Nu Pan Groove Steel Drum Band

Couples Shower Party, Santa Clarita

nupangroove — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:00:52 +0000

Today I performed solo for a backyard party in Santa Clarita. Everything was great and I got a lot of compliments. Thanks to Caanan and Dave Gerhart for making this gig possible.

Kids are always welcome to play:

I gave him a quick lesson, check out that technique!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Calypso Apartments 8-16-08

nupangroove — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:00:00 +0000

This was our final performance for Calypso Apartments in Irvine! The last six weeks has been great! Thanks to Stacy Winn and the whole team at Calypso. This was easily one of our favorite gigs…

A nice shot of the pan

Max on Steel Drum

Matt on Double Guitar Pans

The bands view of the pool

Thanks for checkin’ us out!

Calypso Appts week 1

nupangroove — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:00:35 +0000

We have been playing for the Grand Opening of the Calypso Appartments in Irvine. I want to live there.

Here are some videos and pictures from our first performance, I will continue to update until all 6 weeks are up!

Special thanks to Stacy Winn!!

Max Minskoff, tenor; Matt Treadway, double guitar

Nu Pan Poolside

Hollywood Renaissance Hotel-Corporate Event

nupangroove — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:00:06 +0000

Today we did things a little differently, you’ll see our singing and switching instruments in the video. This is the four piece band playing a corporate event for Kaiser Permanente at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel. We were very nicely accommodated and had a blast!

Thanks to Natasha Miller for making this event possible!!

the band

Max on Percussion

Phil on pan, percussion and vocals

Gabe on Drums, percussion and vocals, Chris on bass and vocals

Percussion View

McCook Backyard Island Party in Camarillo

nupangroove — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:19:55 +0000

We performed as a trio on this hot summer day for the McCook residence in Camarillo for their awesome summer kickback in the backyard. The view from up there was breathtaking.

Thanks to Tom and Melanie McCook for their hospitality!

Orange Blossom Bash

nupangroove — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:38:02 +0000

For this performance we played a cocktail hour for the Orangewood Childrens foundation. They were holding their annual Orange Blossom Bash fundraiser at the Fairmont in Newport Beach. It was quite the snazzy decor.

Special Thanks to Teena Gibbs for making it all possible.

Pilgrims Place Claremont 6-10-08

nupangroove — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:31:08 +0000

Today we played a wonderful event for the Pilgrims place center in Claremont.

First we played outdoors for a reception, and then went inside for the banquet and sat in with the local band, the “Pilgrim Pickers”. It was a Unique event and was very successful. Special thanks to Joyce Yarborough for coordinating this great day.

Earth Day Event, Temecula Promanade, 4-19-08

nupangroove — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:42:18 +0000

Today we played for an earth day event at the Temecula Promanade Plaza.

We had a great time… Special thanks to Sher for organizing this successful event.

here is a short video and some pictures. Enjoy and feel free to comment!

12-14-07 Academic Affairs Carribean Holiday Celebration

nupangroove — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:37:16 +0000

Today we performed for the Academic Affairs party at Cal State Long Beach.

We had a great time. Happy holidays to Academic Affairs!

Special Thanks to Lupe Swartz for coordinating this event…

Riverside Farmers Market Novemeber 17th 2007

nupangroove — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:50:02 +0000

We performed today for the Riverside Farmer’s Market. We had a great time.

Played a little Marley: