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Dec. 31, 2006
  • Belfast's 'New Years by The Bay' features performers mime and musician Scot Canon, the Steelin Thunder Steel Drum Band, the reggae and hip hop band, Straight Up, and more.  Event time: 2:00 PM.  S teelin' Thunder performs from 6:00 - 8:30 PM.  Venue: the Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial St., Belfast, Maine, USA.
     
  • Pan Jazz Brunch features a Caribbean-inspired menu to the beat of a s teel band jamming to jazz music.  Time:  11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  Venue:  Crossroads Entertainment Complex, 4103 Baltimore Ave., Bladensburg, Maryland, USA
     
  • The 12-member Delta State University Steel Band performs in the 2006 Hometown Gator Bowl Parade.  Time:  3:00 PM.  Venue:  downtown Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
     
Dec. 29, 2006

 
  • Steelpan festival and Salsa Night.  Featuring Abracadabra, Extempo, Quilombo and Pan Phonics Steelbands, and other special guests.  Door opens:  6:00 PM.  Showtime: 6:30 PM.  DJ will deliver salsa music after performances. Venue: Kammgarn, Baumgartenstrasse 19, 8200 Schaffhausen,  SWITZERLAND.
     
Dec. 19, 2006
  • Taurean Clarke Quartet CD Launch.   Featuring Taurean Clarke on steelpans, Jasmine Jones on drums, Tim Ball on Electric bass and Hayoun Lee on piano.  Time: 9:30 PM.  Venue: the Central Restaurant, 603 Markham Street, (south of Bloor Street and 1 block west of Bathurst Street), Mirvish Village, Toronto, CANADA
     
Dec. 17, 2006
  • Carols On Steel featuring Stardust Steel Orchestra, Ebony Steelband, Pantasia Steelband and DJ Trendsetter.  Time: 5.00 - 10.00 PM.  Venue: Stardust's Pan Yard, Acton Vale Community Centre, Beech Avenue, London W3 7JZ.  For info contact: 07904 015933
     
  • Robert Greenidge performs in concert with Shadow in Gala Christmas concert.  Time: 6:00 PM.  Venue: Richard Green MS, Barnes Ave., Bronx, New York, USA.  Call 1 (718) 941-1879 for more info.
     
  • The Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra celebrates their 25th Anniversary Christmas Concert.  Time: 7:00 PM.  Venue:  the Reichhold Center for the Arts, 2 John Brewer's Bay, ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
     
Dec. 16, 2006

 
  • Robert Greenidge performs in concert with Shadow in Gala Christmas concert.  Time: 8:00 PM.  Venue: York College Performing Arts Center, Guy Brewer Ave., Queens, New York, USA. Call 1 (718) 941-1879 for more info.
     
  • CASYM Steel Orchestra presents its annual Carols and Classics Christmas Concert featuring performances by CASYM's Class I, Class II, Stageside and many more.  Time: 7:00 PM.  Venue:  the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
Dec. 15, 2006

 
  • Meyer Levin Junior High School presents its Winter Concert.  Featuring performances by the school's choruses, Higher Levin steel orchestra, and the school sixth, seventh and eight grade steelband groups.  Time:  7:00 - 9:00 PM.  Venue:  Meyer Levin Junior High,  5909 Beverly Road (corner Beverly Road & Ralph Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA
     
Dec. 10, 2006
  • Percussion Ensemble / Steel Drum Group and Trojan Pep Band / Wind Ensemble - are all featured. Time:  7: 30 PM.  Venue:  Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, Fine Arts Building, UALR, 2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock, Arkansas, USA.  Call 1 (501) 569-3294 for more info.
     
Dec. 7, 2006
  • Oasis Folks Arts Academy present "The Path", a Story About the Evolution of Oasis.  Time for the cocktail hour, preceding the show - 3:00 - 4:00 PM.  The Path, featuring performances by the Oasis Youth Steelpan Ensemble, and the rest of the talented youths.  Venue: the former United Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, USA.  Contact Charlene Romano for more info and tickets, at 1 (908) 397-1970.
     
  • Salah's Steelpan Academy presents the 13th edition of its annual Winter Steelpan Fest entitled "Classics To Calypsoes."  The event brings together the Steelpan groups from the public schools and the local Montreal community. Special guest Pannists from Toronto are Mark Mosca and Hameed Shaqq the PanPiper.  Time:  3:00 Pm.  Venue: Royal Vale Auditorium, 5851 Somerled Avenue, N.D.G. Montreal, Quebec, CANADA.
     
  • Vermeer Quartet Symphonic Center Series presents Schubert: Quartettsatz in C minor, D. 703, Deborah Fischer Teason: Cadences ( with Liam Teague, steel pan), Beethoven: Quartet in A minor, Op. 132.  Time: 3:00 PM.  Venue:  Buntrock Hall, Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois, USA
     
Dec. 5, 2006 
  • Vermeer Quartet NIU Series presents Schubert: Quartettsatz in C minor, D. 703, Deborah Fischer Teason: Cadences (with Liam Teague, steel pan), Beethoven: Quartet in A minor, Op. 132.  Time: 8:00 PM.  Venue:  Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the Music Building on Lucinda Avenue, Northern Illinois University School of Music, DeKalb, Illinois, USA
     
Dec. 4, 2006 
  • The Engine Room and Friends, featuring performances by Robert Clarke and Kyron Akal. Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM.  Venue: Inn On The Green, Thorpe Close, Ladbroke Grove, London W10 5XL, ENGLAND.  Contact: 07850 715871 for more info.
     
Dec. 3, 2006

 
  • St. Mary's Central High School present its annual Christmas Concert.   The school's steeldrum band will perform.  Time: 2:30 PM.  Venue: School Gymnasium, St. Mary's Central High School, 1025 North 2nd Street, Bismarck, North Dakota, USA
     
Dec. 2, 2006
  • BAS (British Association of Steelbands) 8TH ANNUAL AWARDS   Reception from:  7:00 P.M.  Venue:  Holiday Inn Bloomsbury, Coram Street, London WC1, ENGLAND.  For tickets and more info:  07956 546724 or 07944 156006, or email info@panpodium.com
     
  • Despers USA presents Rags to Riches: A Fund Raising Bus Ride to Atlantic City.  Departure time:  7:00 P.M.  Departure venue:  Despers USA Pan Loft, 621 Classon Avenue, (between Atlantic and Pacific Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  For tickets and more info:  1 (917) 648-2491; 1 (718) 919-1893
     
  • The Humboldt State University (HSU) Calypso Band and Percussion Ensemble perform.  Time: 8:00 PM.  Venue: the Van Duzer Theatre, Humboldt State University, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, California, USA
     
  • The University of the Virgin Islands Humanities and Social Sciences Division presents the Music Program's Annual Christmas Concert, featuring the concert band, directed by A. Venzen, the concert choir, by L. Reyes; the jazz ensemble, by M. Lamkin; and t he steel pan ensemble, directed by Shenelle Warner.  Time:  8 PM.  Venue:  the Reichhold Center for the Arts, 2 John Brewer's Bay, ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS.   For more information, call Lorna Young-Wright, coordinator, at 1 (340) 691-1191
     
  • The Alafia River Boat Parade & Chili Cook Off features many fun activities and live music.  Performers include the Progress Village Singers, the Bloomingdale Ambassadors Chorus, Dowdell Middle School Bell Choir, Bloomingdale High School Orchestra and the Rodgers Middle School Steel Drum Band.  Time:  5:00 - 8:00 PM.  Venue:  Riverview Civic Center, 11020 Park Drive, Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA.
     
Dec. 1, 2006

 
  • The Percussion Ensemble and Panoramic Steel Band perform. Time:  7:30 PM.  Venue: Madsen Recital Hall,  Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU Campus, Brigham Young University, Utah, USA
     
Nov. 28, 2006

 
  • The Islanders Steel Drum Band perform at their fall concert featuring music by Andy Narell and Tito Puente.  Also featured is the University of Montana Percussion Ensemble.  Time: 7:30 PM.  Venue: The University Theatre, School of Fine Arts, 32 Campus Drive, The University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, USA
     
Nov. 29, 2006
  • Rainbow High School Steelpan Ensemble presents a Steelpan Concert at its Annual Christmas Treat for the less fortunate.  Distribution of gifts, refreshments, etc.   Venue:  SOS Children's Village, Tlokweng, BOTSWANA, AFRICA
     
Nov. 27, 2006
  • Desperadoes Steel Orchestra will remember their arranger, the late master musician and composer, Clive Bradley at a memorial service led by Fr. Clyde Harvey, and Pan Yard Jam featuring Desperadoes, Tokyo Steel Orchestra and Valley Harps in a musical tribute to the “Maestro” as Bradley.  Time: 7:00 PM.  Venue: Desperadoes pan yard, Laventille Road, East Dry River,  Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  Contact: Anthony Mc Quilkin, Asst. Manager for more info at 1 (868) 685-2241
     
Nov. 26, 2006
  • Moods of Pan 8.  Three-day pan festival, hosted by Gemonites Steel Orchestra.  Day Three:  Another Side of Pan - the Jazz Influence.  Featured performers are the Happy Lewis Quintet featuring Babu Samuels on steelpan,  Pantasy, Trinidad All Stars, Gemonites and Lord Relator.  Time:  6:30 PM.  Venue:  Deanery Grounds, St. John's, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, W.I. 
     
  • Pantonic Steel Orchestra invites all to their    - of the life of their late master musician and arranger - the legendary Clive Bradley.  Time:  3:00 - 7:00 PM.   Cafe Omar, corner Nostrand Avenue & Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, New York, USA. Call 1 (718) 434-0231 for more info.
     
Nov. 25, 2006
  • Starlift Steel Orchestra will launch its 2007 Carnival Band, "Laissez Le Bon Boulement des Periodes," (Let the good times roll .  Featured artistes include Tripolians, Woodbrook Playboyz, Scrunter's Pan Groove, and host Starlift, as well as DJs Crosby Sounds and Sir Charles. Time:  9:00 PM.  Venue:  Starlift's House of Music, #1 Mucurapo Rd. Ext., Mucurapo, Woodbrook, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I..
     
  • Moods of Pan 8.  Three-day pan festival, hosted by Gemonites Steel Orchestra.  Day Two: "Keep Pan Alive with Five."  Open to all Moods of Pan participants.  Performers will be in groups of five musicians - from St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, and Antigua & Barbuda.  Also featured in the Five Alive are quintets from Antigua's schools.  Also showcased: Junior Steelpan Solo Competition.  Age groups are 12 and under, and 13 - 17.  Time:  7:30 PM.  Venue:  Deanery Grounds, St. John's, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, W.I. 
     
Nov. 24, 2006
  • Moods of Pan 8.  Three-day pan festival, hosted by Gemonites Steel Orchestra.  Day One:  Gospel and Pan Night.  Featured performers are Holy Family Cathedral Steel Orchestra, Golden Hands Steel Orchestra, Off Springs pan group,  Potters Moravian Zionites Steelband, Gemonites Steel Orchestra, Mad For Christ Youth Group and headline act Papa San.   Time:  7:30 PM.  Venue:  Deanery Grounds, St. John's, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, W.I. 
     
