Kernow Steel Lively and vibrant Steel Band (Solo, duo, trio and full band line ups available)

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events in Wadebridge, Cornwall. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 45 minute sets within a 2 hour period or 1.5 hour straight set:
Solo: £308
Duo: £490
Trio: £644
Full Band (up to 10 people): from £783
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About / Biography

Kernow Steel is a lively and vibrant Steel Band which play an array of styles and genres from traditional Soca and Calypso to more modern pop and rock covers.

Cornwall's leading steel band will liven up any event with their unique traditional Caribbean sound, you won't be able to sit still!

Kernow Steel is led and directed by Bethany, who has over 20 years of experience playing pan. She has performed in several bands in both Cornwall and London and competed at the infamous Panorama at London's Notting Hill Carnival.

Her passion is not only to play in Steel Bands but also to teach and arrange unique pieces for full Steel Bands. Her particular passion is taking modern Pop and Rock pieces and converting them into Caribbean arrangements for pan to complete a mixed and versatile set list.

The band is made up of players who cover all intricate melody, harmony and bass lines.

Lineups:

  • Solo
  • Duo
  • Trio
  • Full Band (up to 10 people)

Reviews (11)

There are currently 11 user ratings for Kernow Steel

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Wadebridge, Cornwall

Will travel up to 150 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 150 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Lovely Day

10/10

Lights On

Empire State Of Mind

Shake Senora

Locked Out Of Heaven

Oyo Como Va

Quando Quando

She’s Not There

Sugar Boom Boom

Hot Hot Hot

A Punk

Your Song

No Woman No Cry

I Wanna Dance

Smile

Gyasi Went Home

Us And Them

Bossa Bossa

Cryin' In The Club

Sorry

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Crying in the club - Camila Cabello

No woman no cry - Bob Marley

Yellow Bird - traditional Calypso

Jump in the line - Harry Belafonte

Islands in the sun - “ “

Señorita - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

Hips don’t lie - Shakira

10/10 - Paolo Nutini

Quando Quando - Engelbert Humperdinck

Touch - Little Mix

She’s not there - Santana

Oya como va - “ “

Sorry - Justin Bieber

Lights On - Katy B

Cheer leader - OMI

Just the two of us - Bill Withers

My Bestie - IKO IKO

Shape of you - Ed Sheeran

Havana - Camila Cabello

Monkey Man - Toots & The Maytals

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Power for the PA (only when booking soloist), other line ups don't require any power.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We absolutely loved playing g for the King at Boconnoc House as well as The Marine Summer and Christmas balls


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We try to feature a full array of styles and genres into our set list. However a few artists translate onto pan beautfully; Harry Belafonte, Bob Marley, Camila Cabello and Santana


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We’ve been playing collectively over 26 years in a mixture of line ups from a full 12 piece band to trios, duos and soloists - perfect for those more intimate gigs.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We love playing at weddings immediately after the ceremony as the guests congregate with a welcome drink, canapés and photos.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Arrival 1 hour before performance, it takes 45 minutes to set up & pack down.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area. Our pans don’t do too well in wet weather, so an undercover plan b is always worth planning…just incase


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We have a full set list which we are always happy to share. We are happy to learn 1 request included in the fee, but we do charge for any additional songs after this to cover arrangement, rehearsal and teaching time.

Recent Clients

Kernow Steel has performed for these clients:

Beeny Fest

Joe Way Paddle for Life

Lusty Glaze

Falmouth Yacht Club

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Funeral / Memorial

Religious Event

Charity Event

Genres:

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Background Music

Pop

Covers

Soul

World Music

African Music

Caribbean

Latin

Reggae

Features:

Instrumental

100% acoustic (no power)

Public liability insurance

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Uses backing tracks

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