Caribbean Steel Band We Bring the Caribbean to You

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Max 1 hour
1 x 60mins of Caribbean Steel Drum Music
Solo: from £388
Duo: from £598
Max 1.5 hours
1 x 90mins of Caribbean Steel Drum Music
Solo: from £458
Duo: from £696
Max 2 hours
2 x 55 mins Caribbean steel drum music
Solo: from £598
Duo: from £779
Max 3 hours
3 x 40 mins Caribbean steel drum music
Solo: from £711
Duo: from £914
Max 4 hours
4 x 40 mins Caribbean steel drum music
Solo: from £846
Duo: from £1049
Max 5 hours
5 x 40 mins Caribbean steel drum music
Solo: from £981
Duo: from £1184
Max 6 Hours
6 x 40 mins Caribbean steel drum music
Solo: from £1116
Duo: from £1319
Max 7 hours
7 x 40 mins Caribbean steel drum music
Solo: from £1251
Duo: from £1400
Max 8 hours
8 x 40 mins Caribbean steel drum music
Solo: from £1335
Duo: from £1530
We can provide free of charge our Ambient Music Dj service to provide a musical back drop during the short performance breaks.
We can also provide a microphone for speeches and announcements if arranged prior.

•Arrival at least 1-hour prior to start time, but we aim for 2 hours •Parking to be provided by client •Client to ensure venue has live music license
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About / Biography

So many people are trusting in us to enhance their event.

From creating and maintaining the perfect tropical musical backdrop (music to wine, dine, mix and mingle) to raising the tempo and spirits with music to dance, prance and filling your dance floor; leaving you feeling hot Hot HOT - We bring the Caribbean to you

A little about us ...

JAMES BOND 007:
We were trusted by Sony Music to add a perfect Caribbean music flava to their JAMES BOND movie Casino Royale. Listen out about 1/3rd of the way into the movie, when it moves location to the Bahamas

COME DINE WITH ME:
When Martin from Essex won a place on this classic show, his Caribbean themed evening needed a winning musical entertainment ingredient. Together we stole the show with that winning combination of food and music.

Band Line-up:

-Steel Drum Soloist
-Steel Drum Duo
-Steelband Trio
-Caribbean Mobile Dj
-Vocal Entertainer
-Limbo By Design - the ultimate in guest dance participation


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Reviews (54)

There are currently 54 user ratings for Caribbean Steel Band

AVERAGE RATING

9.98 / 101

Location

Based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Will travel up to 225 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 225 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 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.

Somewhere over the Rainbow – (IZ Tropical Version & Acoustic)

Under the sea

Lorraine – Soca

Blue Bossa

Ole Lday Walk A Mile and a Half .. and She Dingolay – Calypso

Besame Muchos – Bosa

Guantanamera – Bossa Nova

Girl From Ipanema – Bossa nova

Island In The Sun – Traditional

Lady In Red – Ballad

Lady In Red – Reggae

Never on a Sunday -Cha Cha

Sloop John B – POP

Spanish Eyes – POP

Yellow Bird – Traditional

Oh Happy Day – Gospel

Yesterday – POP & Acoustic Versions

Autumn Leaves – Bosa

Bermuda Triangle – Tropical POP

Feelings – Bolero

How Insensitive – Bossa Nova

Jamaica Farewell – Traditional – this is the song used in the James Bond Movie Casino Royale

