2009 Calendar of Past Steelpan Music Events

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Pan In New York 2005 An educational, historical, cultural and artistic masterpiece that showcases one of the most vibrant live music performance movements in the United States today... The yard recordings are available from participating orchestras (CrossFire, Sonatas, CASYM, Sesame, Marsicans, Pantonic and D’Radoes click to hear samples

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Pan In New York 2004

An educational, historical, cultural and artistic masterpiece that showcases one of the most vibrant live music performance movements in the United States today... [more]

• Pansonics Steelband performs in the Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade.  Time:  12:30–2:00 p.m.  Parade route: from the intersection of Peachtree Street & Ralph McGill Boulevard, to the Georgia World Congress Center, 285 International Blvd. NW, downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA.  Info
   
• Caribbean Holiday Night features Ramajay Steel Drum Band.  Time: 10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Preservation Pub, 28 Market Square, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.
   
• St. Luke’s Steel Band performs for ‘First Night.’  Time:  7:00–7:45 p.m.  Venue:  New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle, New York, USA.
   

• ADLIB Steel Orchestra joins several other artistes as part of a day-long celebration of Kwanzaa Spirit 2009. Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m. Venue: Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, first floor, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79^th Street, New York, New York, USA.
   

• St. Luke’s Steel Band presents their Christmas Concert.  Time:  4:00 p.m.  Venue: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 111 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
   

• CANCELLED due to SNOW STORM - to be RESCHEDULED, either next week, or early January 2010 - United Steelbands present The Spirit of Christmas featuring Sesame Flyers, Ambassadors, CASYM, Despers USA, Pantonic, Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation, CrossFire, Women In Steel and Sonatas.  Doors open: 5:00 p.m.  Showtime: 6:30 p.m.  Venue: George Wingate Campus Auditorium, 600 Kingston Avenue (between Winthrop Street & Rutland Road,) Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Tickets: 1 (718) 434-0231; 1 (718) 629-1330; 1 (917) 374-6211.
   
• Silver Stars Steel Orchestra presents their final night of Parang & Steel for 2009.  Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Silver Stars panyard, 56 Tragarete Road, Newtown, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• ‘Celebrate! with Starlift and Friends’ features St. Vincent’s Starlift Steel Orchestra, the New Kingstown Chorale, and the choir Cantemus.    Venue:  Arnos Vale Playing Field, Kingstown, ST. VINCENT, WI.
   
• 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.
   

• “Panaide - the Benefit Concert” - to aid unsponsored steel orchestras in Northern Trinidad features performances by Renegades Youth Steel Orchestra, Woodbrook Playboyz, Phase II Pan Groove, Sound Specialists Laventille and Silver Stars.  Time: 7:00 p.m. Venue: Trinidad All Stars Panyard, 46-48 Duke Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, WI.
   

• BT Melodians Steel Orchestra presents its Christmas Concert.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Royal Albert Hall,  Kensington Gore, London, UNITED KINGDOM.
   

• The Wesleyan Steel Band Ensemble performs.  Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.  Venue: Usdan University Center Main Floor Cafe, Wesleyan University campus, Middletown, Connecticut, USA.
   
• The Lydian Singers and Lydians Steel present Handel’s Messiah.   Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Andre Rouse and the Souls Of Steel Orchestra present: A Holiday Dinner - Dance.  Time: 6:00 p.m. Venue:  Holy Name Church, 71 Gough Avenue at Danforth Avenue, (by TTC : Pape Subway Station (3-minute walk west on Danforth), Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.  Info - Andre Rouse:  1 (416) 909-2509; Dena Hamid: 1 (416) 722-9563.
   
• HighLite Vibes Steel Combo provides music entertainment for Epiphany & St. Simon’s Fourth Annual Prayer Breakfast.  Time: 9:00 a.m. Venue: Church of the Epiphany and Saint Simon, 2910 Avenue M, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• HighLite Vibes Steel Combo appears at annual Christmas Pageant.  Time: 7:00 p.m. Venue: Global Evangelistic Ministries, 208-05 Jamaica Avenue, Queens Village, New York, USA.
   
• The Southpaw Isle Steelband presents a Christmas Concert.  Time:  4:00 p.m.  Venue: First Presbyterian Church, 1669 West Maple Road, Birmingham, Michigan, USA.
   
• Oasis Youth Steel Pan Ensemble presents their 5^th Annual Holiday Concert & Dance featuring Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation.  Doors open 7:00 p.m.  Showtime: 9:00 p.m.  Venue: the Ukrainian Community Center, 140 Prospect Avenue, (between 41^st & 42^nd Streets) Irvington, New Jersey, USA.  Info: 1 (973) 634-0271.
   
• CASYM presents their Annual Christmas Show.  Time: 7:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• St. Veronica’s Youth Steel Orchestra presents its 10^th Anniversary Steelband Concert.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: St. Anthony Hall, 4410 Frankford Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.  Info: 1 (410) 292-6814; 1 (410) 319-6095.
   
• Caribbean Holiday Pan Concert will feature several youth steelbands  including Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra.  Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.  Venue:  First United Methodist Church (Sanctuary), 6201 Belcrest Road, Hyattsville, Maryland, USA. 
   
• Silver Stars Steel Orchestra presents Parang & Steel.  Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Silver Stars panyard, 56 Tragarete Road, Newtown, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• The Lydian Singers and Lydians Steel present Handel’s Messiah.   Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, 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. 
   
• The Lydian Singers and Lydians Steel present Handel’s Messiah.   Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• The Lydian Singers and Lydians Steel present Handel’s Messiah.   Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Pan Rising Show 2009 presents ‘The Meeting of the Minds’ featuring the Nu Edition Band, Roots Steel Band, Babu Samuel and Lacu Samuel, with more surprises.  Time: 6:30 p.m.  Venue: The Palms Restaurant, Fort Road, St. John’s, ANTIGUA, WI.  Info
   
• CSM (College of San Mateo) Panhandlers Steel Drum Band appears in concert with panist Ray Holman.  Contra Costa Children’s Chorus and the Nueva School Steel Drum Band also perform. Time:  2:00 p.m.  Venue:  College of San Mateo Theatre, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo, California, USA.
   
• Caribbean Dinner & Jazz with the Engine Room Collective features Carlene Etienne, Kyron Akal and more.  5:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY, ENGLAND.
   
• HighLite Vibes Steel Combo performs at Saint Stephen’s Annual Christmas Concert.  Time: 3:00 p.m.  Venue: Stephen’s Episcopal, 89-26 168^th Street, Jamaica, New York, USA.
   

• BT Melodians Steel Orchestra holds an Annual Award Concert.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Nettlefold Hall, 1 Norwood High Street, SE27 9JX London, UNITED KINGDOM.
   
• The Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival Committee participates in the St. Petersburg 82^nd Annual Santa Parade on a Float with the New Generation Steel Orchestra.  Parade time: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.  Venue/route: Downtown St. Petersburg along the waterfront, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.
   
• Silver Stars Steel Orchestra presents Parang & Steel.  Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Silver Stars panyard, 56 Tragarete Road, Newtown, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Calvary Cathedral of Praise presents ‘Total Praise’ - Steel Orchestra and Choral Concert featuring Calvary Steel Orchestra, CrossFire Steel Orchestra and Women In Steel.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: 45 East 8^th Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info: 1 (718) 435-2731; 1 (347) 262-5746; 1 (718) 629-2471.
   
• 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. 
   
• The Indiana State University Steel Band and Percussion Ensemble perform.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: Room 159, Center for Performing and Fine Arts, Indiana State University, Corner North 7th & Chestnut Streets, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA.
   

• The ECC (Elgin Community College) Steel Band appears in concert.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue: the Visual and Performing Arts Center, main campus, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, Illinois, USA.
   
• Three steelbands from Littlehampton Academy appear in a Caribbean Christmas concert.  Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Littlehampton Academy, Hill Road Hall, Littlehampton, ENGLAND.
   

• Enjoy an evening of Pan & Parang with Brooklyn Music Makers, DJ Dougla, Steel Sensation, Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation, ADLIB, Dem Stars and Music Makers Parang Group. Time: 5:30–11:30 p.m. Venue: St. Gregory’s School Auditorium, 991 St. John’s Place, (corner of Brooklyn Avenue,) Brooklyn, New York, USA.    Tickets & info - Ike: 1 (718) 216-8606; Jan: 1 (718) 809-8288; Mark: 1 (347) 613-9735.
   
• UA (University of Arizona) Steel Bands present “Traditional to Contemporary - The Sound of Steel” featuring UA Steel and Blue Steel.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: Crowder Hall, School of Music Building, 1017 N Olive Road,  University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
   
• Moods of Pan 2009 features panist Andy Narell,  Paul Keens-Douglas and Laviscount Brass.  Time: 6:30 p.m.  Venue:  Dean William Lake Cathedral Cultural Centre, St. John’s, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, W.I.
   

• PK Hummingbird Steel Orchestra participates in the annual Thorold Santa Claus Parade.  Parade start time: 5:00 p.m.  Start venue: corner of Sullivan Avenue and Front Street, downtown Thorold, Ontario, CANADA.
   
• Silver Stars Steel Orchestra presents Parang & Steel.  Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Silver Stars panyard, 56 Tragarete Road, Newtown, 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. 
   

• Finals: Steelband competition billed as the “Forces Panorama” featuring orchestras from the Nigerian Armed Forces.  Organised by Bowie S. Bowei.  Time: 9:00 a.m.  Venue: indoor Abuja Sports Complex, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, NIGERIA.
   

• The Northern Illinois University (NIU) Steelband with Liam Teague & Cliff Alexis appears in Concert; special guest - panist and composer Gary Gibson.  Time: 3:00–5:00 p.m. Venue: Boutell Memorial Concert Hall (Music Building), 550 Lucinda Avenue, NIU Campus, DeKalb, Illinois, USA.   Info.  Concert will also be broadcast live on the internet
   

• Sonatas Steel Orchestra hosts its ‘Appreciation and Celebration Party.’  Time: 9:00 p.m.  Venue: St. Bartholomew’s Parish Hall, 1227 Pacific Avenue (between Bedford and Nostrand Avenues) Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Contact Sonatas’ stage side members, or Mack Scott for info and tickets: 1 (718) 496-5133.
   