  • The Official Commissioning of PanLand - steelpan facility, is scheduled. Venue:  km 33, Badagry Expressway, Abgara, Lagos, NIGERIA
     
Nov. 23, 2006
  • The Southern Miss Steel Band Combo performs.  Time:  12:05 PM.  Venue: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave, Meridian, Mississippi, USA
     
  • The first-ever Secondary School Steel Band Competition is scheduled.  Orchestras from four educational institutions, including Greensprings School, are expected to participate.  Venue:  Lagos, NIGERIA
     
Nov. 19, 2006
  • Invaders Steel Orchestra presents their Annual Fundraiser "Pan, Parang and Pork (3Ps)."  Proceeds go towards acquiring the land the band has occupied for more than sixty years   Featured performers are Scrunter, Marcia Miranda, Wendy Sheppard, Luces Brilliantes, DJ Crosby Sounds and event organizers Invaders Steel Orchestra. Time: 5:30 PM.  Venue: the Queen’s Park Oval, Woodbrook, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO.  More info:  call Edgar at 1 (868) 730-6677;  Verna at 1 (868) 768-9978
     
  • Al Foster's Treble Clef Music School celebrates its 2nd Annual Fundraising Brunch & Showcase featuring performances from its steelpan students.  Time: 1:00 PM.  Doors open at 12:00. Venue: the Jamaican Canadian Association. (JCA), 995 Arrow road (off Finch Ave, west of highway 400), Toronto, Ontario, CANADA. For more info call 1 (416) 743-3678.
     
  • Hospice of Stark County's presents their 7th annual Concert.  Featuring Judy Sicker and Tom Byers, Massillon Washingtonians Show Choir , Dover Steel Drum Ensemble, Luke Wilson and Nicole Garlando and Company. Time:  2:00 - 4:00 PM.  Venue: Lions Lincoln, 156 Lincoln Way E., Massillon, Canton, Ohio, USA
     
Nov. 14, 2006

 
  • The Inside Out Steel Pan Project performs with special guest and featured artist, Ray Holman.  Time: 7:00 PM.  Venue: One World Theater, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin, Texas, USA
     
  • Now Open!  Salah Wilson and the Panpiper have opened a Steelpan Franchise Store -STEELPAN PLUS with stores in Montreal and Toronto, CANADA. http://www.steelpanplus.com/
     
Nov. 12, 2006
  • Steel pannist Leon "Foster" Thomas performs with his band Krossover, as part of a large cast of artistes, at the South Florida Jazz & Heritage Festival.  Event time: 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM.  Leon Foster and Krossover appear at: 1:00 PM.  Venue:  Calder Race Course, next door to Dolphin Stadium,  2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA
     
Nov. 11, 2006
  • The Inside Out Steelband performs with Ray Holman at the Terrace Concert as part of the 2006 PASIC Convention.  Time: 11:00 AM.  Venue:  Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas, USA
     
  • University of Arizona and University of Texas Steelbands deliver World Clinic/Performance, with a cameo by Ray Holman - as part of the 2006 PASIC Convention.  Time:  1:00 PM.  Venue: Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas, USA
     
Nov. 10, 2006
  • Pan Trinbago T.C. Inc. hosts its Award Function “ Honouring The Panguard,” a tribute to the surviving members of a group of pannists who, fifty-five (55) years ago, introduced to the wider world the music of what is Trinidad & Tobago's national instrument.

    Among the recipients are members of the defunct Trinidad All Steel Percussion Orchestra (TASPO) and The First National Steelband including Edgar Pouchet Jr., Lennox “Bobby” Mohammed, Stephen Sardinha, Anthony Williams, Dr. Ellie Mannette, Hugh Borde, Clifford Alexis, Emmanuel Riley, Glenford Soberts, Oscar Pile, Errol Zephrine, Neville Muraldo and Sterling Betancourt MBE.  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue: The Festival Ballroom, Crowne Plaza, Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • The Miami University Steel Band performs as part of the 2006 Henry County Concert Series.  Time: 7:00 PM.  Doors open at 6:30 PM.  Venue:  Bundy Auditorium, 601 Parkview Drive, New Castle, Indiana, USA
     
Nov. 9, 2006

 
  • Texas Tech Steel Drum Band-Apocalypso Now give a World Clinic/Performance as part of the 2006 PASIC Convention.  Time:  1:00 PM. Venue:  Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas, USA
     
  • Texas State University Panorama Steel Band with guest artist Darren Dyke perform as part of the 2006 PASIC Convention, part of the Terrace Concert series.  Time: 3:00 PM.  Venue:  Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas, USA.
     
  • The Miami University Steel Band performs as part of the Connersville Art Series.  Time:  7:30 PM.  Venue: Connersville Middle School, 1900 N. Grand Ave., Connersville, Indiana, USA
Nov. 4, 2006

 
  • Pan Arts Network (P.A.N.) presents its 3rd Annual AUTUMN LEAVES ON STEEL. Featuring Dane Gulston, Canada's Pan Pioneers, Selwyn 'Sello' Gomes, Tommy Crichlow, Kenrick Headley from Vancouver; Robby Charles, Giselle Bishop and Gareth Burges from Toronto.  Doors open at 6:00 PM.  Showtime:  7:00 PM.  Venue: Bathurst Street Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. (south of Bloor St), Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
     
  • Pan Sonatas, Inc. presents a Fundraiser - 'A Bus Ride to Mohegan Sun,' Connecticut.  Time:  Bus departs at 8:00 PM sharp.  Departure venue: 1254 Sterling Place, (Sonatas Panyard between Troy & Albany Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Call for more info:  Damion: 1 (347) 247-5750;  Selwyn: 1 (347) 268-1239;  Mack: 1 (718) 496-5133

 
Nov. 1, 2006
  • Pan By The Bay - part of the Independence Day Festival, f eaturing thirteen of Dominica's established, and up-and-coming steelband groups.  Time:  7:00 PM.  Venue:  The Bayfront, in front of the Garraway Hotel, Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard, Roseau, DOMINICA, W.I.
     
  • School of Pan competition. Venue:  Antigua & Barbuda, W.I.
     
Oct. 29, 2006
  • Family Series - Caribbean Cruise. Featuring the Miller South Steel Drum Band with Christopher Wilkins, conductor, Juneteenth Cultural Club, and Pointe West dancers. Caribbean music, New Orleans jazz, Gottschalk’s Night in the Tropics, Trinidadian calypsos, and more.  Time: 3:00 PM.  Venue:   E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio, USA
     
  • Carnegie Hall Family Concert featuring CASYM Steel Orchestra.  Time: 1:00 PM.  Venue: Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall, corner 57th Street & Seventh Avenue, New York, New York, USA
     
Oct. 28, 2006
  • Steelpan and Jazz Festival.  Giants of Steel Concert featuring Andy Narell & Sakésho, Liam Teague & Panoramic,  Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe, and the Giant Steel & Brass Orchestra featuring Phase II Pan Groove and The Trinidad & Tobago Police Band.  Time: 8:00 PM - Midnight.  Venue:  Jean Pierre Complex, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Oct. 27, 2006
  • Steelpan and Jazz Festival.  Community Concert featuring Exodus Steel Orchestra, Jeremy Ledbetter & Cane Fire with Mark Mosca on steelpan, Alexis Baro, Los Alumnos de San Juan and more.  Time:  7:30 - 11:00 PM.  Venue: Exodus Pan Theatre, Corner St. John's and Eastern Main Road, St. Augustine,  TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Oct. 26, 2006 

 
  • The Cornell Steel Band performs at the "Bailey Hall Inauguration Concert."  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue:  Bailey Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA.
     
  • Steelpan and Jazz Festival.  Symposium for Steelband Leaders and Managers - "Accessing the Global Steelpan Market."  Call: 1 (868) 620 5285 for more info.  Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Oct. 24, 2006 

 
  • Steelpan and Jazz Festival.  Community Concert featuring Fonclaire Steel Orchestra, Renegades Steel Orchestra, Adesh Samaroo, Anil Bheem and the BMRZ, K.V. Charles and more.  Time:  5:00 - 10:00 PM.  Venue:  Harris Promenade, San Fernando, Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • University of Arizona Steel Band performs.  Time: 7:30 PM.  Venue:  Performing Arts Center, 1250 West Continental Road, Green Valley, Arizona, USA
     
Oct. 23, 2006 
  • Steelpan and Jazz Festival.  Community Concert featuring Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra, Desperadoes Steel Orchestra, Jeremy Ledbetter & Cane Fire with Mark Mosca on steelpan, Shurwayne Winchester and Traffik and more.  Time:  7:30 - Midnight.  Venue:  The Amphitheatre, Western Main Roads, St. James, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Oct. 22, 2006
  • Positive Vibrations Steel Orchestra in concert at the 10th anniversary of the Cultural Academy for Excellence (CAFE).  Time:  4:00 PM.  Venue: Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, USA
     
Oct. 21, 2006

 
  • CASYM Steel Orchestra invites all to their Victory Party/Appreciation Celebration.  Time: 10:00 PM - 4:00 AM.  Venue: Cafe Omar, corner Nostrand Avenue & Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Call 1 (718) 864-4117 or 1 (917) 337- 5282 for more info.
     
Oct. 15, 2006
  • Pan Rising Show salutes Aubrey 'Lacu' Samuel's 30th Anniversary, and Roots Steelband's 10th Anniversary - featuring Lacu Samuel, Roots Steelband, Ebonites Steel Orchestra and more.  Time: 6:30 PM.  Venue:  Crystal Palace Ball Room, Grand Royal Antiguan Beach Resort, 976 Deep Bay, St Johns, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA.  More info and tickets: Kuma Rodney: 1 (268) 464-3778; 1 (268) 726-8760.
     
Oct. 8, 2006
  • Trinidad North Steel Drum Band (from Media, Pennsylvannia) performs at the Nancy Jacobs Election Party.  Time:  3:00 - 6:00 PM.  Venue:  Wellwood Restaurant, 523 Water Street, Charlestown, Maryand, USA.   For info call Headquarters: 1 (410) 676-8683.
     
Oct. 6, 2006
  • In celebration of the Chinese Bicentennial celebrating 200 years of Chinese arrival in Trinidad and Tobago:  The Dragon Can Dance - featuring drummers, Dragon Dance, Lion Dance, Martial Arts Display, and the Chinese Bicentennial Steel Ensemble.  Time:  3:00 PM. Venue:  Brian Lara Promenade, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
Oct. 1, 2006
  • CARIFESTA -  Closing ceremony and show featuring performances by visiting and Trinidad and Tobago contingents, and Exodus Steel Orchestra. Time:  7:00 PM.  Venue: Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
Sept. 30, 2006 
  • Panyard Sensations featuring Pan Knights Steel Orchestra, Santa Cruz Panjammers, Malick Folk Performers, Shiv Shakti, Ruann Tabralis and Juenes Agape Youth Choir.  Prelude and show build-up with Pan Round de Neck, carnival characters, and more - time:  7:00 PM.  Panyard sensations showtime:  8:00 PM.  Venue:  Pan Knights panyard, 147 Eastern Main Road, Barataria, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
  • Trinidad North Steel Drum Band (from Media, Pennsylvannia) performs at the WALK NOW CURE AUTISM.  Time: 10:00 AM - Noon.  Venue:  The New Philadelphia Phillies Stadium, Citizens Bank Ball Park, Philadelphia, USA.
     
