As a solo steel drum artist I perform along with pre-recorded background music of the highest quality to bring the sound of a full Caribbean band to the event or party.  In a typical music set, I blend together the rhythms and sounds of traditional Trinidadian Calypso, Jamaican Reggae, Brazillian Bossa Nova and American Jazz and popular music.  Holding this all together is the beautiful sound of the steel drums, hand crafted by Glen Rowsey, one of the finest steel drum craftsman in the world.

My diverse repertoire also includes dance music and classical music which sound great on the steel drums for weddings and formal events.  I will also learn one song of your choice if you have a special favorite that you want to hear at your event, as long as you supply a recording at least one month prior.

I require an 8 X 8 performance area with one three-pronged electrical outlet close to the performance space. The steel drums are sensitive to direct sunlight, and can go out of tune quickly as the metal head heats up, so I require a shady area or a 10x10 canopy for performance. I also request a level playing area on a solid surface (no bark, sand, or gravel). Grass is acceptable, as long as the surface is level.

Typically I perform a one hour set followed by a fifteen minute break, and then forty-five minute sets after that.  During the break or even before or after my performance I can DJ music through the sound system or play music that the host supplies.

 

        Caribbean/Reggae      Jazz/Brazilian Songs       Popular/Dance Songs:
          I Shot the Sheriff                    Misty                                              Margaritaville   
          Jamaica Farewell                  Girl From Ipanema                          Don’t Worry Be Happy  
          Three Little Birds                   The Way You Look Tonight               Brown Eyed Girl
          Besame Mucho                       St. Thomas                                     Come Monday  
          One Love                               Watermelon Man                             I Can See Clearly Now 
          Spanish Eyes                          Blue Bossa                                      Sloop John B 
          Yellow Bird                             Georgia on My Mind                         Red Red Wine  
          Brown Skin Girl                       All of Me                                         Tequila   
          Matilda                                   Meditation                                      On Broadway
          Baja                                       Little Sunflower                               Under the Boardwalk 
          Pan in A minor                        My Funny Valentine                         Sunshine of My Life     
          Island in the Sun                     Wave                                              Dock of the Bay
          Marianne                                All Blues                                         Oye Como Va
          Zombie Jamboree                    Days of Wine and Roses                  Hot Hot Hot
          Cha Cha Sandwich                   Autumn Leaves                               Just the Two of Us
          Tilele                                      My Funny Valentine
          Rainorama                              Fly Me to the Moon                          Specialty Music:
          The Hammer                           Morning Dance                                 Many Christmas Songs
          Jump In the line                      Polka dots and Moonbeams               Happy Birthday
          Bees Melody                           When I Fall In Love                           Trumpet Voluntary
          Guantanamera                        Summertime                                    Assorted Classical Selections
          Limbo Rock                            Somewhere Over the Rainbow
          Pan is Me Jumbie                    How Insensitive 
          Is this love                              Beautiful Love
          No Woman, No Cry                  All the Things You Are
                                                        Desafinado