Performing on authentic Caribbean steel drums  hand-crafted from actual 55 gallon oil drums, PanTropix – a 3 piece steel drum band based in Sharon, Pennsylvania – is as unique as it is entertaining. Always pleasing to the senses and never uncomfortably loud, the beautiful sounds of authentic steel drums transport a listener to a relaxing, tropical paradise allowing them to cast away the stresses of daily life. PanTropix performs a variety of repertoire comprised of many traditional calypso and soca tunes native to the Caribbean islands, as well as many contemporary and popular songs easily recognizable to the average listener. Our musical influences range from Jimmy Buffett to Antonio Carlos Jobim, The Drifters to Bob Marley, Van Morrison to Harry Belafonte, and everyone in between. 

The Musicians of Pantropix

Nick
Lead Pan

Having started his steel drum career in 1999 as a member of the Greenville High School Steel Drum Band, Nick has been playing steel drums for almost 20 years. Following his years with the Greenville H.S. Steel Band, he performed with and music directed a steel drum ensemble called the “Caribbean Music Connection” which, at its peak, was performing 50-60 shows per summer. Following his time there, he went on to perform with some of the top pan musicians in the country as a member of the Panyard Steel Orchestra in Akron, OH. As a trumpet player, Nick has performed with entertainers such as the O’Jays, The Tokens, Peter Tork, Martha Reeves, Sam Moore, and Jay Harmon. Nick holds a Bachelor of Music degree and a Master of Music degree from Youngstown State University. He currently serves as the Director of Bands and Choirs at Thiel College in Greenville, PA

Brianne
Lead Vocals 

As a classically trained vocalist with an extensive musical theatre résumé, Bri (pronounced bree) has enjoyed an active performance schedule as both a soloist and ensemble member since before she can remember. Having been selected as a finalist for numerous vocal competitions and auditions at the national level, Bri has collaborated with members of the Boston Pops Orchestra and the United State Army Field Band.  Equally comfortable fronting a hard rock band as she is singing the lead role in an opera, it did not take long for Bri to feel at home in her new role as the front woman of PanTropix. Between shows, Bri enjoys teaching many young voice and piano students, as well as her church choir which she has directed for over 15 years.  Bri holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Youngstown State University and serves as the Assistant Director of Choirs at Thiel College in Greenville, PA. 

Peter
Double Second Pans

Coming Soon!