avenue, (between Clarendon & Beverly Roads), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
Aug. 28, 2010

 

  • UK National Panorama Competition features Ebony, Mangrove, Real Steel, Croydon, London All Stars, Metronomes and Croydon steel orchestras.  Time:  5:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue:  Horniman’s Pleasance Park, Kensal Road, London W10, ENGLAND.
     
  • The Gratitude Steel Band performs at the Spirit Rhythms Coffee House session.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  St. John’s Lutheran Church, 56050 Buckhorn Road (just north of Three Rivers), Michigan, USA.
     
  • “Panorama of Steel Drums” - Children's entertainer Scott Douglas (World Music Productions) takes audiences on a fantastic journey to discover the 20th Century's only new acoustic instrument.  Time:  10:00 a.m.  Venue:  Aurora Theatre, 128 Pike Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA.
     
  • Colours Steel Orchestra entertains, along with a reggae band. Barbecue, and great views are part of the package. Time: 4:00 p.m. Venue: Shirley Heights Lookout, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, W.I.  Weekly appearances are scheduled throughout the year until December 5.
     
Aug. 26, 2010
  • PanNeubean Steel quintet performs.  Time:  6:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Red Rock Bistro & Bar, 141 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, Massachusetts, USA.
     
Aug. 22, 2010
  • CANCELLED due to rain - CASYM invites all to their Band Launching, featuring music by Sonatas, Despers USA, Harmony, Pantonic, Higher Levin and CASYM.  Doors open: 4:00 p.m.  Venue:  CASYM Pan Theater, 3705 Church Avenue (between East 37th & 38th Streets), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info - Travis:  1 (718) 503-2911; CASYM - 1 (718) 735-6708.
     
  • Antigua’s Holy Family Cathedral Steel Orchestra performs in concert.  Time: 3:00 p.m.  Venue:  St. Anselm Catholic Church, 6045 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
     
  • Ebony’s Annual Blockorama (Part 3) features performances by Ebony Steel Band, Metronomes Steel Orchestra, Mangrove Steel Band and London All Stars.  Time:  3:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road, London W10 6RP (off Bramley Road under the Westway), ENGLAND.
     
  • CANCELLED?? Legend Stars & Silhouettes Steel Orchestras present A Grandeur Fund Raiser.  Time:  5:00 p.m.– 12:00 a.m.  Venue:  Legend Stars Pan Yard, corner of Avenue D and East 49th Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info:  1 (917) 371-9280; 1 (718) 347-4083.
     
  • Colours Steel Orchestra entertains, along with a reggae band. Barbecue, and great views are part of the package. Time: 4:00 p.m. Venue: Shirley Heights Lookout, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, W.I.  Weekly appearances are scheduled throughout the year until December 5.
     
Aug. 21, 2010
  • Higher Levin presents A J’Ouvert Send-Off BBQ, with band registration on site.  Music by Higher Levin Steel Orchestra and Pantonic Steel Orchestra.  Time:  12:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  I.S. 285 School Yard, Ralph Avenue (between Beverly Road and Tilden Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info - Tichard:  1 (718) 791-3216; Kianne: 1 (718) 810-1473.
     
  • Pan in the Plaza features Invaders Steel Orchestra.  Time:  8:30 p.m.  Venue:  Fiesta Plaza, MovieTowne, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • Center for the Arts SummerSounds Concert concert features Panquillity Steel Band.  Time:  6:30 p.m.  Venue:  Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia, USA.
     
Aug. 20, 2010
  • The Northside Urban Pathways Steel Band is among the featured performers at the Fresh Fridays at the Northside Farmers Market. Time:  4:00–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  East Ohio Street and Cedar Avenue, (Deutschtown) Historic District, Pittsburgh Northside, Pennsylvania, USA.
     
  • ‘Sounds of the Summer’ features a Steel Drum Trio performance.  Time:  5:00–7:00 p.m.  Venue:  National Harbor, 150 National Plaza, National Harbor,  Maryland, USA.
     
Aug. 15, 2010
  • Pantonic Steel Orchestra & Women In Steel participate in New York’s 30th Annual India Day Parade.  Trinidad & Tobago’s Prime  Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is the Guest of Honor in the parade.  Time:  1:00–3:30 p.m.  Parade route:  Madison Avenue, 38th through 28th Streets, New York, New York, USA. 
     
  • Pan Sonatas presents their Annual Band Launch featuring performances by ADLIB, Harmony, Despers USA, Pantonic, Steel Sensation, Pan Ambassadors, Dem Stars, Sesame Flyers, CASYM and hosts Pan Sonatas. Also appearing - calypsonians Robin, Tunapuna Scanty, KD and others.  Time: 4:00 p.m.  Venue: KCJD Hideaway, 2494 Atlantic Avenue, (corner of Hinsdale Street), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
  • Ebony’s Annual Blockorama (Part 2) and Pepe’s ‘Birthday Lime’ features performances by Ebony Steel Band, Metronomes Steel Orchestra, Mangrove Steel Band and London All Stars.  Time:  3:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road, London W10 6RP (off Bramley Road under the Westway), ENGLAND.
     
  • Caribbean Dinner Jazz with the Engine Room Collective features steelpan performances by Kyron Akal (London), Jamal Glynn (Trinidad) and André White (New York) in a special pre-carnival show.  Doors open: 4:00 p.m.   Showtime:  5:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Carnival Village @ The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY, ENGLAND.
     
  • Pan Fantasy presents “Pan In The Park” Blocko.  Time:  3:00–7:00 p.m.  Parc Downsview Park, 40 Carl Hall Road, (entrances off of Sheppard Avenue between Allen Road & Keele Street), Downsview, Ontario, CANADA.
     
Aug. 14, 2010
  • Colours Steel Orchestra entertains, along with a reggae band. Barbecue, and great views are part of the package. Time: 4:00 p.m. Venue: Shirley Heights Lookout, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, W.I.  Weekly appearances are scheduled throughout the year until December 5.
     
  • Calvary Cathedral of Praise hosts its annual International Cultural Day.  Calvary Steel Orchestra lead by Capt. Avanell Garcia and Musical Director Khuent Rose will be ministering that day.  Event time:  Noon–6:00 p.m.  Calvary Steel Orchestra is scheduled to perform between:  2:00–3:00 p.m.  Venue:  Calvary Cathedral of Praise, 45 East 8th Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
  • Two shows feature John Wooton on Steel Pans & Vocals, Jeff Mills on Drums, Charlie Wooton on Bass and Tyler Dennis on Piano.  Showtimes:  8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, 626 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
     
  • Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation invites one and all to their BBQ Cookout.  Time:  2:00 p.m.  Venue:  757 Bergen Street, (between Washington & Grand Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.   Info:  Sheldon: 1 (917) 862-6974.
     
Aug. 12, 2010
  • Steel Crazy Steelband performs.  Time:  7:30–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Greene Field Park at Illinois and Russell Avenues, Aurora, Illinois, USA.
     
Aug. 9, 2010
  • Nursery Carnival and Junior Panorama (supported by BAS and Carnival Village).  Time:  11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.  Venue:  Kensington Memorial Park, St. Marks Road, London W10, ENGLAND.  Info:  charlottewolf@gmail.com
     
Aug. 8, 2010
  • Pan Fantasy Steelband presents Pan In The Park” Blocko.  Time:  3:00–7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Parc Downsview Park, Carl Hall Road (entrances off of Sheppard Avenue, between Allen Road and Keele Street), Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • Mango Groove Steel Band performs.  Time:  4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Town Docks Restaurant, 289 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, New Hampshire, USA.  Info:  1 (603) 447 5107.
     
  • D’Radoes Steel Orchestra presents their Annual Band Launch, featuring Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation, Tropical Pan Vibes, Despers USA, CASYM, KitCaribbean Connection featuring Kareem Thompson on pan, and hosts D’Radoes.  Time: late evening.  Venue:  D’Radoes Pan Yard, 80-39 Chase Court (between Ralph Avenue and E. 83rd Street, near Foster Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA. 
     
Aug. 7, 2010
  • Pantastic Saturday” features both Bomb and Tribute Tunes from nine steel orchestras:  Pan Ossia, New Dimensions, Pan Lovers, Pan Wizards, Angel Harps, Westside Symphony, Commancheros, Rainbow City All Stars and Grand Roy Pan Angels.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  National Stadium, St. George’s, GRENADA, W.I.
     
  • Pantonic Steel Orchestra presents its Annual Band Launch, featuring Despers USA, CASYM, Higher Levin, Pan Sonatas and Pantonic Steel Orchestra.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pantonic’s Pan Yard, 2514 Albemarle Road (between Veronica Place & Lott Street), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
  • Pandemonium Steel Drum Band appears in concert.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Elks Opera House, 117 E. Gurley Street, Prescott, Arizona, USA.
     
Aug. 6, 2010
  • PanNeubean Steel quintet performs.  Time:  6:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Mayo Beach, Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Maine, USA.
     
Aug. 4, 2010
  • Petoskey Steel Drum Band performs for the 13th Annual Music in the Park Summer Concert Series.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Soo Locks Park (corner of Portage Avenue and Water Street), Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, USA.
     
Aug. 1, 2010
  • Despers USA Steel Orchestra presents their Annual Band Launch, featuring Despers USA, CASYM, D’Radoes, Harmony Music Makers, ADLIB, Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation, Pantonic, Pan Sonatas, Sesame Flyers, Pan Ambassadors, Steel Sensation, CrossFire and Dem Stars.  Special soca performances by Kern, DJ Debbie and more.   Time:  2:00 p.m.  Venue:  80-39 Chase Court (D’Radoes Pan Yard), between Ralph Avenue and E. 83rd Street (near Foster Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info: Kern - 1 (718) 926-6578; Junior:  1 (347) 458-4199; Kamau:  1 (718) 986-7516.
     
  • BAS/GLA Annual Trafalgar Square Steelband Blockorama features performances by six of the UK’s top steel bands.  Time: 2:00–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Trafalgar Square, London SW1, ENGLAND.
     
  • The Ultimate Steel Pan Experience is a hands-on workshop, where participants learn to play various pans including double-second pan, tenor, guitar pan and six-bass drums.  Workshop instructor is panist Joy Lapps.  Time:  2:00–3:00 p.m.  Venue:  HarbourKIDS Zone Tent, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, CANADA.
     
  • Mango Groove Steel Band presents a free concert - on the lawn.  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:   The Other Store, 77 Main Street New Hampshire, USA.  Info:  1 (603) 447 5107.
     
Jul. 31, 2010
  • Panergy and Kolberg Steel Orchestras perform. Time:  10:00 p.m.  Venue: Schloss Filseck, Göppingen, GERMANY.
  • Pan Sonatas presents ‘Sports Day 2010.’  Events include: Basketball; Lime & Spoon Race; 3-Legged Race and  Ultimate Band vs Band Eating Contest.  Food and drinks will be available.  All are invited to come out and represent their bands.  Time:  1:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Sonatas Pan Yard, 1254 Sterling Place, (between Troy & Albany Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info - Nyana:  1 (516) 710-4130; Stanley:  1 (347) 556-3615; Joshua:  1 (347) 597-6207.
     
  • Pan Masters perform.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue:  the lawn of the old Warren Green Building at the corner of Culpeper and Hotel Streets, downtown Warrenton, Virginia, USA.
     
Jul. 30, 2010
  • Thirteen steel orchestras take part in the Annual Pan Alive Steelband competition.
    1.
    James Town
    2. Afropan
    3. Metrotones
    4. Hamilton Youth Steel Orchestra
    5. Symphonix
    6. Jesse Ketchum
    7. Pan Masters
    8. New Dimension
    9. Panatics
    10. Salah’s Steelpan Academy
    11. Pan Fantasy
    12. Brampton Golden Harps International
    13. Silhouettes
    Special guest artists - Trinidad & Tobago's reigning Panorama champs -
    Silver Stars Steel Orchestra.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Allan Lamport Stadium, 1151 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • Shades of Steel performs as part of Crocker Park's “Music in the Park” weekend series.  Time:  6:30-9:00 p.m.  Venue:  West Park Stage, Crocker Park, 189 Crocker Park Boulevard, Westlake, Ohio, USA.
     
