Third Coast Steel

Third Coast Steel

St Louis, MI

$275 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Here is Jason speakin' to his peeps

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A side view of 'de pan man (Steve)

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a genuine smile from Timm

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Jake lays it down

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my view at another SVSU Cardinal Cabaret

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Where did the pan player go?!

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my view at a wedding rehearsal dinner

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my solo pan w/background tracks set-up

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a little jam at a local winery/brewery (www.sjophoto.com)

Overview

Michigan Steel Drum Band Live Steel Pan Music
Third Coast Steel is Michigan's Premiere Steel Pan Ensemble. Formed in the Fall of 1996, Third Coast Steel has performed at hundreds of events throughout Michigan. Available as a single steel pan with backing tracks, a steel pan/electric bass duo, a pan/bass/drum trio, or as the pan/sax/bass/drums quartet. Whatever your occasion, let the tropical groove of Third Coast Steel provide the perfect music.


Reviews

16 reviews

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Kaelin N.

August 5, 2024
Verified review

Want that Caribbean feel? Stephen is your guy!

Thank you for bringing the vibes for our farewell dinner and accommodating our special song request!

Hired as: Caribbean/Island Music

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Third Coast Steel

Thank you for having me! It was a beautiful evening and I enjoyed performing my music for everyone.


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Chloe R.

August 8, 2022
Verified review

Outstanding!!!

Our guests were amazed by this performance. Truly brought the Caribbean vibes to traverse city, Michigan.

Hired as: Steel Drum Band


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Alvina G.

July 18, 2021
Verified review

Great Job

Things went really well. Thanks for coming.
We really enjoyed the music.

Hired as: Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Band

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Third Coast Steel

It was absolutely my pleasure! I had SO many conversations and interactions with your guests and they were all enjoyable. One of my favorite gigs in 25 years. Thank YOU :)


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Nicole E.

July 12, 2021
Verified review

Third Coast Steel is the BEST!

Our party just didn't sound the same after Steve was done performing! Wish we had him play all night!!!

Hired as: Steel Drum Band


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Colleen A.

October 13, 2020
Verified review

Sunshine on demand

Nothing like the sound of a steel drum to teleport you to somewhere sunny! Nice music selection and professional demeanor.

Hired as: Steel Drum Band

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Booking information

Price range: $275 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes

Past booked events

July 2025

07

Monday

Teen Birthday Party

5:00pm - 9:30pm

Saginaw, MI

August 2024

02

Friday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Acme, MI

August 2022

26

Friday

Retirement Community Event

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Belmont, MI

07

Sunday

Personal Occasion

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Holland, MI

05

Friday

Cocktail Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Traverse City, MI

July 2021

17

Saturday

Graduation

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Novi, MI

02

Friday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Grand Rapids, MI

October 2020

09

Friday

Nonprofit Event

10:30am - 11:30am

Hastings, MI

September 2019

07

Saturday

Wedding Reception

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Owosso, MI

August 2019

24

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Bloomfield Hills, MI

23

Friday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Waterford, MI

June 2019

21

Friday

Fundraiser

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Portage, MI

20

Thursday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Saginaw, MI

September 2018

22

Saturday

Anniversary Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Grand Rapids, MI

July 2018

22

Sunday

Personal Occasion

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Ann Arbor, MI

June 2018

30

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Bingham Farms, MI

16

Saturday

Graduation

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Spring Lake, MI

09

Saturday

Dinner Party

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Saginaw, MI

September 2017

09

Saturday

Bridal Shower

5:30pm - 9:00pm

Saginaw, MI

August 2017

17

Thursday

Cocktail Party

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Battle Creek, MI

05

Saturday

Dinner Party

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Grand Haven, MI

July 2017

09

Sunday

Cocktail Party

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Owosso, MI

July 2016

17

Sunday

Weekly/Recurring Performance

6:00pm - 9:00pm

North Muskegon, MI

August 2015

31

Monday

Cocktail Party

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Kalamazoo, MI

25

Tuesday

Fundraiser

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Kalamazoo, MI

May 2015

29

Friday

Graduation

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Fraser, MI

April 2015

25

Saturday

Bridal Shower

4:30pm - 9:00pm

Shelby Township, MI

Team

Stephen Lawhorne Steel Pan
Timm Johnson Electric Bass
Jake Finkbeiner Percussion
Jason Patterson Saxophone

Setup requirements

Electrical Outlet

Shaded Area (if outdoors)