Sept. 29, 2006 
  • CARIFESTA - Community event hosting members of the Jamaican contingent.  Voices of Pan and the Elders.  'Elders' from Renegades discuss and trace the beginnings of Renegades Steel Orchestra.  Performances by Renegades, Harlem Syncopators, All Stars and Tokyo Youth steel orchestras.  Venue:  Renegades pan yard, Charlotte Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
  • Panyard Sensations featuring St. James Tripolians, Len “Boogsie” Sharpe, the Chinese Bicentennial Ensemble and host band Silver Stars, Wendy Sheppard, Enrique Moore, Isaac Blackman, Skatie,  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue:  Silver Stars panyard, 56 Tragarete Road, Newtown, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
Sept. 28, 2006 
  • CARIFESTA - St. James Tripolians Steel Orchestra performs twice nightly for CARIFESTA
     Antigua & Barbuda National Youth Orchestra perform. A ubrey 'Lacu' Samuel from Antigua & Barbuda performs. Time:  9:00 - 10:00 PM.  Venue:  Main stage,  Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     Additional note - this performance did not take place.  Contingents from other countries were still on the main stage at 11:00 PM.
     
  • CARIFESTA - Pan Voice featuring Phase II Pan Groove, Exodus, Trinidad All Stars, Desperadoes, Renegades, Skiffle Bunch, with Lydian Singers & Bishop Anstey Choir.  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue: Jean Pierre Complex, Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
Sept. 27, 2006 

 
  • CARIFESTA - Valley Harps Steel Orchestra performs .  Time: 3:30 - 4:30 PM.  Venue: Stage 4, Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
    Angostura Woodbrook Playboyz perform.  Time:  7:00 PM - 7:30 PM.   Venue: Stage 4, Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
    Valley Harps Steel Orchestra and Angostura Woodbrook Playboyz perform.  Time: 10:30 PM - 12:00 AM.  Venue: Stage 4,  Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
  • Latin Jazz and Beyond concert - with the "Berklee Brothers" featuring drummer Mark Walker with Ron Reid on steelpans, Oscar Stagnaro-Bass, Daniel Ian Smith-woodwinds, Ernesto Diaz-percussion and Alain Mallet-piano. Time: 8:15 PM. Venue: the Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, just south of Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. For more info: ronireid@verizon.net or rreid@berklee.edu 
     
Sept. 26, 2006 
  • CARIFESTA - St. James Tripolians Steel Orchestra performs twice nightly for CARIFESTA
    Antigua & Barbuda National Youth Orchestra perform.  Time: 8:30 PM.
    Aubrey 'Lacu' Samuel from Antigua & Barbuda performs circa 9:00 PM
    Merrytones Steel Orchestra performs.  Time: 9:30 PM.  Venue: Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
Sept. 25, 2006 
  • CARIFESTA - St. James Tripolians Steel Orchestra performs twice nightly for CARIFESTA
    Antigua & Barbuda National Youth Orchestra perform.  Time: 8:30 PM.
    Merrytones Steel Orchestra performs.  Time: 9:30 PM.  Venue: Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
Sept. 24, 2006 
  • Panyard Sensations featuring East Side New Dimension, Dem Boys, other pannists, Tobago Rio, Calypso Max and more.  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue: Belle Garden, TOBAGO, W.I.
     
  • Couva Joylanders Steel Orchestra host double celebration - Panyard Sensations & Joylanders' 45th anniversary.  Cast includes Ella Andall, Darren Sheppard, Tropical Angel Harps, Earl Brooks, Shiv Shakti, Dexter Theophile, DJ Wax and Couva Joylanders with saxophone, strings and voices. Time: 6:00 PM. Venue:  the Inshan Ali Promenade, Couva, TRINIDAD, W.I. 
     
  • "Eight of Hearts" concert, celebrating CARIFESTA IX, a production of the Laventille Steelband Festival Foundation - featuring Phase II Pan Groove, Desperadoes, Renegades,  Trinidad All Stars, Starlift, Exodus, Skiffle Bunch and Redemption Sound Setters. Time:  7:00 PM.  Venue is: Laventille Community Complex, Angostura Street, Eastern Main Road, Laventille, TRINIDAD.
     
  • CARIFESTA - Pan Explosion.   Time: 6:00 PM.  Venue:  Siparia Deltones Pan Theatre, Siparia, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
Sept. 23, 2006
  • The Chinese Bicentennial Steel Ensemble with nine-year old pannist prodigy performs as part of Chinese Bicentennial celebration program.  Time:  5:00 PM.  Venue:  Oasis Garden Terrace, 101 Circular Road, San Fernando, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
     
  • CARIFESTA - Sforzata Steel Orchestra performs at Carifesta IX.  Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM.  Venue:  Carifesta grounds, Stage 4, Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
  • CARIFESTA - L.H. Pan Groove performs at Carifesta IX. Time: 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM.  Venue: Carifesta grounds, Stage 4, Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
  • CARIFESTA - L.H. Pan Groove perform and Sforzata Steel Orchestra  perform at Carifesta IX. Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM.  Venue: Carifesta grounds, Stage 4, Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
Sept. 22, 2006 
  • Panyard Sensations featuring Carib Dixieland, pannists Ken “Professor” Philmore, Duvonne Stewart, Tony “Pan Jumbie” Williams, Delbert “Totts” Henry, singers Youth Quake, Ole Time Jammers, Prince, Katzenjammers and Dem Boys among others.  Time:  8:00 PM. Venue:  Mt. Pleasant, TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Sept. 17, 2006 
  • Musical Extravaganza featuring demonstrations by Mount Carmel Marching Band from Belmopan, Our Lady of Guadelupe Steel Pan Band, and the Cayo School of Music. Venue: Centennial Park, Benque Viejo del Carmen, BELIZE. More info contact Pat Asling, Benque House of Culture, Number 64 St. Joseph Street, Benque, BELIZE, SOUTH AMERICA
     
  • Panyard Sensations featuring Southern Marines Steelband. Time: 6:00 PM. Venue: the Southern Marines Steelband Foundation pan theatre, Southern Main Road, Marabella, TRINIDAD
     
Sept. 16, 2006 

 
  • Panyard Sensations featuring Sound Specialists Steel Orchestra.  Time:  8:00 PM. Venue: Eastern Main Road, Laventille, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
Sept. 11, 2006 
  • USA NBA Basketball without Borders/ACHAP Community outreach programme - Basketball donation to Africa.  Entertainment:   Rainbow Hi School Steelpan Ensemble & Kaisoka mokojumbies. Time: 9:00 AM. Venue: National Youth Centre, Gaborone, BOTSWANA, AFRICA
     
Sept. 10, 2006 

 
  • D'Radoes steel orchestra hosts an 'After Labor Day Steel Band Jamboree.'  Time: 6:00 PM. Venue: Chase Court and Ralph Avenue (between Foster Ave. and the railroad trestle) Brooklyn, New York, USA
     
  • Women In Steel, Pantonic, Unique Sound & J'Ouvert City Alliance present Rhythm and Steel in The Park - An End of Summer Family Cultural and Informational Day - featuring New York Steelbands.  Time:  12:00 to 7 PM.  Venue: Prospect Park – “The Peristyle” (entrance:  Parkside & Ocean Avenues, East Drive – walk to your left); Brooklyn, New York, USA.  For info call: Claudette (718) 629-1330; Yvette (718) 636-8029, Lynette (718) 469-3250.
     
Sept. 9, 2006 
  • The University of Mary Steel Drum Band performs on the U-Mary float during the Parade of Champions.  Time: 10:00 AM.   Venue: downtown Bismarck.   Staging is at the Capitol at 8:00 AM.  Route goes south on Sixth Street, west on Avenue C, south on Fifth Street and ends at Kirkwood Mall. Bismarck, North Dakota, USA
     
  • Panyard Sensations featuring   Curepe Scherzando Steel Orchestra.  Time:  8:00 PM. Venue: Evans Street, Curepe, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
Sept. 7, 2006 

 
  • President Skorton Inauguration Celebration featuring the Cornell Steel Band and Latin Jazz percussion Ensemble.  Time:  3:30 PM.  Venue:  Cornell University Arts Quad, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA.
     
Sept. 3, 2006 

 
  • New York Panorama competition -  featuring ADLIB, Caribbean Youth Panoramics, CASYM, CrossFire, D'Radoes, Dem Stars, Despers USA, Harmony, N.Y. Marsicans, Pan Sonatas, Pantonic and Sesame Flyers steel orchestras.  Showtime: 4:00 PM.  Venue: Brooklyn Museum Grounds (entrance on Washington Avenue, near Eastern Parkway), Brooklyn, New York, USA
     
  • The Steelheads steel drum band perform with special guest Andy Narell.  Time: 2:15 PM.  Venue: Ford Spirit of Detroit Stage,, Detroit International Jazz Festival, Hart Plaza, (next to the Renaissance Center at the intersection of Jefferson and Woodward Ave.), downtown Detroit, Michigan, USA.  More info.
     
Sept. 2, 2006 
  • New York Panorama competition - RESCHEDULED due to inclement weather - see September 3, above.
     
Sept. 1, 2006 
  • The Steelheads steel drum band perform with special guest Andy Narell.  Time: 7:30 PM.  Venue: the Clio Amphitheater, 402 N Mill Street, Clio, Michigan, USA.  Tickets and more info.
     
Aug. 30-31, 2006
  • First European International Conference on Steelpan - "The Steelpan Art Form in the 21st Century; Projecting a Vision of the Future through Global Experiences."  Venue:  University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, London E16 2RD, ENGLAND, UK.  For more info, contact meeting organizers Lionel McCalman at l.mccalman@uel.ac.uk or Haroun Shah at Haroun.Shah@hpa.org.uk
     
Aug. 28, 2006
  • Steelbands participating in Notting Hill Carnival's ' Best Band on The Road' competition.  Venue: Notting Hill, ENGLAND, UK
     
Aug. 27, 2006
  • BAS Jouvert Bomb Tune Steelpan Competition.  Venue: Notting Hill,  ENGLAND, UK
     
Aug. 26, 2006
  • The Steelheads steelband performs.   Venue: The Soggy Bottom Bar, 613 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Flint, Michigan, USA
     
  • National Panorama - Champions of Steel Competition featuring top UK steelbands competing for the title.  Venue: Horniman’s Pleasance Park, Kensal Road, Notting Hill, London, ENGLAND, UK
     
  • 'An Evening of Musical Excellence' featuring Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra and calypsonian Black Stalin – in concert - along with 3 Canal, violinist Anselm Walters, saxophonist Francis Prime and the host band, Our Boys Steel Orchestra.  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue: Our Boys Pan Theatre, Fort Street, Scarborough, TOBAGO, W.I.

