To all the people who made it posible for the band in 2009 LIL MAN FLOYDE & SON TOOL CUTIE PANKIE NORRIS PAT PRO MERNA GEROGE JUNIOR and all the other not mention we say thank you
Read more…Dennis Kaufman, founder and leader of Pan Fever, the original, home-grown steel pan band from East Bay San Francisco ( Richmond ), passed away suddenly many decades ago. Dennis was a gifted musician in addition to being a zealous advocate and champio
Read more…This is a must even if i say so myself. http://www.thepancafe.com/radio_player.php More and More People are getting involved why not join them email me radio@thepancafe.com Vine Ps. As it was my birthday this month here is a present for you all.
Read more…11th August 2009 We are sad to report the passing of Desmond Bowen age 73, in London on 9th August following a long period of sickness. Desmond was a charming and modest man but his quiet influence in the pan world was significant over many years, b
Read more…The viewing is tomorrow and will be held at: Unity Chapel Eastern Parkway & Pitkin Ave 6pm to 8pm The service is Friday morning at 10am and will be held at the Unity Chapel. Earl, known as "spellbound" was a member of Demstars Steel Orchestra and
Read more…1977 - Starlift steelband orchestra goes to Nigeria for FESTAC celebrations, introducing pan music to Nigeria. Pan Historians, pls note!!!!!!
Read more…Dear WST Love your service and all the free speech you encourage...now can you hook us up with the option to post audio files to our profiles? Because sometimes creating videos from audio only files could become laborious... 'preciate it... -KCL
Read more…Does anyone know of any steel bands or pannists in New Zealand? I may be visiting there next year and would love to know of any fellow pannists there!
Read more…Hi I recently got a tenor steel pan and I would like to find a source for sheet music for the pan. Most music is classical or arrangements for full orchestras. I would like modern music - some jazz, pop etc Any ideas?
Read more…SHOW 4 NOW ONLINE http://www.thepancafe.com/radio_player.php THIS MONTHS SHOW 1) Birdland (Pan Cafe People) 2) Sing In She Party (Pandemonium) 3) Never Can Say Goodbye (Harrow Steel Orchestra) 4) But For Grace (The Calvary Steel Orchestra) SPEAKERS
Read more…Has anyone here worked with a contact mic on their pan? A friend of mine is suggesting this for me to play in Notting Hill - any ideas? I have only ever used a regular mic, above or below the pan, which can cause problems if the pan is swinging, or i
Read more…Hi there....Word is that a Band named "PTB Express"comprising a number of top Pan Players taped a performance that was shown on Trinidad and Tobago Television on Old Year's Night 1981.These Players included...Boogsie Sharpe,Earl Brooks,Ken Philmore,a
Read more…How does a steelpan artist go about covering a song performed by a previous artist? For example I want to record a song that was composed by John A. Doe; do I contact John A. Doe directly, seeking his permission? Do I contact his record label? or his
Read more…What is the real purpose of ths event? This show was quite boring and I feel Pantrinbago may as well go back to the Champs in Concert. Firstly, some of these steelbands appeared last year and why are only large bands represented. Are there no cremes
Read more…Trinidad - Skiffle Bunch Steel Orchestra did the Southland in Trinidad proud on a beautiful April 15 evening when they performed Georgia On My Mind as their tune of choice for the ‘Pan In The 21st Century’ competition. The band retained the lead posi
Read more…Here is a simple question or NOT - "When is it OK and NOT OK to use bits and pieces, or 'quotes' from a previously arranged piece of music?" At what point can this be considered plagiarism?? if at all? For many musicians, they can easily replicate a
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