Poco Loco Steel Pan Band got started a very long time ago. Over the years we have seen band members come and go. We are now a solid group that have been playing together for the last 15 years.
Our main aim is the enjoy the music we are playing. We get together twice a week to rehearse new songs and continue progressing forward.
Our members come from; Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Trinidad, Spain and England. We are constantly looking to grow, so if you are interested in joining us then please contact us privately. You don't need experience playing music but a passion of music would help!
Customer Raves
I’m Hilary and music has been a big part of my life since childhood. I saw Poco Loco at a function 3 years ago and was mesmerised - I had to try this! Steel Pan is such a happy sound and I’m proud to be a part of this lovely group of people. If you’d like to try it, come and have a go. You don’t have to be able to read music and you’ll be very welcome.
Hi I'm Miquel and I'm from Teulada. I joined up with Poco Loco after hearing them practice in a local park near my house. It was such an interesting and different sound that I had to go down and investigate what instrument was being played. I had never seen or even heard of the steelpan!!
I love playing with the band and we have lot's of fun together.
I'm Maja, born in Switzerland and I live here in Spain since 5 years. I play the tenor pan. I met the Poco Loco band in 2014 for the first time. I knew the steelpan music from my holiday in the Carribean. I was fascinated by the players and the pieces they were playing. When Verena asked me in January 2016 if I want to join the group, I gave it a try, even though I did not have any experiences. It was one of the best decisions I ever took.
Hi, I’m Lorraine, originally from Scotland. I’ve always loved West Indian in all forms and was fortunate to spend some time working in Anguilla, which only fed my love of the music. My husband and I lived in Javea for 22 years before I discovered the only Steel Pan Band on the Spanish mainland was literally just down the road! I joined the band a little over a year ago and am so happy I did so! Everyone is supportive and we have a good time learning and making happy, music together. Sunshine in any weather!
Our Players
Our Story
Hi there, my name is Pau and I am from Denia. I have just started playing the double guitar with Poco Loco and am loving it. I grew up playing the violin but stopped many years ago, I am now excited to be playing music again.
My name is Peter and I was born in London probably when the first steel bands started to play there in the 1950s. When I started teaching in 1974 in a school near Brixton, a part of London with a large Caribbean community there was a very successful steel band programme for the students but unfortunately not for teachers. I had to wait a few more years,47 in fact to start. I have been so lucky to now join Pocoloco Steel Band now and have at last realised my dream of playing the Steel Drums. I have been welcomed into the band and enjoy playing with a very friendly and encouraging group.
Verena
This steel band was founded in 1989 by a Swiss woman and since then I am there. I led the group for about 12 years.
Until 2016 I played Melody and now I'm a bassist and I still enjoy it. *this music and the band is my baby. I am the life and soul of the band!
email: pocolocosteelpan@gmail.com- Calpe, Spain
Linda +34.665 15 98 55 (English/Spanish)
Verena (German/French/Spanish)+34. 666 89 56 75
Hi, my name is Linda and I have been playing with the band for about 7 years now.
I started playing double guitar but then got moved onto the Melody Pan and I am now playing the triple bass.
I love playing this music and being in this group. It brings a smile to my face when we all get together and create magic.
For about six years now I have been leading the group.
“Poco Loco Steel Pan Band played for us at a private party. The filled the event with beautiful music and got everyone dancing"
– Ayden Johnson
“I love them. I will definitely recommend Poco Loco Steel Pan Band to my friends and family.”
– Liam Ansley
“I am so oooo bloomin excited!!!!! Watched your videos and think your all fab. Can't wait for the next gig"
– Keith Gates
"I just wanted to send you a quick message with a 5* review. Thank you all so much for making the long journey down and for being apart of a very special day. We all absoutely LOVED your steel pan ban- you were all incredible from start to finish! I cannot thank you enough. Will definitely have you back and recommend you to everyone.
-Cortni