     
  • NY Pan Stars Steel Orchestra presents their First Annual Bus Ride to Bally's Casino in Atlantic City.  Departure time:  8:00 PM.  Departure venue:  3711 Avenue D (between E 37th and E 38th Streets), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  For more info, call Lincoln @ 1 (718) 856-7064 or Cathy @ 1 (718) 493-0456.
     
Aug. 20, 2006
  • Jazz At Pearl's presents Sakésho - featuring Andy Narell on steelpan - in concert.  Two shows - Times:  8:00 PM and 10:00 PM.  Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show.  Venue:  Jazz At Pearl's, 256 Columbus Ave (Pacific), San Francisco, California, USA
     
  • D'Radoes Steel Orchestra hosts their DESPERADOES FAMILY REUNION, inviting all Desperadoes family and supporters.  Time: after band practice, around 10:00 PM.  Venue: D'Yard at 8039 Chase Court, (between Ralph Avenue and East 83rd Street) (near Foster Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA
     
Aug. 19, 2006
  • Jazz At Pearl's presents Sakésho - featuring Andy Narell on steelpan - in concert.  Two shows - Times:  8:00 PM and 10:00 PM.  Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show.  Venue:  Jazz At Pearl's, 256 Columbus Ave (Pacific), San Francisco, California, USA
     
Aug. 18, 2006
  • D'Radoes steel orchestra hosts their Band Launch at "D'Yard."  Featuring guest bands: Despers USA, Sonatas, Dem Stars, Harmony and Black Love.  Time: 8:00 PM.  Venue: 8039 Chase Court,  (between Ralph Ave. and East 83rd Street), Brooklyn, New York, USA
     
  • Pan United Steel Orchestra goes 'Live!'  Time: 12 PM - 2:00 PM.  Venue: Downtown Crossing (Winter & Summer Streets) Boston, Massachusetts, USA
     
  • Jazz At Pearl's presents Sakésho - featuring Andy Narell on steelpan - in concert.  Two shows - Times:  8:00 PM and 10:00 PM.  Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show.  Venue:  Jazz At Pearl's, 256 Columbus Ave (Pacific), San Francisco, California, USA
     
Aug. 15, 2006

 
  • Sakésho featuring Andy Narell on steelpan.  Showtime: 6:30 PM.  Venue: North Plaza, Lincoln Center (near 65th Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues), New York, New York, USA
     
Aug. 13, 2006
  • Pan Sonatas steel orchestra presents its 5th Annual Band Launching.  Featuring performances by Ambassadors, CASYM, Dem Stars, Despers USA, Harmony, Steel Sensation, D'Radoes, and Pan Sonatas steel orchestras.  Entertainment by various calypsonians as well.  Time:  4:00 PM.  Venue: K.C.'s Hideaway, 2494 Atlantic Avenue, (corner of Hinsdale St.), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Call Mack @ 1 (718) 496-5133 or Selwyn @ 1 (347) 268-1239 for more info.
     
  • Caribbean Cultural Center: 30 Years of Carnival featuring CASYM Steel Orchestra and other Caribbean artists.  Event time:  3:00 PM.  Venue:  Josie Robertson Plaza, (center of the Lincoln Center campus at Columbus Avenue, between 62nd and 65th Streets), New York, New York, USA
     
Aug. 12, 2006
  • NY Pan Stars Steel Orchestra invites all to their First Annual Curry-Que.  Time:  12:00 Noon - until...  Venue: 3711 Avenue D (between E 37th and E 38th Streets), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  For more info, call Lincoln @ 1 (718) 856-7064 or Cathy @ 1 (718) 493-0456.
     
  • Grenada National Panorama competition featuring eight competing steel orchestras: Angel Harps, New Dimensions, Comancheros, Pan Lovers, Rainbow City All Stars, Florida All Stars, Grand Roy Pan Angels and Corinthians.  Venue: Tanteen Sports Complex, St. George's, GRENADA, W.I.
     
Aug. 6, 2006
  • 7th Annual Laventille Steelband Festival Pan Parade, featuring a street theatre presentation where the Emancipation story will be re-enacted, chronicling the abolishment of slavery in Trinidad & Tobago.  After this segment, thirty steel orchestras (single pan and conventional) will join a tamboo bamboo band and the Laventille Rhythm Section for the parade.  Participating bands include:  Laventille Serenaders, Renegades, Woodbrook Playboyz, Phase II Pan Groove, Exodus, Desperadoes, Harlem Syncopators, Sforzata, St. James Tripolian, Starlift and Uni Stars.  Time:  4:00  PM - Midnight. Parade venue/route: East, along the Eastern Main Road, , from Mc Allister to Leon Streets, Laventille, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO.
     
  • St. James Town Youth Steel Orchestra perform.  Time:  3:00 PM.  Venue: Ann Tindal Park Lawn,  Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • Afropan performs.  Time: 3:30 PM.  Venue: 6, 3:30 PM.  Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage,  Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • St. James Town Youth Steel Orchestra presents a Pan Workshop. One-on-one 30-minute session - limited to 20 participants. Time: 4:30 PM.  Venue: Brigantine Room, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
     
  • Pan Fantasy performs. Time:  5:30 PM.  Venue: Ann Tindal Park Lawn, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
     
Aug. 4, 2006
  • The Ontario Steelpan Association presents Pan Alive 2006 featuring twelve steel orchestras performing two selections each - one calypso, and one non-calypso.  Participating are Afropan, Pan Fantasy, Silhouettes, Metrotones, Mississauga Academy, Salah Pan Academy, New Dimension, St. Jamestown Youth, Panatics, Symphonyx, Jesse Ketchum and Pan Masters - all vying for the Scotia Bank Trophy.  For tickets and more info: BAD LAD MUSIC @ 1 (416) 335-5292.  Time: 7:00 PM. Venue: Allan A. Lamport Stadium, 1155 King St., West, Toronto, CANADA.
     
Aug. 3, 2006
  • Antigua National Panorama competition featuring four competing steel orchestras including Gemonites, Hell's Gate, Mahico Stars and West Side Symphony:  Venue:  ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, W.I.
     
Aug. 1, 2006
  • ADLIB Steel Orchestra is showcased at a free outdoor performance. Culinary vendors available during the period for delightful dining.  Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM.  Venue: Waterside Plaza, overlooking the East River. Easily reached on foot via First Avenue and East 25th Street, then taking the footbridge across the FDR Drive towards the East River. Stay above street level and walk to the stage in the center of the four high-rise towers.  Manhattan, New York, USA. More info
     
Jul. 29, 2006 
  • ADLIB Steel Orchestra hosts their Annual Boat Ride aboard 'Captain Lou VI' Freeport, NY.  Music by DJ Adaryll.  Boarding time:  11:30 PM.  Departure Time: 12:00 A.M.  For tickets and more info, contact Jean Mayers @  1 (516) 623-40611 or Ralph Branche @ 1 (718) 525-7312.  Venue: Freeport, New York, USA
     
  • Crossfire Steel Orchestra hosts their 5th Annual Barbecue Fundraiser.  Featuring music by CASYM, Despers USA, D'Radoes, Jambalasi,  Sesame Flyers, Pan Sonatas and hosts, Crossfire. Time:  12:00 PM to 2:30 AM.  Venue:  The rear compound of the Brooklyn Athletic Club, 4400 Glenwood Road (corner Glenwood Road and Troy Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
Jul. 28, 2006 

 
  • Ribe Jazz Festival - Danish Jazz Festival. Butch Lacy’s Funny Band perform featuring pannist Gregory Boyd. Time:  10 PM - Midnight.  Venue: Cafe Valdemar Sejr, Ribe, South-West Jutland, DENMARK.  More info
     
  • 2006 Emancipation Celebrations - A premiere Pan-African Festival, featuring many activities from Jul. 23 - Aug. 1, including Pan Night - a Steelband Concert with six to eight steel orchestras expected to perform. Time: 7:30 PM.  Venue: Lidj Yasu Omowale Village, Jean Pierre Complex / Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Jul. 27, 2006 

 
  • Pannist Gregory Boyd featured in Denmark's Radio Huset Performance.  Venue: Radiohuset, Danmarks Radio, Rosenørns Alle 22, 1970 Frederiksberg C, Tlf: 35 20 30 40, DENMARK
     
Jul. 26, 2006 
  • Caribbean Rhythms as part of the "Young People’s Concert Series" - featuring Caribbean Youth Panoramics (CYP) Steel Pan Orchestra and the Caopeira Troupe.  Time:  11:00 AM.  Venue:  The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
     
Jul. 23, 2006
  • Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Association of Delaware hosts their 5th annual picnic. Featuring steel drum music, kids' games, soca music, cricket and more.  Time: Noon - dusk.  Venue: Brandywine Springs Park, 3300 Faulkland Road, Wilmington (near Rt. 41), Delaware, USA.  For more info call Sherwin Wilson 1 (302) 376-9153.
     
  • Pan Pun De Sand - Steel Pan Concert featuring various Steelbands. Part of the Crop Over Festival Events.  Time: 2:00 PM. Venue: Brandon's Beach, St. Michael, BARBADOS, W.I. More info: 1 (246) 424 0909
     
  • Caribfest Carnival and Caribbean Summer host various activities, including steelpan.  Time: 3:15 - 3:45 PM.  Venue:  Horniman Museum Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, south London, on the South Circular Road, ENGLAND, UK
     
  • Dem Stars Band Launching.   Venue:  Dem Stars pan yard, located at the Brooklyn Terminal Market, East 83rd Street, between (Foster & Ditmas Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.    For more info call 1 (718) 216-8606
     
Jul. 22, 2006
  • The MIT Steel Band and dancers will perform during a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser event, which is simultaneously being broadcast live as the 'Raiders on the Radio.'  Fundraiser time:  8:00 AM - Noon. Venue: Carmen Arace Cafeteria, Carmen Arace Middle  School, 390 Park Avenue, Bloomfield, Connecticut, USA
     
  • MusicalArts offers a free steelband workshop for teens and adults. Eric Rollnick of Mango Groove steel band will give a demonstration and teach everyone to play a song in one hour.  Time:  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.  Venue: the former Exeter High School, 36 Linden Street, Exeter, New Hampshire, USA.  www.musicalarts.org.
     
  • Pan People Steelband hosts a "Backyard All-Inclusive Party" fundraiser for their 2007 Ghana Tour.  Also featuring music from the Oglethorpe Steeldrum Ensemble.  Time:  9:00 PM - 2:00 AM.  Venue: 540 Cairo Street, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.  (Take I-20 W, exit Joseph Lowery Blvd, turn right on Lowery, left on North Avenue, then right on Cairo).  For info call: 1 (404) 724-9551 or 1 (404) 880-6286
     
  • Parade from Waterplace Park to Providence Black Repertory Company, to Block Party featuring Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation, Drums of Freedom, and more.  Time:  10:00 PM. Venue: Westminster Street Stage, Providence City, Rhode Island, USA.
     
  • Pan in the City.  Expected to perform are Tripolians pan-round-the-neck band from Trinidad, steelbands from different secondary schools in Barbados, and a Combined Steel Orchestra made of up of children from various primary schools. Time: 12:30 - 5:00 PM.  Venue: starts at the General Post Office via Swan Street, finishing at National Heroes Square.  Bridgetown, BARBADOS, W.I.
     