Jul. 29, 2010
  • Antigua & Barbuda National Panorama features Ebonites, Gemonites, Halcyon, Harmonites and Hells Gate Steel Orchestras in competition.  Time: 8:00 PM.  Venue: Carnival City (Antigua’s Recreation Grounds), St. John’s, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, W.I.
     
  • New Rochelle Downtown BID presents Caribbean Cool with Pantonic Steel Orchestra.  Time:  5:30 p.m.  Venue:  Library Green, Huguenot Street & Lawton Street, New Rochelle, New York, USA.
     
Jul. 28, 2010
  • The Islanders perform as part of the Summer Sounds Concert series.  Time:  7:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Steel Lake Park, 2410 S. 312th Street, Federal Way; (rain venue: Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd Street), Washington, USA.
     
  • St. Jamestown Youth Centre Steel Orchestra performs, featuring Keith Pascal and the Mas Players.  Time:  3:30– to 4:30 p.m.  Venue:  Departures and Arrivals, Terminal 3, Toronto Pearson Airport, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • Pans in Paradise performs.  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  at the end of Rock Harbor Road, Rock Harbor, Orleans, Massachusetts, USA.
     
Jul. 27, 2010
  • Bishop Anstey High School (BAHS) Choir and Steel Orchestra from Trinidad and Tobago performs.  Time:  7:15–10:30 p.m.  Venue:  St. Margaret’s Church, Streatham Hill, London SW2 3BH, ENGLAND.  Info:  Suresh - 07877 723426.
     
Jul. 26, 2010
  • Flash! In the Pans Steel Drum Band performs.  Time:  7:30–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Castine Town Dock Main St, Castine, Maine, USA.
     
Jul. 25, 2010
  • PanNeubean Steel performs at Salem CultureFest.  Time:  4:30 p.m.  Venue:   Salem Commons, 20 Washington Square West, Salem, Massachusetts, USA.
     
  • Ebony’s Annual Blockorama (Part 1) features performances by Ebony Steel Band, Metronomes Steel Orchestra, Mangrove Steel Band and London All Stars.  Time:  3:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road, London W10 6RP (off Bramley Road under the Westway), ENGLAND.
     
  • The Northern Lights Steel Orchestra performs for the Fern Glen Lily Festival.  Time:  12:00–4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Fern Glen Garden Centre, 48 Masons Road, Emsdale, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • Afropan Steelband presents its ‘Sunday Blocko.’ Time: 4:00 p.m.  Venue: Afropan panyard, 1 Jefferson Avenue (off King, east of Dufferin), just south of Lamport Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series features Bram Brata steel drum orchestra.  Time:  1:00-4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Rotary Lakeside Bandshell, Coeur d’Alene City Park, downtown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA.      Rain venue: the Resort Plaza, Third Street and Sherman Avenue.
     
  • Harmony Music Makers Steel Orchestra, the Mighty Sparrow and more perform at the 1st Annual Gerry P. Stephens Education Award Scholarship Fundraiser.  Time:  5:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Tropical Paradise Restaurant, 1252 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info:  1 (510) 759-2491.
     
  • N.A.S. (National Association of Steelbands) presents an evening of pan music, featuring Despers USA, D’Radoes, ADLIB, Steel Sensation, Pan Sonatas, Dem Stars, Harmony, Harlem All Stars, Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation and Hearts Hearts Of Steel.  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:  Venue:  80-39 Chase Court (D’Radoes Pan Yard), between Ralph Avenue and E. 83rd Street (near Foster Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA. 
     
Jul. 24, 2010
  • Copenhagen Steelband performs.  Time:  11:00 a.m.  Venue:  Kyrkogatan, Karlshamn, SWEDEN.
     
  • SV2G, Steelpan Stepping Stones project (Wycombe Steel Orchestra performing diverse genres of music on Steelpans), Bucks New Uni, Creative Campus Initiative – Rhythm of Sport project, and Milton Keynes, Festive Road – Brewing Up Kettle project (Giant kettle & musicians for a tea performance) - are all featured in a fun family day, and part of the Wycombe Community Festival within the Cultural Olympiad Open Weekend celebrations.  Time:  12:00-6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Rose Avenue, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, ENGLAND.
     
  • Mosaic Steel Orchestra performs.  Time:  2:30 p.m.  Venue:  Ella Fitzgerald Theater, the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, 2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
     
  • PanMasters Steel Orchestra presents a "Fund Raiser for the family of Brishell Jones."  Time:  2:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  de Panyard, 4559 Rhode Island Avenue, North Brentwood, Maryland, USA.
     
  • Island Rhythms Production steel drum band performs as part of the second annual Tropical Daze Summer Music Festival,  Time:  10:45–11:45 a.m.  Venue:  the Thousand Oaks Community Park, 2525 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, California, USA.
Jul. 23, 2010
  • Alfred St. John’s Trinidad & Tobago Steelband performs as part of the Honeoye Public Library Series.  Time:  7:00-9:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Gazebo on Main Street (Route 20A) Honeoye, New York, USA.    Rain venue: The Auditorium, Honeoye Central School,8528 Main Street, Honeoye.
     
  • The Scotiabank Caribana Gala celebrates the Culture of Carnival and raises funds for Haitian Relief, features performances by several artists:  Canadian Calypso Monarch Michael Thomas, “Redman;” 13-year old Calypsonian prodigy, “Rashida” Clarke; Salmon Cupid, inventor of the e-pan or electronic steel drum; Trinidad & Tobago’s Silver Stars Steel Orchestra and Canada’s Afropan steel band.  Time:  Cocktails - 5:30 p.m., dinner - 7:30 p.m; After-Party - 9:30 p.m.–2:00 a.m.  Venue:  Liberty Grand on the CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) grounds, 25 British Columbia Road, Exhibition Place, Toronto, CANADA.
     
  • Copenhagen Steelband performs.  Time:  1:00–4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Östersjöfestivalen, Kungsgatan 26, Karlshamn, SWEDEN.
     
  • The Northern Lights Steel Orchestra performs at the Rosseau Farmers Outdoor Market.  Time:  10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.  Venue:  Rosseau Farmers Market at the end of Short Street, at the Beach/Waterfront site on Lake Rosseau, Ontario, CANADA.
Jul. 22, 2010
  • St. Jamestown Youth Centre Steel Orchestra performs.  Time:  3:30–4:30 p.m.  Venue:  International Arrivals, Terminal 1, Toronto Pearson Airport, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • Copenhagen Steelband appears in concert.  Time:  1:00 p.m.  Venue:  Drottninggatan 81, Karlshamn, SWEDEN.
     
  • The Trinidad & Tobago Steelband performs Time:  7:00-11:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pelican’s Nest, 566 River Street, Charlotte, Rochester, New York, USA.
     
Jul. 20, 2010
  • Victor Provost (on steelpan) Synthesis Trio +1 performs. Time: 7:00–11:00 p.m. Venue: Jo Jo Restaurant & Bar, 1518 U Street NW, Washington, DC, USA.
     
Jul. 19, 2010
  • Flash! In the Pans Steel Drum Band performs.  Time:  7:30–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Hill Town Park, Blue Hill, Maine, USA.
     
Jul. 18, 2010
  • Pan Pun De Sand during Barbados’ Crop Over Festival features Barbados’ own Mosaic Steel Orchestra, Eastland All Stars Steel Orchestra, Pan Batuque, Israel Lovell Foundation Steel Orchestra and Olakunde Steel Orchestra, along with Panache Steel Orchestra from Antigua, New Dimensions Steel Orchestra from Grenada and La Horquetta Pan Groove from Trinidad.  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:   Brandons Beach, Bridgetown, BARBADOS, W.I. 
     
  • Joylanders present ‘Extreme Brain Cooler 1’ at Salybia.  Music by Joylanders Steel Orchestra.  Departure time from Joylander’s panyard, Railway Road, Couva:  8:00 a.m.  Venue:  Salybia, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • NIU (Northern Illinois University) Steelband appears as part of the Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Central Stage, lakefront Dawes Park, Evanston, Illinois, USA.
     
  • Phase 5 Steel Orchestra opens the multicultural extravaganza - ‘Mela.’  Time:  Noon. Venue:  Calverley Grounds, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, ENGLAND.
     
  • The Gratitude Steel Band performs.  Time:  7:00–8:30 p.m. Venue:  Belle Isle Nature Zoo, 845 West 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA.
     
  • Georgetown Public Library hosts live music by the Inside Out Steelband Time:  2:00–4:00 p.m.  Venue:  the lobby area, Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas, USA.
     
Jul. 17, 2010
  • Youth Pan Extravaganza features the Foundation School Steelband, the City Steelband and other steelbands.  Time:  4:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Cathedral Plaza, Spry Street, Bridgetown, BARBADOS, W.I.
     
  • Pan in de City is part of the Crop Over Festival, and features Barbados’ own Pan Extreme, Reddi Panners, Tropical Steel and Banks Sound Tech steel orchestras; Antigua’s Panache Steel Orchestra and from Trinidad, La Horquetta Pan Groove.  Event starts: 6:00 p.m. with a Pan-round-de-neck side leading the pan parade from the Central Bank Courtyard, and proceeding to Independence Square, Bridgetown, BARBADOS, W.I.
     
  • ADLIB Steel Orchestra presents their annual Band Launch, with music by ADLIB, Sonatas, and Steel Sensation Steel Orchestras. Time: 4:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.  Venue:  ADLIB’s Panyard, 855 Nassau Road, Uniondale, Long Island, New York, USA. 
     
  • The Northern Lights Steel Orchestra performs during the Canada Cancer Society’s Second Chance Charity Sale.  Time:  9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Robinson’s Independent Grocer, 131 Howland Drive, Huntsville, Ontario, CANADA.
     
Jul. 16, 2010
  • Panist Duvone Stewart performs.  Time: 3:30– to 4:30 p.m.  Venue: International Arrivals, Terminal 3, Toronto Pearson Airport, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • Steel Alchemy community steelband performs as part of the “Cool Kids! Green Kids! 2010” series.  Time:  7:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Sagara Park, corner of Erie and Main (Route 19) Streets, Brockport, New York, USA.   Rain location is the First Baptist Church, 125 Main Street (right next door).
     
  • The Pangea Steel Drum Band performs as part of the GRAM on the Green Outdoor Summer Music Series.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  the terrace of the Grand Rapids Art Museum, across from Rosa Parks Circle), downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
     
  • Panfried Steeldrum Band performs during the Yarmouth Clam Festival.  Time:  4:30–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  NYA (North Yarmouth Academy), 148 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine, USA. 
     
  • World-renowned panist and arranger Ray Holman performs in final night concert on Friday 16, which also features steel panists attending the Lamont School of Music’s Pan Ramajay Summer Steel Drum Festival.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver, 2344 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, Colorado, USA.
     
Jul. 15, 2010
  • Caribbean Night featuring Despers USA in concert.  Time: 7:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Highland Park, Jamaica Avenue & Elton Street, Queens, New York, USA.
     
  • Oxford Summer Music Festival Concert Series features the Miami University Steel Band.  Time:  7:30–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Uptown Park, High & Main Streets, Oxford, Ohio, USA.
     
  • An evening of Strings & Steel features the Desert Bluegrass Association Band and the University of Arizona steel drum band - Apocalypso, along with family activities hosted by the Gardens Young Professionals.  Time:  5:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
     
Jul. 14, 2010
  • Miami University Steel Drum Band performs.  Time:  7:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Greenhills Village Commons, Winton and Farragut Roads, Greenhills, Ohio, USA.
     
Jul. 12, 2010
  • Flash! In the Pans Steel Drum Band performs.  Time:  7:30–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pemetic School, 327 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, Maine, USA.
     
  • Panfried Steeldrum Band performs.  Time:  6:30–8:30 p.m.  Venue:  Grizzy’s (Griswold) Quad, North Yarmouth Academy, 148 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine, USA.
     
Jul. 11-16, 2010
  • Pan Ramajay Summer Steel Drum Festival:  six-day workshop for steel pan players of all ages, backgrounds and levels.  2010 Artist in Residence Ray Holman will be on hand along with other faculty members.  Venue: Lamont School of Music, University of Denver campus, 2344 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, Colorado, USA.
     
  • Steelpan musicians attending the Lamont School of Music’s Pan Ramajay Summer Steel Drum Festival appear nightly in concert Monday 12 through Friday 16.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver, 2344 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, Colorado, USA.
     
