BEAT PAN!
A Musical Journey!
Two professional steelpan musicians travel to the home of the instrument and participate in the oldest and largest competition of steelpan music in the world. This DOCUMENTARY film will chronicle their journey and experiences of preparing and participating in one of the most exciting musical events in the world!
Tom Berich
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Tom Berich has been performing on steelpan for more than 20 years. A former producer for Nickelodeon and currently a live event producer for Lonely Street Productions, Tom has studied steelpan with Ellie Mannette, Andy Narell, Professor Philmore and more. He is the leader of The Maraval Road Steelband and calypso group The Chantwells. He is the owner of PanUSA and is an active clinician and recording artist.
Tom is based out of Medford, Oregon
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Rocky Garotto
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Rocky Garrotto brings to each creative endeavor nearly 10 years of exceptional experience in a wide-range of professional productions — as both camera operator and editor — in full-length feature films, corporate videos, local and national commercials, local and national television shows, and EPK’s.
Rocky is based out of Grants Pass, Oregon
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Bickley Rivera
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​Recording artist Bickley Rivera quickly captured global interest since the release of her debut album "Chillin' After Five". She has been performing mostly reggae music, with soca, calypso and more recently developed her unique steelpan Nujazz.
Ms. Rivera has appeared on television, many large-scale festivals, her music and interviews aired on radio stations in over 50 countries.
Bickley is based out of Tampa, Florida.