The Pan Go Steel Band, formed in 1988 by Paul G. Ross has long been the preeminent professional steel band in the Midwest. The musicians that make up this ensemble are among the elite percussionists in the Chicago area with diverse musical backgrounds that encompass a wide range of skills and a vast breadth of musical experience. Combining percussive excitement, pinpoint precision, dynamic range, and cutting edge musical arrangements with world class steel pans of the finest caliber, Pan Go strives to raise concert steel band performance to new heights.

Pan Go is truly Chicago's "all-star" steel band, comprised of the Midwest's most experienced professional pannists.

Paul G. Ross - Drums, Arranger, Leader
Joe Sonnefeldt - Single Tenor Pan, featured soloist
Kevin Jocius - Single Tenor Pan
Mark Smith - Double Tenor Pans, featured soloist
Lana Wordel - Double Seconds Pans
Steve Flowers - Triple Cello Pans
Glenn Donaldson - Electric Bass

The group's repertoire consists of original compositions written specifically for them by Ross and arrangements in a variety of musical styles from around the globe. Stylistically accurate renditions of the Trinidadian soca are a key component of every Pan Go performance. A strong jazz element is also integrated into their arrangements when Joe Sonnefeldt and Mark Smith play solo improvisations over many of the group's pieces. These two musicians are widely regarded as the leading voices on their respective instruments in the Chicago area.

Pan Go has performed at festivals and on concert stages throughout the midwest. From Chicago's State Street Festival to the Jazz Showcase, from the Illinois State Fair in Springfield to the Elgin Fine Arts Festival, from First Night in Evanston to Swedish Days in Geneva, the Pan Go Steel Band has raised the bar for steel band performance in the midwest. Their 1998 CD release "For the Day" set a new standard in steel band recordings. Their concerts have introduced thousands to the joyous sound of steel band music while expanding perceptions as to what a steel band can truly be.