Q. Do you perform background music?
A. Yes, PanNeubean Steel provides and modifies it's
musical repetoire for all settings and so encourages
the use of steelpan for any type of event.
(It's 'exotic'....'fresh'...'new'...'cool')
Wedding, Cocktail Hour, Reception, Birthday,
Restaurant, Festival, Club, Cruise Ship Theme,
Caribbean Theme, Corporate and other events.
Q. How long have you been playing
the Steelpan?
A. Because of my Jamaican-Caribbean roots and
my desire to be a part of my cultural heritage, I fell
in love and began playing the Steelpan more than 20 years
ago.
Q. Why name the band PanNeubean Steel and how do
you pronounce it?
A. PanNeubean Steel pronounced (Pan-nü-be-an Ste-al) was
created to provide a musical outlet for the Steelpan. The
name is a combination of the Steelpan’s recent invention and
its Pan-African-Caribbean origin.
Q. Does PanNeubean Steel perform styles other than
Caribbean music?
A. PanNeubean Steel was created to showcase the Steelpan’s
versatility. While reggae, soca, and calypso are traditionally
'caribbean', we have incorporated a variety of musical styles
into our repertoire. The Steelpan adds the Caribbean
“spice”. REGGAE, SOCA, CALYPSO, CLASSICAL, JAZZ,
FUSION, FUNK, ZYDECO, R&B, CONTEMPORARY and LATIN.
In other words we "Caribbean-ize" a spectrum of musical
styles while still focusing on what is audibly still caribbean.
Perfect for Caribbean Themed events.
Q. What are sequences or background tracks? Does
PanNeubean Steel use them?
A. Sequences or backing tracks are pre-recorded recordings
of a band used to accompany a lead vocal or instrument.
They are available so that vocalist, instrumentalist or in this
case PanNeubean Steel may play along with it to provide a
fuller big band sound.
*YES, PanNeubean Steel NOW has this option available.
(please inquire)
Q. Why hire PanNeubean Steel Band?
A. QUALITY*ARTISTRY*PROFESSIONALISM - PanNeubean
Steel prides itself in being an "authentic professional steel
band". Along with my Masters of Music degree from the New
England Conservatory, I also have 21 years of performance
experience as an Army Bandsman. Please visit our VISION
Page for more detailed information. Each of our band
members have impressive resumes.
We arrive in time, we start on time, we are courteous, we
dress appropriately and we only leave behind "...an oasis of
musical moods..." that will keep you and your guests smiling
for years to come.
We presume that:
*we will be treated with professional respect.
*you understand the value of our preparation and time spent
with you which includes planning, packing, unpacking, travel,
setting up, performing, breaking down.
*you recognize that musicians, like other professionals,
appreciate fair compensation for their work.
Q. I noticed that you are a Music Educator in addition to
being a Musician, do you offer lessons or workshops on
the Steelpan?
A. Upon request, I give private Steelpan instruction to both
children and adults. I also offer formal workshops to
schools.
Q. Do you perform for Fundraisers and Non-Profit
Organizations?
A. Yes, we perform for both and periodically will decide to
lower our rates as a way to donate some of our time and
musical talent to a worthy cause. But, please do not assume
that "we will" or that "we should" make any free contributions
on your behalf. We are not a large corporation with large
available funds.
Q. What are your rates?
A. Our rates are based on numerous details. Travel
distance, type of event, number of guests, sound
reinforcement required and performance length are all
considered. We also take pride in our continued dedication
to Quality, Professionalism and Artistry. We are not just
your average sort of caribbean band comprised of members
who dabble in caribbean music. All of our band members
have years of life experience: Boston Carnival, Steel
orchestra, Caribbean roots/decent/heritage, Trinidad Carnival,
Reggae Festivals, backfill for Reggae/Soca/Calypso Recording
Artists, Touring, recording, teaching music from Kindergarten
to college level...etc.
A. Yes, PanNeubean Steel provides and modifies it's
musical repetoire for all settings and so encourages
the use of steelpan for any type of event.
(It's 'exotic'....'fresh'...'new'...'cool')
Wedding, Cocktail Hour, Reception, Birthday,
Restaurant, Festival, Club, Cruise Ship Theme,
Caribbean Theme, Corporate and other events.
Q. How long have you been playing
the Steelpan?
A. Because of my Jamaican-Caribbean roots and
my desire to be a part of my cultural heritage, I fell
in love and began playing the Steelpan more than 20 years
ago.
Q. Why name the band PanNeubean Steel and how do
you pronounce it?
A. PanNeubean Steel pronounced (Pan-nü-be-an Ste-al) was
created to provide a musical outlet for the Steelpan. The
name is a combination of the Steelpan’s recent invention and
its Pan-African-Caribbean origin.
Q. Does PanNeubean Steel perform styles other than
Caribbean music?
A. PanNeubean Steel was created to showcase the Steelpan’s
versatility. While reggae, soca, and calypso are traditionally
'caribbean', we have incorporated a variety of musical styles
into our repertoire. The Steelpan adds the Caribbean
“spice”. REGGAE, SOCA, CALYPSO, CLASSICAL, JAZZ,
FUSION, FUNK, ZYDECO, R&B, CONTEMPORARY and LATIN.
In other words we "Caribbean-ize" a spectrum of musical
styles while still focusing on what is audibly still caribbean.
Perfect for Caribbean Themed events.
Q. What are sequences or background tracks? Does
PanNeubean Steel use them?
A. Sequences or backing tracks are pre-recorded recordings
of a band used to accompany a lead vocal or instrument.
They are available so that vocalist, instrumentalist or in this
case PanNeubean Steel may play along with it to provide a
fuller big band sound.
*YES, PanNeubean Steel NOW has this option available.
(please inquire)
Q. Why hire PanNeubean Steel Band?
A. QUALITY*ARTISTRY*PROFESSIONALISM - PanNeubean
Steel prides itself in being an "authentic professional steel
band". Along with my Masters of Music degree from the New
England Conservatory, I also have 21 years of performance
experience as an Army Bandsman. Please visit our VISION
Page for more detailed information. Each of our band
members have impressive resumes.
We arrive in time, we start on time, we are courteous, we
dress appropriately and we only leave behind "...an oasis of
musical moods..." that will keep you and your guests smiling
for years to come.
We presume that:
*we will be treated with professional respect.
*you understand the value of our preparation and time spent
with you which includes planning, packing, unpacking, travel,
setting up, performing, breaking down.
*you recognize that musicians, like other professionals,
appreciate fair compensation for their work.
Q. I noticed that you are a Music Educator in addition to
being a Musician, do you offer lessons or workshops on
the Steelpan?
A. Upon request, I give private Steelpan instruction to both
children and adults. I also offer formal workshops to
schools.
Q. Do you perform for Fundraisers and Non-Profit
Organizations?
A. Yes, we perform for both and periodically will decide to
lower our rates as a way to donate some of our time and
musical talent to a worthy cause. But, please do not assume
that "we will" or that "we should" make any free contributions
on your behalf. We are not a large corporation with large
available funds.
Q. What are your rates?
A. Our rates are based on numerous details. Travel
distance, type of event, number of guests, sound
reinforcement required and performance length are all
considered. We also take pride in our continued dedication
to Quality, Professionalism and Artistry. We are not just
your average sort of caribbean band comprised of members
who dabble in caribbean music. All of our band members
have years of life experience: Boston Carnival, Steel
orchestra, Caribbean roots/decent/heritage, Trinidad Carnival,
Reggae Festivals, backfill for Reggae/Soca/Calypso Recording
Artists, Touring, recording, teaching music from Kindergarten
to college level...etc.
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