• Silver Stars Steel Orchestra hosts its Opening Night of Parang & Steel.  Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: Silver Stars panyard, 56 Tragarete Road, Newtown, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• Southern Marines Steelband Foundation invites all to the ‘Talent Expression 2009 - GRAND FINAL’ featuring twelve teenaged performing finalists inclusive of panist Opal Murrel.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Southern Marines Pan Palais, Southern Main Road, Marabella, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I. 
   
• Harmony Music Makers invites you to their 2nd annual Bus Ride to Bally’s Casino.  Departure time: 6:00 p.m.  Departure venue:  Harmony panyard, corner Lincoln Place and Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, USA.         Info/Tickets: Mike - 1 (347) 528-3560; Claudia - 1 (718) 485-2103; Ocho 1 (718) 450-3597
   
• Endurance Steel Orchestra presents their Christmas celebration.  Time: 7:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue: St. Johns the Evangelist, 2 Sylvan Road, ENGLAND
   
• Semi-finals: Steelband competition billed as the “Forces Panorama” featuring orchestras from the Nigerian Armed Forces.  Organised by Bowie S. Bowei.  Time: 9:00 a.m.  Venue: indoor Abuja Sports Complex, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, NIGERIA.
   

• A Steel Band Competition is part of the annual Pirates Week celebration.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Cardinal Avenue, Grand Cayman, CAYMAN ISLANDS.
   
• Preliminaries: Steelband competition billed as the “Forces Panorama” featuring orchestras from the Nigerian Armed Forces - paramilitary organisations (Army, Navy, Airforce, Customs, Immigration, Police, Road Safety, Prisons and The Nigerian Civil Defense Corps.).  Organised by Bowie S. Bowei.  Time: 9:00 a.m.  Venue: indoor Abuja Sports Complex, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, NIGERIA.
   

• BT Melodians Steel Orchestra performs re: Making Music Bernstein Project.  Time: 2:00 p.m.  Venue: Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, UNITED KINGDOM.
   

• HighLite Vibes Steel Combo performs.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Church of the Nativity, Cedarcroft, 419 Cedarcroft Road, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
   

• Renegades Steel Orchestra presents its Free 2010 band launch: ‘South of the Border down Mexico way’; together with a 5 youth-bands extravaganza.   Hear the youths play and view the mas picks!  Time:  4:00 p.m.  Venue: Renegades Panyard, 138 Charlotte Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, WI.
   
• Gem and Friends’ steel band concert is presented.  Time:  7:00 p.m.  Venue: Anglican Church of St. Luke, 904 Coxwell Avenue (at Cosburn Avenue,) East York, Toronto, CANADA.
   
• Magical Moments in Steelpan Music - benefit concert in aid of the National Youth Steel Orchestra, featuring Len “Boogsie” Sharpe, Liam Teague, Andy Narell, Desperadoes Steel Orchestra, National Youth Steel Orchestra, and more.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Park Oval, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• The ECC (Elgin Community College) Steel Band appears in concert. Time: 7:00 p.m. Venue: the Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett, Illinois, USA.
   

• Renegades Steel Orchestra performs in concert.  Time: 8:45 p.m.  Venue: Cité des congrès de Nantes, 3 rue de Valmy, 44000 Nantes, FRANCE.
   

• PanJazz UK invites you to Calypso - Steel - Jazz, featuring Andy Narell on steelpan, calypsonian Lord Relator & special guest Etienne Charles.  Doors open: 6:30 p.m.  Showtime: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London, E8 1EJ, UNITED KINGDOM.
   

• Southern Marines Steelband Foundation invites all to the ‘Talent Expression 2009 - Semi final Round’ featuring twenty-six teenaged performing artists inclusive of panist Opal Murrel, vocalists, dancers, etc.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Southern Marines Pan Palais, Southern Main Road, Marabella, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I. 
   

• UK’s finest panists perform alongside the Engine Room Collective in this monthly pan jam session.  Doors open: 7:00 p.m.  First performance: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY, ENGLAND.
   

• Tampa Bay Steel Orchestra appears with the Florida Orchestra and vocalist Fred Johnson.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, Florida, USA.  Info: 1 (800) 875-8682.
   

• D’Radoes Steel Orchestra participates in the annual Village Halloween Parade in New York.  Parade time: 7:00–10:00 p.m.  Parade route:  Sixth Avenue - from Spring Street to 21^st Street, (‘in The Village,’) New York, New York, USA.
   
• Tampa Bay Steel Orchestra appears with the Florida Orchestra and vocalist Fred Johnson.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Progress Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater, 400 First Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.  Info: 1 (727) 892-5767
   

• As part of the climax of the St. Kitts/Nevis 2009 Tourism Awareness Month, the Schools Steel Pan Competition will feature the St Kitts and Nevis Steel Orchestra, and orchestras from the Cayon, Sandy Point and Verchilds High Schools.  Time: 5:00 p.m. Venue:  Independence Square, Basseterre, ST. KITTS/NEVIS, WI.
   

• Antigua & Barbuda’s Schools’ Independence Steelband Competition features orchestras from eight secondary schools and four primary schools, including Barbuda’s Holy Trinity School.  Time:  6:00 p.m.  Venue: Antigua’s Recreation Grounds, St. John’s, ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, WI.
   
• 20^th Century Steel Band re-launches their album “Warm Heart Cold Steel,” featuring Pan innovator and pioneer Michael 'Bubbles' Olivier.  Doors open: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: The Jazz Care, 5 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1 7PG, UNITED KINGDOM.
   

• RASPO presents Pan Fever – The Musical, featuring RASPO Steel Orchestra, guest artist Michael ‘Bubbles’ Olivier, Bird, carnival dancers and musicians.  Time: 6:30–10:00 p.m.  Venue: The Concert Hall, Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 0QH, UNITED KINGDOM.
   

• Southern Marines Steelband Foundation invites all to the ‘Talent Expression 2009 - Preliminary Round’ featuring thirty teenaged performing artists inclusive of panists, vocalists, dancers, etc.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Southern Marines Pan Palais, Southern Main Road, Marabella, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  Tickets available at the door.
   
• St. Matthews Harmony Music Makers invites all to their fundraising Curry Barbecue.  Music by Harmony Music Makers and DJ. Time: 12:00 p.m.  Venue: Harmony panyard, 1351 Lincoln Place, between Schenectady & Utica Avenues, Brooklyn, New York, USA.    Info: Mike - 1 (347) 528-3560; Claudia - 1 (718) 485-2103; Ocho 1 (718) 450-3597.
   
• Praise with Steel performs, along with gospel singer Dr. Love, youth group Youngstars and lots more - as part of Black History Month celebrations.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Redditch Town Hall, Alcester Street, Redditch, Worcestershire, UNITED KINGDOM.
   

• The Ebony Steelband Trust’s 40^th Anniversary Exhibition is being held for an eleven–day period.  Time:  5:00–11:00 p.m. daily (subject to change).  Official launch on Tuesday 20^th October.  Venue: The Tabernacle, 34-35 Powis Square, London W11 2AY, UNITED KINGDOM.  Info.
   

• Praise Pandemic Steel Orchestra performs.  Time: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.   Venue: Covenant Fellowship Church of God, 110 Dan Jones Road, Plainfield, Indiana, USA.
   

• The 19^th Annual Pops In The Park Concert features guest trumpeter and alum, Ken Trimmins, the Faculty Jazz Combo, Steel Drum Band and other jazz ensembles   Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue: Valdosta State University, the Fine Arts Amphitheater -- located on the back side of the Fine Arts Building, 1500 N. Patterson, Valdosta, Georgia, USA.
   

• The Hot Pink Pittsburgh annual benefit features performances by the Kyiv Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, South Hills Community Steelband, Arthur Murray Professional Dancers, the Children's Festival Chorus of Pittsburgh and Talisman Choir and dancer/ choreographer Maria Caruso of Bodiography.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: Byham Theater, 101 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
   

• As part of the Divali Nagar programme of events, the Nada Sangam Steel Orchestra puts on a special feature; a drama presentation by Braveheart Productions, entitled Ramayan is also scheduled.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Divali Nagar site, Endeavour Road, off the Uriah Butler Highway, Chaguanas, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• The Rocky Mountain Steel Band performs.  Time:  2:00 p.m.  Venue: East Middle School, 1275 Fraser Street, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
   

• The Rocky Mountain Steel Band performs.  Time:  7:30 p.m.  Venue: East Middle School, 1275 Fraser Street, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
   
• Pan & Tassa Rama - a must-see event for Pan lovers in South Florida,  featuring ten Steel bands competing in the Panorama.  Also part of the event: Tassa Bands, D.J. music; Caribbean arts and crafts, Food and beverages on sale.  Time: 3:00 p.m.  Address: Bicentenial Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd., downtown Miami, Florida, USA.  More info; 1 (305) 653-1877
   
• The Royal Palm Steel Band provides music along with the University of Delaware and University of Massachusetts marching bands at a Blue Hen Tailgate party.   Time:  3:30–5:30 p.m.  Venue: the Delaware Fieldhouse, campus of the University of Delaware,  Newark, Delaware, USA.
   
• The National Steel Drum Band from Tobago plays during the Baltimore Marathon.  The marathon starts at Russell and Camden Streets, Baltimore, at 8 a.m.  The steelband play venue during the race will be at: Mile 20, Lake Montebello, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
   

• Veteran musician and arranger - panist Earl Rodney appears in concert, with Andrew from D’Radoes.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue: Botanic Backyard, 635 N.W. 145^th Street, (off 7^th Avenue), Miami, Florida, USA. Info: Carlyle 1 (786) 553-5895; Earl 1 (754) 244-2557; Leary 1 (718) 613-9907.
   
• The University of Oklahoma’s Steel Drum Band performs at final Lunchtime Concert of the season.  Time: Noon–1:00 p.m.  Venue: the north lawn of the Train Depot, 200 S. Jones Avenue,  Norman, Oklahoma, USA.
   

• UK’s finest panists perform alongside the Engine Room Collective in this monthly pan jam session.  Doors open: 7:00 p.m.  First performance: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY, ENGLAND.
   

• Atlanta-based Tropical Steel Vibes (featuring Fabien on the steel drums) performs, along with the ITISSO Jazz Band and special guests.  Time: 4:00-9:30 p.m.  Venue: Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Blvd., Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
   

• Starlift Jr. Steel Orch. presents ‘A Night of Champions’ featuring 2009 Panorama Champs - Silver Stars Steel Orchestra, 2009 Pan in the 21^st century Champs - Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra, 2009 Pan in the Oval Champs - Invaders Steel Orchestra and 9-time Panorama Champs - Renegades Steel Orchestra. Time: 9:00 p.m.  Venue: Starlift Steel Orchestra House of Music, 1a Mucurapo Road Extension, Mucurapo, St. James. Trinidad, W.I.  Further info: 1 (868) 771-0343.
   

