Want some unique fun? Hear the
steel drum pans
in this fun band. Calysto Steel Band.
One of Calgarys most unusual entertainment outfits is the Calysto Steelband.
Here you will find a supersize combo of musicians performing on the traditional steel drums of the Caribbean Sea and its island nations.
This outfit performs mostly at privately arranged engagements. Sometimes we play public venues such as neighbourhood pubs around the city of Calgary.
See schedule and maps below. It's worthwhile.
Calysto Steelband has travelled to Barbados on several occasions to play in local venues. Places such as the Holetown musical festival and Barbados beach front restaurants.
The bands that play steel drum pans form a great part of Barbados nightlife. I have personally been overwhelmed by the quality of the entertainment in this part of the world.
The band has great fun playing reggae music, well known and
ethnic
tunes. Come join the fun led by this fun soca, latin, rock n roll and calypso steel band. You can also enjoy some Bossa Nova and other tropical styles.
If you get a chance to see this band live, you will not be disappointed in the quality of the performance. They occasionally play public performances, so come and see them when it does happen.
Our upcoming schedule goes as follows:
March 20, 2010 8 to Eleven Tuxedo Community Association - St. Patrick's Day Celeb 202 - 29th Ave. N.E
Should be fun.
May 1, 2010 6 to Midnight Lake Bonavista Community Association. 1401 Acadia Drive SE Calgary Come on out to this fundraiser & Silent Auction for a good time...and a good cause
May 5, 2010 8 to Midnight Private Function
July 15 to August 1, 2010 Canadian Maritimes Tour:
Monday, July 19, Evening The Ship Theatre, Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
Thursday, July 22 - Afternoon Harvey High School Kitchen Party for Seniors with local N.B. Ole Tyme Fiddlers and Evening Fundraiser Concert and Dance for new school bus. Sponsored by Harvey High School and the United and Presbyterian Churches in Harvey, N.B.
Friday, July 23 – Evening Fredericton SPCA Fundraiser
Saturday, July 24 – Evening Private wedding at Fredericton Golf and Country Club
Sunday, July 25 N.B. Police Memorial Association Fundraiser at Hilltop Pub in Fredericton
Monday, July 26 – At night "Private" karaoke party at the gig in Harvey.
Thursday, July 29 – 7-10pm Fredericton Tourism - We'll find out where.
Friday, July 30 Hillcrest Seniors Fundraiser at the Legion in West Saint John
Saturday, July 31 Private corporate gig for Hughes Surveys in Saint John
Calgary Rocks! Or does it? Know of any other great bands in town?
Country? Metal? Alternative? Your Band? Maybe someone else wants to know. Let us know.
Most bands need whatever help they can get. Help yourself now and include a photo if you wish. Maybe you can even find a good band to join here. Good Luck.
See the Band's blog
Press on the PANoramic graphic below.
Where have these steel drum pans played in the past year or so?