  • Pantonic Steel Orchestra hosts a Fund-raising Bus Ride to Bally's Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA.  Departure time:  8:00 PM sharp.  Departure venue:  bus leaves from the corner of Church & Nostrand Avenues, Brooklyn, New York.  Refreshments will be served on the bus to supporters in a show of appreciation. For more information and tickets, call Glenda Gamory @ 1 (718) 434-0231; Alvin Mitchell @ 1 (718) 723-3467; Pat Alleyne @1 (718) 287-0826.
     
  • Pan Masters steel orchestra perform at the Bluemont Concert Series.  Time: 7:30 PM.  Venue: Old Shadowlawn, 73 Culpeper St., one block south from the Warren Green site, downtown Warrenton, Virginia, USA.  (Rain venue: the Taylor Middle School auditorium, 350 E. Shirley Ave.)
     
  • 3rd Annual St. Maarten/St. Martin SummerFest.  Jazz & Wine Fest - featuring Andy Narell, and KaJam Group, Norman Brown and more.  Venue:  Bellevue, French ST. MAARTEN, W.I.
     
  • Festival of Steelband-Festival Cudrefin, featuring Steel Harmonites, Ablaze, No Panique, Sirambas, Abracadabra and Pan Friends.  Time:  7:00 PM - 3:00 AM.  Venue:  Cudrefin, SWITZERLAND
     
  • Pan Fantasy presents its 1st Annual Panyard Block & BBQ.  Time:  4:00 PM.  Venue:  Downsview Park, 60 Carl Hall Road, Bldg. #39, (corner Keele St. & Sheppard Ave.), Toronto, CANADA.  More info:  www.panfantasy.com
     
Jul. 21, 2006
  • Back In Time Pan - Steel Pan Concert featuring various Steelbands .  Part of the Crop Over Festival Events.   Time: 6:30 PM. Venue: Speightstown Esplanade, St.  Peter, BARBADOS, W.I. More info: 1 (246) 424 0909
     
Jul. 20, 2006

 
  • Concert in the Park series featuring t he Mayville Steel Drum Band.  Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM.  Venue:  Dodge Park on South Madison Street, Mayville, Wisconsin, USA. (Rain venue is the city hall auditorium)
     
Jul. 19, 2006
  • Pan In The Future Tense - Steel Pan Concert featuring various Steelbands. Part of the Crop Over Festival Events. Time:  7:00 PM.  Venue: Dover Beach, Christ Church, BARBADOS, W.I.  More info: 1 (246) 424 0909. 
     
Jul. 18, 2006
  • The Petoskey High School Steel Drum Band performs at 'Tuesdays in the Park '.  Time:  7:00 - 8:30 PM.  Venue:  the Gladwin City Park Amphitheatre, 240 City Park Street, Gladwin, Michigan, USA.  More info: 1 (989) 426-5887
     
Jul. 16, 2006

 
  • Desperadoes Steel Orchestra (from Trinidad) at KC's Hideaway
    RE-SCHEDULED TO AUGUST 19 & 20  -     click
     
Jul. 15, 2006

 
  • Harmony's Music Makers (aka Harmony Steel Orchestra) present their 2006 Band Launch featuring,  Dem Stars, Crossfire, Black Love Steel, N.Y. Marsicans, D'Radoes, CASYM, Sonatas, Ambassadors, Sesame Flyers and Despers USA.  Time:  5:00 PM.  Venue: St. Matthew's Hall, 1351 Lincoln Place (between Utica and Schenectady Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  For info, call Mike @ 1 (347) 885-9658 or Debbie @ 1 (718) 679-3658
     
  • Finale concert of the 14th Annual Festival of Steel.  Time: 7:00 PM.  Venue: Mountainlair Ballrooms,  West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. 
     
  • Carnivalitis: The Conflicting Discourse of Carnival - a superb study of the relationship between Carnival, the Steelband and social problems in Trinidad and Tobago, Brooklyn and the other major Carnival hubs.  Carnivalitis… is an entertaining, informative, insightful new discourse of the culture of Carnival.  Featuring a slide presentation featuring photographs of Labor Day Carnival from 1972 – 2000.  Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM.  Venue:  the Flatbush Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, 2nd Floor Gallery -  22 Linden Blvd. at Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Call Donna Fleming at 1 (718) 287-8597 or email d.fleming@brooklynpubliclibrary.org
     
Jul. 14, 2006

 
  • St. Lucia National Panorama featuring Northstars, Diamond Steel, Pantime; Babonneau, Emerald Steel and Pan Exodus.  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue: Euralis Bouty Sports Complex, ST. LUCIA, W.I.
     
  • Brunswick County Parks and Recreation's 'Concerts on the Coast' series featuring Pantastic Steel.  Showtime:  6:30 - 8:00 PM.  Venue: the parking lot of the Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 East Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, USA
     
  • 5ème festival du steeldrum en Dròme tropicale.  Featuring the following French Steelbands:  Delta Pan; Ecole Nationale de Musique de Grenoble ; Les Alizes; Les Ferailleurs; Les Fûts Furieux; Mambo Bidon; Mistic Mi-pan; Pan Spirit; Steelband de Montagnac;  Style Drôme; Ti'groupe et Tropic du Cancer.  Time: 11:00 AM until - evening time.  Venue: The village of La Laupie near Montélimar, South France, FRANCE
     
  • Symphonic Steel from Dundee High School performs.  Time:  7:00 PM.  Venue:  Aurora village park along Cayuga Lake.  Rain venue the Morgan Opera House, State Route 90 and Cherry Avenue, Aurora, New York, USA
     
  • Despers USA presents their Annual Band Launch.  Featuring Sonatas, Despers USA, and more.  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue:  Dem Stars pan yard, located at the Brooklyn Terminal Market, East 83rd Street, between (Foster & Ditmas Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
Jul. 13, 2006

 
  • Bayside Live! Waterfront Entertainment Series -features Petoskey High School Steel Drum Band. Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM.  Venue:  New marina pavilion, St. Ignace, Michigan, USA.  Call 1-800-970-8717 for more info
     
Jul. 12, 2006

 
  • Locals on the Bay - Free Waterfront Entertainment Series -features LaSalle High School Steel Drum Band on the shore of Lake Huron.   Time: 7:00 PM.  Venue:  St. Ignace Marina Pavilion, St. Ignace, Michigan, USA.  Call 1-800-970-8717 for more info
     
Jul. 9-15, 2006

 
  • 14th Annual Festival of Steel .  Week-long performance and celebration of the steel drum artform.  Paricipants/presenters include Andy Narell; Jeff Narell, pan jazz ensemble Pan Ramajay, featuring Tom Miller, Alan Lightner and Jim Munzenrider. Organizers:  Ellie Mannette, WVU (West Virginia University) and Mannette Steel Drums.  Venue:  Clarion Hotel Morgan, 127 High Street, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.  More info
     
Jul. 9, 2006

 
  • St. Vincent National Panorama competition, as part of the Dimanche Gras show  Venue:  Carnival City, Victoria Park, Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, W.I.
     
  • Grenada's Panorama Launch.  The 2006 National Panorama Competition will be launched.   Highlight of the launch will be the Rhythm Section competition among the eight bands participating in this year's competition.
    The event will also feature steelband music from the eight competing bands at this year's Panorama. At the launch, the bands are each expected to play three carnival-related pieces plus a short piece of their Panorama selection for 2006.  The eight competing bands are:    Angel Harps,  New Dimensions,  Comancheroes,  Pan Lovers,   Rainbow City All Stars,  Florida All Stars,  Grand Roy Pan Angels and Corinthians. steel orchestras.  Time: 5:00 PM.      Venue:  Tanteen Sports Complex, St. George's, GRENADA, W.I.
     
  • Baltimore Steel Orchestra performs at a summer concert.  Time:  6:00 - 8:00 PM.  Venue:  Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, Maryland, USA. 
     
  • Faculty Showcase Concert, opener for the 14th Annual Festival of Steel.  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue: Metropolitan Theatre, 369 High Street, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. 
     
  • Washington High School Steel Band performS at the annual Chautuauqua art and music festival.  Time: 2:30 PM.   Venue:  the Amphitheater, Chautuauqua Institution, Chautuauqua, New York, USA.
     
  • Engine Room band Launching of 2006 Carnival Presentation - "Pirates of The Caribbean."  Guest performance at launch by Volume 2 Steel Band.  Time:  6:00 - 10:00 PM.  Venue:  19 - 21 Atherton Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA.  Call 1 (617) 522-8086 for more info.
     
Jul. 8, 2006
 

 
  • Trinidad & Tobago Day Festival featuring - Pantonic steel orchestra and Connecticut's best, the Hartford Steel Symphony.  Also appearing are other artists including Island Riddim Band.  Festival time - 1:00 - 10:30 PM.  Venue:  Bushnell Park, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
     
  • 6th Annual Harbor View Festival 2006 "Pan On The Move"  featuring various steelbands.  Time: 12 Noon.  Venue:  Reedbird Park, Cherry Hill, Harbor View, (near Harbor Hospital) Baltimore, Maryland, USA.  For more info call 1 (443) 854-2920; 1 (410) 551-3340
     
  • Flash! In the Pans Community Steel Band will perform at Arts in the Park,  Heritage Park.  Time:  6:30 - 8:30 PM.  Venue:  Heritage Park, Belfast Commons, Belfast, Maine, USA.
     
  • Steel drum player Kent Arnsbarger - Saturday Music on The Verandah.  Time:  1:00 - 4:00 PM.  Venue: Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center, Utica, Illinois, USA
     
Jul. 7, 2006
 
  • Pickin' in the Park featuring the Pan Jive steel drum band.  Time:  7:00 - 9:00 PM.  Venue:  downtown Hudson, behind Hudson Town Hall in the Hickman Windmill Park and Depot Museum, Hudson, North Carolina, USA
     
Jul. 6, 2006

 
  • St. Vincent Junior Panorama.    Venue:   Carnival City, Victoria Park, Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, W.I.
     
Jul. 5, 2006

 
  • Flash! In the Pans Community Steel Band will perform at a benefit.  Time:  7:30 - 9:00 PM.  Venue:  Blue Hill Town Park, Blue Hill, Maine, USA
     
  • The Toronto Public Library (TPL)- The York Woods Branch hosts a program in memory of Clive Bradley, master pan arranger.  Resource persons are Layne Clarke and Patrick McNeilly "Pan Man Pat".   Program includes Reminiscing and Remembering Clive Bradley (1936-2005) for Toronto Caribbean Carnival. Professional pannists capture the life and career of Clive Bradley, mathematician, master arranger, composer, producer and musician.  Time:  6:30 - 8:00 PM.  Venue: Toronto Public Library, York Woods District Branch, 1785 Finch Avenue, West Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.  Call 1 (416) 395-5980 for more info.
     