• The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra featuring Jonathan Scales on double second, performs at the Jazz for Justice Benefit Concert.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue: The Catalyst, 125 East Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA.
   

• Trinidad and Tobago Steelpan and Jazz Festival 2009 - 3^rd and final night features:  Alexis Baro Sextet and Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra - previewing their 75th anniversary celebrations scheduled for 2010 with selections from arrangers of the past 25 years: Neville Jules, Jerry Jemmott, Eddie Quarless and Leon “Smooth” Edwards.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• The Caribbean Pan Ensemble performs as part of Caribfest.  Time: 5:00 p.m. Venue:  Sunwatcher Plaza, Midwestern State University campus, Wichita Falls, Texas, USA.
   

• Trinidad and Tobago Steelpan and Jazz Festival 2009 - 2^nd night features: Joe Baione Quartet, Etienne Charles Quintet and Desperadoes Steel Orchestra showcasing “The Many Moods of Clive Bradley.”  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• A “Sounds of the Caribbean” concert features the Nu-Lite Steel Band performing a program of traditional music from the Caribbean Islands - from classical to reggae.  Time: 12:10–12:40 p.m.  Venue: Grace Church, outdoors in the Church Garden, 33 Church Street, White Plains, New York, USA.
   
• Trinidad and Tobago Steelpan and Jazz Festival 2009 - Gala Opening Night features: 3 Canal, Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet with special guest Robert Greenidge and Exodus Steel Orchestra featuring Sandy Gabriel from the Dominican Republic.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I. 
  • Note: In addition, the Festival will be hosting four (4) Workshops (Sept. 29–Oct. 2) for Young Musicians in North, South, Central and East Trinidad.  Facilitator: Joe Baione. Admission to the Workshops is FREE.
     

• The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra featuring Jonathan Scales on double second, performs at the Flat Rock Music Festival.  Time: 10:00 p.m.  Venue:  300 West Ton-A-Wandah Road, Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA.
   

• The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra featuring Jonathan Scales on double second, performs at the Booty Band Land Festival.  Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m.  Venue:  Sneedville Yacht Club Ranch, 343 Lawson Road, Sneedville, Tennessee, USA.
   
• University of Akron Steel Drum Band performs. Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: Stage Door, E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill Street, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, USA.
   

• BT Melodians Steel Orchestra performs at Operation WellFound - a charity providing water wells in Africa.  Time: 1:00 p.m.  Venue: Living Water House, 309 Greenford Road, Greenford, Middlesex, London, UNITED KINGDOM.
   

• Caribbean Spice Steelband performs as part of the Pennsylvania Renewable Energy & Sustainable Living Festival.  Time: 10: a.m.–12 Noon.  Venue: the Kempton Community Recreation Center, 803 Old Philly Pike, Kempton, Pennsylvania, USA.
  

• The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra performs.  Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue: The Shrine, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard (between 133^rd & 134^th Streets), Harlem, New York, USA.
   

• J’Ouvert City International, Inc. presents their annual showcase of J’Ouvert bands accompanied along the entire route by Steel Bands only - no DJs.  Duration: 2:00–10:00 a.m.  J’Ouvert route: (Starts) Grand Army Plaza and Flatbush Avenue --> Flatbush Avenue and Empire Blvd. --> (Ends) Nostrand Avenue & Rutland Road - Brooklyn, New York, USA.   More info
   

• Annual New York Steelband Music Panorama competition - featuring ADLIB, Boston Metro, CASYM, CrossFire, D’Radoes, Despers USA, Harmony, Pan Sonatas, Pantonic and Sesame Flyers steel orchestras.  Gates open 6:00 p.m.  Showtime: 7:00 or 7:30 p.m.  Venue: Brooklyn Museum Grounds (use entrance on Eastern Parkway), Brooklyn, New York, USA. 
   

• Caribbean Airlines Invaders Steel Orchestra hosts their annual ‘Independence Day Breakfast Sale.’  Breakfast treats such as hotdogs, buljol, bake and smoke herring, tomato choka etc. as well as drinks will be on sale. Time: 7:00 a.m.  Live entertainment will be provided by CAL Invaders Steel Orchestra, Scrunter’s Pan Groove and D.J. Needles.  Venue: Invaders Panyard, 147 Tragarete Road, Woodbrook, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  Info
   

• The Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago presents: Classics and Steel (celebrating Trinidad & Tobago’s 47th anniversary of Independence) featuring Renegades Steel Orchestra, sopranos Ann Fridal and Renee Solomon, baritone Marvin Smith and pianist Charles Brunner.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: The Terrace Theater, John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Millennium Stage, 2700 F Street, NW. Washington, DC, USA.
   
• Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation presents a Fundraiser Bar-B-Que.  Time: 12 Noon.  Venue: 1166 East New York Avenue, (between East 98th Street & Ralph Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• The 2009 National Panorama Competition in association with the British Association of Steelbands (BAS) features Croydon Steel Orchestra, CSI Steelband Trust, Ebony Steel Band, London All Stars, Mangrove Steel Band, Metronomes Steel Orchestra, Real Steel and Southside Harmonics.  Pre-panorama activities include steelpan workshops, kids’ activities & carnival zone.  Guest appearances include performance by Antigua’s Halcyon Steel Orchestra.  Overall event time: 12 Noon–9:00 p.m.  Competition time: 4:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Hyde Park (near Speakers Corner), Marble Arch, London, ENGLAND, UK.  Info
   
• Southern Marines Steelband Foundation, in collaboration with Afrolypso, presents Afrocentric Pandemic featuring Southern Marines Steel Orchestra, panist Jason Baptiste, Afrolypso, Poetry and Exhibition.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue: Southern Marines Pan Yard, Marabella Main Road, Marabella, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.   Info: 1 (868) 681-6003; 1 (868) 387-3460 
   
• Panist Victor Provost appears as part of the D.C. Jazz Collaborative.  Time: 11:00 p.m.  Venue:  Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Performing Arts, 610 F Street NW, Washington, D.C., USA.
   

• Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation joins several other artists in performing at Trinidad & Tobago’s 47th Independence Anniversary celebration hosted by TATUCA Int’l. Time: 9:00 p.m.  Venue: Tropical Paradise Ballroom, 1367 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   

• Ebony Steelband Trust presents it’s Blockorama & Family Day.  Time: 2:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road, London, W10 6RP, ENGLAND.  Info
   

• ‘Pan & Mas in the Front Yard’ features 21st Century Steelband, Steel Explo, Rising Stars-Silver Stars U.S.A., Nigel “Moving” Lewis and more.  Carnival costumes from various mas camps on display.  Time: 2:00 p.m.  Venue: 1612 NW 38th Avenue,  Lauderhill, Florida, USA.  Info:  Kenty - 1 (954) 295-8966; Lloyd - 1 (954) 825-6630.
   
• St. Veronica’s Youth Steel Orchestra performs.  Time: 4:00 p.m.  Venue: West Shore Park, Inner Harbor Promenade (between the Visitors’ Center and Maryland Science Center),  Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
   
• ECTC Panners perform at the 33^rd Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival.  Performance time: 12:30 p.m.  Venue: Earth Day Stage area, Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina, USA.
   

• Leon “Foster” Thomas performs.  Time: 9:00 p.m.  Venue: the Vandyke Café, 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida, USA. Performance will also be shown live on the internet.
   
• Panyard Steel Drum Ensemble performs.  Time: 8:00–9:15 p.m.  Venue: the Guy C. Myers Memorial Band Shell, Brookside Park, W Main Street & Parkside Drive, Ashland, Ohio, USA.
   

• ‘Harlem Day’s Jackson Day’ - CASYM Steel Orchestra is one of the many artistes performing at the 35th anniversary of Harlem Day; this year’s dedicated to Michael Jackson, highlighting his music.  Other acts include Brian McKnight, Chuck Jackson, Joe Cuba and more.  Harlem Day celebration stretches along 135th Street from St. Nicholas Avenue to 5th Avenue.  Overall event time: 1:00–8:00 p.m.  Band performance time: 3:00 p.m.  Venue for CASYM’s performance: 5th Avenue & 135th Street, Harlem, New York, USA.
   
• Pantonic Steel Orchestra presents a Pan Shootout/Pan Soloist competition.  Bands represented: Pan Ambassadors, Steel Sensation, Sesame Flyers, Pantonic.  Time: 4:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue: 2516 Albemarle Road, (between Lott Street and Veronica Place), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  To enter competition, contact a Pantonic band member, or email pantonic1@aol.com.  More info
   
• National Sinfonia Orchestra opens 6th season with Grieg’s Piano Concerto # 1 and works from the “Symphony and Steel” competition.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO.
   

• “Bach meets Bradley” - Christian Lumsden performs compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach, while Desperadoes Steel Orchestra performs the music of the late steelband arranger Clive Bradley.  Time: 7:30 p.m  Venue: Tranquility Methodist Church, Tragarete Road, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
  Info: Pat Bishop - 1 (868) 625-5684; Finbar Fletcher - 1 (868) 752-2742/
   
• BT Melodians Steel Orchestra performs.  Time: 10:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m. (three sets).  Venue: Mansfield Shopping Centre, Mansfield High Street, Nottingham, UNITED KINGDOM.
   
• N.Y. Pan Stars Steel Orchestra presents a bus ride to Taj Mahal Casino, Atlantic City.  Time of departure:  8:00 a.m.  Venue of departure: Utica Avenue and Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Tickets & info: Lincoln: 1 (347) 371-5285; George: 1 (718) 774-0188; Cathy: 1 (917) 907-4029.
   

• D’Radoes Steel Orchestra invites all pan lovers to their Band Launch, featuring performances by New York’s finest steelbands including Sonatas, Pantonic, Steel Sensation and Jambalasi.  Music by Mastermix.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: D’Radoes Pan Yard, 80-39 Chase Court, between Ralph Avenue and E. 83^rd Street (near Foster Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.     More info - Man:  1 (917) 554-3944; Barry: 1 (347) 251-1566; Tom: 1 (917) 609-5401.
   
