Steel Drum Band Rosters

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UPDATED 03/06/2006

If you are interested in booking any group below, email us, and we will IMMEDIATELY check on availability and pricing. Olympic Productions is a full service booking agency. We find, and contract entertainers for all types of events.

Tel: (206) 634-1142
Toll Free : (866) 634-1142
Email: Edrums@aol.com

We're adding cities all of the time, let us know where you are.Also, bands may be able to travel.

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East Coast

Midwest

Pacific Northwest

Southeast

Southwest

West Coast (California)

Other Countries (United Kingdom)

Pacific Northwest Based Steel Bands:

Bakra Bata Steel Drum and Dance Ensemble [Click here for Picture] [Click here for Dancer Picture] [Click:MP3 ] [Click:MP3 ]
Nationally know touring steel band, Bakra Bata has been captivating listeners and dances for 17 years. Based in Seattle, the band has opened for many national acts (Tito Puente, Milton Nasciemento, etc.) and performed around the US at numerous festivals and events (Milwaukee Summerfest, Bethlehem Musikfest, Bumbershoot, etc.). They have released a number of recordings and mix Caribbean, Jazz, Reggae, and Bossa Nova in their sets to create a wonderful backdrop to any occassion. (4-6pc)

Calypso Blue Steel Drum Band [Click here for Picture][Click:MP3 ] [Click:MP3 ]
Gary Gibson is a nationally recognized Steel Drum performer who is equally at ease playing Caribbean Calypso, and Jazz-Fusion. The group uses a combination of Steel Drums and a jazz ensemble, creating a wide variety of repertoire. Jazz standards, contemporary fusion, and latin tunes are played by top NW musicians. This is a great group for events that are looking for Carribean plus jazz!

Carribean Vision Steel Drum Band[Click here for Picture][Click here for Picture]
Let the rhythm of CaribbeanVision Steel Drum Band enhance your events: Weddings   Anniversaries   Corporate Events   Picnics    Birthdays   Retirement      Parties   Dances    Assemblies   Conventions  and more..

 

Gary Gibson Solo Steel Drum (ONE-MAN BAND)- [ Click here for Picture ] NOTE: GARY'S SOLO IS NEARLY IDENTICAL TO PANDUO (BELOW)[Click:MP3 ]
W Accompaniment Gary Gibson is a well known NW musician with vast performing and recording experience. He performs Caribbean music for both listening and dancing. As a solo, Gary uses a combination of Steel Drums and electronics to create an amazingly full sound.. Gary Gibson Steel Drum/Flute Duet Gary Gibson and Richard Warner perform a variety of Caribbean and latin music. Both are well known NW musicians with vast performing and recording experience. The duo is a bit more jazzy than your average steel drum band.

Island Time Steel Band- [ Click here for Picture ]
Island Time Steel Band is a larger 6 piece piece group that is all steel (incl. bass pans). The leader Michael Bento is a great musician and teacher, and is one of the first steel drum players in the NW. This group has a great sound, and is high demand at restaurants (Salty’s, etc.) along with weddings, fairs, festivals, and corporate special events.

Pan Leggo Steel Drum Band- [ Click here for Picture ] [Click:MP3 ]
Pan Leggo is a 4 piece steel band that is plays a wide variety of Caribbean, and some latin music (sambas, etc.) This a mid-sized group, that is high-quality, and very professional. Members originally performed in the Can Consortium Steel Orchestra. Pan Leggo has a popular CD, “Apocalypso”, and has played at numerous festivals and fairs in the NW. Instrumentation: Steel Drums, Electric Bass, Drumset (Duo also available)Pan Leggo has performed a numerous festivals, fairs and events including Northwest Folklife, Taste of Bellevue, Marymoor Heritage Festival, and organizations such as Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Mariners, and Nordstroms.

Panduo Steel Drum Duet- [ Click here for Picture ] [Click:MP3 ]
Duet Gary Gibson and Michael Bento make up Panduo. Both are well known NW musicians with vast performing and recording experience. Panduo performs Caribbean music for both listening and dancing. What makes Panduo unique is the size. As a duo, the group uses a combination of Steel Drums and electronics to create an amazingly full sound. This is a great group for an event on a tight budget. For Larger functions the duo can add a flute player.

The Islanders Steel Band- [ Click here for Picture ] [Click:MP3 ]
Available as a trio or occassionally a larger quartet, The Islanders are from the Caribbean, and play authentic Calypso and Reggae. The Islanders use electronics for aspects of there arrangements. This band has vocals, and a bigger repertoire of Reggae. The Islanders have been great for lively parties and dances, along with more background “atmosphere” events.