Jul. 4, 2006
  • Dem Stars Pan Yard  Lime.   Venue:  Dem Stars pan yard, located at the Brooklyn Terminal Market, East 83rd Street, between (Foster & Ditmas Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.    For more info call 1 (718) 216-8606
     
Jul. 2, 2006

 
  • Dem Stars Pan Yard Open Concert.   Venue:  Dem Stars pan yard, located at the Brooklyn Terminal Market, East 83rd Street, between (Foster & Ditmas Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.    For more info call 1 (718) 216-8606
     
Jul. 1, 2006
  • The Havana Boys Steel Band performs at the Doddington Carnival.  Time:  9:45 - 10:15 AM.  Parade/carnival continues in the recreation field later in the afternoon.   Performance venue: Three Tuns car park, St. Mary’s Church and Recreation Field, Benwick Road,  Cambridgeshire, ENGLAND
     
  • Pan-Ah-Que.  Performances by  Sesame Flyers, Utopia Pan Soul, and Black Love Steel.  Time: 12:00 PM - 9:00pm.  Venue:  1640 Nostrand Ave. (Bet: Tilden & Beverley Rd.), Brooklyn, NY, USA. 
     
  • Tropical Shores Steel Drum Band perform.  Time:  3 to 3:30 PM. Venue:  Lake Talbott Stage, fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Kansas, USA
     
  • The Petoskey Steel Drum Band performs.  Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM.  Venue:  The Inn at Bay Harbor, 3600 Village Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, Michigan, USA.
     
Jun. 26, 2006

 
  • The Public School 52 Steel Orchestra, trumpeter Reggie Pittman and Mighty Sparrow, perform at the unveiling of the portrait of the late Caribbean-American leader Shirley Chisholm.  Event time:  5:00 PM.  Venue:  the Rotunda at Brooklyn Borough Hall, corner Joralemon and Court Streets, Brooklyn, New York, USA
     
Jun. 24, 2006

 
  • "Jazzin' on Jefferson" featuring many performances, including one from the Gratitude Steel Band.  Showtime:  6:00 PM.  Venue:  Main stage, closed-off section of Jefferson Avenue at Chalmers,  14628 E. Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

 
Jun. 23, 2006

 
  • Ninth Annual Caribbean Heritage.  Performances by  Mighty Shadow, Crossfire Steel Orchestra, and more.  Time: 5:30 PM - Midnight.  Venue:  DC 37 Headquarters, 125 Barclay Street, New York, NY, USA. 
     
Jun. 19, 2006 
  • "Salute To The Caribbean" Concert.  The New York Daily News and Borough President Adolfo Carrion, Jr. present a tropical celebration with live performances by Trinidad All Stars steel orchestra and CASYM steel orchestra.  Time:  6:00 PM.  Venue:  River Plaza Shopping Center, W. 225 St at Broadway, the Bronx, New York, USA
     
Jun. 18, 2006

 
  • Trinidad All Stars (from Trinidad) and CASYM and Sonatas (from New York) with K.C. in the 1st Band Meets Band concert.   Time:  Doors open 5:00 PM. Venue:  K.C.'s Hideaway, 2494 Atlantic Avenue, (corner of  Hinsdale St.), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Call 1 (646) 210-4429 for info.
     
  • Father's Day Steel Pan Jazz Concert - Jazz at Lincoln Center.  Featuring Ralph MacDonald, Arturo Tappin, Robert Greenidge, Rudy 'Two Left' Smith, Nicholas Brancker, and others.  Doors open at 4:30 PM.  Showtime: 5:00 PM.  Venue: Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street, New York, New York, USA.     More info.
     
Jun. 17, 2006

 
  • CASYM presents Youth Explosion.  Featuring steelband performances from PS 109, PS 149, PS 269, PS 161, CASYM's Class 1, CASYM's Class 2, PS 91 and the Boys and Girls Club.  Time:  6:00 PM.  Venue:  PS 91, 532 Albany Avenue, (corner of New York  Ave.), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  For more info, email casyminfo@aol.com or call 1 (718) 735-4932
     
  • Michigan Steel Drum Festival.   Featuring various bands at set times:
    Noon - The Gratitude Steel Band;
    1:30 PM - Michigan State University’s Hard Bargain Steelband;
    3:00 PM - Oakland University’s Pan-Jumbies;
    5:00 PM - Steelheads Steelband
    7:30 PM - Southpaw Isle Steelband
    9:30 PM - Hugh Borde’s Trinidad Tripoli Steelband
    11:00 PM - Caribbean Pans Of Joy Steelband
    11:30 PM - UPRIZIN
    Festival Venue:   the Hockeytown Cafe, 2301 Woodward Ave. (next to the Fox Theatre in Downtown Detroit), Michigan, USA.
     
  • Trinidad All Stars (from Trinidad) and CASYM (from New York) with K.C. in the 1st Band Meets Band concert.  Time:  Doors open 8:00 PM. Venue:  K.C.'s Hideaway, 2494 Atlantic Avenue, (corner of Hinsdale St.), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Call 1 (646) 210-4429 for info.
     
  • Pan Sonatas, Inc. presents their Father's Day Boat Ride.  Boarding time: 10:00 PM.  Departure time: 11:00 PM.   Departure venue:  Pier 2, Sheepshead Bay (between Emmons & Bedford Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  For tickets and more info call Chuffy:  1 (718) 986 5152; Mack:  1 (718) 496-5133
     
  • Ivory n' Steel - Smooth Jazz and Steelpan music. Featuring Afropan Steelband with Eddie Bullen, Anslem Douglas, Liberty Silver and pannist Earl La Pierre, Jr.  Showtime:  8:00 PM.  Venue:  Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge Street (just north of Sheppard), Toronto, Ontario, CANADA. Call 1 (416) 245-6411  More info.
     
Jun. 16, 2006
  • Umoja African Dance and Drumming, Hamilton Hill Steel Drum Band, Kendra Jones & the Women of Excellence, Miss Carla Page and Donald "the Soul Man" Hyman all perform at the annual Capital Region Juneteenth Celebration, the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of the end of slavery.  Event time: 10:00 AM.  Venue: Schenectady Central Park,  Wright Avenue, Schenectady, New York, USA
     
  • Tenor pan soloist Victor Provost is the featured artist at this month's "Sunset Jazz Series" in Fredricksted, St. Croix.  This will also be the CD release party for his album "Smooth Steel."  Time:  6:00 - 8:00 PM. Venue:  Fredricksted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I.   More info
     
  • New York Marsicans presents fundraiser "End of the School Year" party.  Time:  from 10:00 PM.  Venue:  Vern's Happiness Lounge, 1458 St. John's Place (between Utica and Rochester Aves.), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Call Tiny at 1 (718) 581-6159 for more info

 
Jun. 11, 2006

 
  • Pathmark Multicultural Arts West Indian Festival, featuring several performers including Pantonic Steel Orchestra, Women In Steel and Pan Ambassadors. Event time: 12:00 - 5:00 PM. Venue: Kings Plaza Shopping Center, corner Flatbush Avenue and Avenue U, Brooklyn, New York, USA
     
Jun. 10, 2006

 
  • Steelband Panorama at Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival  2006.  Featuring:  - Various acts, including Tamboo Bamboo, Orlando Branches, Orlando Power Stars, Merto Lanta, Tampa Bay Steel Orchestra.  Event time:  11:00 AM - 9:00 PM.  Venue:  Vinoy Park, downtown St Petersburg, Florida, USA.
     
  • Moods Pan Groove Fundraiser.  Good food and steelpan music by D'Radoes, Moods and Megabytes Rhythm Section.  Big-screen TV featuring soccer match - TnT Soca Warriors vs Sweden in Germany.  Doors open 10:00 AM.  Party time:  Noon - 6:00 PM.  Venue: 910 St. John's Place, (closer to New York avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  For more info: 1 (718) 774-4705.
     
  • J'ouvert Jamboree Vagrant Bum Party, featuring various calypsonians and steelbands including Pan Sonatas, Pan Ambassadors and Harmony.  Doors open:  4:00 PM.  Venue: St. Matthew's Gym, 1351 Lincoln Place (between Utica and Schenectady Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  For more info call Debbie @ 1 (718) 679-3658 or Mike @ 1 (347) 885-9658.
     
Jun. 9, 2006

 
  • Pan Sonatas, Inc. presents their Annual Pre-Father's Day Party.  Venue: Graham Resort, 1251 Atlantic Avenue, (corner of Nostrand Avenue),  Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
Jun. 4, 2006

 
  • Pan United Steel Orchestra performs at the Dorchester Day Parade.  Even time:  1:00 PM.  Route:  Parade starts in Lower Mills and ends at the Columbia Road/Dorchester Avenue intersection, close by the Blake House, South Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
     
Jun. 3, 2006

 
  • Steelpan workshop hosted by Elton Williams from the Caribbean Information Music Center, as part of the schedule of activities at the First Annual Sankofa Festival Celebrating African American Heritage, featuring visual and performing arts, crafts, cuisine and more.   Festival time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Venue: Constant’s Wharf Park and Marina, Suffolk, Virginia, USA.
     
  • Barbados Pan Festival - Caribbean 'Seven-a-Side' competition.  Featuring  Skiffle Bunch from Trinidad and Tobago, New Dimension from Grenada, Starlift from St. Vincent, Park Side from Guyana, Rhythmix from St. Lucia, Genesis from Dominica, and Pan Extreme.  Showtime:  8:00 PM.  Venue:  Savannah Hotel Car Park, Hastings, Christ Church, BARBADOS, W.I.
     
May 29, 2006
 
  • BT Melodians Steel Orchestra perform at Luton Carnival, Luton, ENGLAND
May 28, 2006

 
  • Pan Explosion 2006  – featuring Soloists, Duets, Trios and Ensembles competitions.  Guest artistes: Anise ‘Halfers’ Hadeed and North Tyneside Steel Band.  Doors open at 5:00 PM; Showtime: 6:00 PM.  Venue:  The Drum Centre, 144 Potters Lane, Aston - Birmingham B6, ENGLAND, UK.  Email fdf@panpodium.com for more info.
     
  • Pan Masters presents their 8th Annual Steelband Jamboree (Memorial Weekend).  Featuring New York's CASYM Steel Orchestra and Pantonic Steel Orchestra, Hyattsville's CAFE Steel Orchestra,  DC Pan Jammers, Baltimore's St. Veronica's Steel Orchestra and Tropical Ensemble, The One Man Band, and hosts Pan Masters Steel Orchestra.  Time:  2:00  PM.  Venue:  One block South of the Panyard, at 4411 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, Maryland, USA
     
  • Dem Stars Steel Orchestra presents "This One For You" saluting Clive Bradley & Noel “Nosie” Hercules.  Featuring:    CYP, Pan Ambassadors, Dem Stars, Harmony & Despers USA.  Time:  6:00 PM until…  Venue:  Dem Stars pan yard, located at the Brooklyn Terminal Market, East 83rd Street, between (Foster & Ditmas Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.    For more info call 1 (718) 216-8606
     
May 21, 2006  

 
  • PanMasters Steel Organization, Inc. (PMSO) presents their Annual Junior Pan Solo competition  featuring young pannists eighteen years of age and under.  Venue: New Hope Academy, 7009 Varnum Street, Landover Hills, Maryland, USA.
     
