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The Panhandlers Steel Band

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This is the home of the Panhandlers!

We specialize in performing on Caribbean Steel Drums.

We are part of a non-profit educational organization and perform in parades, festivals and concerts all over Vermont and New Hampshire to support programing for The Vermont Independent School of the Arts!

The Panhandlers 2010 Appearances

Come Join Us! Vermont's largest steel band is always looking for new members.

Start learning Caribbean Steel Pan Drum now.

Beginners start by taking private or semi private lessons with Scott and start joining in with the Panhandlers as they learn the tunes.


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Contact Scott Paulson at visavt@aol.com or 802-234-6987 and get started today!

Panhandlers rehearsals are ongoing Thursdays in Sharon, VT from 5:30-7:30

Want a smaller group for your party or wedding?

Check out at Vermont Event Music!!


"The Panhandlers Steel Band"

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There is nothing like the sound of a BIG steel band and with 17+ members the Panhandlers are the biggest in Vermont! This group has been playing since 2002 and has developed a strong and fun repertoire. They have played at the All New England Steel Band Festival with up to 25 other Bands from 2003-2007 and have been featured at Vermont's Quechee Balloon Festival , The Tunbridge Worlds Fair , Rutland Ethnic Festival, and The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen's Fair .

The Panhandlers are an excellent choice for large parties, festivals, and concerts.

Please call or E-mail visavt@aol.com for performance prices and availability

I took part in The Prouty yesterday. I have been walking the past couple of years, but my team decided to do the 20 mile bike route yesterday. I knew about that last big hill on the route, so I was busy psyching myself up for that when I heard music at the bottom of the hill. I thought I was halucinating.

I don't know if this was the first year The Panhandlers have played on the hill, but please say you'll be back next year! I had to stop and enjoy the music 1/2 way up, it was just awesome!! It was great motivation to keep moving, or in my case, a reason to take a break to catch my breath.

Keep up the great music!! - Joanne Cournoyer

We are on Facebook!

This is a public page anyone can view and has links to audio and video clips of The Panhandlers in action!

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The Panhandlers 2010 Appearances

Great Music + Great Cause!

The Panhandlers CD Release is here!

Vermontropic: The Panhandlers have released their first CD VERMONTROPIC! The 14 tune collection was recorded at the acoustically superb Chandler Theater in Randolph, VT.

This collection comprises the bands favorite numbers and is sure to please anyone who enjoys the sounds of the islands. It contains selections that range from the easy going "Yellow Bird" to the jumpy theme from "I Dream of Jeannie" and the high powered "Jab Jab"


All proceeds from the sale of this CD after expenses benefit VTISA programs!

Get your "VERMONTROPIC" CD today! Just send a Check with "CD" in the memo for $16.00 made out to V.I.S.A. to PO Box 216 Sharon, VT 05065 and we'll get one right out to you!

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Hear Clips of every tune on VEMONTROPIC and buy it now securely on-line at CD Baby!

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Also available at The Vermont Music Shop!

For performance dates please check out the Concerts & Events page.

Please call or E-mail visavt@aol.com for performance prices and availability

Who invented melodic steel drums? Where did they come from? Click HERE for an article on the history and development of the steel pan instrument.


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