We have a large selection of music for steel drums, ranging from traditional works of Trinidadian composers, to reggaes, to jazz standards.
Examples:
Bob Marley
Antonio Carlos Jobim
David Rudder/Pelham Goddard
Boogsie Sharpe
Jimmy Buffett
Andy Narell
Harry Belafonte
UB40
Big Mountain
Dennis Brown
Robert Greenidge
Miles Davis
Louis Bonfa
George Benson
Lord Kitchener
Stevie Wonder
Sublime
No Doubt
Jimmy Cliff
Johnny Nash
Holiday & Christmas Music
and more...
We play from a pan soloist to a seven-piece band. In small groups, we may use backing tracks (to fill in bass and drum parts). For a higher quality sound (as backing tracks can never truly take the place of live musicians) or in bigger venues where the music is more featured, it is advisable to hire a larger band with live musicians playing these rhythm and bass parts.
Video: Steel drum solo (Abby) w/ background tracks: "Summertime"
Video: Steel drum solo (Dan) w/ background tracks: "Somebody"
Steel drum solo (Dan) acoustically (no background tracks) - a more serene sound that is great for appropriate venues such as the beach, wedding ceremonies, etc: "The Hammer"
Steel drum duo w/ background tracks - an interesting and interactive option: "Bassman"
Video: Steel drum duo w/ vocals and background tracks: "Jump in the Line"
Video: Duo w/ steel drums (Dan) and drumset w/ bass background tracks: "The Hammer"
Video: Steel drum duo (from TV show) Click here for YouTube video
On the set of "Outer Spaces," a surprise redecorating show for private yards, produced by Screen Door Entertainment. This particular backyard was redone in a Caribbean theme and we were part of the reveal at the end of the show. Original air date was May 7, 2005.