Toucans Steel Drum Band-[ Click here for Picture ] [Click:MP3]
One of the first steel bands to come out of the Seattle area, the Toucans has developed a reputation as a terrific 4 piece group. The Toucans have made the press in the last few years going head-to-head with the Kellogg Company over trademark issues. The Toucans perform often at festivals and fairs, and also have recordings out, including Toucans-By Request, Socanut, and Under the Sea. They also feature a elementary school program, “Tales of the Caribbean” that traces the history and development of steel drums and Caribbean culture using music, narration and puppetry.

NOT QUITE STEEL, BUT CARIBBEAN...

KALASS -[ Click here for Picture ] [Click:MP3] Ganga Clamoungou is a very fun and energetic guitar-vocalist from Africa (Chad). His spirited fusion of African and Caribbean music is eclectic and soulful. Using drums, bass, percussion and occassionally keyboards, the band is an unusual and dynamic mix of Afro-Pop, Soca, Reggae,Creole, Latin, Zouk and Rock. 4-5pc

AND ONE MORE OPTION...

ED HARTMAN SOLO MARIMBA (ONE-MAN-BAND) or

THE OLYMPIC MARIMBA BAND

Ed Hartman performs Caribbean, Latin, Jazz, etc. on a 7 1/2 foot long Honduras Rosewood Marimba using live percussion as a one man band or with his band, The Olympic Marimba Band).

FOR MORE INFO: (Sound clips/photos on these pages...)

SOLO CLICK: Ed Hartman Solo Marimba (ONE MAN BAND)

BAND CLICK: : THE OLYMPIC MARIMBA BAND

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OTHER NW AREAS:

OREGON/Southwest Washington (Near Portland)

Pan Gypsies Steel Drum Band - [ Click here for Picture ]
The Pan Gypsies were born out of the desire of four local musicians to bring the lively steel drum rhythms of Trinidad's soca and calypso music to the Portland Oregon area. The band performs the traditional upbeat Carnival music of Trinidad and Tobago, and rounds out this theme with better-known tropical and Latin favorites.

Rhythmical Steel Drum Band - [ Click here for Picture ]
Rhythmical Steel has been playing together as a musical group since 1985. Over the years, Rhythmical Steel has performed at many family oriented festivals, county fairs, weddings, and school assemblies all throughout the beautiful Northwest! Some of those performances include such events as the Portland Rose Festival, The Starlight Parade, and Cinco de Mayo at Waterfront Park. They have also performed with the Oregon Symphony at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and recently played for the "1999", Portland Rose Festival Queen's Coronation, and The Oregon Graduate Institute Of Science and Technology. Available for School Assemblies, Workshops, etc.

 

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Other Steel Bands from around the U.S.:

(WE ARE ADDING GROUPS DAILY, LET US KNOW YOUR LOCATION AND NEEDS!!!)

 

CALIFORNIA BASED:

San Francisco:

Caribbean Rhythms Steel Band - [ Click here for Picture ]
San Fransisco, CA based steel drum band. Members hail from from the Caribbean, Central America, and the United States.

 

PanJazz Steel Drum Band [ Click here for Picture ]

San Fransico Based Steel Drum Band

 

Pankind/Pantano & Derek Smith Solo/Duo Steel Drum Bands [ Click here for Pankind ] [ Click here for Pankind Trio]

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[ Click here for Derek Smith Solo- One man Band]

[ Click here for Derek Smith Duo]

San Fransico Based Steel Drum Bands (lots of sizes, options)

 

 

Sound Of Central Park Steel Drum Band

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San Fransisco Based Steel Drum Band

Formed in 1968, in NYC, the Sound Of Central Park currently serves the San Francisco Bay Area and the greater California and Nevada regions and will be expanding in 2003 as a national and international act.  Take 1 Brooklyn American Steel Drummer, mix in a genuine Trinidadian percussionist, and combine it with modern backing technology, and you get the sound of an eight piece ensemble. We are available as a single, duet, trio or quartet. Whether it is traditional calypso, soca, reggae, rock, latin, standards, disco, or jazz, we've got you covered! Steel Drums manufactured by world-renowned steel drum pioneer, Ellie Mannette and his disciples - the one-of-a-kind pattern of notes results in a truly unique sound.

 

Steel Jam Steel Band

San Francisco Based Steel Band

 

San Diego:

Island Fever Steel Band- [ Click here for Picture ]
California based, Island Fever Steel Band performs at concerts, music festivals, and conventions. They are popular performers at the World Famous San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Sea World, Seaport Village, and other theme parks. Island Fever is also in great demand for special events at resorts, fine hotels, & beach parties.