• Steel Pan Jamboree is featured as part of Virginia Carnival Caribfest.  Time: 8:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue: Harbor Park, 150 Park Avenue Downtown, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
   

• The Taurean Clarke Quartet (with Clarke on steelpan) performs.  Time: 9:00 p.m.  Venue: Tequila Bookworm, 512 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
   

• Ebony Steelband Trust presents it’s Blockorama & Family Day.  Time: 2:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road, London, W10 6RP, ENGLAND.  Info
   
• Sonatas Steel Orchestra presents their Annual Band Launch, featuring performances by ADLIB, D’Radoes, Pantonic, Harmony, Sonatas, Steel Sensation, calypsonians Tunapuna Scanty, Count Robin, KD, and more.  Time: 4:00 p.m.  Venue: D’Radoes Pan Yard, 80-39 Chase Court, between Ralph Avenue and E. 83^rd Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• The Engine Room Collective features live and pan music, with the first UK performance of European brass and steel ensemble combined featuring Mangrove Steelband.  Hosted by Cutty Williams.  Door opens: 7:00 PM.  First performance: 8:00 PM.  Venue: The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY, ENGLAND.
   

• Pantonic Steel Orchestra presents its Annual Band Launching, featuring performances by Despers USA, CASYM, Sonatas, Harmony, Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation and Pantonic.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue: 2516 Albemarle Road, (between Lott Street and Veronica Place), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• Grenada’s Annual Steel Band Panorama Competition featuring Grenada's top steel orchestras: Angel Harps; New Dimensions; Rainbow City All Stars; Commancheros; Westside Symphony; Grand Roy Pan Angels; Pan Lovers and Pan Wizards.  Venue: the Queen’s Park National Stadium, St. George’s, GRENADA, W.I.
   
• ADLIB Steel Orchestra presents their 3^rd Annual Steelpan Launching/Fundraiser featuring Steel Sensation, Pan Ambassadors and ADLIB.  Time 6:00 p.m.  Venue:  ADLIB Panyard, 855 Nassau Road, Uniondale, Long Island, New York, USA.  Info: 1 (516) 672-1135; 1 (516)-292-2016.
   

• Despers USA Steel Orchestra presents their Band Launching, featuring performances by Despers USA, D’Radoes and Pan Ambassadors.  Time: 5:00 p.m.  Venue: Despers USA Pan Loft, 621 Classon Avenue (between Pacific Street & Atlantic Avenue), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• Panist Mia Gormandy appears in concert at “Jewels On Steel.”  Time: 8:00–10:30 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• The Bahama Mamas - all-female steel band, perform as part of the Uptown Summer Stroll series.  Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue: 2nd Avenue (in front of Merle Norman,) Lexington, North Carolina, USA.
   

• BAS/GLA Annual Steelband Blockorama features Caribbean Steel International, Ebony Steelband, London All Stars, Metronomes Steel Orchestra and Sounds of Steel.  Time: 3:00–6:00 p.m.  Venue: Trafalgar Square, London, ENGLAND.
   
• Denmark’s Sonic Steel performs as part of Lithuania’s Christopher’s Summer Festival.  Time: 5:00 p.m.  Venue: Sesuoleliai Manor Estate, Sensuoliai, LITHUANIA.
   
• The 10th Annual Laventille Steelband Foundation Festival (LSFF) Street Parade will feature at least thirty-two conventional and single pan steelbands including Desperadoes, Exodus, Harmonites, Highlanders, Pan Knights, Phase II Pan Groove, Renegades, Sound Specialists of Laventille, Silver Stars, Tokyo, Trinidad All Stars, Woodbrook Playboyz and many more. Time: 4:00 PM.  Venue/Route:  begins at the corner of the Eastern Main Road & Mc Allister Street; ends at the corner of Leon Street in Success Village - Laventille, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• The Emancipation Celebration will feature performances by Poser and Megan Walrond (T&T), Djembe Drummers, Alexander D Great, Giselle Carter, Brown Sugar, KiKi B, Ebony and the Engine Room Collective.  Time:  4:00 p.m.  Venue: Carnival Village - The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY, ENGLAND.
   
• CASYM Steel Orchestra presents NY Panorama Warm Up 2009 - A Summer of Magic.  Time: 6:00 p.m.–Midnight.  Venue: CASYM Steel Orchestra pan yard, 15 Snyder Avenue (between Bedford and Flatbush Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.     Note: This is the First Event of a number of other events that is happen every SUNDAY in August at CASYM’s Pan Yard.
   

• Grenada’s Annual Junior Steel Band Panorama Competition featuring Junior Steel Orchestras:  Venue:  St. George’s, GRENADA, W.I.
   
• Denmark’s Sonic Steel performs as part of Lithuania’s Christopher’s Summer Festival.  Time: 5:00 p.m.  Venue: Bistrampolis Estate Manor, Bistrampolis, LITHUANIA.
   

• Afropan Steelband presents its Annual Big Blocko, with live pan music, DJ and more.  Time: 6:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue: the Afropan panyard, 1 Jefferson Avenue (off King east of Dufferin), just south of Lamport Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
   
• Sundays at the Young: Making Hay in Hard Times - showcases drum talk: movement of a people.  Looks at the centrality of the drum in African culture and how the community coped when the drum was prohibited during times of slavery. In Trinidad, the steelpan was birthed. In Jamaica, rhythms of Kumina were born on water barrels.  Performance will include a wide range of beat-driven music and dance including Beatboxing, Capoeira and Calypso, featuring aka Subliminal (beatbox), Aquilla (dub poet), Divine Brown (Gospel), Nation Cheong (Kumina), David Cox (tap dance), Janelle Joseph (Capoeira), Talib Robinson (steelpan), Rhoma Spencer (Calypso).  Time: 2:00 p.m.  Venue: the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill Street, Building 49, Distillery Historic District, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
   
• Desperadoes Steel Orchestra performs in concert, featuring some musical works of the late Clive Bradley; also appearing are several famed artists with Laventille roots, such as Destra Garcia,  Time: 6:30 p.m.  Venue: St. James Amphitheatre, Western Main Road, St. James, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.   More
   

• Pan Ambasadors presents their Band Launch, featuring Pan Ambassadors, Pan Sonatas, Steel Sensation and Sesame Flyers.  Time: 5:00 p.m.–Midnight.  Venue: Rango’s on Ralph Avenue & Avenue D, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• Blackdown Steel Band performs as part of Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week activities.  Venue: Lyme Regis, Lyme Regis Harbour, West Dorset, ENGLAND.
   
• Desperadoes Steel Orchestra performs in concert, featuring some musical works of the late Clive Bradley; also appearing are several famed artists with Laventille roots, such as Destra Garcia,  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: St. James Amphitheatre, Western Main Road, St. James, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.   More
   
• RASPO Steel Orchestra performs with a twenty-piece complement, plus dancers, costumes and special guest artist calypso singer and Michael ‘Bubbles’ Olivier paying homage to the late Grandmaster of Calypso Lord Kitchener (Aldwyn Roberts) at the WOMAD Festival; they will also be launching their new CD, ‘RASPO Live!’  Time: 12 noon.  Venue: Siam Tent, Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, ENGLAND.  More
   

• Desperadoes Steel Orchestra performs in concert, featuring some musical works of the late Clive Bradley; also appearing are several famed artists with Laventille roots, such as Destra Garcia,  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Desperadoes’ Panyard & Theatre, Laventille, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  More
   

• BID Music on the Green presents Caribbean Cool with Pantonic Steel Orchestra.  Time:  6:30 p.m.  Venue: Library Green, Huguenot Street and Lawton Street, New Rochelle, New York, USA.
   
• The St. Jamestown Youth Centre Steel Orchestra performs ‘in the spirit of Caribana.’  Time:  3:30–4:30 p.m.  Venue: the International Arrivals Hall, Terminal 1, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
   
• RASPO Steel Orchestra previews their upcoming WOMAD festival repertoire at a local community event.  Time: 5:30 p.m.  Venue: Forbury Gardens, Abbots Walk, Reading, RG1 3HW, ENGLAND.
   

• Pan Neubean Steel performs as part of the Wood Park Summer Concert Series.  Time: 6:30 p.m.  Venue: Wood Park, Park Street, Hudson.  Rain location is Hudson High School auditorium, 69 Brigham St., Hudson, Wisconsin, USA.
   

• Afropan Steelband presents a Pan Kaiso Jazz Tribute to Michael Jackson, with calypsonians and more.  Time: 6:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue: the Afropan panyard, 1 Jefferson Avenue (off King east of Dufferin), just south of Lamport Stadium, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
   
• Tropical Elements Steel Band performs.  Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m.  Venue: Tower Hill Tea Gardens, Tower Hill, Whitstable, Kent, South East, ENGLAND.
   

• ‘Pan in the Community Series’ features performances from Invaders, Desperadoes, Skiffle Bunch and Fonclaire Steel Orchestras.  Approx. time: 5:00 p.m. (could start later).  Venue:  Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra’s panyard, 110 Coffee Street, San Fernando, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• CaribFest Kingston 2009 - Fundraiser for The March Of Dimes (Canada), with fun and festivities for the family:  Live performances, steel band, drumming, face painting, hair braiding, Caribbean food, Jamaican Certified Blue Mountain roasted coffee beans.  Time: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.  Venue: City Park, Kingston, Ontario, CANADA.
   

• Gratitude Steel Band performs.  Time: 10:30 a.m.  Venue: Grand Rapids Public Library - Ottawa Hills Branch, 1150 Giddings SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
   
• The Taurean Clarke Quartet (with Clarke on steelpan) performs, featuring vocalist Janelle Monique.  Time: 9:00 p.m.  Venue: Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen Street  East, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.
   

• University of Akron Steel Drum Band performs.  Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, 4000 Medina Road, Copley, Ohio, USA.
   

• Panist Leon “Foster” Thomas performs.  Time: 10:00 p.m.  Venue: Transit Lounge, 729 SW 1^st Avenue, Miami, Florida, USA.
   

• Marionettes Chorale celebrate their 45th Anniversary in concert, which includes a few numbers to the backing of steelband music.  Time: 5:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Grenada Panorama Launch 2009/Bomb Competition featuring: Angel Harps; Commancheros; Pan Angels; Pan Lovers; Pan Wizards; New Dimensions; Rainbow City All Stars and Westside Symphony.  Time: 5.00 p.m.  Venue: Tivoli Hard Court, St. Andrew’s, GRENADA, W.I.
   
