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2024 NSSBE Conference Opening Concert – February 23, 2024

On Friday, Feb. 23, at 7pm, we have the honor of opening the 2024 National Society of Steel Band Educators Conference here in Austin! Inside Out Steelband and McCallum HS Knights of Steel will perform as a combined mass band, alongside our amazing guest artists, Carolyn Trowbridge and Gerion Drummerville Williams.

This concert will take place at the McCallum High School Arts Center (5600 Sunshine Drive, 78756).

While the Saturday NSSBE conference events require registration, the Friday evening concert is Free and open to the public. Austin friends, please join us for this special show – bring your friends!

This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

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Inside Out Steelband in concert with students from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired – March 21, 2024

Please join us on Thursday, March 21, at 7pm, as we perform with students from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired! This performance is the culmination of Inside Out’s residency at TSBVI, which is been a long standing tradition for Inside Out.

This concert will take place in the auditorium in building 602 of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. A campus map is included below. Public parking is available in the lots along 45th Street, in front of the main entrance, by the marquee sign.

Most importantly, this concert is free, family-friendly, and open to the public, so please bring your friends!

This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

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Inside Out Steelband Fall Concert featuring Liam Teague and Jaden Teague-Nuñez – November 15, 2023

Please join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 15 for our Fall concert! Inside Out Community Steelband will perform alongside the Bowie High School Steelband and the McCallum HS Knights of Steel, as well as our guest artists, Liam Teague and Jaden Teague-Nuñez.

This concert will take place at the Bowie High School Performing Arts Center, and is free and open for all to enjoy.

Many thanks for your continued support of Inside Out Steelband. We look forward to sharing music with you on November 15!

This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

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26th Annual Inside Out Steelband Festival featuring Dr. Mia Gormandy-Benjamin – May 10, 2023

Please join us at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 10 to celebrate our 26th Inside Out Steelband Festival! Inside Out Community Steelband will perform alongside the McCallum HS Knights of Steel and our guest artist, Dr. Mia Gormandy-Benjamin.

This concert will take place at the McCallum HS Performing Arts Center (5600 Sunshine Drive), and is free and open to anyone to enjoy.

Many thanks for your continued support of Inside Out Steelband. We look forward to sharing music with you on May 10!

This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

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Inside Out Steelband Carnival Concert – Tuesday, March 7, 2023

We hope that you will join us in celebrating Carnival, Spring, and live music with Inside Out Steelband! This combined performance will feature the Inside Out Community Steelband, the McCallum High School Knights of Steel, the McCallum High School Samba Knights, and Austin Samba.

This performance will be in the McCallum Performing Arts Center at 7pm. It is free and family friendly!

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Inside Out Steelband Carnival Concert, Thursday, March 31, 2022

We hope that you will join us in celebrating Carnival, Spring, and in-person music with Inside Out Steelband! This combined performance will feature the Inside Out Community Steelband, the McCallum High School Knights of Steel, and the McCallum High School Samba Knights.

This performance will be in the McCallum Performing Arts Center at 7pm. It is free and family friendly!

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25th Annual Inside Out Steelband Festival featuring Josanne Francis and Blue Iron Percussion – May 12, 2022

Please join us at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 12 to celebrate our 25th Inside Out Steelband Festival! Inside Out Steelband will perform alongside KIPP Austin Collegiate Steelband and the McCallum HS Knights of Steel, as well as our guest artists, Josanne Francis and Blue Iron Percussion (Diana Loomer and Morgan Tao).

This concert will take place at the McCallum HS Performing Arts Center, and is free and open to anyone to enjoy.

Many thanks for your continued support of Inside Out Steelband. We look forward to sharing music with you on May 12!

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24th Inside Out Steelband Festival featuring Jonathan Scales – May 18, 2021

Please join us at 7pm CDT on May 18 for our 24th Inside Out Steelband Festival, featuring Jonathan Scales! Inside Out Steelband will perform alongside KIPP Austin Collegiate Steelband and the McCallum HS Knights of Steel, and Jonathan will present a live set over Zoom with his trio.

This concert will take place over Zoom, and will also be broadcast live to our YouTube channel. If you would like to sit in the virtual audience, please complete and submit the form below, and we will send you the Zoom link in advance of the performance. We will open the virtual waiting room at 6:30PM CDT and begin the performance at 7:00PM.

This event is free and open to anyone to enjoy. If you would like to support our ongoing Inside Out programming and outreach efforts, you may make a donation by purchasing a digital ticket at one of our preset price points, or choosing a donation amount that works for you.

Many thanks for your continued support of Inside Out Steelband. We look forward to sharing music with you on May 18!

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Inside Out Steelband presents New Music for Steel Pan – May 14, 2021

Please join us at 7pm CDT on May 14 for an evening of new music! This concert will feature special guests Alexis C. Lamb, Louis Raymond-Kolker, and Blue Iron Percussion as they each bring their unique perspectives to making new music for steel pan.

This concert will take place over Zoom, and will also be broadcast live to our YouTube channel. If you would like to sit in the virtual audience, please complete and submit the form below, and we will send you the Zoom link in advance of the performance. We will open the virtual waiting room at 6:30PM CDT and begin the performance at 7:00PM.

This event is free and open to anyone to enjoy. If you would like to support our ongoing Inside Out programming and outreach efforts, you may make a donation by purchasing a digital ticket at one of our preset price points, or choosing a donation amount that works for you.

Many thanks for your continued support of Inside Out Steelband. We look forward to sharing music with you again on May 14!

RSVP for the Zoom Link Here:

Purchase Digital Donation Tickets Here:

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Inside Out Steelband in Concert featuring Obe Quarless – March 31

Please join us at 7:00 PM CDT on Wednesday, March 31 for the first online concert of our 2021 season, featuring Obe Quarless! Inside Out Steelband will perform alongside KIPP Austin Collegiate Steelband and the McCallum HS Knights of Steel.

This concert will take place over Zoom, and will also be broadcast live to our YouTube channel. If you would like to sit in the virtual audience, please complete and submit the form below, and we will send you the Zoom link in advance of the performance. We will open the virtual waiting room at 6:30PM CDT and begin the performance at 7:00PM.

Many thanks for your continued support of Inside Out Steelband. We look forward to sharing music with you again on March 31!

Watch: “Just the Two of Us” steel pan and bass cover (Obe Quarless, steel pan)