Jul. 11, 2010
  • Branches Steel Orchestra invites all to the “Boston Steelband Jamboree” featuring several steel orchestras - local and out-of-state - including from Maine and Connecticut.  Time:  1:00–7:00 p.m.   Venue:  White Stadium at Franklin Park, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, USA.
     
  • Brought back due to last weekend’s hugely successful run!  The Pan Man: a musical play set in the 1970’s in Trinidad and Tobago, features ace panist Ryan Joseph in the key role as ‘Lypo Tom.’  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:  Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Avenue, New York, USA.  More info: RockstoneProductions.net/
     
  • Afropan Steelband presents its ‘Sunday Blocko.’  Time:  4:00–11:30 p.m.   Venue:  Afropan panyard, 1 Jefferson Avenue (off King, east of Dufferin), just south of Lamport Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • Colours Steel Orchestra entertains, along with a reggae band. Barbecue, and great views are part of the package. Time: 4:00 p.m. Venue: Shirley Heights Lookout, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, W.I.  Weekly appearances are scheduled throughout the year until December 5.
     
Jul. 10, 2010
  • Brought back due to last weekend’s hugely successful run!  The Pan Man: a musical play set in the 1970’s in Trinidad and Tobago, features ace panist Ryan Joseph in the key role as ‘Lypo Tom.’  Two showtimes:  3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Avenue, New York, USA.  More info: RockstoneProductions.net/
     
  • St. Margaret’s Steel Orchestra presents its 4th Youth Pan Extravaganza featuring Renegades Youth Steel Orchestra, Starlift Youth Steel Orchestra and Florida Memorial University Steel Band.  Time:  2:00–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  All Stars Pan Theatre, Duke Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I. 
     
  • BT Melodians Steel Orchestra performs.  Time: 4:00 p.m.  Venue: Ongar Summer Ball, Club Hall - Ongar Sports & Social Club, Love Lane, Ongar, Essex, UNITED KINGDOM.
     
  • Pan Sonatas Steel Orchestra presents its annual Atlantic City Bus Ride to Bally’s Casino.  Refreshments will be served. Departure Time:  8:00 p.m.  Departure Venue:  1254 Sterling Place (between Troy & Albany Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Tickets & Info:  Tiab:  1 (646) 361-9424; Leslie-Ann:  1 (917) 620-1124; Cathy:  1 (718) 867-5368 .
     
Jul. 9, 2010
  • Brought back because due to last weekend’s hugely successful run!  The Pan Man: a musical play set in the 1970’s in Trinidad and Tobago, features ace panist Ryan Joseph in the key role as ‘Lypo Tom.’  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Avenue, New York, USA.  More info: RockstoneProductions.net/
     
  • Inside Out Steelband performs at the free summer concert series Music in the Park.  Time:  7:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Road, Pflugerville, Texas, USA.
     
  • Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Steel Drum Band perform.  Time:  6:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Dome Arclight Entertainment Center, 6360 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA.
     
Jul. 8, 2010
  • Flash! In the Pans Steel Drum Band performs.  Time:  7:30–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Hill Town Park, Blue Hill, Maine, USA.
     
Jul. 5—Aug. 14, 2010
  • The Brampton Community All Steel Percussion Concert Band hosts their second annual SteelPan Music Summer Camp - Free.  Register early - spaces are limited.  Duration of camp - July 5–Aug. 14, 2010.  Ages:  10–16 years.  Venue:  St. Mary’s Elementary School, 66 Main Street, South Brampton, Ontario, CANADA.  More info:  Ed Peters - 1 (905) 796-9437; paanman40@hotmail.com
     
Jul. 4, 2010
  • The UWI Panoridim Steel Orchestra’s 2010 Panfest Season presents the Magic Drum - with Liam Teague.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts (PSCCA), UWI (University of the West Indies) campus, Mona, St. Andrew JAMAICA, W.I.
     
  • Colours Steel Orchestra entertains, along with a reggae band. Barbecue, and great views are part of the package. Time: 4:00 p.m. Venue: Shirley Heights Lookout, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, W.I.  Weekly appearances are scheduled throughout the year until December 5.
     
  • Panectar Steelband presents its Fundrasing Lime Vol. 5.  Live pan music, along with DJ Miguel.  Great food, music and prize drawing.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  St Clement’s Church, 95 Sirdar Road, London, ENGLAND.  Tickets must be booked in advance: marciaderry@live.co.uk
     
  • Pan Jazz artist Clyde “Lightning” George performs with Calypso Rose at the African Caribbean International Festival of Life.  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  5500 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, corner 55th Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
     
  • Afropan Steelband presents its Caribana 2k10 Launch.  Time:  4:00–11:30 p.m.   Venue:  Afropan panyard, 1 Jefferson Avenue (off King, east of Dufferin), just south of Lamport Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
     
Jul. 3, 2010
  • The Pan Man: a musical play set in the 1970’s in Trinidad and Tobago, features ace panist Ryan Joseph in the key role as ‘Lypo Tom.’  Three performance times:  11:00 a.m.; 3:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Avenue, New York, USA.  More info: RockstoneProductions.net/
     
  • St. Margaret’s Steel Orchestra presents its 4th Youth Pan Extravaganza featuring St. Margaret’s Boys Steel Orchestra, Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra (Under 21), Little Bunch Steel Orchestra and Golden Hands Steel Orchestra.  Time:  2:00–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Skiffle Bunch Pan Theatre, Coffee Street, San Fernando, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I. 
     
  • The UWI Panoridim Steel Orchestra’s 2010 Panfest Season presents the Magic Drum - with Liam Teague.  Time:  4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts (PSCCA), UWI (University of the West Indies) campus, Mona, St. Andrew JAMAICA, W.I.
     
  • Ipswich Arts Festival: Global Rhythm, features performances from Lima Calbio of Trinidad & Tobago, Ipswich Steel Orchestras, World Junior Panist Tamika Ward-Lewis, BT Melodians Steel Orchestra, London Notting Hill Carnival Mas Bands, London School of Samba and the Brazil Mas Band. Time: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (BT Melodians performs at 1:00 p.m.) Venue:  the Caribbean Exposé Stage, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, Suffolk, ENGLAND.
     
  • The Northern Lights Steel Orchestra performs during the Canada Day Celebration.  Time:  11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Orrville Community Centre, 1207 Hwy 518, Rosseau, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • Harmony Music Makers invites all to their Annual Band Launching.  Music provided by Dem Stars, Sesame Flyers, CASYM, Despers USA, D’Radoes, Pan Ambassadors, Steel Sensation, Pan Sonatas, Cross Fire, Heart of Steel, Tropical Pan Vibes, Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation and hosts Harmony Music Makers.  Food & refreshments on sale.  Time:  1:00 p.m.  Venue:  1351 Lincoln Place (corner of Utica Avenue, St. Matthew’s church parking lot), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info:  1 (347) 528-3560;  Ocho 1 (718) 450-3597; Claudia 1 (718) 485-2103.
     
  • ‘Sounds of the Summer’ features a Steel Drum Trio performance.  Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.  Venue: National Harbor, 150 National Plaza, National Harbor, Maryland, USA.
     
  • Park Place Summer Sounds features Sandpoint High School Steel Pan Band.  Time:  2:00 p.m.  Venue:  Park Place Stage, corner of First and Cedar, Sandpoint, Idaho, USA.
     
Jul. 2, 2010
  • The Pan Man: a musical play set in the 1970’s in Trinidad and Tobago, features ace panist Ryan Joseph in the key role as ‘Lypo Tom.’  Three performance times:  11:00 a.m.; 3:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Avenue, New York, USA.  More info: RockstoneProductions.net/
     
  • The UWI Panoridim Steel Orchestra’s 2010 Panfest Season presents the Magic Drum - with Liam Teague.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts (PSCCA), UWI (University of the West Indies) campus, Mona, St. Andrew JAMAICA, W.I.
     
  • Double concert features Panergy and Kolberg Steel Orchestras.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue: Rathaussaal Telfs, Eduard Wallnöferplatz,  6410 Telfs, Tirol, AUSTRIA.
June 30, 2010
  • BFS Steel Band Performance features Bennerley Fields School students and teachers at the Ikleston 2010 Festival.  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Market Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, UNITED KINGDOM.
     
June 28, 2010
  • Flash! In the Pans Steel Drum Band performs.  Time:  7:30–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Hill Town Park, Blue Hill, Maine, USA.
     
June 27, 2010
  • The 10th Annual Montreal International Steelpan Festival (aka Montreal Steelpan World Cup - Group A) features steelpan performances:  Halton Steelband from Ontario, Canada, Starlift Junior Steel Orchestra from Trinidad & Tobago; Pan Coalition, from Maine, USA, Salah’s Steelpan Academy from Montreal, Canada - plus special guest artistes:  steelpan soloists and other acts.  Time: 12 Noon–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Place Émilie Gamelin - downtown Montreal (corner Sainte Catherine & Berri Streets),  Montreal, Quebec, CANADA.   More info: salah@steelpanplus.com.
     
  • NAPA Fest showcases La Horquetta (LH) Pan Groove (single pan band), Phase II Pan Groove, Sound Specialists of Laventille, Renegades, Skiffle Bunch and Silver Stars steel orchestras in concert.  Time:  6:30 p.m.  Venue:  National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA), Princess Building Grounds, Queen’s Park South, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • “Made in America” concert features the Fox Valley Philharmonic and Music Matters School of Music’s steel band.  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:  Oswego East High School, 1525 Harvey Road, Oswego, Illinois, USA.
     
  • Colours Steel Orchestra entertains, along with a reggae band. Barbecue, and great views are part of the package. Time: 4:00 p.m. Venue: Shirley Heights Lookout, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, W.I.  Weekly appearances are scheduled throughout the year until December 5.
     
June 26, 2010
  • CASYM presents Youth Explosion (the Next Generation) featuring  PS 149, PS 161, CASYM’S Classes 1 and 2 steel orchestras.  Time:  6:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  PS 91, 532 Albany Avenue (corner Albany and East New York Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  More info: 1 (718) 735-6708; casyminfo@aol.com
     
  • ‘Steel Band and Voices Together are in concert, and feature the Hertford Choral Society (around 100 vocalists) and Blue Steel - with a wide range of music on the programme - from Bach to Bob Marley, classical to calypso.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Doors open 6:45 p.m.  Venue:  All Saints’ Church, Hertford, Churchfields, Hertford, Herts, UNITED KINGDOM.  Info: hertfordchoral@hotmail.com; 01992 420114.
     
  • NAPA Fest showcases St. James Tripolians (single pan band), Desperadoes, Katzenjammers, Invaders, Fonclaire, Exodus and Trinidad All Stars steel orchestras in concert.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue: National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA), Princess Building Grounds, Queen’s Park South, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • The Island Steel Pan Band performs.  Time: 2:00 p.m.  Venue: the Atrium, Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.
     
  • The 10th Annual Montreal International Steelpan Festival (aka Montreal Steelpan World Cup - Group A) features steelpan performances:  Halton Steelband from Ontario, Canada, Starlift Junior Steel Orchestra from Trinidad & Tobago; Pan Coalition, from Maine, USA, Salah’s Steelpan Academy from Montreal, Canada - plus special guest artistes:  steelpan soloists and other acts.  Venue:  Montreal, Quebec, CANADA.   More info: salah@steelpanplus.com.
     
  • Caribbean Heritage Celebration showcases Cultural programs, Caribbean Cuisine, vendors, and music from ADLIB Steel Orchestra and DJ Tone Experience.  Time: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Church of the Transfiguration, South Long Beach and Pine Street, Freeport, New York, USA.
     
June 25, 2010
  • Higher Levin Steel Orchestra presents its annual concert.  Time:  7:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Meyer Levin Intermediate School (I.S. 285), 5909 Beverly Road (corner Beverly Road & Ralph Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
  • Panist Earl La Pierre, Jr presents “A Tribute to Michael Jackson” in recognition of the one-year anniversary of his passing.  Time:  7:30–10:30 p.m.  Venue:  Island Mix Restaurant & Lounge, 1050 Brock Road, Pickering, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • Kingdom Hawk5 Ministries present “Hawk’s Night Out,”  to raise funds for the steel drum orchestra in the Englewood Community.  Time:  7:00 p.m.–Midnight.  Venue:  Dorchester Banquet Hall, 1515 East 154th Street, Dolton, Illinois, USA.
     
