Backing Tracks for Solo or Duo Gigs
Playing steelpan in a band is one of the greatest thrills a pan player can have. Yet, with the current uncertainties surrounding...
I Want It My Way
Words by Ted Goslin
It's generally understood that as musicians, we are required to work with/adhere to certain requests from clients and sometimes go to...
The Solo Pan Dilemma
Written by Ted Goslin
It's no secret that, depending on your region, booking band gigs isn't always easy. For groups that only do band gigs,...
Cause and Effect: Not In the Contract
Written by Ted Goslin
A Pan player from the United States Mid-west recently wrote me with some anecdotes about difficult clients and contract issues. Here...
Surviving the Heat
Written by Ted Goslin and James "JT" Taylor
Planning for a gig can be a tedious process, with the phone calls, meet-and-greets, and client requests....
Technical Malfunction
Written by Ted Goslin
You're almost there. One more set and you're home. Just make sure everything's sounding good. Wait, what happened to the rig?
The...
Fixing the Glitch
Written by Ted Goslin
Picture this: you arrive to an upscale venue for a corporate event. There is an in-door area with tables for dinner,...
Adjusting the Set List
Written by Ted Goslin
When a client first calls us for a gig, we have our set list of criteria to discuss. Those usually include...
NAMM Show 2016: A Drummer’s Perspective
Written by Max Minskoff
It is always a privilege to attend NAMM show and see all the latest and greatest in the music industry. This...
Pan On The Move: How To Travel With Pan
Written by Ted Goslin
Inevitably, all musicians eventually have to face the music and pack up their instruments to perform on the road. Some do...