Just The Two of Us – R&B

Let It be Me – bolero

Hello – POP

I Just Called – POP

I love You Because – Country and Western

Put Your Sweet lips – Country and Western

Quizas – Latin

Sway – Latin

Isnt She Lovely – POP

Lovely Day – POP

River of Babylon – POP

Rivers of Babylon – Soca

You Got a Friend – MOR

Summertime – Trad Jazz

When I Fall In Love – Smooth Jazz

Redemption Song – Reggae

No Woman No Cry – Reggae

One Love – Reggae

Sweat – Reggae

Red Red Wine – Reggae

The Tide is high – Reggae

Blue Moon – Reggae

Is This love – Reggae

Night Nurse – Reggae

Three Little Birds – Reggae

Lambada – Latin

Congaline – Soca

El Cumbancero – Soca

Dollar Whine – Soca

Hot Hot Hot – Soca

MarryAnne – Soca

Now That we’ve found Love – Soca

When the saints go marching in – Soca

Say Say – Soca

Sugar Bum Bum – Soca

Valtatee – Soca

Layla – Pop

Brown Girl In the Ring – Calypso

Brown Girl In the Ring – Soca

Byhia Girl – Soca

Mash It Up – Soca

Work Song

Inner City Blues

Cant be with you tonight

Yesterday

Dance with me tonight

Stand by your man

Good thing going

Sultans of swing

Pick up the pieces

El cantante

The young ones

I hear you knocking

Summertime

Smooth

Maria Maria

Just my imagination

Stick by me

Sign your name

Two can play that game

Englishman in New York

Oh Carol

Let your yeah be yeah

Any dream will do

Higher ground

Lovely day

Will you still love me tomorrow (Amy Winehouse)

Lets stay together

Layla

Dont let the sun go down

Tiney Winey (soca)

Hookn meh (soca)

Danza Kuduro

Rebellion (salsa)

Pedro navaja (salsa)

Meniando la cola (salsa)

La vida es un carnaval (salsa)

Voilare

Hotel California (gypsy kings)

Tyler (UB40)

Johnny too bad (UB40)

You can get it if you really want

Under me sensi

One in ten (UB40)

Too experinced

Stealing love

Redemption song

Night nurse

Wild World

Is this love

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

3x2m
Power Supply
Changing area
Parking
Light refreshments


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes we provide PA and lighting as required


What information do you require about a venue?

Full Postal Address
Access details
Parking details


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

It is not legal to use Spotify for public events but yes we are able to provide DJ/Recorded music during sets


Is your company licensed and insured?

Gary Trotman Steelasophical is a sole trading company. We have in place up to £10,000,000 worth of Public Liability insurance, equipment is either within 1 year of purchase or checked, inspected and tested periodically. We are also registered for tax (this is not a weekend hobby) – this is what we do!!

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The best performance was a wedding reception. It was for a couple where I had 2 years previously performed for a wake for the brides father how loved steel drum music and was one of his wishes to have steel drum music played on his funeral day.. I was booked to do her wedding and was mentioned ion the speeches. The bride said that my music made it feel like her father was at the wedding with them all. It was very, very emotional

Best venue - Sandbanks Hotel. I was booked to perform for a Hotel BBQ afternoon, covering for a friend of mine who had moved abroad and could not do the event. He recommended me to the hotel. The afternoon went so well, they ended up booking me for every Sunday throughout the summer for 6 years, which only ended due to the pandemic!


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

Louis Armstrong - for the fluidity of melody and personality
The song I love the most has to be Summertime


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

I have been performing music sine the age of 6 where I sang in the family band. Have been semi pro since the late 80's and a full time musician since 2008 - Playing drums, steel drums and keyboards at a host of events over many years. Experience includes Live events, music studio recording, TV apperances and even a song in the James Bond 007 movie Casino Royale.


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

I just love love love any event where I can turn up and transform the entire atmosphere - that could be gentle background music or having the entire venue rocking with energetic dancing


Can you provide music for ceremony?

Yes, we can provide music for your ceremony which includes for brides entrance, singing of the register and exit of wedding party. We will also have background music playing pre ceremony while guests arrive, mix, mingle, take to their seats, and wait in anticipation for the arrival of the bride


How early will you arrive to setup?