L.A.:

Metro Steel Band
Metro formed as a spin off group from the Cal State University Northridge (CSUN) Steel Drum Band in June 2002. All 5 members participated in the steel drum ensemble for several years each while studying music at CSUN. Since we formed Metro Steel we have played events such as the Downey Concert in the Park, the Ethnomusicology Society Banquet at Loyola Marymount University, Carribean Day at CSUN, the Reedly Street Festival, the Northridge Oasis Faire, as well as numerous private events. We have also been employed by the Village at Sherman Oaks as street musicians on Ventura Boulevard where we have played regularly for almost a year now.

 

Panacea Steel Band - [ Click here for Picture ] [Click:MP3 ]
CA based steel drum band. Members are world-class musicians predominantly originating from the Caribbean (Trinidad, Barbados, Belize, Curacao, Jamaica, Virgin Islands, etc.)

 

PANic Steel Drum Band Award Winning CA Based Steel Band

 

Steel Sunsations/Christopher Arpad/ Steel Soloist [ Click here for Picture ]

LA Based Steel Drum Solo/One Man Band

 

Steel Tropics Steel Band [ Click here for Picture ]

LA Based Steel Band

 

DANCERS ONLY:

Caribbean Gems (DANCE group) - [ Click here for Picture ]

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EAST COAST BASED:

Connecticut:

Roylety Steel Pan Band [ Click here for Picture ]

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Connecticut Based Steel Band

 

Steel Sunrise Steel Band [ Click here for Picture ]

Connecticut Based Steel Band

 

Maryland:

Caribbean Cocktail Steel Band [ Click here for Picture ]

Maryland Based Steel Drum Band

 

Geckos Steel Band [ Click here for Picture ] [ Click here for Picture ]

Maryland Based Steel Drum Band

 

High Tide Steel Band [ Click here for Picture ] [ Click here for Picture ]

Maryland Based Steel Drum Band

 

Tropical Ensemble Steel Band [ Click here for Picture ]

Maryland Based Steel Drum Band

 

Massachusetts:

Pan Loco Steel Band [ Click here for Picture ]

Boston, MA Based Steel Band

 

Pan Neubean Steel Band [ Click here for Picture ]

Boston, MA Based Steel Band

 

New York:

Binghamton High School Steel Drum Band

New York Based SCHOOL Steel Drum Band (available for parades, festivals)

 

Jahpan Steel Band [ Click here for Picture ]

New York Based Steel Drum Band

 

UnityGroup Steel Drum Band

NY Based Steel Drum Band

 

Pangaia Steel Band [ Click here for Picture ]

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Rochester, NY Based Steel Band

 

Panloco Steel Band

Rochester, NY Based Steel Band

 

New Jersey:

JR'S SOCALYPSOREGGAEROC! [ Click here for Picture ]

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NJ Based Steel Drum Solo/Band

 

North Carolina:

Steel Daddy Steel Drum Solo [ Click here for Picture ]

North Carolina Based Steel Soloist One Man Band

 

Tracy Thornton Steel Drum Solo One Man Band

North Carolina Based Steel Drum Soloist

 

Pennsylvania:

Frick I.S.A. Steel Band

Pittsburgh Based Steel Band

 

MIDWEST BASED:

Illinois:

Tim Delaney "Steelypan" Solo Steel Drum

Illinois Based Steel Drum Soloist One Man Band

 

OD TAPO IMI Steel Band [Click here for Picture]

Illinois Based Steel Drum Band

 

Steelin' Jazz Steel Band[Click here for Picture]

Illinois Based Steel Drum Band

 

Tropical Sound Steelband [Click here for Picture]

Versatile Steel Solo/Band From Illinois

Dave lives in Geneva, Illinois, and has been a percussionist for over twenty-five years.  Playing with several bands in the past, Dave is a fifteen year veteran of the regional club circuit.   He also is on faculty at Waubonsee Community College and Imperial School of Music.  Ten years ago, Dave started playing pan in college.  Over the years, Dave has studied with some of the leaders in the field.  Today he is an acclaimed pan player, bringing his musical experience and outstanding soloing abilities to each performance.