• Baltimore Education and Cultural Institute Inc. presents its 9th annual Harbor View Festival - ‘Pan On The Move,’ with Crossfire Steel Orchestra,  DC Pan Jammers, De Heart of Steel, Harmony, Oasis Youth, Panquility, Positive Vibrations, Sonatas, Utopia Pan Soul, Women In Steel and more, competing for the Carlos Lezama Challenge Trophy.  Time: 1:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Reedbird Park, Cherry Hill, Harbor View, (Hanover Street near Harbor Hospital), Baltimore, Maryland, USA.  Contact: 1 (443) 854-2920;  1 (719) 629-1330.  More info.
   
• The Epsom Downs Primary School steelband performs.  Time: 5:00 p.m.  There will also be demonstrations from the various school clubs, including the dance club, and the Mini Moto display team.  Jive in the Drive - a night of musical entertainment with additional bands - follows from 6:00 p.m.  Venue: the Headley Drive Playing Field, Epsom Downs, Epsom, Surrey, UNITED KINGDOM.
   
• Marionettes Chorale celebrate their 45th Anniversary in concert, which includes a few numbers to the backing of steelband music.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Panist David Leisten performs as part of the First Friday concert series.  Time: Noon–1:00 P.M.  Venue: Miami University Middletown Downtown, 4 North Main Street, Middletown, Ohio, USA.
   
• Marionettes Chorale celebrate their 45th Anniversary in concert, which includes a few numbers to the backing of steelband music.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Hall, 1–3 St. Ann’s Road, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• The Engine Room Collective features live and pan music, with performances by Kyron Akal and Samuel Dubois.  Special guest Hinda Hicks. Hosted by Cutty Williams.  Door opens: 7:00 PM.  First performance: 8:00 PM.  Venue: The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 2AY, ENGLAND.
   

• Caribbean Steel International (CSI) appears for the first time in The Netherlands at the 5th Festival Afrique-Carib, and they kick off the festival at noon.  Also appearing Benicia (Colombia), Bushman (Jamaica), Junior Kelly (Jamaica) & Soca Twins (Germany).  Festival time: 12:00–9:00 p.m. Venue: Stadhuisplein, Almere, THE NETHERLANDS.  Info: info@afrique-carib.nl; Tel: 0031 6 519 13 478 (Ylanga Blinker); www.afrique-carib.nl
   

• Entertainment for Independence Day celebrations include performances by the Suhaila Bellydance Company, Tropical Sounds Steel Drums, UCA Capoeira, Afro Cuban Rumba Drumming and more.  Overall event time: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.  Fireworks show begins at 9:30 p.m. off the end of the Berkeley Pier.  Venue: 201 University Avenue, Berkeley, California, USA.
   
• July 4th celebrations at Serenbe is an all-day affair, and includes a performance by the Steel Drum Band with Scott Douglas.  Time: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.  Venue: the Selborne Green, 9110 Selborne Lane, Palmetto, Georgia, USA.
   

• 2nd North Tyneside Festival of Steelbands 2009 (supported by BAS).  Includes performances, group workshop featuring 85 musicians and band workshops. Time: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.  Venue: Wallsend Memorial Hall, 39 Station Road, Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, ENGLAND.  Info.
   
• North Tyneside Steelband - CD Launch Party.  Time: 7:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue: Wallsend Memorial Hall, 39 Station Road, Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, ENGLAND.  Info.
   

• Birmingham Steelband Festival.   Primary school steelbands perform in the morning; secondary school steelbands in the afternoon.  Time: 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.  Venue: CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham B1 2LF, ENGLAND.
   
• The Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra presents a free concert.  Also appearing - Pan Masters Steel Orchestra and D.C. Pan Jammers.  Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: First United Methodist Church (parking lot), 6201 Belcrest Road, Hyattsville, Maryland, USA.
   

• Pan Fried Steel provides the music at a Steel Band Dance Party.  Time:  6:30–8:30 p.m.  Venue: Griswold Quad, North Yarmouth Academy, 148 Main Street, Yarmouth, Maine, USA.
   

• Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation presents its “Brunch Time” with a variety of foods.  Live steelpan music by Utopia and friends, along with sumptuous food - are on the menu.  Time: 10:00 a.m.  Venue: 753 Classon Avenue (between Sterling & Park Place - entrance on Park Place), Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• 9^th Montreal International Steelpan Festival presents its two–day event. Day two: Variety Show and Panorama Competition
   -  Adult International Steelpan Panorama Competition features:  ‘Arima Golden Symphony’ led by B.J. Marcelle; ‘Pan Coalition’ of Maine, USA led by Carl & Nigel Chase; ‘Salah’s Steelpan Academy’ of Montreal led by Salah Wilson and bands from Toronto.
  -  The Junior (School) Panorama Competition features bands from: Coronation School; St. Monica; Marymount Academy; Westmount Park; James Lyng and John Grant.
  Time: 12:00 p.m.  Venue: Place Émilie Gamelin - downtown Montreal ( St. Catherine & Berri), Montreal, Quebec, CANADA.  Info: salah@steelpanplus.com; Salah Wilson: 1 (514) 924-7307 
  • There will also be a Fundraising drive of a Raffle for a complete Steelpan set - (i) Soprano Steelpan, (ii) Soprano Pan Stand, (iii) Soprano Pan Case, (iv) Soprano Pan Sticks, (v) Soprano Steelpan Text Book by author Salah. A. Wilson.  Raffle will be drawn at the Festival.
     

• Crossfire Steel Orchestra performs for the occasion of the American Cancer Society’s ‘Relay for Life.’  Performance times: 7:00–7:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.–8:45 p.m.  Venue/Event location: Astoria Park Running Track,  19 Street & Shore Boulevard, Astoria, New York, USA.   The entrance to the running track is located on Astoria Park South & 18th Street.
   
• Pan Neubean Steel performs as part of the Saturday Morning Discovery Series.  Time: 11:00 a.m.  Venue: Union Common, corner of Bolton (Route 85) and Main Streets, Marlborough. Rain location: the auditorium at the Walker Building, 255 Main Street, Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA.
   
• The Baltimore Islanders steel drum band performs at the ‘City Sand’ event.  Time: 4:30–7:00 p.m. Venue: Harborplace Amphitheater, 200 East Pratt Street (between the Pratt Street and Light Street Pavilions), Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
   
• 9^th Montreal International Steelpan Festival presents its two–day event. Day one: Steelpan Soloists in Concert- Jazz plus concept/Jam session, featuring Clyde ‘Lightning’ George, Kenrick & Kenneth Headley, Terrence B.J. Marcelle, Hameed Shaqq - ‘The Pan Piper’ and Salah Wilson.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Marianopolis College, 4873 Westmount Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA.  Info: salah@steelpanplus.com;  Salah Wilson: 1 (514) 924-7307.
   
• The Steelheads (steel drum and percussion group with musicians from Mott Middle College High School, Mott Community College and the University of Michigan-Flint) perform at the 2009 Syracuse Jazz Fest - featuring steel panist Andy Narell.  Time:  6:30–7:30 p.m.  Venue: Louis H. Everding Main Stage, OCC (Onondaga Community College) Campus, 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Onondaga Hill, Syracuse, New York, USA.
   

• Branches Steelband appears in concert.  Time: 6:30 p.m.  Venue: Lower Mills Branch Library, 27 Richmond Street, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA.  Info: 1 (617) 298-7841
   

• Music for a Summer Evening concert features performances from Corby Business Academy’s joint student and staff steelband.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: Corby Business Academy, Priors Hall Estate, off Gretton Road, Weldon, Corby, Northants, ENGLAND.
   

• Free Steelpan Jazz Concert will feature Ron Reid & the Sunsteel Quintet with guest P.J. Adamson.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: David Friend Recital Hall at Berklee College Of Music, 921 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
   

• Pan Masters Steel Orchestra performs at the annual Dimanche Gras show, which will also feature appearances by carnival Kings & Queens.  Doors open: 2:00 p.m.  Venue: Crossroads Entertainment Complex parking lot, 4103 Baltimore Avenue, Bladensburg, Maryland, USA. 
   

• Steel Drum Music Camp with Bryan Stanbridge.  Venue: Bowling Green State University’s Summer Music Institute, Bowling Green, Ohio, USA.  Registration deadline: June 1, 2009.  Info: bryanss@bgsu.edu
   

• The 21^st Century Band performs with Dion Parson & Ron Blake - featuring Reuben Rogers, Bass; Carlton Holmes, Piano; Victor Provost, Steel Pan; Alioune Faye, Percussion; special guest: Terell Stafford - Friday, 2nd & 3rd sets, Saturday, all sets.  Times: Tue-Sun (Jun 16-21) - 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.; Fri/Sat - additional set at 11:30 p.m.  Venue: Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola,  Broadway at 60^th Street, Columbus Circle, New York, New York, USA.
   

• Crossfire Steel Orchestra provides music, along with a guest DJ, while hosting their Annual Fundraising Curry-Q.  Address: 1429 Albany Avenue, (between Avenues H and I), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info: 1 (718) 345-1552; 1 (718) 252-5035; 1 (718) 778-7358.
   
• Mosaic Steel Orchestra performs, along with many other artists for the 8^th Annual Juneteenth Festival.  Event time: 12:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Waterfront Park, Water Street, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, USA.
   
• DC Caribbean Carnival, Inc. (DCCC) presents it's 7th Annual Pan Jam.  Scheduled to appear are: Pan Masters, Positive Vibrations, DC Pan Jammers, Panquility, St. Veronica’s and Pan Majestic Youth Academy Steel Orchestras.  Time: 2:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue:  Crossroads Entertainment Complex parking lot, 4103 Baltimore Avenue, Bladensburg, Maryland, USA.
   
• First Dutch Steelband Day featuring steelbands from The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium including - Dutch Marines (Navy) Steelband, Steelband Tavenu, Steelband PanMagic, Steelband The Steelmasters, Steelband Tropical Steelpans, PanGanG Steel Orchestra and more!  There will be food, drink, souvenirs and more things Caribbean-styled!  Venue: Location: De Kwakel (Uithoorn) near Schiphol Airport, THE NETHERLANDS.
  Additional steelbands, or anybody from other countries who are interested in being involved - please contact - Digna van den Broek, Steelbandshop Holland - Tel: 06-28082934; info@steelbandshop.nl.  More at: www.steelbandshop.nl.
   