This is one of the key areas that sets us apart from most others. We believe in early arrival which caters for unforeseen circumstances en-route (Traffic, breakdown etc) – even if this means waiting in the car until the location space/venue becomes available! – we do not do the “Meh Soon Come, laid back, West Indian timing ting’

Example for the Steel band:

Start time 20:00

Set up by 19:30

Agreed arrival 19:00

Aim to arrive 18:30

Actual arrival time iro 18:00

Example for the Caribbean Dj:

Start time 20:00

Set up by 19:00

Agreed arrival 18:00

Aim to arrive 17:30

Actual arrival time iro 17:00

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Typical performance times:


Arrival 1 hour before start time


60mins = Max 1x60mins of Steel Drum Music
90mins = max 1x90mins of Steel Drum Music
Max 2hrs max 2x55mins steeldrum music
Max 3hrs max 3x40mins steeldrum music
Max 4hrs max 3x40mins steeldrum music
Max 5hrs max 3x40mins steeldrum music
Max 6hrs max 5x30mins steeldrum music
Max 7hrs max 5x30mins steeldrum music
Max 8hrs max 5x30mins steeldrum music


Are you happy to perform outside?

Happy to perform outdoors
We have a special high quality PA system that requires no power


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

we work best and most effective when we gain an understanding on the atmosphere you want created and maintained and then be trusted to chose the right song in the right moment


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Exceeding expectations


Do we have to provide a meal?

Light refreshments are welcomed but not mandatory and standard bookings. On longer arrangements such as all day weddings or exhibitions, this will be negotiated prior


What sets Steelasophical music apart from other companies?

Steelasophical philosophy is simple, offer the most elegant, professional, value service event and keep the focus on the client and not the band or Dj.

We also take a very personal approach to every event.

Steelasophical was founded on the principle that it will provide the highest level of entertainment at each event – we will never settle for the standard. As a testament to the level of quality we provide, we have built our business almost completely on referrals and reputation.

WE WILL TRANSFORM AND ENHANCE YOUR DAY MAKING IT BRIGHTER & MORE UPLIFTING

DO NOT BE FOOLED INTO THINKING IT IS JUST ABOUT CARIBBEAN MUSIC

With anything from POP music like Amy Winehouse, Pharrell Williams & Robbie Williams to Soca and Reggae by Bob Marley, Arrow and UB4O

Repertoire extends to selections from Latin, Motown, Blues, Jazz, Modern, ‘Middle of the Road’ & even Classical.


What forms of Payment do you accept?

Steelasophical (subject to agreement) gladly accepts cash, cheques, direct bank transfer, BACS, credit cards, PayPal


How long will you perform for

We are flexible in performance times and as such we have options from a max 30mins to a whole day rate of up to 8 hours. For example

1 x 30mins within 0.5 hour period

1 x 60mins within 1 hour period

2 x 55mins within 2 hour period

3 x 40mins within 3 hour period

4 x 40mins within 4 hour period

5 x 30mins within 5 hour period

Up to

8 x 30mins within 8 hour period


Do you take Breaks? If so, how long are they?

Unlike most bands, our service is seamless and as such do not normally take breaks unless required by the event schedule (speeches etc). We have literally moments between songs and where a performance break is required, we have a quality Dj type service to provide recorded music during the break to maintain the atmosphere. Appropriate selections would be programmed so that there will not be any interruption in the flow of the music.

Recent Clients

Caribbean Steel Band has performed for these clients:

North herts NHS Staff Annual Awards

Piccolino Restaurant Awards Night

St Augustine's Christmas Party- Kent

The Clumps, Woodbridge - wedding

Thrapston Town Christmas lights switch on

Manor Barn in Bexhill - Birthday party (for a bride whose wedding I played at 4 years ago)

Oakland Care - Nursing home in Chigwell - Black History Month Event

Mumbles Cricket Club - Wales - Anniversary party of the parents of a recent bride

Venues

Caribbean Steel Band has performed at these venues:

Sony Music (James Bond 007 Casino Royale)

ITV (Come dine with me)

Sandbanks Hotel

St. Pierre Park

Marriott Hotel UK

De Vere Mecure

Bellhouse Hotel

Royal Southern Yacht Club

David Lloyd Centres

Barclays Bank

Pinewood Studio

Upwaltham Barns

Pitts Barn

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