May 20, 2006

 
  • Pan Night & Day featuring - Pan stars - Uri Narinesingh; Ricardo Greenaway; Jambalasi with Freddy Harris, III; Nicholas Mohan, Sonatas, Sesame Flyers and more!  Doors open at 8:00 PM.  Showtime:  9:00 PM.   Venue:  Sesame Flyers Youth and Cultural Center, 3510 Church Avenue, (between East 35th Street and Brooklyn Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
  • The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Baltimore presents the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra in Concert.  Time:  7:00 PM.  Venue:  Langsdale Library,  University of Baltimore, 1420 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.  Call 1 (410) 925-8876 or (410) 323-8533 for more info.
     
May 19, 2006
 
  • I.S. 383 Spring Concert featuring the Phillipa Schuyler Steelpan Ensemble.  Showtime:  7:30 PM.  Venue:  Walt Whitman Hall, Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
May 14, 2006
  • 4th Annual Panorama Caribbean Music Festival .  Featuring various artists including the Samaroo Jets and Utopia Pan Soul:  The Next Generation.  Time:  12 Noon - 4:00 PM.  Venue:  24th Street, Oceanfront Stage, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.    More info
     
May 13, 2006
  • Wichita Symphony Orchestra hosts 'Party at the Symphony.'  Appearing is the Pandemonium Steel Drum Band, conducted by Michael Krajweski.  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue:  Century II Convention Hall, 225 W. Douglas, Wichita, Kansas  USA
     
  • 4th Annual Panorama Caribbean Music Festival .  Time:  10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.  Performing are steel orchestras in several categories.  Venue:  24th Street, Oceanfront Stage, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.   More info
     
  • 4th Annual Panorama Caribbean Music Festival .  Featuring the Samaroo Jets.  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue:  Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
     
May 12, 2006
  • 4th Annual Panorama Caribbean Music Festival .   Workshops with Dr. Jit Samaroo, Tom Miller and Gary Gibson.   Time:  10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.  Venue:  Virginia Beach Convention Center (Meeting Room 1), Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.   More info
     
  • 4th Annual Panorama Caribbean Music Festival .  Featuring the Samaroo Jets.  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue:  31st Street Oceanfront Stage, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
     
May 9, 2006
  • Andy Narell & Calypsociation steel orchestra perform. Showtime: 9:30 PM. Venue: Le Petit Journal Montparnasse, #13, rue de commandant René Mouchotte 75014 Paris, FRANCE
     
May 7, 2006
  • 4th Annual Arts Quad Percussion Gala featuring Cornell University Steel Bands & World Drum & Dance Ensemble.  Time:  6:00 PM. Venue: Cornell University Arts Quad, Cornell University,  Ithaca, New York, USA. 
     
  • The 17th annual New England Pan Festival.  Day 2:  Performances by fifteen community, school and college bands from throughout New England including - Blueberry PANcakes; Drum Wave; FLASH! In The Pans; Hopkinton Steel; Mango Groove; Mad Anthony's Panhandlers; PANUnited Steel Orchestra of Boston; Planet Pan; Rhythm Rockets; Steel Dreams; Steel Industry; Steel Magnolias; Steelin' Thunder; Tinpanic; Tropical Sensations and The Vermont Panhandlers.   Venue: the Ham Arena, West Main Street, Conway, New Hampshire, USA.   For more info contact - music@mountaintopmusic.org
     
May 6, 2006
 
  • 28th Annual Wake Up The Earth Festival.  Pan United Steel Orchestra is back for its 6th season with the Earth Festival, as the steel orchestra officially opens its carnival season at the festival's annual parade.  Parade starts at JP Centre, Jamaica Plain, then travels down Centre Street to Lamartine Street.  Boston, Massachusetts, USA
     
  • The 17th annual New England Pan Festival. The two-day (May 6-7) festival starts on Saturday.
    Day 1: Activities on first day include a jam session at 1:00 PM, workshops and a try-out session from 5:00 - 6:00 PM, dinner and party with the bands. Venue: The Salyards Center for the Arts, 110 Main Street, Conway,  New Hampshire, USA.  For more info contact - music@mountaintopmusic.org
     
  • Pannist Othello Molineaux performs with the Afro-Latin-sounds of Rolando Matias and his band Intrin-X-ico, as part of the Grand Marais Jazz Festival which is in its 5th year.  Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM.  Venue: Arrowhead Center for the Arts, 51 W. 5th St. (W. 1st Ave. & W. 5th St.), Grand Marais, Minnesota, USA
 
May 5, 2006

 
  • Dutchy’s Pantastic Steel Orchestra, a youth steel band under the direction of Derek de Vlugt, perform, and also host an Art Show/Auction as a fundraiser.  Time:  7:00 PM.  Venue:  6304 SW 78 ST., South Miami, Florida, USA.  Email: ddvderek@yahoo.com for more info. 
     
  • Pan Jazz featuring Lennard Jack & Fusion.  Showtime: 9:00 PM.  Venue: Pan Masters Panyard: 4559 Rhode Island Ave, North Brentwood, Maryland, USA
     
Apr. 30, 2006
  • Inaugural OECS Junior Pan Competition organized and hosted by the Dominica Steel Pan Association.  Workshops and demonstrations from April 26 - 29. Participating steel orchestras fielding twenty players aged sixteen and under will come from Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts, St. Vincent, Antigua & Barbuda and host country Dominica. Guest appearance by Tamana Pioneers Steel Orchestra from Trinidad and Tobago.  Time:  1:30 - 6:00 PM.  Venue: Botanical Gardens, Dominica, W.I.
     
  • Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra performs at the Last Lap Beach Party.  Time: 3:00 PM; venue: Magens Bay Beach ( Pan-in-Motion - round de neck band), St. Thomas, V.I.
     
Apr. 29, 2006

 
  • Utopia Pan Soul: The Next Generation presents a Curry Q & Day Lime Trinbago style.   Music by Global Sounds and Utopia Pan Soul:  the Next Generation.  Time:  12:00 PM - 7:00 PM.  Venue:  816 East 49th Street (between Avenue D and Foster Rd), Brooklyn, New York, USA.   Tickets and info:  Marlon @ 1 (347) 228-3888; Soul @ 1 (917) 202-8241 and; Roy @ 1 (347) 742-8099
     
  • Twelve conventional steel orchestras compete in Pan In The 21st Century, and twelve single pan orchestras compete in Pan Down Memory Lane.  Time:  7:00 PM. Venue:  Queen's Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
     
  • Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra performs at the  Adult's Parade. Time: 10:00 AM; venue: Main Street, St. Thomas, V.I.
     
  • North Harris College’s Steel Drum Festival.  Daytime performances by visiting steel drum bands and music professionals.  Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM.   Venue:  NHC main courtyard by the Fine Arts building, NHC’s campus, 2700 W. Thorne Drive, Houston, Texas, USA. For more info, call 1 (281) 765-7812.
     
  • An Evening of Percussion North Harris College’s Steel Band in Concert with Andy Narell, steel pan player as part of North Harris College’s Steel Drum Festival.  Time:  7:00 - 9:00 PM.  Venue:  the college’s Performing Arts Theatre, NHC’s campus, 2700 W. Thorne Drive, Houston, Texas, USA.  For more info, call 1 (281) 765-7812. 
     
Apr. 28-30, 2006
  • Junior Gill performs during weekend of April 28 - 30, at the International Pan Enthusiasts Convention, along with Switzerland's Kool Kats steel orchestra.  Venue:  John S. Knight Center, 77 East Mill Street (corner of Broadway & Mill St.), Akron, Ohio, USA
     
Apr. 28, 2006

 
  • Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra performs at the Children's Parade.  Time: 10:00 AM.  Venue: Main Street, St. Thomas, V.I.
    Rising Stars will be rehearsing at their panyard in Barbel Plaza, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 7:30 PM and Fridays and Saturdays from 3:30 - 8:00 PM.
     
  • Registration - DEADLINE - April 28, 2006 for PanMasters Annual Junior Pan Solo competition scheduled for May 21, 2006.   Click for application and more details.   Venue: Maryland, USA
     
Apr. 26, 2006

 
  • Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra performs at the Carnival Fair.  Time: 1:00 PM.  Venue: Post Office Square/Main Street, St. Thomas, V.I.
     
Apr. 25, 2006

 
  • Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra performs at the Pre-teen Tramp. Time: 6:00 PM. Venue: Main Street, St. Thomas, V.I.
    Rising Stars will be rehearsing at their panyard in Barbel Plaza, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 7:30 PM and Fridays and Saturdays from 3:30 - 8:00 PM.
     
Apr. 24, 2006

 
  • Steel Plus Enterprises, Inc. invites you to “A Presentation on Pan: The State of the Steel Drum" - the only musical instrument invented in the 20th Century.   Featuring educators and pan scholars including - Ian “Teddy” Belgrave, former president of Pan in Schools Coordinating Council,  Nestor Sullivan, Manager of Pamberi Steel Orchestra and Manager of Trinidad & Tobago National Steel Orchestra.  Information on the history and c ulture of the Steel Drum.  Music by veteran pannists, and steel drum tuning demonstration.  Time:  7:00 - 9:00 PM.  Venue: St. Petersburg College Music Center, corner of 5th Avenue & 66th Street, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.  
    Please RSVP by Friday, April 21 to steelplus@hotmail.com.  For additional info call 1 (813) 451-2801.
     
Apr. 23, 2006
 

 
  • Kaisoka Steelpan Ensemble performs at Sunday School.  Time:  3:00 PM.  Venue:  Bull and Bush Pub, off Mandela Avenue,  Gaborone, BOTSWANA, AFRICA
     
  • 'Steelband Arrangers in Concert.'  Performance by Utopia Pan Soul: The Next Generation.  Featured arrangers/pannists are Utopia's Sheldon Elcock; ADLIB's Andre White; Dane Gulston; Patrick Davis; Ruben Nelson; Oscar Williams and Michael Joseph.  Doors open at 5:00 PM.  Showtime:  6:00 PM - Midnight.  Venue: Afrika House, 2265 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
  • Rising Stars Youth Steel Orchestra will perform at the Steelband Jamboree.  Time:  5:00 PM.  Venue:  Lionel Roberts Stadium, ST. THOMAS, V.I.
    Rising Stars will be rehearsing at their panyard in Barbel Plaza, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 7:30 PM and Fridays and Saturdays from 3:30 - 8:00 PM.
     
Apr. 22, 2006
 
  • Central New York Day of Percussion featuring Linda Maxey, the Marassa Duo, Cornell University Steel Band, Binghamton High School Steel Band, Baldwinsville High School Indoor Drum Line.  Time:  8:30 AM - 6:00 PM.  Venue:  Storer Auditorium, Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, New York.  For more info: contact Robert Bridge (bridger@mail.sunyocc.edu) or go to: http://myhome.sunyocc.edu/~bridger/cny06/cnydop06.htm
      
  • Sesame Flyers International Inc. presents Pan Extravaganza '06.   Featuring Bildersee Beacon Steel Orchestra, PS 276 Steel Orchestra,  Winthrop & Bildersee Beacon performers, Antilles Connection with Freddy Harris,  III and Nicholas Mohan on pan, Women In Steel, Pan Sonatas Steel Orchestra and Sesame Flyers Steel Orchestra. Time:  6:00 PM - 10:00 PM.  Venue:  Bildersee Beacon IS 68 Junior High School @ 82nd Street, (between Flatlands Ave. and Avenue J), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Admission is free.
     
