Review Centre: Percussionists

"Ciaran is a superb guitarist with a great feel for the instrument. He’s been playing for years and you can hear this in the quality of the sound. Match that with a great singing voice, as well as all the other instruments he plays, and you’re in for a great experience. "

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"Having known Bear for many years, I can say he brings a high level of energy, musical ability, and personality to the stage. He’s an experienced drummer whose presence and enthusiasm add momentum and character to live performances."

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"Dereck was absolutely phenomenal and energizing for our guests. His variety of genres really created a festive atmosphere for all ages attending. We could not stay off our feet and danced as the singing was irresistable. It was a definitely worth the price as it was the most fulfilling and unique live music I have ever experienced. Bravo and hats off!!!!"

Reply by Dereck "Chinee" Ayum Steelpan artist
Thank you for your review Inba. We did have a great time dancing, myself included 😃. Looking forward to our future musical adventures and events. Dereck

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"Under the sea Chris was the perfect touch to my 40th birthday Mermaid bash. "

Reply by Chris Arpad Solo Steel Drum Entertainment
Thank you Monica! You were the perfect Mermaid! And what an extravaganza event, thanks for including me! Love the Reef Restaurant too!

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"Ramona Fischer — 9 August 2025 Wedding At Château De Montmartin, Huanne-Montmartin, France "Douglas was a great contributor to our wedding! Before the wedding, he was attentive and professional, which made us feel as if we were in good hands! Then on the day of our ceremony, he was terrific: coming very early to have plenty of time to install his material, managing the music and speeches during the dinner and most importantly, he created an amazing party for us the night of our wedding. Guests have enjoyed his music, the steady build-up as well as all his equipment (lights, smoke) that created an amazing ambience. The following day of our wedding, he quickly took all his material back. He is very friendly and easy going. Not that it is relevant, but some female guests found him very attractive too!"

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"Great afternoon!! Congratulations guys for a wonderful show"

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"Excellent entertainer very likable musician friendly and with an international reportuar very impressed with the Thai songs I will definitely recommend Marco to any establishment I’ll invite him to perform in my restaurant anytime his free but I know he has a tight schedule. "

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"Ejecutante de diversos instrumentos de percusión clásica, afrolatina, caribeña; su vocación, perseverancia y dedicación por la música, participando en agrupaciones y participaciones en espectáculos con artistas de talla nacional e internacional. Performer of various classical, Afro-Latin, Caribbean percussion instruments; his vocation, perseverance and dedication to music, participating in groups and participation in shows with artists of national and international stature."

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"Paris, Galerie 19 Paul Fort, June 29, 2023, around 8:45 p.m. The trio is on tour. He had already come to our country last year, for a short tour of 3 dates in the South-West, at the initiative of Philippe Levreaud. Here he is back. The day before he was in Seine-et-Marne at the Moulin de Benne, and the days after that it will be Angoulême, Bordeaux and Puy-du-Lac. But for now they are here, for us, in this Gallery which regularly hosts the rarest music. A rustle of cymbals, the stridencies of the soprano sax, and a keyboard motif which installs a pulse: an incipit which smells good of the magic of improvised music. Then the improvisation is organized around a vehement pulse: the percussionist is at the center of the game. Not like a ‘groove machine’ which would convey preconceived ideas: rather like the living heart of an organism in permanent mutation. The pianist is in a double dialogue: rhythmic with the percussions, melodic-harmonic with the saxophonist. It is lyrical, tense, and a host of micro-events take place that bring the speech to incandescence. End of the first sequence. After brief words of welcome and introduction (Jamie Harris contributes his French) we set off headlong, towards the alto sax, in a crazy, almost Caribbean spin. Then back to the soprano, for a sort of ballad that will increase in intensity, on motifs that carry a bit of Africa within them. And this continent is still present in the following theme, which is a tribute to the musicians from Ghana with whom Trevor Watts collaborated at the end of the previous century. Throughout the concert, the music breathes under other horizons: Hispanic, Latin American, Middle Eastern. With sometimes melancholy accents that often resolve themselves into intense pulsations, towards a lyricism that is as torn as it is heartbreaking. In short, a bouquet of strong emotions and subtle sensations: music, in short. Audience conquered, columnist in heaven, ready to face the galley of the year to return from Porte d’Orléans to Bondy: due to ‘security measures’, no metro or bus; no RER ‘E’ but walking to Denfert Rochereau for the RER B to Gare du Nord, then line 5 to Bobigny, and 4 km of walking to reach my home. 2H45 to cover 18 short kilometres (where it usually takes about fifty minutes by public transport, from door to door). But the concert was really worth it! Xavier Prévost"

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"Amazing show I watched a live show of Ashraf and he really makes amazing vibes with his percussions "

Reply by Ashraf The percussionist
Thank you so much I’m really happy to hear that big thanks

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"Ciaran is a top entertainer- I booked him as a solo vocalist and he really is one of the best singers that I have worked with to date. Everything from all Jazz crooners to Ed Sheeran style upbeat songs, Ciaran has a voice that can do it all. I would absolutely work with Ciaran again and fully intend to. "

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"Sebastian is a top guy, I needed a drummer urgently and he learnt all of my set in one day and a half and absolutely killed it on the night."

Reply by Sebastian Fernandez Drums
Thank you Mike for your kind words, it was an absolute pleasure to play with you!

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"Mistershed really brought the vibe to our party! Totally recommend."

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"THIS IS SO CRAZY AWESOME!!!! 💃🌹❤️‍🔥 THEY WERE AMAZING!!!"

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"We had the pleasure of having Emmanuel perform at our recent event, and it was nothing short of fantastic! His talent and energy brought an incredible atmosphere, making the event truly memorable. The music was beautifully played, adding a touch of elegance and excitement to the celebration. My dad absolutely loved it, and all our guests enjoyed the performance. Highly recommend Emmanuel for any event—professional, engaging, and a true musical talent. Thank you for making the night special! "

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