 

Iowa:

Dan Moore Steel Drum Bands

Iowa Based Steel Drum Bands Nr Many Midwest Cities

 

Kansas:

Tropical Shores Steelband [Click here for Picture] [Click here for Picture]

Versatile Steel Band From Kansas

 

Mississippi:

Soca Oasis Steel Drum Band

Missisippi Based Steel Drum Band

 

Minnesota:

Tropical Breeze Steel Drum Band [Click here for Picture]

Minnesota Based Steel Drum Band

 

Ohio:

Bacchanal Steel Drum Band [Click here for Picture]

Cincinnati's Premiere Carribean ensemble

The Bacchanal Steel Band is Cincinnati’s premiere Caribbean ensemble, featuring instruments made from 55-gallon oil barrels.  Since 1998, the band has been entertaining and educating around the tri-state and beyond with it’s combination of calypso, soca, reggae, pop, and classical music.  Some recent performances include: the Hamilton County Park District, World Jam, Peanut Butter and Jam Sessions, Cincinnati Museum Center, Cincinnati Art Museum, Newport Aquarium, Christ Church Glendale, Proctor & Gamble, Cincinnati Enquirer, and the Blue Ash Air Show.

 

Island Ed And His Limbo Revue [Click here for Picture]

Cincinnati's Premiere Carribean ensemble

In order to fulfill a demand for traditional Island music, the steel band combo Island Ed & His Fiery Limbo Revue was born.  The combo is composed of graduates from Miami University.  Their unique Caribbean music has been enjoyed at venues ranging from private parties to wedding receptions to corporate events. Ensemble instrumentation includes: one lead pan, a set of double tenor pans, a bass guitar, and a drum set. The performers in this ensemble have fifteen years of combined experience with a steel drum band (see individual biographical information). Island Ed & His Fiery Limbo Revue specialize in authentic Island music originating in Trinidad and Tobago, Latin America, and Brazil. In addition, transcriptions of contemporary pop music from the United States are included in their repertoire. Island Ed & His Fiery Limbo Revue will provide an energetic, infectious show that will heat up any event and scorch the memory of a good time into the minds of all that witness the performance.  Their steel pan music reflects the philosophy of the Islands, ranging from laid back and relaxed to a hot limbo contest.

Pantasia Steel Drum Band

Ohio Based High School Steel Drum Band

 

Wisconsin:

Jesse Kuczynski Solo Steel Drum/Coconut Fusion Steel Band

Wisconsin Based Steel Drum Soloist/Band

 

Kansas:

AFinke Machine Steel Band [Click here for Picture]

Steel Band based in Kansas led by Joseph Peck. Touring, concerts, school shows, etc.

 

SOUTHEASTERN U.S.:

Tennessee:

Caribbean Sounds Steel Band

Tennessee Based Steel Drum Bands

 

Deep Grooves Steel Band

Nashville, TN Based Steel Drum Band

 

Florida:

Barrington Raymond And The Tropics

Solo, Duo Or Trio Keyboard/Steel Band In Central Florida

 

Caribbean Breeze Steel Drum Band

Florida Based Steel Drum Band

 

First Coast Steel Band

Jacksonville, FL Based Steel Drum Band

 

Florida Memorial Steelband

Miami, Florida Based Steel Drum Band

 

Sir Cedrick Luces Steel Drum Artist [ Click here for Picture ]

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South Florida Based Steel Drum Artist

 

Steel Your Heart

Florida Based Nationally Known Kids Steel Drum Band

 

Tropical Steel featuring John Steel [ Click here for Picture ]

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Central Florida Based Steel Band

 

Doug Walker Steel Band [ Click here for Picture ]

Miami Based Steel Drum Artist

 

Three Forty Two

Orlando Based Steel Drum Duet

 

SOUTHWEST BASED:

Arizona:

Island Steel Drum Band

Phoenix, AZ, Texas Based Steel Drum Band

 

Nevada:

Hurricane Steel Band

Las Vegas Based Steel Drum Band [ Click here for Picture ] [Click:MP3 ] [Click:MP3 ]

 

Texas:

Steel Vibrations Steel Drum Band [ Click here for Picture ]

Houston, Texas Based Steel Drum Band

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England, UK, Europe BASED:

 

Steelasophical Steel Band [ Click here for Picture ]

England/UK Based Steel Drum Soloist

 

All Rhythm and Steel Band

England/UK Based Steel Drum Band

Rhythm and Steel are formed of four players, playing a total of fourteen steel pans. Being a true steel band, we do not use amplification or electric bass. We aim to provide entertainment for events, and workshops to allow the audience to 'have a go'. We pride ourselves on our musical quality and professionalism. We play at weddings, corporate and private events, parties, balls, functions, workshop sessions, fetes, charity party and fundraising bashes, school ,village and church fetes, just about anywhere - inside or out. 

 

In general, we involved in many aspects of music, especially percussion and rhythmic related. We have vast databases of musicians and music related companies. Please feel free to contact us and let us know if there is anything you would like to know about in the world of music, especially percussion!