  • Gala event - Join Pan Fantasy Steelband as they celebrate their 20th Anniversary. Doors open 6:00 PM, dinner will be served at 7:00 PM.  Showtime:  8:30 PM. Venue: Armenian Community Centre Banquet Hall, 45 Hallcrown Place, Victoria Park & Hwy 401, Toronto, CANADA.  For information and tickets please call 647-284-5315 or visit www.panfantasy.com   
     
  • National Trail Steel Band Festival featuring eight school steel bands performing along with Tom Miller, Phil Hawkins, Dave Longfellow, Shelly Irvine and Hal Melia. Time: 7:00 PM.  Venue: National Trail School, 6940 Oxford-Gettysburg Road, New Paris, Ohio, USA

 
Apr. 20-21, 2006
  • “Pan in the 21st Century: the Scholarship and Music of Steel Drums.”  - An interdisciplinary symposium of scholars and practitioners in the steelpan industry.  
    Confirmed speakers include:  Dr. William R. Aho, Professor Emeritus, Sociology, Rhode College, Providence, R.I.; Dr. Amilcar Shabazz, Director, African American Studies Program and Associate Professor, History, Oklahoma State University; Dr. Uwe Hansen, Professor Emeritus, Physics, Indiana State University; Dr. Bernice de Gannes-Scott,  Associate Professor, Economics, Spelman College; Dr. Aurelie Helmlinger, Ethnomusicologist, Paris, France; Dr. Hollis “Chalkdust” Liverpool; Nestor Sullivan; Manager Pamberi and Operations, Manager of the National Orchestra of T&T; and Dr. Kim Johnson, former Trinidad Express columnist.  Mr. Patrick Arnold, president of Pan Trinbago has been invited to deliver the Keynote Luncheon Address.  For information, contact Dr. Ajamu Nyomba (404) 880-6286 or by e-mail, panatlanta@aol.com.
    Venue:   The Exhibition Hall of the Thomas D. Cole, Jr., Research Center for Science and Technology, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
     
Apr. 20, 2006
  • World Music Night featuring performances by the Cornell Steel Bands and the Cornell World Drum and Dance Ensemble under the direction of James Armstrong.  Special guests include the Cornell World Music Choir and the Binghamton High School Steel Band.  Time:  7:00 PM.  Venue:  Ho Plaza and Willart Straight Hall, Cornell University,  Ithaca, New York, USA.  For information visit:  http://percussion.music.cornell.edu/.   Free and open to the public.
     
Apr. 14, 2006
  • Calypsociation steel orchestra under musical direction of Andy Narell.  Dinner at 8:00 PM.  Showtime:  8:00 PM.  Venue:  Petit Journal Montparnasse - 13, rue du commandant René Mouchotte - F-75014 Paris, FRANCE
     
Apr. 13, 2006
  • Steel Band/World Music Concert.   WVU (West Virginia University) Steel Ensemble performs, along with WVU Taiko Ensemble and other world music-related ensembles.  Time:  7:30 PM - 9:30 PM.  Venue:  Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre, Creative Arts Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia  USA.  Call 1 (304) 293-7469 for more info.
     
Apr. 8, 2006
  • 'Western New York Day of Percussion' featuring several artists including:   the Hamburg High School Steel Drum Band, Buffalo State College Percussion Ensemble, University at Fredonia World Music Ensembles and others.  Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.  Venue:  Cardinal O’Hara High School,  1701 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, Buffalo, New York, USA.     For more info: contact John Hathaway (jhathaway@adelphia.net) or Bob Accurso (ihitstuff@adelphia.net).
     
  • World-renowned pannist Robert Greenidge performs, along with the University of Akron Steel Drum Band.  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue:  Venue: EJ Thomas Hall, University of Akron campus, Buchtel Avenue,  Akron, Ohio, USA.
     
Apr. 7, 2006
 

 
  • MIT's Caribbean Club, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, and the Office of Minority Education host "Thank Goodness It's Friday" featuring Pantonic Steel Orchestra.  Time:  3:00 PM - 5:30 PM.   Venue: outside the Student Activities Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
     
Apr. 4, 2006
 
  • University of Akron Steel Drum Band in concert , directed by Dr. Larry Snider.  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue:  Mount Union Theatre, Mount Union College, 1972 Clark Avenue, Alliance, Ohio, USA.
     
Apr. 2, 2006
  • "Steel Praisin'", the Christian Steel Drum Orchestra presents its annual "Caribbean Nite" concert celebration.  Time: 7:00 PM.  Venue:  the Family Life Center at Friedberg Moravian Church, Friedberg Church Rd., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.  For more info contact triadpanman@earthlink.net.
     
Mar. 25, 2006
  • Pan Dreams, Pan Phonics, Tambarrias and Tartargas perform at Steel4Zug (Zuger Steelband Festival).  Door opens 6:30 PM. Showtime: 8:00 PM.  Venue:  Chollerhalle, Chamerstrasse 177, SWITZERLAND
     
  • Panweekend 2006 - 2nd Steelpan-Festival.  Time:  Noon.  Venue:  downtown Dortmund – meet @ Alter Markt for street parade.  Nostalgia Pan round de neck & Bäng Bäng Pan round de neck steelbands
     
  • Panweekend 2006 - Caribbean Night with Ebony Steel orchestra, London; Bäng Bäng Steel orchestra, Dortmund; Nostalgia Steelband, London.
    Time:  7:00 PM.      Solendo (beach location), Hafenstrasse 2a , Dortmund, GERMANY.     For more info:  http://www.pan-kultur.de/
Mar. 24, 2006
  • Panweekend 2006 - 2nd Steelpan-Festival.  Pankids from Dortmund.   Kids from 8 Dortmund schools will unite for the biggest kids’ steelband.
    Pan-Kultur-kids present their programme: “PanGanG” (18 kids and teens) as well as “Pan-Family-project” (kids/parents-band).
    ECS steelpan manufacturing: check out the skills of master pan tuner Eckhard C. Schulz.      Info booth on steelpan, music and classes.
    Time:  1:00 - 5:00 PM.  
     
  • Panweekend 2006 - Steelpan in Concert & PlayaLatino-Disco
    Live music featuring “BIMA-Quintet” (Dortmund) and “Samuel Dubois & Ebony Quintet” (London) PlayaLatino Disco with DJ Jorge.  
    Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue:   Solendo (beach location), Hafenstrasse 2a , Dortmund, GERMANY.     For more info:  http://www.pan-kultur.de/
     
Mar. 22, 2006
  • Sesame Flyers Steel Orchestra directed by Freddie Harris (III) perform as part of a program celebrating Black History month. Other performances include Caribbean and African dance. Time: 6:00 PM. Venue: the Rotunda in Brooklyn City Hall, Borough Hall, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
     
Mar. 9, 2006
  • Youth World Music Concert.  Featuring ensembles from elementary, middle and high schools from Morgantown and surrounding region.  Groups include African ensembles, steel drum ensembles, and Taiko (Japanese drum) ensembles.  Time:  7:30 PM - 9:30 PM.  Venue:  Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre, Creative Arts Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia  USA.  Call 1 (304) 293-7469 for more info.
     
  • Silverbull’s final Recital featuring - DA BAND with Taurean Clarke on Steeldrums, Jasmine Jones on Drums, Hayoun Lee on Piano and Tim Ball on Electric Bass.  Appearances by additional special guests.  Time: 8:00 PM. Venue: Humber College, Lakeshore & Kipling, A Building, Auditorium, 3199 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
     
Mar. 4, 2006
  • Andy Narell & Sakesho perform.  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue:  Buckman Performing and Fine Arts Center (St. Mary's Episcopal School), 60 Perkins Ext. at Walnut Grove, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.  For more info, email:  cyounker@stmarysschool.org.
     
Mar. 3, 2006
  • Andy Narell & Sakesho perform.  Time:  8:00 PM.  Venue:  F. A. Bower Theater, 1241 E. Kearsley St., Flint, Michigan, USA.
     
Feb. 26, 2006

 
  • Mellotones Steel Drum Band perform at a brunch Performance.  Time:  11 AM to to 1:30 PM.  Venue:  Cheatham Dining Hall, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia, USA. For more information, call 1 (434) 947-8142.
     
Feb. 25, 2006
  • Trinidad and Tobago Finals - National Panorama Championship - Medium and Large conventional steel orchestras.    Time: 7:00 PM.   Venue:  Queen's Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Feb. 23, 2006
  • Trinidad and Tobago National Panorama Finals competition - Small conventional orchestras and Single Pan bands.   Time: 7:00 PM.  Venue:  Skinner Park, San Fernando, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Feb. 19, 2006
  • Trinidad and Tobago Junior National Panorama Finals - Conventional steel orchestras.  Time: 11:00 AM.  Venue:  Queen's Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Feb. 12, 2006
  • Trinidad and Tobago National Panorama Semi-Finals competition - small, medium and large conventional steel orchestras.  Time:  9:00 AM.  Venue:  Queen's Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Feb. 11, 2006

 
  • Fourth Annual Gospel Fundraising Extravaganza.  Performing will be the St. John's Baptist Choir; Handel and Victoria Smith of Celebration Church; Guilford Baptist Men's Choir; Morgan University Dance Ensemble; Gospel Revelations; and Tage Steel Drum Band.  Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM.  Venue:  Jim Rouse Theatre, Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia, USA
     
Feb. 4, 2006
  • Annual Black History Celebration from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  Scheduled are various events, including an African-American Marketplace throughout, Black Culture Club Mi Phi Me Steppers,  Sogbety Diomande (African drumming and dance) and the Columbus Caribbean Steeldrum Orchestra.  Steeldrum performance time: Noon.  Venue:  Mansfield/Richland County Public Library, 43 West Third Street, Mansfield, Ohio, USA
     
Feb. 3 - 8, 2006
  • Trinidad and Tobago National Panorama PRELIMINARIES competition.  Small, Medium and Large conventional steel orchestras.  Venues: Throughout the country at respective panyards. TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
     
Jan. 1, 2006

 
  • London’s spectacular 20th annual New Year’s Day Parade featuring many participants including St. Joseph's Convent School Steelband (from St. Joseph, Trinidad and Tobago), appearing in "Act 1."  Parade starts at 12 Noon in Parliament Square and finishes on Piccadilly, at Berkeley Street at approximately 3 PM, London, ENGLAND
     
  • Paquito D'Rivera & Panamericana - featuring Paquito D'Rivera (clarinet and alto saxophone), Dave Samuels (vibes and marimba), Andy Narell (steel drums), Alon Yavnai (piano), Dana Leong (cello and trombone), Raul Jaurena (bandoneon), Pernell Saturnino (drums and percussion), Oscar Stagnaro (bass), Mark Walker (drums).  Showtimes:  Two shows per night -  7:30 and 9:30 PM.  Venue:  Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola: Jazz at Lincoln Center Broadway at 60th Street, 5th Floor.  New York, New York, USA . 
     
 
 
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