• Abstract Entertainment, Inc. presents Pan Jazz 2009 - featuring panists Ray Holman, Othello Molineaux, Etienne Charles, Arturo Tappin, Pedro Martinez and more. Complimentary pre-concert on-site reception Caribbean Food, art & entertainment: 5:00 p.m.  Showtime: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater, Broadway at 60^th Street, Columbus Circle, New York, New York, USA.  More info; 1 (516) 802-4129.
   
• The Comets Steel Band performs at Music in the Park 2009.  Venue: Beddington Park, Church Road, Wallington, UNITED KINGDOM.
   

• St. James North Stars, Power Stars, St. James Tripolians, Silver Stars, Invaders, Phase II Pan Groove, Woodbrook Playboyz, Brimblers, Valley Harps, La Creole Pan Groove, Humming Bird Pan Groove, Caribbean Vibes Engine Room and more - appear and perform along the street parade for WeBeat St. James Live.  Traditional carnival characters, engine rooms and more will be part of the festivities.  Time:  Evening period.  Parade route: along the Western Main Road, from Mathura Street to Long Circular Road, St. James, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• 17^th Annual Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival - Day 2: Parade of costumed bands, concerts, performance by Tamboo Bamboo steelband, and more.  Scheduled band performance time: 4:00–4:15 p.m.  Street parade starts at 10:00 a.m.   Venue: Vinoy Park, downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. Info.
   

• Utopia Pan Soul: the Next Generation is one of many Afro-centric artists participating in the 20^th Annual Tribute to Our Ancestors of the Middle Passage.  Overall event time: Noon to sunset.  Venue:  Coney Island boardwalk at West 16^th Street (Ancestors Circle), Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
   
• Rocky Mountain Steel Bands from Denver perform as part of the related activities when Cooper Creek Square hosts the second annual Habitat Hobble Fun Run/Walk.  Overall event time: 9:00 a.m.–noon.  Venue/environs: Winter Park/ Fraser Valley, Winter Park, Colorado, USA.
   
• 17^th Annual Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival - Day 1: features Kings and Queens costume competition, concerts, a Pan Jamboree with Tamboo Bamboo Steel Band, New Generation Steel Band and Orlando Powers Stars Steel Band.  Jamboree time: 1:00–2:30 p.m.  Venue: Vinoy Park, downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.  Info.
   

• The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts & Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month.  Time:  6:00–7:00 p.m.  Venue: the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Millennium Stage, 2700 F Street, NW. Washington, DC, USA.  Info.
   

• The National Steel Symphony Orchestra, featuring the revolutionary “G” pans, appear in concert, along with vocalist Michele Dowrich.  Time: 5:00 p.m.  Venue: the Daaga Hall, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I. 
   
• The First Regional Panorama features four steel orchestras - Ebonites from Antigua & Barbuda, Pan Times from St. Lucia, Invaders from Trinidad & Tobago, and Karmic from Barbados.  Time: 5:30 p.m.  Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, BARBADOS, W.I.
   

• Crossfire Steel Orchestra presents a Gospel concert.  Also appearing: the Premier Baptist Church singers accompanied by Music Minister John Calender, Mus. Director Khuent Rose and other guest artists.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: the Premier Baptist Church, corner of Utica and Tilden Avenues, Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Tickets/more info
   
• BAS (British Association of Steelbands) FDF 2009 Pan Explosion presents their 12^th annual competition, with ensembles and soloists from around the United Kingdom.  Doors open: 5.00 p.m.  Venue: UK Centre for Carnival Arts, 3, St. Mary’s Road, Luton, ENGLAND.  Info: fdf@panpodium.com
   

• Hands and Pans Steel Drum Ensemble - the only elementary through high school steel drum ensemble in the Central Virginia area - performs.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue: Chalkley Elementary, 3301 Turner Road, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA.
   

• 11^th Annual Steelband Jamboree hosted by Pan Masters Steel Orchestra (PMSO), featuring - NY 2008 Panorama Champs ADLIB, St. Veronica’s Youth Steel Orchestra, Pan Majestic Youth Academy Steel Orchestra, Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra, DC Pan Jammers, and hosts Pan Masters Steel Orchestra.  There will be great food, and handicraft!  Time: 2:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue: 4509 Rhode Island Ave, (2 blocks south of Pan Masters’ panyard, and 1 mile north of the DC border), North Brentwood, Maryland, USA.  More info.
   

• Art of Steel – Guyana’s First Steel Pan Festival - organized by the Theatre Guild.  Venue: the Theatre Guild,  Parade Street, Kingston, Georgetown, GUYANA.
   

• The Fair Oak College Steel Band performs.  Time: 12.10–1:00 p.m.  Venue: Market Square, Staffordshire, ENGLAND.
   
• Visiting Steelband from St. Mary’s Anglican Church in the Bronx, NY, performs.  Venue: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 261 Christina Street North, Sarnia, Ontario, CANADA.  Info: 1 (519) 332-2662.
   
• Sonatas Steel Orchestra presents their annual Atlantic City Bus Ride.  Departure time: 7:30 p.m.  Departure venue: 1254 Sterling Place (between Troy & Albany Avenues), Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Tickets and info: Mervyn - 1 (917) 865-4514; Leslie-Ann - 1 (917) 620-1124; Mack - 1 (718) 496-5133.
   
• Salah & Family Steelpan Workshop celebrates its 21^st year as a family group, featuring ‘Salah & Family in Concert.’  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Salah’s Steelpan Academy, 3740 Av. De. Courtrai, C.D.N., Montreal, Quebec, CANADA.  Info -  salah@steelpanplus.com 
   

• The Philippa Schuyler Middle School for the Gifted and Talented is having their annual Spring Concert.  Among other talented acts the Major Steelpan Ensemble performs.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: Walt Whitman Hall, Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, USA.  Info & Tickets: 1 (718) 574-0390.
   
• The Binghamton High School Steel band appears in concert.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: the Players Theatre, 115 MacDougal Street, New York, New York, USA.  Info: 1 (607) 762-8229.
   

• Fort Hill High School’s annual Instrumental Music Spring Concert features performances by the jazz band, steel drum ensemble, percussion ensemble, orchestra and concert band.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Fort Hill High School, 500 Greenway Avenue, Cumberland, Maryland, USA.
   

• Carnival Village launches its 2009 Carnival Season - featuring performances by ABC Calypsonians, Ebony Steelband, Mangrove Steelband, Yaa Youth and special guests DJs Martin Jay, Hot Wax and QT2 Hype.  Time: 4:00–11:30 p.m.  Venue:  The Tabernacle, Powis Square, Kensington (near Notting Hill), West London, ENGLAND.
   

• Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra presents a Mother’s Day Concert, with performances by hosts Skiffle Bunch, Silver Stars, and more.  Time: 6:30 p.m. –Midnight.  Venue: Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra's panyard, 110 Coffee Street, San Fernando, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• The 7th Annual PANorama Caribbean Music Fest:
  • Day 3 - Steel Band, Soca, Reggae and more.  Time: Noon–4:00 p.m. Venue: 24th Street Stage, 24th Street at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia, USA.  Info: 1 (757) 282-2823.
     

• The Wesleyan Steel Band appears in concert.  Time: 1:00 p.m.  Venue: Usdan Back Patio, Wesleyan University campus, Middleton, Connecticut, USA.
   
• The 7th Annual PANorama Caribbean Music Fest:
  • Day 2 - Steel Band PANorama, Grand Champion Concert, and headliner Concert.  Time: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Venue: 24th Street Stage, 24th Street at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia, USA.  Info: 1 (757) 282-2823.
     

• Live on the Waterfront: An evening with Desperadoes Steel Orchestra.  Time: 4:45–6:00 p.m. Venue: the Waterfront (near the Grand Hyatt), Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
   
• The Pantastic Steel Orchestra from the neighborhood Music School of New Haven performs.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: the H-K (Haddam-Killingworth) Middle School Auditorium,  Middle 451 Route 81, Killingworth, Connecticut, USA.
   
• Mango Groove Steelband, Revelation, Rochester Dance Ensemble, Franklin Footlight Theatre Company and more - perform at Artfest Showcase 2009.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue:  the Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, New Hampshire, USA.
   
• The 7th Annual PANorama Caribbean Music Fest:
  • Day 1 - interactive steel band workshops with clinicians Alan Lightner, Tom Miller and Jeff Narell; sectionals, massed band, and headliner Concert.  Time: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
    Workshops’ venue:  the Virginia Beach Convention Center
    Concert venue: the Seaside Palladium, 24th Street Stage, 24th Street at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia, USA.  Info: 1 (757) 282-2823.
     

• Richland College presents a World Beat Concert featuring the Richland College Steel Band and World Drumming Ensemble.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Fannin Performance Hall, Richland College Campus, 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas, Texas, USA.
   

• “Jammin for Giant Steps” concert features The Barely Scene, Charles Street and The Jim Royle Steel Band Ensemble.  Doors open:  6:30 p.m.  Showtime: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: the Fairfield Theater Company, 70 Sanford Street, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
   
• Panist and Berklee College of Music faculty member Ron Reid presents the Caribbean steel pan ensemble in performance.  Venue: David Friend Recital Hall at Berklee College Of Music, 921 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
   

• 7^th Annual Spring Concert of Steelbands will feature performances by:  Boston Public Schools Citywide Steel Orchestra and St. Cyprian’s Celestial Infernos Youth Steelband - both of Roxbury, MA; Pan Xpressions Steelband and Branches Pan Groove Steelband - both of Dorchester, MA.  Time: 2:30 p.m.  Venue: William E. Reed Auditorium, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 24 Washington Street, Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.  More info.
   
• Baltimore Farmers’ Market opens; activities include performance by Baltimore Islanders Steel Band.  Performance time: 9:00 a.m.–Noon.  Venue: Saratoga Street between Holliday and Gay Streets, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
   

• Pan Arts Network presents ‘Gospel Praise on Steel’ featuring Gem & Friends Steel Orchestra, Worship in Steel, Nativity Steel Angels, Malvern Praise on Pan, Hope Lutheran Church Sacred Steel, Joy Lapps and Vince Cato.  Doors open:  6:30 p.m.  Showtime: 7:00 p.m. Venue: Leah Posluns Theatre, 4588 Bathurst Street (between Sheppard & Finch Avenues), North York, Ontario, CANADA.   More.
   
