The University Of Akron Steel Drum Band

Puttin The Shoes On!

In 1983, the band’s first milestone was achieved by recording the album “Puttin the Shoes On!” In January of 1987,

Through the years the Steel Drum Band has had the privilege to perform with such artists as Boogsie Sharpe, Dave Samuels, Andy Narell, David Rudder, Ray Holman, Earl Rodney, Liam Teague, Michael Spiro, Pan Ramajay, Liam Teague, Robbie Greenidge and many other top performers.

The steel band has also performed for President Bill Clinton at his “Akron Town Meeting,”  at the inauguration of Ohio Governor Bob Taft, as well as for many state music conferences, school performances, and three Percussive Arts Society International Conventions.

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  • 7 Mile Isle CD

    $15.00

    “Just Now” is 7 Mile Isle’s recording of all original music for steel band.  From soca to reggae to bossa nova to cha-cha, this album is sure to delight! University of Akron Steelband alums Matt Dudack, Murray Mast, Jeff Babinski, Joe Moxon, Matt Apanius, and Scott Velardo are all featured on this collection of original music.

    All proceeds from the sales of this album are donated directly to scholarship programs for the University of Akron percussion studio.

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