  • The Deep Grooves Steel Drum Band performs.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Cumberland County Playhouse, 221 Tennessee Avenue, Crossville, Tennessee, USA.
     
June 24, 2010
  • Flash! In the Pans Steel Drum Band performs for the 5th annual Cool Sounds concert series.  Time:  7:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Pickering Square, downtown Bangor, Maine, USA.
     
June 23, 2010
  • Harmonics Steel Band appears as part of the Music in the Park 2010 series.  Time:  Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Stafford Park, corner King Street & Hopkins Avenue, Redwood City, California, USA.
     
June 22, 2010
  • The Berklee Percussion Festival presents Ron Reid and the Sunsteel Quintet.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  David Friend Recital Hall, Berklee College of Music, 921 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
     
  • Victor Provost (on steelpan) Synthesis Trio +1 performs. Time: 7:00–11:00 p.m. Venue: Jo Jo Restaurant & Bar, 1518 U Street NW, Washington, DC, USA.
     
June 21, 2010
  • Flash! In the Pans Steel Drum Band performs.  Time:  7:30–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Tidal Falls, 71 Tidal Falls Road, Hancock, Maine, USA.
     
June 20, 2010
  • ‘Pan for my Papa,’ an annual show in tribute to Fathers on their special day, features Skiffle Bunch and Fonclaire Steel Orchestras in concert.  Time: 7:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue:  Skiffle Bunch Pan Theatre, Coffee Street, San Fernando, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • The Green Roots Festival showcases several artists, including Branches Steel Orchestra.  Overall event time:  Noon-5:30 p.m.  Branches’ performance time:  2:00 p.m.  Venue:  The park at Stony Brook T-stop (Boylston & Lamartine Streets), Jamaica Plain, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
     
  • Caribbean Dinner Jazz presents a Fathers Day Special with performances by Hinda Hicks, panists David Vine and Wade Austin, all backed by the legendary Engine Room Collective.  Doors open: 5:00 p.m.  Venue:  Carnival Village @ The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY, ENGLAND.
     
  • Pamberi Steel Orchestra performs at closing day of the 13th edition of the Amsterdam Roots Festival for ‘Alliantie Roots Open Air.’  Time:  1:30 p.m.  Venue:  de Alliantie Stage, Oosterpark, AMSTERDAM.
     
  • Colours Steel Orchestra entertains, along with a reggae band. Barbecue, and great views are part of the package. Time: 4:00 p.m. Venue: Shirley Heights Lookout, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, W.I. Weekly appearances are scheduled throughout the year until December 5.
     
  • In celebration of Indian Arrival Day, a dinner & cultural show features performances by Rikki Jai, Indian dancers, CSI Steelband, and DJs Mike Forbes, Che In The Mix and DJ Harry.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Holiday Inn Bloomsbury Hotel, Coram Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1, ENGLAND.
     
  • Annual Dimanche Gras judging of Kings, Queens and Individuals Carnival costumes.  Entertainment by Image Band, Pan Masters Steel Orchestra, La Musicale Dance Works; DJ Wayne, DJ Shiloh Intl.  Time:  2:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Crossroads Entertainment Complex, 4103 Baltimore Avenue, Bladensburg, Maryland, USA.
     
  • Panist Joy Lapps performs as part of a schedule of Father's Day activities.  Time:  11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.  Venue:  Calvary Baptist Church, 300 Rossland East (corner of Ritson Road), Oshawa, Ontario, CANADA.
     
June 19, 2010
  • Annual Pan Jam features top Steel Bands: DC Pan Jammers, Pan Masters Steel Orchestra, Panquility Steel Band Ensemble, Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra, St. Veronica’s Steel Orchestra and Pace Steel Orchestra. Time: 2:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Crossroads Entertainment Complex, 4103 Baltimore Avenue, Bladensburg, Maryland, USA.
     
  • Caribbean Carnival Celebration in the Park featuring Steel Bands, Reggae/ Soca Music, Caribbean Dancers, Indian Dancers, Caribbean Food, Drink, Crafts; Children’s tent area. Time: 2:00–8:30 p.m.  Venue:  Brittle Bank Park, 180 Lockwood Boulevard (across from Charleston Police Station), Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
     
  • Pan Jazz 2010 presents Folklore - Tales of the Caribbean, hosted by Wendy Fitzwilliams, Miss Universe 1998.  Pan Jazz meets Theatre - featuring panists Leon “Foster” Thomas, André White and Freddie Harris, III.  Also appearing are artists Etienne Charles, 3 Canal and more.  Complimentary pre-concert, on-site reception “Taste of the Caribbean Festival” with food, merchandise & entertainment from 4:30–6:30 p.m.  Showtime: 7:00–9:15 p.m.  Venue: Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street, Columbus Circle, New York, New York, USA.  More info: 1 (516) 802-4129.
     
June 19, 2010
  • Despers USA invites you to “Curry-Que 2010.”  Time:  12:00–4:30 p.m.  Venue:  Despers Pan Loft, 621 Classon Avenue (between Atlantic Avenue & Pacific Street), Brooklyn, New York, USA.    Order five plates or more and get Delivery!  To order, must call:  Maine - 1 (646) 472-4321; Samantha - 1 (347) 645-7798; Odie - 1 (347) 254-8813.
     
  • Pan Sonatas Steel Orchestra holds their Curry-Que Fundraiser, with delicious Caribbean food available at the band’s pan yard.  Time:  12 Noon.  Venue: 1254 Sterling Place (between Troy & Albany Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
  • Steel pan band Sunphonix appears during the mini-carnival festival and Juneteenth/ Emancipation Day traditions which include a jazz concert.  Time:  1:00–5:00 p.m.  Venue:  The Old Dillard Museum, 1009 NW 4th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
     
June 18, 2010
  • Inside Out Steelband performs live.  Time:  6:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  outside at the Round Rock Cafe, 110 S. Harris Street (corner of Brown and Bagdad), Round Rock, Austin, Texas, USA.
     
  • The Pandora Steel Drum Band from Chilliwack Senior secondary school performs as part of the Envision Twilight Concert Series.   Time:  7:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Fraser River Heritage Park, Mary Street, Mission, British Columbia, CANADA.  
     
  • Pan Yard Lime features Starlift, Starlift Youth and Retro Starlift Steel Orchestras and guests Play Boyz Steel Orchestra.  Time:  8:00 p.m.   Venue: Starlift House of Music, 1 Mucurapo Road Ext., Mucurapo, St. James, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • Exodus Steel Orchestra presents Golden The Concert Series Pt.1, featuring performances by Joey Lewis, Baron, Mr. Desmond.  Time:  9:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m.  Venue:  Exodus Pan Theatre, Eastern Main Road, St. Augustine, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • A performance by the Island Steel Pan Band, several other artists and fun activities - are all part of the Riverbend Festival.  Time:  1:00-3:00 p.m.  Venue:  the plaza at the Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.
     
  • Masquerade Fete event features a Mardi Gras-style party with a dinner/dance fundraiser in support of the CariFest Children’s Steel Band Project.  Venue:  the International Longshoreman’s Hall, 1142 Morrison Drive  (top of East Bay Street), Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
     
June 17, 2010
  • The Gratitude Steel Band performs for the Entertainment in the Park series.  Time:  7:00–8:30 p.m.  Venue:  The bandshell, St. Mary’s Park, 111 W. Elm Avenue, Monroe, Michigan, USA.
     
June 15, 2010
  • Victor Provost (on steelpan) Synthesis Trio +1 performs. Time: 7:00–11:00 p.m. Venue: Jo Jo Restaurant & Bar, 1518 U Street NW, Washington, DC, USA.
     
  • Salmon Cupid - Inventor of the world’s first Electronic Synthesized Steelpan - presents an E-pan workshop.  Time:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  London, ENGLAND.    Anyone interested in attending, please email salmon@napeinc.com for a ticket invitation to the event.
     
  • The OC Patio Concert features the African Drum Ensemble and Steel Band.  Time: Noon–1:00 p.m.  Venue: the  Oakland Center Patio, lower level of the Oakland Center, Oakland, University Campus, Rochester, Michigan, USA.
     
  • Panergy Steel Orchestra performs for Jammin’ Tuesday.  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Treibhaus Innsbruck  Angerzellgasse 8, 6020 Innsbruck, Tirol, AUSTRIA.
June 14, 2010
  • Flash! In the Pans Steel Drum Band performs.  Time:  7:30–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Hill Town Park, Blue Hill, Maine, USA.
     
June 13, 2010
  • The Jamaica Symphony Orchestra (JSO) featuring five sections - Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion and  Steel Pan, presents ‘Beethoven Meets Bob Marley.’  Concert also features guest artistes ‘The Ashbourne Trio’ and the choral group ‘GLORIA.’  Time:  5:00 p.m.  Venue:  Courtleigh Auditorium, Courtleigh Corporate Centre, 6 St. Lucia Avenue, Kingston, JAMAICA, W.I.
     
  • Live steel band - Tamboo Bamboo is part of the 1:00–10:00 p.m. lineup of headline and Caribbean artists and street parade - for the 17th annual Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival.  Steelband performance time:  approx. 4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Avenue, N.E., St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.
     
  • Harmonic Steel Band performs as part of the 2010 Corte Madera Summer Music Series.  Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.  Venue: Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera, California, USA.
     
  • Colours Steel Orchestra entertains, along with a reggae band. Barbecue, and great views are part of the package. Time: 4:00 p.m. Venue: Shirley Heights Lookout, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, W.I. Weekly appearances are scheduled throughout the year until December 5.
     
  • Poison UK Children’s Mas Band ‘Fete & Band Launch’ for the 2010 Notting Hill Carnival, features performances by Ebony Youth Steelband, Young Calypsonians from ABC and Yaa Mas Band.  Time:  2:00–7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Carnival Village @ The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London, UNITED KINGDOM.
     
June 12, 2010
  • Summer Arts on the Plaza series features the Southeast Seattle Community Youth Orchestra and South Shore Girls Steel Pan Group.  Time:  2:00–4:30 p.m.  Venue:  South Shore School Plaza, 4800 S. Henderson Street (S. Henderson Street & Rainier Avenue S. (in case of rain, Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave. S., next to the Plaza), Seattle, Washington, USA.
     
  • Provost Steel Drum performs.  Time:  2:00–4:00 p.m.  Venue:  National Harbor, 150 National Plaza, National Harbor, Maryland, USA.
     
  • Steelband Parade - finale for WeBeat 2010.  Time:  7:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.   Venue:  Western Main Road, St. James, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • A Pan Jamboree is part of the Noon–10:00 p.m. two-day lineup of headline regional and international artists, Kings & Queens Costume competitions and more  - for the 17th annual Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival.  Jamboree time:  1:00–2:30 p.m.  Venue:  Vinoy Park, 501 Fifth Avenue, N.E., St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.
     
June 11, 2010
  • ‘Sounds of the Summer’ features a Steel Drum Trio performance.  Time:  5:00–7:00 p.m.  Venue:  National Harbor, 150 National Plaza, National Harbor,  Maryland, USA.
     
June 10, 2010
  • The North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts Steel Drum Band wraps up the school year with a fun fund raiser.  Time:  5:30–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Chick-fil-A, 1790 Northeast Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, Florida, USA.
     
  • Pan Explosion - A Night of the Stars - featured as part of WeBeat 2010.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:   St. James Amphitheatre, Western Main Road, St. James, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
June 9, 2010
  • Steel Passion, the steel band of Christ Church Tarrytown, performs, weather permitting.  Time:  7:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Washington Irving Boat Club, 238 Green Street, Tarrytown, New York, USA.
     
June 8, 2010
  • Victor Provost (on steelpan) Synthesis Trio +1 performs.   Time:  7:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue:  Jo Jo Restaurant & Bar, 1518 U Street NW, Washington, DC, USA.
     
June 7, 2010
  • The Steelheads perform with the Mott Middle College High School Steel Band at a free community concert ; local musician Pat Cronley also appears.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Mott Memorial Building auditorium, located on Mott Community College’s main campus, 1401 E. Court Street, Flint, Michigan, USA.
     