• De 4 Ahwee & Co. steel band joins several other performers for the Third Annual Trinity Samba Fest.  Event time: 12:00–4:00 p.m.  Venue: Trinity College Campus, between Broad and Summit Streets, near New Britain Avenue (specifically, the Mather Quadrangle in front of Austin Arts Center).  Rain venue: to the Vernon Social Center, 114 Vernon Street, Trinity College Campus, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
   
• Chesapeake Steel Drum Band performs at the Maritime Heritage Festival.  Time: 11 a.m.–12 noon.  Venue: Susan B. Campbell Park Stage, City Dock, Annapolis Harbor, Annapolis, Maryland, USA.
   

• Andy Akiho & Friends present “Synesthesia” - Works for Steel Pan with jazz combo and chamber orchestra, with music by Andy Akiho.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: Borden Auditorium, Manhattan School of Music, West 122^nd Street & Broadway, New York, New York, USA.
   
• “On the Tracks” wine and food event features live music entertainment by the Auburn University Steel Band and Summer Breeze.  Event time: 6:00 p.m.–midnight.  Venue: Main Street, downtown Opelika, Alabama, USA.
   

• CSUN’s (California State University/Cal State Northridge) Steel Drum Band, performs.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Little Theatre, Nordhoff Hall, Rm. 121, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, California, USA.
   
• St. Scholastica's Drum Line, Hand Drum Ensemble, and new Steel Band perform.  Time: 7:30–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Mitchell Auditorium, the College of St. Scholastica, 1200 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, Minnesota, USA.
   

• The Orange Avenue Pan Groove Band performs as part of the Ilse Newell Concert Series for the Performing Arts.  Time: 4:00 p.m.  Venue: Lafayette Park, Avenue B between 13^th and 15^th Streets, Apalachicola, Florida, USA.
   
• Denis Joseph Steel Band performs as part of Flora London Marathon 2009.  Time: 8:00 a.m.  Venue: Clarendon Hotel, Montpelier Row, Blackheath Village, London, ENGLAND.
   
• 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.
   
• Calypsociation Steelband performs during the Brocante BaLiPa (flea market).  Market time: Place du Vél' d'Hiv', Bagnolet-Les Lilas, FRANCE.
   

• CSUN’s (California State University) 50th anniversary Grand Reunion features as part of the schedule of events, performances by the San Fernando Valley Banjo Band, CSUN Steel Drum Band, the Alumni Jazz Trio and more.  Reunion event time: 4:00–10:00 p.m.  Venue:  Northridge at 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, California, USA.
   

• The Inside Out Steel Band performs at the ‘Live From The Plaza’ free concert series.  Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. CST (Central Standard Time).  Venue: The Plaza, Austin City Hall,  301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas, USA.
   
• Pan Jazz - featuring Lennard Jack & Fusion.  Time: 9:00 p.m.  Venue: De Panyard, 4509 Rhode Island Ave, North Brentwood, Maryland, USA.
   
• Billy Cobham’s Culture Mix with panist Wilbert “Junior” Gill performs at the Gronau JazzFest.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Festival grounds, downtown Gronau, GERMANY.
   
• HighLite Vibes steel combo performs.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue: Bayou Café, 32 West Main Street, Freehold, New Jersey, USA.
   
• Clemson University’s Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band present a joint concert.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, 221 Brooks Center, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA.
   
• The University of North Texas (UNT) 2:00 Steel Drum Band  performs.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: Lakeland Baptist Church, 397 South Stemmons, Lewisville, Texas, USA.
   
• The University of Charleston’s (UC) Steelband performs.  Time: Noon.  Venue: the Rotunda patio and Student Life activities, UC Campus, 2300 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E., Charleston, West Virginia, USA.
   

• Southern Miss Steel Pan Orchestra (SOMISPO) appears in concert.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: AEC Auditorium, Gulf Park Campus, University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast, 730 East Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, Mississippi, USA.
   
• Pan Jazz in de Yard 2009 features Mavis John, John Arnold & the Kariwak Players, Len “Boogsie” Sharpe, Invaders Steel Orchestra and Rudy “Two Left” Smith.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Redemption Sound Setters Pan Theatre, Montgomery, TOBAGO, W.I.  (Artists/starting time subject to change).
   

• Pan Jazz in de Yard 2009 features Andy Narell, Liam Teague, Victor Provost and Redemption Sound Setters.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Redemption Sound Setters Pan Theatre, Montgomery, TOBAGO, W.I.  (Artists/starting time subject to change).
   

• Enjoy an evening of Steel Drum Music with Chesapeake Steel Drum Band.  Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Old Mill High School (cafeteria), 620 Patriot Lane, Millersville, Maryland, USA.
   

• The Elma Elementary Charter School presents a Pans Concert.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: the school gym, Elma Elementary Charter School, 319 Oak Street, Elma, Iowa, USA.
   

• Summit Sensations Steelpan Concert features hosts Invaders Steel Orchestra, Silver Stars and Couva Joylanders.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen's Park Oval Car Park, Elizabeth Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• The University of Arizona Steel Bands presents their spring concert.  Time: 3:00 p.m.  Venue: Crowder Hall, Music Building, 1017 N Olive Road, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA.
   

• The Mango Groove Steel Band performs at the Family Fun Fair.  Event time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.  Venue: the Hampshire Dome, 50 Emerson Road, Milford, New Hampshire, USA.
   
• Summit Sensations Steelpan Concert features hosts Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra, Desperadoes and Sforzata.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue: Trinidad All Stars Panyard, 46-48 Duke Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• Highfield Male Voice Choir appears with guests Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: the Brindley Theatre, High Street, Runcorn, Cheshire, UNITED KINGDOM.
   
• Concert des Allumés du Bidon features panist Duvone Stewart and Le Chant des Barils (history of the Steeldrum).  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Salle Les Pleiade, Louverné, Pays de la Loire, FRANCE.
   
• The sixth annual Richland College Carnival of Steel features various steel bands and steel drum performers, steel drum & drum set clinics, and more throughout the day.  From: 10:00 a.m.  Venue: Richland College, 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas, Texas, USA.
  • Also includes evening concert by the Richland College Steel Band, with the Carnival of Steel Massed Steel Band and more.  Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: Fannin Performance Hall, Richland College, 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas, Texas, USA.
     
• E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall’s ‘Up Next’ Series features the University of Akron Steel Drum Band with guest drummer Andy Narell.  Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill Street, University of Akron campus, Akron, Ohio, USA.
   

• Pantonic Steel Orchestra performs at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).  Time: 1:00 p.m.  Venue: Student Center Steps, outside the Student Activities Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
   
• Summit Sensations Steelpan Concert features hosts Renegades Steel Orchestra, Sound Specialists of Laventille and Skiffle Bunch.  Time:  8:00 p.m.  Venue: Renegades Pan Theatre, 138 Charlotte Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• ‘Tucson Field of Steel’ features Tucson school steel bands in concert.  Time: 7:30–9:30 p.m.  Venue: Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson, Arizona, USA.  
   

• Pan in the 21^st Century Finals will feature twelve steel orchestras in competition:  Skiffle Bunch; Katzenjammers; Silver Stars; Our Boys; Pamberi; Fonclaire; Harmonites; Tropical Angel Harps; Pan Knights; Sound Specialists of Laventille; Parry’s Pan School and Curepe Scherzando.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• 12^th Annual Inside Out Steelband Festival features Leon “Foster” Thomas, Covington Middle School Steelband, Bowie High School Steelband and McCallum Knights of Steel.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Cave Road, Austin, Texas, USA.
   
• Concert - evening of percussion and pan features the Caribbean Pan Ensemble and the Steel Bandits.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: Akin Auditorium, Hardin Administration Building, Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, Texas, USA.
   

• Islanders Steel Drum Band performs in Spring Concert.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: the University Theatre, School of Fine Arts, 32 Campus Drive, The University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, USA.
   

• The Bates College Steel Pan Orchestra performs.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: The Olin Arts Center, Bates College, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston, Maine, USA.
   

• Divine Mercy Academy Steel Band of Beaver Falls, Welty Steel Drum Band of New Philadelphia, Heavenly Metal Steel Drum Band from Richmond, Ohio, Ambridge High School Steel Band, and the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School Steel Band all participate in Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center’s first Steel Band Festival.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Midland, Pennsylvania, USA.
    

• The Pan Fried Steel Drum Band will perform.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: the Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Avenue, Maine, USA.
   

• Performing artist and composer Ray Holman joins the Miami University Steel Band as they celebrate their 15-year anniversary.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: Hall Auditorium,  Miami University, 101 South Campus Avenue, Oxford, Ohio, USA.
   
• Caribbean Jazz is featured with Andy Narell & Ensemble.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: UNC (University of North Carolina) Asheville Lipinsky Auditorium, 1 University Heights, Asheville, North Carolina, USA.
   
• The Big Bamboo Steel Band performs at the 37th Annual Fullerton College Jazz Festival.  Time: 4:45–5:30 p.m.  Venue: Fullerton College, 321 East Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, California, USA.
   

• Andy Narell and the Catonsville High Steel Drum Band perform as part of the 19^th annual Berks Jazz Fest.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College, 4 North Second Street, Reading, Pennsylvania, USA.
   

• Steelpanist Jonathan Scales is part of the lineup of Jazz Artists on the Greens 2009.  Time: 5:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue: Centre for Creative & Festival Arts, Gordon Street, St. Augustine, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• CASYM Steel Orchestra hosts a fundraiser, with fabulous Caribbean food on sale - Rice and Peas with choice of BBQ Chicken or Curry Chicken.  Time: 1:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: 249 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, New York, USA.  More info: 1 (718) 735-6708; Dvincy@gmail.com 
   
• ‘Forgiven’ - A choral performance featuring a 100-Voice National Choir, lead vocalists & musicians, includes panman Victor Provost as part of the production’s musical cast.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue: DeYor Performing Arts Center, Edward W. Powers Auditorium, 260 Federal Plaza West, Youngstown, Ohio, USA.
   

• The Cultural Academy of Excellence (CAFÉ/Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra) is one of several artists slated to perform during the 24^th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards presented by the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage & DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue: the Concert Hall, Kennedy Center, 2700 F St., NW, Washington, D.C., USA.
   

• The Rainmakers in concert, showcase a collaborative production between San Fernando-based Golden Hands Steel Orchestra and the UWI (University of the West Indies) Percussion Ensemble.  Time: 6:00 p.m.  Venue: the Queen’s Hall, St. Ann’s, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.  Tickets: 1 (868) 663-2222; (868) 662-2002 ext. 3791/3792).
   

