Makers is the 2006 release from Seattle singer-songwriter Rocky Votolato. It marks his debut on Barsuk Records after previously releasing albums on Second Nature Records. The album is characterized by sparse arrangements, focusing mainly on Votolato's voice and guitar work. Votolato's songwriting skills are on display in his most folk-sounding release to date.
Also available as a limited Vinyl LP release on Riptide Recordings (www.riptiderecordings.de)
Makers :: Drums
Steelpan :: Regional and Ethnic
Steelpans :: Manufacturing

Makers - A list of makers and tuners, together with a list of addresses and phone numbers.
About the Steel Drum - Explains how a steel drum is made, and a page on making a simple drum called a Dudup.
Modal Analysis of a New Steelpan: The Ping - From the Acoustical Society of America - an technical analysis showing pictorial diagrams of vibrations.
Rhythmical Steel - Builders, suppliers and tuners of steel drums and accessories. Includes information and history of the instrument, and a price list. Also supply pan building tools. Located in La Center, Washington, United States.
Meta Description: [ Steel drum builders and tuners ]
Science News Online (10/10/98): Musical Metal - Scientists are using metallurgy research to divine the secrets of the Caribbean steel drum's celestial sound., from Science News.
Steel Island - Suppliers of concert and recording quality steel pans in Austin, Texas. Includes a price list, and background history of the instrument.
Meta Description: [ Steel Island - offering concert and recording quality steel drums (steelpans) inspected
and tuned by Bertie Marshall of Trinidad. Maintenance services provided by Tony Slater. ]
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