June 6, 2010
  • Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation invites all to their “Pan Jazz Brunch.”  Time:  11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.  Venue:  753 Classon Avenue (corner of Park Place), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Tickets:  Yolande - 1 (917) 287-5412; Sheldon - 1 (917) 882-6974; Anthony - 1 (917) 337-7262.
     
  • Panectar Steelband holds their Fund Raising Lime Vol.4., toward their Notting Hill Carnival 2010 appearance.   Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  St. Clement’s Church, 95 Sirdar Road, London, ENGLAND.
     
  • The Parkside Steel Orchestra, the National School of Dance and the St Stanislaus Choir all participate in the Guyana Music Teachers Association annual concert, ‘Musicians on Stage.’  Venue:  the Marian Academy Auditorium, Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown, GUYANA.
     
  • Colours Steel Orchestra entertains, along with a reggae band. Barbecue, and great views are part of the package. Time: 4:00 p.m. Venue: Shirley Heights Lookout, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, W.I. Weekly appearances are scheduled throughout the year until December 5.
     
June 5, 2010
  • Sesame Steel Orchestra & POSSE present a BBQ Fundraiser, with music by Sesame Flyers Steel Orchestra and DJ Quiet Storm.  Time:  1:00–11:30 p.m.  Venue:  3510 Church Avenue, (between Brooklyn Avenue & East 35th Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
  • The Catonsville High School Steel Drum Band opens the Lurman Woodland Theatre’s annual summer concert series.  Time:  6:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Lurman Woodland Theatre, the grounds of Catonsville High School, Bloomsbury Avenue & Hilltop Road, Maryland, USA.
     
  • Starlift Junior Steel Orchestra presents “Musical Expressions” featuring Music Festival winner Lattesha Sylvester, singer Marilyn Williams, jazz guitarist Michael Boothman, steelpan soloist Barry Mannette, the Lydians choir, Rapso group 3 Canal, Renegade Steel Orchestra and hosts Starlift Junior Steel Orchestra.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Starlift House of Music, 1 Mucurapo Road Ext., Mucurapo, St. James, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  Ticket info: 1 (868) 678-0505.
     
  • The Praise Pandemic Steel Orchestra takes the stage.  Time:  7:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4780 East 126th Street  at Gray Road, Carmel, Indianapolis, USA.
     
June 4, 2010
  • PanSonics Steelband hosts an evening of “Dinner, Dance & Sweet Pan Music.”  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Lou  Walker Multi Purpose Community Center, 2538 Panola Road, Lithonia, Georgia, USA.
     
  • WeBeat Honorees’ Dinner, with 2010 honorees and cultural activists Alyson Brown and panist Hugh Borde.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Lions Cultural Centre, Fitz Blackman Drive, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
June 3, 2010
  • Pan Vibrations Steel Band provides entertainment at the Toasts & Tiki-Tails Wine Tasting Canine Connection.  Time:  6:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  4920 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
     
May 31, 2010
  • Teenage panist Brittany Dardaine joins several other artists performing at the official launch of Metro Toronto Police Force’s Mas Camp for Children.  Time:  11:00 a.m.  Venue:  2nd floor, Yorkgate Mall, 1 Yorkgate Boulevard, (northwest corner of Finch Avenue East and Jane Street, just east of Hwy 400), North York, Ontario, CANADA.
     
May 30, 2010
  • Pan Masters Steelband Organization presents their 12th Annual Pan Jamboree, featuring, Despers USA Steel Orchestra from New York, Oasis Steel Orchestra from New Jersey, Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra from Hyattsville, Maryland, DC Pan Jammers, Inc Steel Orchestra from Washington, DC and Pan Masters Steel Orchestra from North Brentwood, Maryland.  Time:  2:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  4509 Rhode Island Avenue, North Brentwood, Maryland, USA.
     
May 29, 2010
  • Pan in the 21st Century Finals will feature twelve conventional Steel Orchestras.  Time:  8:00 p.m.   Venue: Jean Pierre Complex, Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I. 
  • ‘And Still We Sing…Steel Singin’ features the Nathaniel Dett Chorale and Legacy Pan Groove in concert.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
     
May 28, 2010
  • The Rhythms of the Caribbean celebrates the release of a debut CD by Lamont School of Music's Steelpan Ensemble.  Time:  6:30 p.m.  Venue: The Cherokee Ranch & Castle (located just south of Denver, adjacent to Castle Pines & Castle Pines North communities), Denver, Colorado, USA.  Info:  Janelle Jones - 1 (303) 818-6849.
     
May 26, 2010
  • The University of Denver, Lamont Steel Drum Ensemble celebrates the release of their debut CD recording, ‘Roundabout Ways,’ with a CD release concert.   The ensemble will be joined by guest pan soloist, Don Prorak, of Pan Jumbies.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue:  the Newman Center for the Arts, Hamilton Recital Hall, 2344 E. Iliff Avenue, University of Denver campus, Denver, Colorado, USA.
     
  • Jazz Workshop, Inc. Family Night presents steel panist Victor Provost.  Time:  5:30– 7:00 p.m.  Venue, the Carnegie Library Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  USA.
     
  • ‘And Still We Sing…Steel Singin’ features the Nathaniel Dett Chorale and Legacy Pan Groove in concert.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
     
May 25, 2010
  • The BHS (Binghampton High School) Jazz Ensemble, Stage Band and Steel Drum Band presents their Spring Concert.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  the BHS Helen Foley Theatre, 31 East Main Street, Binghamton, New York, USA.
     
May 24, 2010
  • Panergy Steel Orchestra performs at Kinderstadtfest.  Time:  11:00 a.m.  Venue:  Old Town, 39100 Bolzano, ITALY.
     
  • The Campbell Hall Steel Drum Orchestra performs.  Time:  8:00 P.M.  Venue:  Vitello’s Italian Restaurant, 4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, California, USA.
     
May 23, 2010
  • Music in the Park features Harmonics Steel Band.  Time:  6:00–8:00 p.m   Venue:  Stafford Park, Hopkins Avenue & King Street, Redwood City, California, USA.
     
  • Madison High School Jazz and Steel Band Final Performances.  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:  1st Christian Church of Middletown, 4520 Rosedale Road, Middletown  USA.
     
  • Silhouettes Steel Band presents their Spring Brunch, featuring performances by Shayane Bailey, Mark Mosca, Gareth 'G-Sharp' Burgess, Jeremy Ledbetter (Cane Fire), Earl La Pierre, Jr., Trevor B, Joy Lapps and many, many more. Time: 12:00–6:00 p.m.  Doors open 11:30 a.m.  Venue:  Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Ajax, Ontario, CANADA.  Info: Danny - 1 (416) 897-8203; Youlanda - 1 (905) 426-7665.
     
May 18, 2010
  • Panergy Steel Orchestra performs for Jammin’ Tuesday.  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Treibhaus Innsbruck  Angerzellgasse 8, 6020 Innsbruck, Tirol, AUSTRIA.
     
  • Matanzas Steel Band presents a concert.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Pirate Theater, Mantanzas High School, 3535 Old Kings Road North, Palm Coast, Florida, USA.
May 17, 2010
  • Mahopac High School’s Steel drum ensemble presents their annual Pan-Man-Jam-Band concert.  Time:  7:15 p.m. Venue:  School Auditorium, Mahopac High School, 421 Baldwin Place Road, Mahopac, Putnam County, New York,  U.S.A.  Admission is free!
     
May 16, 2010
  • Palmetto Panorama Steel Band Festival will showcase school bands and professional bands performing - all part of Midlands’ vibrant local steel pan community.  Time:  2:00–7:00 p.m.  Venue: Finlay Park, 930 Laurel, Columbia, South Carolina, USA.

  • Genesis in Steel features the National Steel Symphony Orchestra (NSSO), the UWI (University of the West Indies) Arts Chorale, Lletesha Sylvester, Kizzy Ruiz and other popular guest artistes.   Time:  6:30 p.m.  Venue:  National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA), Princess Building Grounds,  Queen’s Park South, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • Catalina Foothills High School Falcon Steel Band performs with the Tucson Pops Orchestra - Laszlo Veres, Conductor.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  DeMeester Performing Arts Pavilion, Reid Park, 22nd Street and Country Club Road, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
     
  • Caribbean Dinner Jazz features panists Robert Clarke and Justin Russell together with jazz guitarist Cameron Pierre, supported by the Engine Room Collective.  Hosted by Cutty Williams.  Time:  5:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London, ENGLAND.
     
  • Pan in the 21st Century Preliminaries - Eastern region - featuring Tamana Pioneers, Tremolandos, Simple Song, Melodians, Arima Golden Symphony, Parry’s Pan School, Fascinators Pan Symphony, Tipica, Exodus, Flamingoes, Sforzata, Curepe Scherzando, Pamberi, Potential Symphony and Harmonites Steel Orchestras.  Time: 4:00 p.m.  Venues:  Steel orchestra pan yards, TRINIDAD, W.I.
May 15, 2010
  • FMEA (Florida Music Educators’ Association) Steelband Festival featuring steeldrum making presentation, and adjudication of steelband performances (solo, chamber ensembles & bands).  Time:  10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.  Venue: University of Central Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, USA.
     
  • Pan in the 21st Century Preliminaries - Northern region - featuring Highlighters Steel Orchestra, Sound Specialists of Laventille, Codrington Pan Family, Blue Diamonds, Renegades, Pandemonium, Silver Stars, Invaders, Starlift, Humming Bird Pan Groove and Valley Harps Steel Orchestras.  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venues:  Steel orchestra pan yards, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
  • Genesis in Steel features the National Steel Symphony Orchestra (NSSO), the UWI (University of the West Indies) Arts Chorale, Lletesha Sylvester, Kizzy Ruiz and other popular guest artistes.   Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA), Princess Building Grounds,  Queen’s Park South, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
May 14, 2010
  • Pan in the 21st Century Preliminaries - South/Central region - featuring Tropical Angel Harps, Longdenville Claytones, Morne Diablo Funkadelic, Trinidad Valley Harps, Tornadoes and La Brea Nightingales Steel Orchestras.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venues:  Steel orchestra pan yards, TRINIDAD, W.I.

  • The Basha High School Steel Orchestra teams up with the Kinesis Dance Company (with choreography by Heather Langham), and perform an interpretation of Len “Boogsie” Sharpe’s arrangement of Billie Jean by Michael Jackson.  Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Basha High School Auditorium, 5990 S. Val Vista Drive, Chandler, Arizona, USA.  1 (480) 224-2281.
     
May 13, 2010
  • The Basha High School Steel Orchestra teams up with the Kinesis Dance Company (with choreography by Heather Langham), and perform an interpretation of Len “Boogsie” Sharpe’s arrangement of Billie Jean by Michael Jackson.  Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Basha High School Auditorium, 5990 S. Val Vista Drive, Chandler, Arizona, USA.  1 (480) 224-2281.
     
  • Pan in the 21st Century Preliminaries - South/Central region - featuring Southern Marines, Mt. Moriah Pan Movement, Pan Glow, Hatters, Old Tech, San City, Antillean All Stars, Fonclaire, Skiffle Bunch and Kalomo Kings Steel Orchestras.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venues:  TRINIDAD, W.I.
May 12, 2010
  • Three nights - through May 14:  The Basha High School Steel Orchestra teams up with the Kinesis Dance Company (with choreography by Heather Langham), and perform an interpretation of Len “Boogsie” Sharpe’s arrangement of Billie Jean by Michael Jackson.  Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Basha High School Auditorium, 5990 S. Val Vista Drive, Chandler, Arizona, USA.  1 (480) 224-2281.
     
  • Pan in the 21st Century Preliminaries - Tobago region, featuring Our Boys and Katzenjammers Steel Orchestras.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  TOBAGO, W.I.
May 9, 2010
  • “A Treat for Mothers II” - a Mothers’ Day Concert, featuring Panache Steel Orchestra, Antigua & Barbuda Defense Force Band, Alston & Olson (pan & piano) and other exciting instrumental & vocal performances.  MC is comedian Errol Fabien.  Come and be truly entertained with music, comedy, prizes and surprises.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Multi-Purpose Cultural Centre, Perry Bay, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, W.I.
    Tickets/info: any member of Panache Steel Orchestra.  Robin - 1 (268) 771-3748; Wendell - 1 (268) 773-2378; Wanga - 1 (268) 786-9263; LIAT (Woods branch), Super Power, Pink Mongoose, and Sam Roberts at Observer Radio.
     
