January 2010 Blog Posts (4)

Petit Bourge History

A little piece of interesting information provided by Gary Chang Leung, also an original member of Pan Necktar:-

SUNDOWN - was the first steelband using the discarded oil drums. This band was former by Gary Chang Leung, Joseph 'Mauby', Edmund Moore and Victor Toussaint. This band really took off then the William's brothers , Roy & Noel, came to live in the Petit Bourge area. it was the first band from the San Juan area to compete in the music festival at the Roxy Theatre. The… Continue

Added by Penelope Welch on January 28, 2010 at 7:02am — No Comments

Any Requests?

Hey everyone,

I am just wondering if anybody out there has any requests for products they think The Steelpan Store should carry. I am looking for suggestions on any item that a pan enthusiast may look for. I am currently trying to get in contact with PHI, and e-pan to try to get some electronic pans in the store but so far no luck. This store is here for pan people and without your help this store can not reach it's potential. Any and all suggestions are welcome!

Thanks,

Matt… Continue

Added by The Steelpan Store on January 27, 2010 at 9:06am — 3 Comments

The Steelpan Store and Mallet Man

The Steelpan Store is proud to offer Mallet Man mallets now! We have been working with Mallet Man for a few months now, and have officially worked everything out! We just got our first shipment of these mallets in the other day, and they are sweet! These mallets are incredible, especially for the price! They have great balance to them, and are very customizable. If Mallet Man doesn't have what you are looking for, he'll make them for you! The Steelpan Store hopes that you all give Mallet Man a… Continue

Added by The Steelpan Store on January 19, 2010 at 12:44am — No Comments