Ross McGinnis has worked hard for many years progressing his musical skills on the steel drum,an instrument providing the quintessental sound of the Caribbean.He discovered the steelpan at Humboldt State University in California where he recieved his BA in Music Performance.While earning his Masters Degree at the University of Illinois in Champaign,Ross was given the opportunity to direct,arrange,record and compose for his own professional steel drum band.Along with the enthusiasm to grow as a scholar and a musician,Ross took a pilgrimage to Trinidad,West Indes to play in the Panorama Steelband competition in 1995 and 1996,recieving front row positions both years.Ross recently finished three years of his Doctorate at the University of Arizona.He is now located in Portland,Oregon working on a recording project with some of the city's finest musicians. Ross is now residing in sunny Escalon, California but,can always be reached at Paradise West Entertainment. Call 253-839-6587 or just send us mail

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