RUMFORD — Musical sounds from the tropics will fill 49 Franklin Reception Hall on Saturday, Jan. 15, when the Tinpanic Steel Band returns to the area for a night of Caribbean fun.

The 14-member steel drum band based in Auburn has been providing a warm Caribbean vibe at music festivals, sailing regattas and fundraisers since 2002. Its repertoire ranges from calypso to jazz, rock ‘n’ roll and Latin funk.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. for a social with a limited pub-style menu offered. Tinpanic will play from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of show. Tickets are available at Bartash’s and All That Jazz, and online at www.49franklin.com until Jan. 14. For more information, call 369-0129.