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Callaloo is Chicago's premier world fusion steel pan group performing original compositions by Scott
Callaloo is the best world fusion steel pan group performing original compositions in Chicago. Scott Johnson, the band’s co-founder and composer/arranger, began writing music for Callaloo that was built on strong, sophisticated Latin/Caribbean rhythms and recently began exploring and incorporating other styles, that, when fused, have proven to deliver a powerful musical experience. The percussion based group employs an amalgam of instruments – steel pan, marimba, ethnic percussion, drum set, nylon string guitar, electric and acoustic bass – while combining composed, orchestrated parts with improvisation. The percussionists switch instruments from song to song adding to the visual element of their performance. Callaloo has endeavored to elevate the steel pan from its novelty status by using it as the primary melodic voice in a variety of settings. Callaloo’s performances are a veritable international buffet of delectable treats for your ears. In dedicating themselves to achieving the highest standards of composing, performance, improvising, and recording, Callaloo has chosen to label themselves as artistic, inspirational entertainment.
07/25/2026
Played solo last night at a private party on Delevan Lake, WI. Beautiful setting, perfect weather.
The Callaloo 4-piece did 2 parades on July 4th! Lake Bluff and Deerfield (we had a third parade booked in Northbrook but it was cancelled due to weather). It was a lot of fun and an honor to be part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
07/06/2026
https://youtu.be/RRVQD3OYP0I?is=ef2chz9OTsl8uOC7
Snookered by Snooks by Scott Johnson
Snookered by Snooks by Callaloo Chicago Snookered by Snooks by Callaloo Chicago
Callaloo is performing in three parades tomorrow! Lake Bluff at 10am, Deerfield at noon, and Northbrook at 4pm. Come out and help us celebrate America's 250th!
Our "1000 followers" gig will be inside tomorrow due to the weather. We look forward to seeing everyone who plans on coming.
05/17/2026
Here are some dates to save for upcoming Callaloo performances:
May
23 - Prairie Arts Festival, Schaumburg, IL 10:30am-12:30pm (solo)
30 - Walk to Defeat ALS - Fundraising Event Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL 10:00-11:00am (solo)
JUN:
17 - ELA Library, Lake Zurich, IL 7:00 - 8:00 (full band)
JUL:
4 - July 4th Parade, Deerfield, IL 12:00 - 1:00 (4-piece)
10 - Bubblepalooza - Valparaiso Public Library, Valparaiso, IN 2:00 - 4:00 (solo)
We hope to see you and please share this post with other music lovers!
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02/14/2026
Check out the new Callaloo logo. Check it our on our web site www.CallalooChicago.com
01/31/2026
Come hear Callaloo at Navy Pier, Feb 7, 2:00 - 3:00.
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