A Calypso experience

Playing traditional Calypso music, Panhead came to La Verne on Wednesday. Panhead also performed original compositions, including "Sinister Minister" and "Fall from Grace." This event was the third of four Music on the Quad concerts. Panhead will be coming once again on Dec. 8 to perform with the West African Drum Ensemble. Playing the guitar was John Ballinger, Walter Gershon on saxophone, Donald Barrett on drums, Joseph Peek on steal drums (steal pans) and Tracy Arrington on bass. / photo by Reina Santa Cruz
Playing traditional Calypso music, Panhead came to La Verne on Wednesday. Panhead also performed original compositions, including “Sinister Minister” and “Fall from Grace.” This event was the third of four Music on the Quad concerts. Panhead will be coming once again on Dec. 8 to perform with the West African Drum Ensemble. Playing the guitar was John Ballinger, Walter Gershon on saxophone, Donald Barrett on drums, Joseph Peek on steal drums (steal pans) and Tracy Arrington on bass. / photo by Reina Santa Cruz
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