Play in a Steel Drum Band

Play in a Steel Drum Band...in one, fun, easy, 90-minute session!

·Monday, April 27, 7-8:30 PM
·Steel Drums Provided
·$75 Adults; $60 (kids 10-17)
·NO previous musical experience [or even talent!] is necessary! (Simply arrive a rank beginner and, by the end of 90-minutes, be a BONA FIDE steel drummer in a steel drum band!)

Check out photos of previous “Steel Band Experience” classes at: http://steelbandexperiencegroupclass.shutterfly.com/

Location: 2260 Cecilia Avenue, San Francisco (Sunset area)

Space is limited so
Call now, (415) 731-3550, or email mary@steeljam.com to reserve your space for your fun
“Steel Band Experience!”

Class instructor is Mary Spalding who, after receiving an M.A. in World Music from Wesleyan University, went on to study and perform steel pan (steel drum) in Trinidad--the birthplace of the steel pan--for various Panorama competitions and Carnival activities. Mary is also the founder and band leader of Steel Jam (www.steeljam.com) --a Caribbean steel drum band that performs for corporate events, private parties, weddings, fundraisers, community events and festivals.

Hope you can join in the fun of making steel drum music together!
Mary Spalding
Steel Jam

Phil Hawkins prepares to release new CD

On Friday, April 17 the
Phil Hawkins Group will be performing at Theatre on San Pedro Square (29 N. San Pedro St, San Jose). Please come and be a member of our audience as we film and record this concert for our DVD.

We'll be performing music from the upcoming CD "Sugarcane Suite" and featuring the great talents of:
Bob Crawford - keys
Ray Obiedo - guitar
Michelle Hawkins - vocals
Marc van Wageningen - bass
Paul van Wageningen - drums
Phil Hawkins - steelpans, percussion

The room will hold about 150 people and we'd really like to fill it up with a supportive/appreciative crowd. So please pass this along to anyone who might be interested in being a part of the filming/recording.

Tickets may be purchased at the door for $10
Doors open at 7:30pm and the show starts at 8:00pm
with a special opening performance by the West Valley Jazz Department.
For More Information, please contact me at:
408-830-0704
www.pnotemusic.com

Ray Obiedo and Mambo Caribe

Hello folks:

This is going to be a very good concert. I hope to see some of you there.

Murphy Productions presents Rhythms of the World, featuring Ray Obiedo + Mambo Caribe with Jeff Narell - Steel Pans; Sandy Cressman - Vocals; Greg Rahn - Piano; Derek Rolando - Percussion; Curtis Ohlson - Bass; Phil Hawkins - Drums.

Sat March 21st Doors: 8:00 Show: 8:30

Mill Valley Masonic

19 Corte Madera Ave

Mill Valley, Ca 94942

$20 General Admission $25 Reserved Seating

To buy tickets by phone: 415 / 389-5072 or

Famous4: 415 / 388-2550

96 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley

For more Info: www.murphyproductions.com

Shabang Steel Drum duo at Tiki Tom's

Shabang steel drum duo of Harry Best and Dexter Bruce will be featured for two nights, March 13 and 28 at Tiki Tom's, 1535 Olympic Blvd., in Walnut Creek. Come shake off the winter and bring in the spring with some hot Caribbean steel drum music by a couple of veterans.

Steel Jam at SFJCC

STEEL JAM performs at:
The San Francisco Jewish Community Center (3200 California St.)
Sunday, March 8, 3:50-4:15 PM
for
“Purim Unmasked: An Off-Street Festival”

Celebrating Jewish Identity and survival, Purim is traditionally observed with a joyous, irreverent and carnival-like atmosphere. Spend the afternoon enjoying food, wine, music from Steel Jam and other entertainers and also enjoy activities like face painting, henna art, hamantaschen baking, and a costume contest for adults and children. This 3-5 PM event is FREE to JCC Members and FREE to the public. For more info, go to: http://www.jccsf.org/content_main.aspx?progid=2934&catid=680

Play in a Steel Drum Band...

Play in a Steel Drum Band...in one, fun, easy, 90-minute session!
·Sat., Feb. 28, 1:30-3:00 PM
·Steel Drums Provided
·$75 Adults; $60 (kids 10-17) (Advance payment is required to secure your reservation.)
·NO previous musical experience [or event talent!] is necessary! (Simply be prepared to arrive a rank beginner and, by the end of 90-minutes, be a BONA FIDE steel drummer in a steel drum band!)

Check out photos of previous “Steel Band Experience” classes at: http://steelbandexperiencegroupclass.shutterfly.com/

Location: 2260 Cecilia Avenue, San Francisco (Sunset area)
Space is limited so
Call now, (415) 731-3550, or email mary@steeljam.com to reserve your space for your fun
“Steel Band Experience!”

Class instructor is Mary Spalding who, after receiving an M.A. in World Music from Wesleyan University, went on to study and perform steel pan (steel drum) in Trinidad--the birthplace of the steel pan--for various Panorama competitions and Carnival activities. Mary is also the founder and band leader of Steel Jam (www.steeljam.com) --a Caribbean steel drum band that, since 1994, has performed for countless corporate events, private parties and community festivals.