  • The National Alliance of Steelbands announces its organizational kickoff reception, with entertainment by Steel Sensation and Harlem All Stars.   Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue: St. Gregory’s School, 991 St. John’s Place, (corner of Brooklyn Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info: Anthony Hinds - 1 (718) 216-8606.
     
May 8, 2010
  • Book signing for “400 Questions & Answers on Pan” by Ian Franklin, with live pan performances.  Time:  7:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Laloo’s Roti Shop, 2040 Palm Bay Rd. NE (between Babcock Road and Lipscomb Street, opposite Tire Kingdom), Palm Bay, Florida, USA.  More info:  1 (321) 728-8944.
     
May 7–8, 2010
  • The 8th Annual PANorama Caribbean Music Fest will include an interactive steel band workshop featuring clinicians Dr. Larry Snider, Cliff Alexis and Dr. Eugene Novotney, adjudicated performances by over 20 steel bands from around the USA, and headline performances by Andy Narell and Friends and Eastern Kentucky University Steelband!  Venue: Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia, USA.
    Call 1 (757) 282-2823 for more information and to register.
     
     
May 2, 2010
  • The GCR (Global Caribbean Representation) Steel Pan Music Awards premieres and features a Neck-Strap Amateur Tenor-Pan Challenge and the Harmony Music Makers.  Time:  4:30 p.m.  Venue:  Mahalia Jackson School Auditorium, 790 East New York Avenue (between Troy & Schenectady Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
  • The 20th annual New England Pan Festival features Steel Bands from throughout New England performing during the day.  Time:  10:00 a.m.  Venue:  Sugarloaf Mountain Kingfield, Maine, USA.  Info:  1 (207) 237-6814
May 1, 2010
  • BT Melodians Steel Orchestra appears in concert.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Chipping, Norton Berkshire, UNITED KINGDOM.
     
Apr. 26, 2010
  • United States Steel Band Association, Inc. (USSA) invites Bandleaders & Members of steel orchestras located in the five boroughs of New York, leaders of bands in the surrounding cities and states, all Tuners, Arrangers, pan supporters, pan lovers and the general public to: a Special General Meeting.  Time: 7:30–9:45 p.m. (sharp!!!).  Venue: I.S. 68 (Bildersee), 956 East 82nd Street (between Avenue J and Flatlands Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
  • The ULM (University of Louisiana at Monroe) Percussion Ensemble and the ULM Steel Band perform in concert.  Special guest performance by the West Ouachita High School Percussion Ensemble.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  the Brown Auditorium, ULM, 700 University Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana, USA. 
Apr. 25, 2010
  • The Austin School District presents the first-ever AISD Steelband Festival.  Time:  3:30 p.m.  Venue:  the Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road, Austin, Texas, USA.
     
  • The Northern Illinois University (NIU) Steel Band presents its annual spring concert.  Time: 3:00–5:00 p.m.  Venue:  Boutell Memorial Concert Hall (Music Building), 550 Lucinda Avenue, NIU Campus, DeKalb, Illinois, USA.
Apr. 24, 2010
  • The 4th Annual Goombay Festival features several steel drum bands from across the Southeast as well as reggae bands including the headline act the Reggae Vibes Band.  Time:  10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.   Venue: Historic Belmont-Devilliers Neighborhood, downtown Pensacola, Florida, USA.
     
  • The second annual University of Delaware Steel Band Festival will be held, featuring numerous steel bands from Ohio, Washington, D.C., Delaware, and Barbados.  Time:  Noon–5:00 p.m.  Music begins at 1:00 p.m.  Venue:  the grassy area between the Amy E. du Pont Music Building and the Roselle Center for the Arts, Orchard Road, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA.
  • Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation presents The Youth Groove featuring Utopia Pan Soul, CrossFire Steel Orchestra, Spoken word Artists and much more.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue:  753 Classon Avenue (between Sterling Place & Park Place), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info/Tickets - Jelani: 1 (646) 255-5854; Melanie: 1 (347) 481-2382; Sheldon: 1 (917) 862-6974.
  • “Two Legends, Two Nights” concert features Delaware Steel with Andy Narell and calypso legend David Rudder.  Time:  8:00–9:30 p.m.  Venue:  Mitchell Hall, South College Avenue and The Green, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA.
     
Apr. 23, 2010
  • Noted panman and pan historian Dalton Narine is in town for the free screening of his film ‘Mas Man’ - An Examination of the Universally hailed work of Artist and Carnival Designer Peter Minshall.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Norman Johnson Lecture Hall, Room B-2008, Medgar Evers College, 1650 Bedford Avenue (at Crown Street), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  More info: 1 (718) 252-6161.
     
  • Five Steel Bands from across Tucson, including the band from University of Arizona, perform in the 3rd Annual Field of Steel.  Time:  7:00-8:30 p.m.  Venue:  Catalina Foothills High School Stadium, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive, Tuscon, Arizona, USA.
     
  • “Two Legends, Two Nights” concert features Delaware Steel with Andy Narell and calypso legend David Rudder.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Baby Grand, 818 N. Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
  • Pan Arts Network (P.A.N.) presents GOSPEL PRAISE ON STEEL featuring steelband performances by: Gems & Friends Steel Orchestra, Worship in Steel, Nativity Steel Angels and Malvern Praise on Pan.  Special guest performance by Afropan Steelband.  Time:  doors open 7:30 p.m.  Showtime:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, P.C. Ho Theatre, 5183 Sheppard Avenue East (just east of Markham on Sheppard), Scarborough, Ontario, CANADA.   Info - Wendy: 1 (416) 283-7756; Earl 1 (416) 245-6411
  • The Lewisville Lake Symphony Pops Series features the University of North Texas’ 2:00 Steel Drum Band in “Return of the Drums!”  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Lakeland Baptist Church, 397 South Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville, Texas, USA.
  • “Home Grown on Common Ground” features the 25-member St. Luke’s Steel Band and jazz pianist Christian Sands with Thadeus Exposé on bass and Arti Dixson on drums, steel pan virtuoso Andy Akiho, Liam Teague and more.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue: Morse Recital Hall in Sprague Memorial Hall, Yale School of Music, Yale University, 470 College Street, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
Apr. 22, 2010
  • Jazz Concert with the Sebastian River High School (SRHS) Jazz Ensemble and Steel Drum Band.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  SRHS Performing Arts Center, 9001 90th Avenue, Sebastian,  Florida, USA.
     
Apr. 20, 2010
  • Panergy Steel Orchestra performs for Jammin’ Tuesday.  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Treibhaus Innsbruck  Angerzellgasse 8, 6020 Innsbruck, Tirol, AUSTRIA.
Apr. 19, 2010
  • The New York University (NYU) Steel Drum Ensemble presents an evening of music for steel band.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  NYU’s Frederick Loewe Theatre, 35 West 4th Street, New York, New York, USA.
     
Apr. 18, 2010
  • The Trinidad and Tobago Baltimore Steel Orchestra performs.  Time:  3:00-4:30 p.m.  Venue:  Central Presbyterian Church, 7308 York Road, Towson, Maryland, USA.
  • UA (University of Arizona) Steel presents its Spring concert.  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Concert will also be viewable via online live-streaming.  Venue: School of Music Building, 1017 N Olive Road, University of Arizona campus, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
     
  • April’s Caribbean Jazz combines the talents of The Engine Room Collective with the ladies of steel – Carlene Etienne, Susannah McCauley and Vanya Reid.  MC for the night will be Cutty Williams. Caribbean cuisine will be provided by Chef Hasan Defour.  Time:  5:00-9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, Notting Hill, London, ENGLAND.
     
Apr. 17, 2010
  • UA (University of Arizona) Steel and drumset artist Chris Hanning present a master class.  Time: 2:00 p.m.  Venue: School of Music Building, 1017 N Olive Road, University of Arizona campus, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
  • The UWI (University of the West Indies) Arts Chorale and the UWI Steel Ensemble from Trinidad appear in concert.  Time: 4:30 p.m.  Venue:  St. Matthew’s RC Church, 1123 Eastern Parkway (near Utica Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info: 1 (212) 759-9345; uwi.arts.chorale@gmail.com
  • Carnival of Steel, the Premier Steel Drum Music Festival in North Texas features Steel Bands of all levels and ages from around the US performing in concert.  Special Guest Artists: panist Andy Narell, calypso legend David Rudder and Jose Aponte, Drum Set & World Percussion Artist.  Overall event time:  10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.   Guest artist performance Demo Clinic:  5:00 p.m.  Guest artist evening concert:  8:00 p.m. featuring the Richland College Steel Sound Steel Band followed by the Carnival of Steel Massed Steel Band.  Venue:  Fannin Performance Hall, Richland College, 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas, Texas, USA.   More info.
  • Pan Down Memory Lane Finals will feature Single Pan bands.  Time:  TBA.   Venue: Jean Pierre Complex, Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  
Apr. 16, 2010
  • The University of Montana School of Music presents the Spring Percussion Ensemble & Islanders Steel Band featuring Ed Saindon, vibraphone, Jeff Properie, snare drum, Robert Levin, West African Percussion.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  the University Theatre, corner of Connell and Maurice Streets, University of Montana campus, Missoula, Montana, USA.
Apr. 14, 2010
  • The UWI (University of the West Indies) Arts Chorale and the UWI Steel Ensemble from Trinidad appear in concert.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Founder’s Hall, St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA.      Info: 1 (212) 759-9345; uwi.arts.chorale@gmail.com
  • The UM Steel Drum Band and World Percussion Ensemble present a spring concert of Brazilian and other world music.  Special guest performers will be the Oxford High School percussion ensemble.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue: the David H. Nutt Auditorium, Music Building, University Avenue, University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, USA.
     
Apr. 12, 2010
  • The Philippa Schuyler Middle School for the Gifted and Talented Major Steelpan Ensemble performs in conjunction with the St. Sithians Marimba Band from South Africa.  Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.  Venue:   Lorette Boyce Auditorium, IS 383, 1300 Greene Avenue (between Wilson and Knickerbocker Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
Apr. 11, 2010
  • Pan Down Memory Lane Preliminaries - South/Central Region - featuring Single Pan Bands.  Time: 5:00 p.m.  Venue:  TRINIDAD, W.I.
Apr. 10, 2010
  • Branches Pan Groove Steel Orchestra celebrates with a 32nd Anniversary Gala featuring Trinidad’s Chutney Soca Artist “Drupatee”; Antigua’s The Mighty “Swallow”; Barbados’ Soca Artist “Statement”, Conrad Jones “CJ”, Jah Jah Drummers and more.  Time:  7:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.  Venue:   Reggie Lewis Sports Center, Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts, USA. 
    Tickets/info:  Lance & Phillis: 1 (617) 296-5755 Branches: 1 (Carl) (61) 834-9614; 1 (616) 364-4206.

  • Panergy Steel Orchestra and Young Art perform.  Time:  1:00 p.m.  Venue:  Marktplatz Innsbruck,  am Marktgraben, 6020 Innsbruck, Tirol, AUSTRIA.
  • Harmony Music Makers invite you to their 3rd Annual Bus ride to Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City - (DAY TRIP).  Bus departure time:  8:00 a.m.  Departure venue:  Utica Avenue & Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, New York, USA.  For tickets - Mike:  1 (347) 528-3560; Ocho: 1 (718) 450-3597; Claudia 1 (718) 485-2103.
  • The University of Akron Steel Drum Band celebrates its 30th year with a special anniversary concert.  Guest artists are calypsonian Lord Relator and panist Andy Narell.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, University of Akron campus, 198 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio, USA.
  • Pan Down Memory Lane Preliminaries - Eastern region & South/Central region - featuring Single Pan Bands.  Time: 5:00 p.m.  Venue:  TRINIDAD, W.I.
  • The 7th Annual ‘National Trail in Paradise’ Steel band festival features performances by National Trail High School, Miami University of Oxford and Talawanda, Walnut Hills, Elder and Kekionga high schools, and more.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  National Trail High School, 6940 Oxford Gettysburg Road, New Paris, Ohio, USA.
     
