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 songs played were 'Mambo in Brass' and 'Schubert Serenade'. The band was the first to have a sponsor and was later known as 'Carib Fascinators Sundown'.SECOND SPRING - was a smaller band with less players, who played all year round and was a spin-off from Sundown. The band was formed by Gary Chang Leung and Francine Claude Chang Leung. Gary was considered to be the first pan-tuner and arranger in Petit Buorg. Noel Williams was the other pan tuner.HILLTOPPERS - from Irving Street, was the next pan side. Wilfred Payne was the captain and Gary was the arranger.SKYLARKS = aka 'The Douglas Street Hill band was another band which was followed by 'SILHOUETTES' in 1693.Cutty Francois, Panky Sobers, and Joe Lee Soy formed this band.Henry Hosand brought out the 'Toltex Warriors' and several other mas bands.PS Others will of course have contradictory or additional information. Please add it, rather than dismiss what he has told us (Pene)
Read more…
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 PottsThe Steelpan Store
Read more…
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 try, we're sure you won't be disappointed! If you have any questions; feel free to check out steelpanstore.com, e-mail info@steelpanstore.com, call 815-893-9PAN, or message us here.
Read more…
