HADCO Phase II Pan Groove Celebrates 50 years of Excellence in Music

HADCO Phase II Pan Groove Celebrates 50 years of Excellence in Music

Saturday November 5, 2022 was a very special evening for HADCO Phase II Pan Groove as the band celebrated its Golden Jubilee in its pan yard, at 13 Hamilton Street in Woodbrook. In August of this year, the steel orchestra would have attained this milestone, but festivities were delayed until the completion of the first wave of refurbishment works at the facility.

Surrounded by the admiration and love of special invitees and supporters, inclusive of the five remaining co-founders of the band, HADCO Phase II Pan Groove treated guests to a dynamic performance of its hits over the years. This was preceded by a riveting jam session from Dr. Sharpe and his friends, including Carlton ‘Zanda’ Alexander, Douglas Redon, Theron Shaw, Etienne Charles, Romaro Greaves and budding musician, Lemuel David.

Figure 1: Master of Ceremonies Akhenaton Simmons tests this guest’s knowledge about the band’s Panorama Championships

 

Figure 2: Etienne Charles performing alongside Dr. Sharpe and Friends

 

Figure 3: (L-R) The band’s co-founders Selwyn Tarradath, Rawl Mitchell, Dr. Len ‘Boogsie’ Sharpe, Anderson Phillips and Noel Seon. Third from left is Mrs. Gail Howard, wife of the late Barry Hewin Howard who was the sixth co-founder

 

Figure 4: Figure 4: Vance Umphrey flew in from South Dakota just to be a part of the band’s performance flew in from South Dakota just to be a part of the band’s performance

 

Figure 5: Bajan Saxophonist Romaro Greaves during his set with HADCO Phase II Pan Groove