Apr. 9, 2010
  • Steeling Music: features Andy Narell, She-e Wu, and Liam Teague.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Northwestern University campus, Evanston, Illinois, USA.
  • Pan Down Memory Lane Preliminaries - Northern region - featuring Single Pan Bands.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  TRINIDAD, W.I.
Apr. 8, 2010
  • Drumaddix features the Test Middle School Drum Ensemble, Richmond High School Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band, Earlham College Hand Drum Ensemble and Rhythm Project.  Time: 7:00 p.m.   Venue: Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, 380 Hub Etchison Parkway, Richmond, Indiana, USA.
  • Bates College Steel Pan Orchestra performs.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Bates College, Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston, Maine, USA.
  • Pan Down Memory Lane Preliminaries - Northern region - featuring Single Pan Bands.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  TRINIDAD, W.I. 
Apr. 7, 2010
  • The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Florida Memorial University presents the 12th Annual Youth Steelband Festival.  Participating are youth steel orchestras from Trinidad & Tobago, U.S. Virgin Islands, the U.S.A. and the Florida Memorial Steel Ensemble.  Time:  10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.  Venue:  Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts, 15800 N.W. 42nd Ave, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA.
Apr. 3, 2010
  • Oberlin Steel performs.  Times: 12:00-1:00 p.m. and 2:00-3:00 p.m.   Venue:  FDR Memorial, Washington D.C., USA.
  • St. Bartholomew Steel Orchestra performs as part of the annual Oistins Fish Festival.  Time:  6:30 p.m.  Venue:  Oistins, Christ Church, BARBADOS, W.I. 
     
Apr. 2, 2010
  • Oberlin Steel performs.  Times: 12:00-1:00 p.m. and 2:00-3:00 p.m.   Venue:  Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., USA.
Apr. 1, 2010
  • Oberlin Steel performs.  Time:  1:00–2:00 p.m.  Venue:  Tandem Friends School, 279 Tandem Lane, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
  • Oberlin Steel performs.  Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.   Venue:  Downtown Mall, West Main Street,  Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
Mar. 30, 2010
  • Stephen F. Austin (SFA) State University’s Steel Drum Band presents a program of pop, Caribbean and Latin favorites during its annual spring concert.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Cole Concert Hall, SFA campus, 2210 Alumni Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA.
  • Oberlin Steel performs.  Time:  12:30 p.m.  Venue:  Tybee Island Pier, Tybee Island, Georgia,  USA.
Mar. 29, 2010
  • Oberlin Steel performs.  Time:  12:30 p.m.  Venue:  John Rousakis Plaza, River Street   Savannah, Georgia,  USA.
Mar. 28, 2010
  • “Kaiso and Steel” features collaboration between Norman Stewart (Maestros Steel Orchestra), and Trinidadian singer/ musician/ storyteller/ historian, Drew Gonsalves.  They will be accompanied award-winning panist and calypsonian, The Mighty Jamma.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue: Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY, ENGLAND. ENGLAND, U.K.
  • Oberlin Steel performs.  Time:  12:30 p.m.  Venue:  Forsyth Park (between Drayton and Whitaker Streets), Savannah, Georgia,  USA.
  • Colours Steel Orchestra entertains, along with a reggae band.  Barbecue, and great views are part of the package.  Time:  4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Shirley Heights Lookout, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, W.I.    Weekly appearances are scheduled throughout the year until December 5.
     
Mar. 27, 2010
  • Pantastic Steelband and Panschool members perform.  Time:  11:00 a.m.  Venue:  Eumundi Markets, 210 Memorial Drive, Eumundi, Queensland, AUSTRALIA.
  • “Kaiso and Steel”  features collaboration between Norman Stewart (Maestros Steel Orchestra), and Trinidadian singer/ musician/ storyteller/ historian, Drew Gonsalves.  They will be accompanied award-winning panist and calypsonian, The Mighty Jamma.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  The Drum Arts Centre, 144 Potters Lane, Aston Birmingham, West Midlands, ENGLAND, U.K.
  • USSA (United States Steelband Association) presents GOSPELYPSO, with performances by:  Sesame Flyers, Despers USA, CrossFire, Pan Ambassadors, Pantonic, Women In Steel, CASYM, Utopia and Pan Sonatas.  Doors open:  5:00 p.m.  Showtime:  6:30–10:00 p.m.  Venue: George Wingate Campus Auditorium, 600 Kingston Avenue (between Winthrop Street & Rutland Road,) Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Tickets:  Travis: 1 (718) 503-2911; Utopia: 1 (917) 862-6974; Mack: 1 (718) 496-5133.      Note:  Tickets bought for the cancelled December 19, 2009 Christmas show- will be honored.
  • San Jacinto College Central steel drum band and campus choir perform at the Kemah Pan Jam.  Time:  5:00–6:00 p.m.  Venue: Kemah Lighthouse district, located adjacent to the Kemah Boardwalk, (Galveston Bay off State Highway 146), Kemah, Texas, USA.
Mar. 26, 2010
  • Students of Philippa Schuyler Middle School showcase their talents through the arts in concert. IS 383’s annual Spring Concert features: Major Steelpan directed by Ms. Nyasha Rhoden, Major Band, Concert Strings, Major Drama, Major Ballet, Intermediate Repertory, and Major Jazz Dance including Major Chorus.   Time: 7:30–9:30 p.m.  Venue:  Walt Whitman Hall, Brooklyn College, 2900 Campus, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
  • The Miami University Steel Band along with special guests Oberlin Steel, from Oberlin College, and Rusty Burge, percussionist and jazz vibraphonist, perform. Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Hall Auditorium, Miami’s Oxford campus, 101 S. Campus Avenue, Oxford, Ohio, USA.
     
Mar. 25, 2010
  • San Jacinto College Central steel drum band and campus choir premier “In the Shadows of the Forest,” a pioneer work exclusively composed for steel band and choir.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue: Slocomb Auditorium, Richard S. Slocomb Fine Arts Building, San Jacinto College Central, 8060 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, Texas, USA.
Mar. 23, 2010
  • Panergy Steel Orchestra performs for Jammin’ Tuesday.  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Treibhaus Innsbruck  Angerzellgasse 8, 6020 Innsbruck, Tirol, AUSTRIA.
Mar. 21, 2010
  • Colours Steel Orchestra entertains, along with a reggae band.  Barbecue, and great views are part of the package.  Time:  4:00 p.m.  Venue:  Shirley Heights Lookout, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, W.I.    Weekly appearances are scheduled throughout the year until December 5.
Mar. 20, 2010
  • The NIU (Northern Illinois University) Steelband will do a combined concert with the NIU Jazz Ensemble.  Time:  8:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Duke Ellington Ball Room in the Holmes Student Center, 340 Carroll Avenue, Dekalb, Illinois, USA.
     
  • USSA (United States Steelband Association) presents a ‘Pan Solidarity Forum.  On hand will be keynote speakers.  Steelband leaders, pan supporters and the general public are all invited.  Time:  4:00–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  (Intermediate School) IS 68, 956 East 82nd Street (between Flatlands Avenue and Avenue J), Brooklyn, New York, USA.      (rescheduled from 3-13-2010 due to inclement weather)
  • Woodbrook Playboyz steel orchestra, Afrolypso, featuring panman Jason Baptiste, Caribbean jazz group Kalabash, Cuban violinist William Roblejo and his trio - and many more are part of the musical landscape for Jazz Artists on the Greens (JAOTG) 2010.  Time: 5:00 p.m.  Venue:  the greens near the Centre for Creative and Festival Arts, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
 Mar. 19, 2010
  • Free Concert in the Park: Sebastian River High School Jazz Ensemble and Steel Drum Band perform.  Time:  5:30-8:00 p.m.  Venue:  Riverview Park, CR 512 and U.S. 1, Sebastian,  Florida, USA.
     
Mar. 18, 2010
  • “The Origins and Early Growth of New York’s Steel Band Movement” - Panel discussion featuring four pioneering participants from the steel band movement’s infancy in New York.  Time:   7:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Room S122, School of Professional and Community Development,  Medgar Evers campus, 1637 Bedford Avenue (between Crown & Carroll Streets), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
  • Catonsville High School Steel Drum Band performs for the University of Maryland School of Law’s annual “Lunch Under the Pipes” music series.  Time:  Noon.  Venue:  Westminster Hall, 519 West Fayette Street (corner Fayette & Greene Streets), Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Mar. 13, 2010
  • Delaware Steel performs.  Time: 3:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Calvary United Methodist Church, 16 E. Park Avenue, Ambler, Pennsylvania, USA.    Rain date: March 21, 3 :00 p.m.
Mar. 13, 2010
  • It’s ‘Panjazz at De Panyard’ with The Crew, featuring Robert “Bullet” Thwaites, and music by DJ Sweet Vibes.  Time:  9:00 p.m.  Venue: Pan Masters Panyard, 4559 Rhode Island Avenue, North Brentwood, Maryland, USA.
     
  • Trinidad & Tobago Jazz Festival - Headline Event features Moods Steel Orchestra; Ravi B; Rikki Jai; University of Trinidad & Tobago (UTT) Faculty Jazztet (led by Dave Marcellin); Gene Lawrence & Friends (including Ray Holman and Kernal Roberts); and the Grace Kelly Quartet from the USA, with Sean Thomas.  Time:  5:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  “The Greens,” Centre for Creative & Festival Arts, UWI (University of the West Indies), St. Augustine, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Mar. 12, 2010
  • Freddy Harris III & Steelxplosion perform.  Time:  8:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue: the Sugar Bar, 254 West 72nd Street (Btwn Bway/West End), New York, New York, USA.
     
Mar. 7, 2010
  • Pan Masters Steel Orchestra, Michel Martelly, Image Caribbean Band, Rafrechi Haitian Band, Proverbs Reggae Band and Bobby Music Machine & Wooley Antoine perform for the “One Caribbean Haiti Relief Concert.”   Time:  4:00 p.m.  Venue: Crossroads Entertainment Complex,  4103 Baltimore Avenue, Bladensburg, Maryland, USA.
     
  • Brooksville Music Club presents "A Caribbean Sampler" - a steel drum and calypso concert featuring Kokomo Chris on steelpan.  Time: 2:30 p.m.  Venue:  Christ Lutheran Church, 475 North Avenue West at Zoller Street, Brooksville, Florida, USA.
     
Mar. 6, 2010
  • The Cayman Brac High School Steel Band, Swanky Kitchen Band, and the North Side Kitchen Band are among the local artists performing at the Sister Islands Agricultural Show.  Gates open:  8:00 a.m.  Opening ceremonies:  10:00 a.m.  Venue: the Agriculture Grounds on the Bluff, Cayman Brac, CAYMAN ISLANDS.
     
  • Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra, Ken “Professor” Philmore,  Earl Brooks, Leroy “Black Stalin” Calliste, Errol Fabien and many more come together and perform in benefit concert for David “DJ Heshimu” Graham.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Skiffle Bunch Pan Theatre, 110 Coffee Street, San Fernando, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
  • Steel The Rhythm performs as part of a three-day world music festival.  Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m.  Venue: St. James Church, Saint James Square, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, U.K.
     
Mar. 5, 2010
  • Panist and vocalist the Mighty Dow performs.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue:  Bobby's Marina, near the Boardwalk, Philipsburg, ST. MAARTEN, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES.
     
  • The St. Nicholas Steel Drum Band and Vuka Drumline (a Steel Drum Foundation initiative - provide pre-concert (the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra) entertainment.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue:  Pietermaritzburg City Hall, Pietermaritzburg (Maritzburg), SOUTH AFRICA.
     
Mar. 1, 2010
  • The McNeese Steel Band performs for ‘First Monday.’  Time:  11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Atrium at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, 1701 Oak Park Boulevard, Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA.
     
Feb. 28, 2010
  • The Starlite Steelband performs at Black History Month event.  Time: 10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.  Venue: The Maranatha Lutheran Church, 177 Albert Street, Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • The following is rescheduled (from Feb. 21) to this current date, due to postponing re: inclement weather.
    The Marshall Philharmonic Orchestra presents the third concert of its 47th season featuring
    MU (University of Missouri) Steel.  Time:  2:30 p.m.  Venue: the Harold L. Lickey Auditorium, Bueker Middle School, 565 South Odell Avenue, Marshall,  Missouri, USA.
     