• Andy Narell appears in concert with drummer Andre Ceccarelli.  Time: 8:30 p.m.  Venue: Caf’Art Théâtre, 8 rue de Versailles, 78470 Saint Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, FRANCE.
   

• The SHSU (Sam Houston State University) Steel Band and a guest cellist are featured in one of two free music events.  Time: 12 Noon.  Venue: the Farrington Pit, SHSU Campus, 1803 Avenue I, Huntsville, Texas, USA.
   

• Steelband ensemble performs in the Official Charter Day Ceremony - as part of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) 46^th birthday celebration.  Time: 9:00 a.m.  Venue: St. Thomas campus, Administration and Conference Center’s First Floor Conference Room, UVI, #2 John Brewer’s Bay, St. Thomas, VIRGIN ISLANDS.
   

• Brigham Young University’s Shaka Steel appears in concert.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: LDS Lahaina Chapel, 1594 Malo Street, Lahaina, Maui, HAWAII.
   

• Brigham Young University’s Shaka Steel performs.  Time: 12:00 p.m.  Venue: Lahaina Ocean Arts Festival, 648 Wharf Street, Lahaina, Maui, HAWAII.
   
• Join Panman Victor Provost as he appears in concert with the Reginald Cyntje Collaborative.  The occasion is Caribbean Jazz at Bohemian Caverns, ‘The Sole Home of Soul Jazz.’  Time: 8:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m.  Venue: Bohemian Caverns, 2001 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., USA.  More info: 1 (202) 299-0800.
   

• Brigham Young University’s Shaka Steel appears in concert.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Baldwin High School Auditorium, 1650 Ka`ahumanu Avenue, Wailuku, HAWAII.
   

• Brigham Young University’s Shaka Steel performs and presents a workshop.  Time: 12:30 p.m.  Venue: Maui High School, 660 South Lono Avenue, Kahului, Maui, HAWAII.
   
• Brigham Young University’s Shaka Steel  appears in concert.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, 275 West Ka'ahumanu Avenue, Kahului Maui, HAWAII.
   

• The University of North Dakota Steel Drum Band performs.  Time: 7:00 p.m. Venue: the Arts Center, 115 Second St. S.W., Jamestown, North Dakota, USA.
   

• Experience John Wooton on steelpans & vocals, Sam Bruton on piano, Lowery Hicks on bass and Jeff Mills on drums.  Time: 8:00–11:00 p.m.  Venue: Walnut Circle Grill, Walnut Circle, 115 Walnut Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA.
   
• The Community Steel Band appears with Paul Lee, William Carey University jazz ensemble, members of the Southern Miss Theater, Matthew Funches, Pine Belt Youth Ballet and more for the ‘Aspire Benefit Scholarship’ concert.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: the Saenger Theater, 102 Forrest Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama FINALS Competition - featuring eight large conventional steel orchestras.  Time: 7:00 p.m. Venue: Queen’s Park Savannah,  Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Single Pan Bands - FINALS, featuring sixteen finalists  Time: 7:00 p.m. Venue: South Quay, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• The Steel Pan Ensemble, directed by Ron Reid, appears at the Caribbean Jazz Showcase, presented by Berklee College's Africana Studies/Music and Society initiative.  Also appearing: the college's Bob Marley and Afro-Cuban ensembles.  Time: 8:15 p.m.  Venue: the Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
  Tickets are available at the Berklee box office: 1 (617) 747-2261.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama FINALS Competition - featuring Conventional Small and Medium Steel Orchestras.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• National Junior Panorama Finals, featuring top steel orchestras from the country's schools.  Categories:  21 and Under; 16 and Under; and 13 and Under.  Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Venue: Location: Queen's Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Musical presentation by Calypso Cats Steel Drummers from the Panther Run Elementary School.  Time: 7:15 PM.  Venue: Dreyfoos Hall lobby, Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Florida, USA.
   

• National Junior Steelband Panorama Preliminaries -
  Ages 16 & Under - click for entire schedule.
  Competing bands are: Starlift Junior Steel Orchestra, St. Margaret’s Boys’ A.C. Steel Orchestra, Harmonites Junior Steel Orchestra, El Dorado Secondary Steel Orchestra, Bishop Anstey/Trinity College East Secondary Schools’ Steel Orchestra, Mt. Hope Secondary Steel Orchestra and Debe High School Steel Orchestra.
  
  National Junior Steelband Panorama Preliminaries -
  Ages 21 & Under - click for entire schedule
  Competing bands are: Diego Martin Central Secondary Steel Orchestra, Mucurapo East Secondary Steel Orchestra, Woodbrook Secondary Steel Orchestra, St. Francois Girls’ College Steel Orchestra, Trinidad and Tobago Music Stars Steel Orchestra, St. Augustine Senior Comprehensive Steel Orchestra, El Dorado East Secondary  Steel Orchestra and Tamana Pioneers Juniors Steel Orchestra. 
  
  Venues: respective school’s and panyards throughout the country. Click schedule above for full details on times and addresses.  TRINIDAD, W.I.
   

• National Junior Steelband Panorama Preliminaries - Ages 21 & Under
   - click for entire schedule
  1. bp Renegades Youth Steel Orchestra.  Time: 9:00 a.m.  Venue: bp Renegades Panyard, 138 Charlotte Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
      
  2. South East Port of Spain Steel Orchestra.  Time: 9:45 a.m.  Venue: Blue Diamonds Panyard, 34-41 George Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
      
  3. Trinity All Generation Steel Orchestra.  Time: 10:35 a.m.  Venue: Trinidad All Stars Panyard, 46-48 Duke Street, Port of Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
      
  4. Tokyo Youths Steel Orchestra.  Time: 11:00 a.m.  Venue: Tokyo Panyard, 2 Plaisance Road, East Dry River, Port of Spain, TRINIDAD, W.I.
      
  5. Success Stars (Success Laventille Composite School) Steel Orchestra.  Time:  11:30 a.m.  Venue: Courts Sound Specialists Panyard, Eastern Main Road, Laventille, TRINIDAD, W.I.
      
  6. Southern Marines Juniors Steel Orchestra.  Time: 1:30 p.m..  Venue: Southern Marines Panyard, Southern Main Road, Marabella, TRINIDAD, W.I.
      
  7. Ste. Madeleine Secondary  Steel Orchestra.  Time: 2:15 p.m. Venue: NLCB Fonclaire Panyard, Corner Fonrose and Dottin Streets,
     San Fernando, TRINIDAD, W.I.
      
  8. San Fernando Secondary Comprehensive Steel Orchestra.  Time: 3:15 p.m.  Venue: School Compound, Farah Street, San Fernando, TRINIDAD, W.I.
      

• Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama semi finals competition - Tobago region, featuring Medium and Large Conventional Bands.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacelot, TOBAGO, W.I.
  Rescheduled from Saturday February 7 due to ‘unsafe construction of stage.’
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama semi finals competition - North/East region, featuring Single Pan Bands.  Time: 6:00—11:00 p.m.  Venue: Victoria Square, Park Street, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama semi finals competition - North/East region, featuring  Small, Medium and Large Conventional Bands.  Time: 1:00—11:00 p.m.   Venue: Queen’s Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   
• Freedom Fighters, Ebony Steel Orchestra, Ezekiel, Ku-J, and Ziggi Chang celebrate Bob Marley's life as part of ‘Rastaman Vibration: Tribute to Bob Marley.’  Time: 12:00 p.m.  Venue: Sonesta Great Bay Beach, Philipsburg, ST. MAARTEN, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES.
   
• Panist Mickey Mills performs as part of the line-up for the Bob Marley 8th Annual Birthday Bash.  Also appearing Jamrock music, Chalwa, Joel Keel and Cayenne The Lion King.  Doors open: 8:00 p.m.  Showtime: 8:30 p.m.  Venue: Cat's Cradle, 300 E. Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, USA.
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama semi finals competition - Tobago region, featuring Single Pan bands.  Time: 8:00 p.m.  Venue: the Dwight Yorke Stadium, Bacelot, TOBAGO, W.I.
  Appearances of Medium and Large Conventional Bands rescheduled to Tuesday February 10 due to ‘unsafe construction of stage.’
   

• Trinidad & Tobago National Steelband Panorama semi finals competition - South/Central region, featuring Small and Large Conventional Bands, and Single Pan bands.  Time: 6:00—11:00 p.m.  Venue: Skinner’s Park, San Fernando, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, W.I.
   

• Pan in the Community, Inc. presents Rejuvenation 2008 - Dinner & Concert, with St. Veronica’s Youth Steel Orchestra (STVYSO), Alumni of STVYSO, and Wentworth Richardson.  Time: 5:00–8:00 p.m.  Venue:  St. Anthony Hall, 4410 Frankford Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.  More info: 1 (410) 292-6814; 1 (410) 319-6095; 1 (410) 467-8431.
   

• The Bay City Steelers steel drum band performs.  Time: 7:00 P.M. Venue: State Theatre of Bay City, 913 Washington Avenue, Bay City, Michigan, USA.
   

• The Noontime Concert Series features the Gratitude Steel Band.  Time:12:00 p.m.  Venue: Detroit Public Library - Skillman Branch, 121 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
   

• Concert - Celebration of Change: From Emancipation to Presidency, presented by Cultural Academy for Excellence and featuring Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra.  Time: 7:00 p.m.  Venue: Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts, 610 F Street, NW, Washington DC, USA.  More info
   
• Jazz benefit concert features Monty Alexander, the Latin Jazz Ensemble and JAMCCAR's Ekklipse Steel Band.  Time: 7:30 p.m.  Venue: Riverspace Arts, 119 Main Street, Nyack, Rockland County, New York, USA.
   

• Southpaw Isle Steelband performs.  Time: 10:00 a.m.  Venue: Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
   

• The Gratitude Steel Band performs.  Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.  Venue: Muskegon Museum of Art auditorium, 296 W. Webster, Muskegon, Michigan, USA.
   

• Lively Up with Panman Justin ‘Redz’ Richardson on steelpan, and other live music.  Time:7:30–11:30 p.m.  Venue: Paradise by way of Kensal Green, 19 Kilburn Lane, London, ENGLAND.
   

• PanAshe Steeldrum Band appears.  Time: 9:30 p.m. Venue: The Black Door Bar and Bistro, 44 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont, USA.