Steel Drum Band Rosters

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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.

Pacific Northwest Based Steel Bands:

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.

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 ] [Click:MP3 ] [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 Drum Band from La Center, Washington is also known as the Martin Family. Each member of the band is a family member. The Martin Children starting as young as age 4 started playing the piano. Rhythmical Steel received its start from Ellie Mannette, who has been a family friend since "1984". He was originally from the Island of Trinidad, located in the Caribbean. He is known as the inventor of the modern day steel drum instruments.

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, Portland Rose Festival Queen's Coronation, the Oregon Graduate Institute Of Science and Technology, George Fox University, Intel Corporation, Propeller Club Port of the Columbia River, and recently Spirit Mountain Casino to name a few!

Rhythmical Steel has been featured in countless newspaper articles, radio interviews, and has had major television coverage being in live interviews, and featured programs since "1987". The Family band members are, the Double Seconds Player, and Mom: Sharon Martin, the Bass Player: Christopher Martin, the Lead Player: Sadie Martin Shapovalov, and the youngest, who is our Triple Guitar Player: Josie Martin Hubler. Dennis Martin, the father, used to perform with the family steel band as a Triple Guitar Player. Dennis now spends his time hand crafting high quality Rhythmical Steel Drum Instruments, from brand new 55-gallon barrels. Dennis Martin studied steel drum construction under Ellie Mannette for years starting in "1984". Rhythmical Steel Drum Band has the size and sound to fit your up coming event! They have the Full Sized Steel Band, A Trio Steel Drum Group, and Steel Drum Duo.

Steel Magnolias - [ Click here for Picture ]
If you want to transform your party or event into a tropical paradise, the Steel Magnolias are just what you’re looking for! We are a group of women who not only play beautiful music on a variety of instruments - steel drums, flute,saxophone, marimba and percussion ­ but we also bring our own little island along with us. Our set includes decorativepalm trees, sand, water, flamingos, fish, colorful birds, and a treasure chest filled with sparkling jewels. We even have two bubble machines to add to the atmosphere if that works for you! In addition to our music, we can also spice up your party or event with the following: * Hand percussion demonstration and participation * Dance Instruction: While we are not professional dancers, we can teach your guests how to do a number of simple and fun dances. We can even dress them in island shirts or hula skirts and leis for a contest! Choose from the Macarena, Hula, Conga Line, and Limbo (we’ll bring the pole).

 

Island Accents Steel Drum Solo And Duet - [ Click here for Picture ]

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Island Accents is the best way to experience Caribbean, light jazz, and pop music for parties and events where an “island atmosphere” is needed, but won’t get in the way of your guests talking and enjoying the ambience. Island Accents has been developed using state of the art MIDI technology to provide great backgrounds (bass, drums/percussion, guitar, keyboards, etc.) for the live steel drum sounds that make the music come alive. Randal usually performs as a soloist on pan, but a duo version is also available featuring 2 steel drummers, saxophone, vibes and/or marimba. This smaller, less expensive, size works great for many private parties, business events, fundraisers, cruises, and other situations where a larger band is not needed. A typical Island Accents show features a mix of island tunes, light jazz, some pop favorites, and possibly a conga or limbo line if appropriate.

 

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!