Feb. 5–28, 2010
  • The Audacity of the Creole Imagination - A multi-media Exhibition of Dr. Kim Johnson’s steel pan research.  Time: Tue to Sat: 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.  Sun: 2:00—6:00 p.m.  Venue: National Museum and Art Gallery, 117 Frederick Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Feb. 27, 2010
  • The Traces Steel Band and Shirley Simpson perform at annual Caribbean Night. Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue:  KW Open Bible Pentecostal Church Of God, 25 Madison Avenue North (between King and Duke), Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • The Grace Steel Drum Ensemble, along with area high school steppers and others perform for the 8th annual African American Cultural Festival and Steppers Showcase.  Time:  3:00 p.m.  Venue:   Manalapan High School, 30 Church Lane, Englishtown, New Jersey, USA.
     
Feb. 26, 2010
  • Prescott Elementary School’s Pandemonium steel drum ensemble performs and facilitates a demonstration during the 2010 Expeditionary Learning Schools National Conference.  Venue: the Westin Crown Center, 1 East Pershing Road, Kansas City, # Missouri, USA.
     
Feb. 25, 2010
  • The Roots of the Caribbean features the Berklee Steelpan Ensemble directed by Ron Reid, the Afro-cuban ensemble by Ricardo Monzon and the Bob Marley ensemble directed by Matt Jensen.  Time: 8:15 p.m.  Venue:  the Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
     
  • The National Dance Theatre Company, NDTC Drummers and Singers, University Singers, Panoridim Steel Orchestra, and the Jamaica Folk Singers perform at tribute in celebration of the life of late Vice Chancellor Emeritus, Professor Rex Nettleford.  Time:  5:30 p.m.  Venue:  the Oriental Gardens, Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston, JAMAICA, W.I.
     
Feb. 21, 2010
  • St. Luke’s Steel Band performs as part of the Spectacular Sundays Concert Series.  Time: 2:00 p.m.  Venue: Thornton Wilder Hall, Miller Cultural Complex, 2901 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut, USA.
     
Feb. 20, 2010
  • Akron Symphony Orchestra - Schubert and Steel features Liam Teague on steelpanJ.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3.; Jan Bach; Steel Drum Concerto; Schubert: Symphony No. 9, The Great.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue:  University of Akron, E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, Ohio, USA.
     
  • Champz of Steel Plus - featuring champion steel orchestras, Carnival Bands of the Year, Carnival Kings and Queens, soca calypso monarchs, and many more.  Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • The Pantastic Steel Band performs.  Time: 6:30 p.m.  Venue:  Crystal Waters Café Deck, Kilcoy Lane, Conondale, Queensland, AUSTRALIA.
     
  • Sotropik Steel Orchestra joins the Deer Family Dance Group and  Bernadette Short QAA Dancers for the 50th Anniversary of the Queen of Angels Academy’s multicultural celebration.  Time: 6:30 p.m.  Venue:  100 Boulevard Bouchard, Dorval, Québec, CANADA.
     
Feb. 19, 2010
  • The Miami University Steel Band performs during the Music on the Avenue Series.  Time: 8:00-9:30 p.m.  Venue: St. John United Church of Christ Bellevue, 520 Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue, Kentucky, USA.
     
  • PrairieFest Fundraising Committee hosts a ‘Beach Ball’ featuring Tropical Shores Steelband, and more.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Best Western Atrium Gardens, 3232 N. Summit Street, Arkansas City, Kansas, USA.
     
Feb. 14, 2010
  • Guyana’s Republic Bank Mashramani Steelband Pan-o-rama takes place.  Time: 5:00 p.m.  Venue: Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown, GUYANA, S.A.
     
Feb. 13, 2010
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama FINALS Competition - featuring twenty large and medium conventional steel orchestras.  Time: 6:00 p.m. Venue: Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Feb. 12, 2010
  • The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra featuring Jonathan Scales on double second, performs.  Time: 10:00 p.m.  Venue: Mo Daddy’s, 77 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
     
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama FINALS Competition - featuring Small conventional steel orchestras and Single Pan Bands.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Lord Kitchener’s Stand, South Quay, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Feb. 9, 2010
  • Soweto Marimba Youth League (SMYLe) performs.  Time:  11:00 a.m.  Venue:  Dobsonville Park (near Kopanong community hall), Dobsonville, Gauteng, Soweto, Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA.
     
Feb. 7, 2010
  • Trinidad & Tobago National JUNIOR Steelband Panorama Finals, featuring school & youth steel orchestras.  Time:  10:00 a.m.  Venue: Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Feb. 6, 2010
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama Semi-Finals - Single Pan bands.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Victoria Square, Park Street, Port-of-Spain.  TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • St. Luke’s Steel Band performs at St. Luke’s Development Corporation Benefit Concert.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Lyman Hall, Southern Connecticut University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
     
  • HighLite Vibes Steel Combo performs for ‘History Through Music Festival: A Black History Month Celebration.’  Time: 2:00 p.m.  Venue: Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, New Jersey, USA.
     
  • The Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra participates in the performances for the opening ceremony of the 60th Edinburgh Military Tattoo.  Time: 6:30 p.m.  Venue: Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park, Sydney, AUSTRALIA.
     
Jan. 31, 2010
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama Semi-Finals Competition - featuring Small, Medium and Large conventional steel orchestras.  Time: 9:00 a.m. Venue: Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • HighLite Vibes Steel Combo performs at Caribbean Mass.  Doors open: 10:30 a.m.  Venue: Church of the Nativity, 419 Cedarcroft Road, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
     
  • Harmony Music Makers & Friends host a Fund-Raising event for Haiti Earthquake Victims.  Appearing:  Harmony, Renaissance, Panfusion, Hearts of Steel and Despers Steel Orchestras, Dancers Edu & his ‘Troops,’ St. Matthew’s Choir & a Local Haitian Choir.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue: St. Matthew’s Church Gym, 1351 Lincoln Place, ( bet. Utica & Schenectady Avenues) Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Donation $10.00.  Info:  Mike - 1 (347) 528-3560; Claudia - 1 (718) 485-2103; Ocho - 1 (718) 450-3597.
     
Jan. 30, 2010
  • HighLite Vibes Steel Combo performs at prayer breakfast.  Time:  9:00 a.m.  Venue: Saint Joseph’s Anglican Church, 131 Arlington Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
  • Pan Arts Network presents: 13thAnnual Snowflakes on Steel featuring Afropan, Pan Fantasy, Panatics, Panache and Toronto All Stars.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  Chinese Cultural Centre - P.C. Ho Theatre - 5183 Sheppard Ave. E. (just East of Markham Road on Sheppard), Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.  More info - Wendy: 1 (416) 525-2391;  Earl: 1 (416) 245-6411.  www.panartsnetwork.ca
     
Jan. 29, 2010
  • Silver Stars USA is looking for Pan Players; find out more, and drop by and enjoy the sweet Pan Lime on Fridays with Silver Stars dropping two music sets for the evening at the same time! D.J TeeRex is also in the house.  Time: 9:00–3:00 a.m.  Address: 1612 N.W. 38th Ave., (East of 441, on the N.E. corner), Lauderhill, Florida, USA.  Info - Kenty: 1 (954) 295-8966; Lloyd: 1 (954) 825-6630.
     
Jan. 28, 2010
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama Preliminary round (no formal adjudication, exhibition performances only) featuring Large Conventional Steel Orchestras (EAST Region).  Venues: Respective Panyards.  TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
Jan. 27, 2010
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama Preliminary round (no formal adjudication, exhibition performances only) featuring Large Conventional Steel Orchestras (NORTH Region).  Venues: Respective Panyards.  TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
Jan. 26, 2010
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama Preliminary round (no formal adjudication, exhibition performances only) featuring Large Conventional Steel Orchestras (SOUTH/CENTRAL Region).  Venues: Respective Panyards.  TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
Jan. 25, 2010
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama Preliminary Competition - featuring Small, Medium and Large Conventional Steel Orchestras (Tobago Region) (no formal adjudication for large orchestras, exhibition performances only).   Time: 7:00 p.m., beginning with New East Side Dimension in Belle Garden.  Venues:  Respective Panyards.  TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Jan. 24, 2010
  • Steelin’ Thunder steel drum band presents a concert supporting a medical relief mission to the victims of the Haiti earthquake.  Time: 2:00 p.m.  Venue: sanctuary of Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, Rockland, Maine, USA.
     
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama Preliminaries Competition - featuring Small and Medium Conventional Band Preliminaries (Northern Region).  Time: 1:00 p.m.  Venue: Lord Kitchener’s Stand, South Quay, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • Caribbean Dinner & Jazz features fine performances from the Engine Room Collective with panists Daniel Louis and Delphina James, and guitarist Tim Cansfield.  Hosted by Cutty Williams; cuisine by Chef Hasan Defour.  Time:  5:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Carnival Village, The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY, ENGLAND.
     
Jan. 23, 2010
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama Preliminaries Competition - featuring Small and Medium Conventional Band Preliminaries (Eastern Region).  Time: 5:00 p.m.  Respective Panyards, eastern TRINIDAD, W.I. 
     
Jan. 22, 2010
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama Preliminaries Competition - featuring Small and Medium Conventional Band Preliminaries (Southern Region)Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Skinner’s Park, San Fernando, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • Silver Stars USA is looking for Pan Players; find out more, and drop by and enjoy the sweet Pan Lime on Fridays with Silver Stars dropping two music sets for the evening at the same time! D.J TeeRex is also in the house.  Time: 9:00–3:00 a.m.  Address: 1612 N.W. 38th Ave., (East of 441, on the N.E. corner), Lauderhill, Florida, USA.  Info - Kenty: 1 (954) 295-8966; Lloyd: 1 (954) 825-6630. 
     
Jan. 18, 2010
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama - Tobago Single Pan Band Preliminaries Competition.  Venues:  Respective Panyards, TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Jan. 17, 2010
  • CAFE (Cultural Academy For Excellence, Inc.) presents its second annual Martin Luther King birthday celebration with a presentation entitled “Harmony Around the World” - featuring the Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra and DanceMakers Inc.  Time: 5:00 p.m.  Venue: Ina & Jack Kay Theatre, Claire Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA.
     
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama - Northern Single Pan Band Preliminaries Competition.  Venue: front of City Hall, Knox Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Jan. 16, 2010
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama - Eastern Single Pan Band Preliminaries Competition.  Venue: Respective Panyards, eastern TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
Jan. 15, 2010
  • “Tinning Alley – The Road Show” features Trinidad & Tobago National Panorama South Single Pan Band Preliminaries.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue: in front of WACK 90.1fm, Coffee Street, San Fernando, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
  • Silver Stars USA is looking for Pan Players; find out more, and drop by and enjoy the sweet Pan Lime on Fridays with Silver Stars dropping two music sets for the evening at the same time! D.J TeeRex is also in the house.  Time: 9:00–3:00 a.m.  Address: 1612 N.W. 38th Ave., (East of 441, on the N.E. corner), Lauderhill, Florida, USA.  Info - Kenty: 1 (954) 295-8966; Lloyd: 1 (954) 825-6630.
     
  • Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama 2010.  Full season schedule.
     
Jan. 9, 2010
  • Freddy Harris, III - LIVE:  Steelxplosion Benefit Concert.  Time: 10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.  Venue: The Sugar Bar, 254 West 72nd Street (between Broadway & West End Avenue,)  New York, New York, USA.
     
  • Tropical Sound performs featuring Dave Seagren on steelpan.  Time: 10:30 a.m.–12 noon.  Venue:  DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 North Washington Street, Naperville, Illinois, USA.
     
Jan. 8, 2010
  • Silver Stars USA is looking for Pan Players; find out more, and drop by and enjoy the sweet Pan Lime on Fridays with Silver Stars dropping two music sets for the evening at the same time! D.J TeeRex is also in the house.  Time: 9:00–3:00 a.m.  Address: 1612 N.W. 38th Ave., (East of 441, on the N.E. corner), Lauderhill, Florida, USA.  Info: Kenty: 1 (954) 295-8966; Lloyd: 1 (954) 825-6630. 
     
 
 
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