Review Centre: Steel Drum Players

"I used master musicians for our micro wedding. We wanted elegant music that contributed to , rather than overpowered our ceremony. Using a violin and cello it was perfect. Their communication was excellent with multiple choices of instruments and and a huge music selection. Choosing which pieces of music was the only difficult part of the whole experience. They helped me make decisions and on the day the atmosphere they provided was perfect! They played on the sand in florida 85+ degree heat and were note perfect, then moved inside for the cocktail hour. They were amazing and I loved having them be an integral part of our special day."

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"We’ve booked many bands over the years, but this one stands out. Exceptional musicianship and amazing interaction with the audience. "

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"When planning my daughter's wedding, which was always destined to be a multicultural blend of music genres, styles, and rhythmic offerings, I was set on finding that flair to entertain our guests with a little taste of their own familiar music and I happened upon the One Man Steel Drum Band on a popular gig website. With the union of the kids spanning the globe and including West Indian, Latin, and Russian culture, this was a perfect choice! Upon establishing contact with John Skoczen, I realized very quickly that he would be an effective and professional communicator who cared not only about his role in our event but also the appeal of such things as attire, the set list, any particular requests related to the guests, and the full gamut of helping us to make our event delightful. John consistently maintained contact with me regarding updates, directions, and special elements. No portions of our interactions were confusing for me. He was so patient and understanding upon arriving at the venue whereas I was as a scattered and frazzled mother of the bride and coordinator. He quickly became like family, AND his talent is out of this world! I will definitely be booking John again for a future occasion. Allie B. Texas Wedding - Memorial Day 2019"

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"Steel Pan Agency's duet performance added a unique and exceptional touch to our anniversary party. The music was a hit among guests of all ages."

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"Fantastic band ! The whole crowd was very entertained ad wanted them to keep playing more and more ! Much better than I could have hoped. Would hire them again in a heartbeat ! "

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"Jessica was an incredible addition to our wedding day! She performed during the ceremony and cocktail hour at our wedding this past September. Working with Jessica was an absolute pleasure - she was so personable, professional, and overall great to work with! She is an incredibly talented pianist and can perform almost anything, given how broad her repertoire of songs to select from is! We wanted a mix of HipHop/RnB/Top 40 covers during the cocktail hour, and she performed so many of our favourites! What was extra special was that she performed the song we selected for our first dance as one of the songs in the processional (not a common song!). Our guests raved about how beautiful her performance was and she provided that extra special touch on our wedding day. 10/10, 5 stars. I highly recommend working with Jessica for live music at your wedding or next event, she is amazing! Thank you Jessica for your beautiful music and for being such a great addition to our day!"

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"Absolutely fantastic! The band exceeded our expectations in every way—great sound, great energy, and so many compliments from our guests."

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"I had a lot of really positive feedback so thank you to you. I guess the proof is really what happens on the dance floor - and everybody was up dancing. Enough said! I will pass on your details for next year. Many thanks Kevin"

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"Thank you so much for providing most enjoyable steel pan music during the wedding reception on Saturday. It was absolutely perfect and exactly as we had wished for. We would definitely book you again when an occasion arises and won’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone ever requiring steel pan music. The bride and groom were delighted and so many of our guests commented on how lovely it was. Thank you again. Regards Vanessa Saunders Wedding and Sunday BBQ, Jersey "

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"We couldn't have asked for better entertainment for our summer festival. The steelband orchestra's spirited performance set the stage for a memorable celebration."

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"Chris was fantastic! Chris was fantastic! We hired Chris just 24 hours before a wonderful large graduation party. He came all the way from Reseda to Newport Beach and played for over three hours straight. Everyone commented how great it was to have live music and his drums were beautiful sounding and his backing vocals made it much more fun and lively than just a steel drum presentation. We highly recommend Chris. He’s courteous, he showed up on time, he cheerful but most of all he’s a great entertainer for a classy party. Thank you Chris!"

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"Highly recommended. Showed up on time and ready to play at our needed time. The music was great and everyone in our party enjoyed it."

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"I had the pleasure of having Jessica La play at my daughter's bridal shower this past weekend and it was an absolutely delightful experience. She brought an elegant and sophisticated touch to the event, creating a beautiful and serene atmosphere that my guests thoroughly enjoyed. From the moment she began to play, it was clear that Jessica is a talented and skilled musician. The selection of pieces was perfect for the occasion, and she performed them with great finesse. Many of my guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music and how it added to the overall ambiance of the event. In addition to her musical talent, Jessica was professional and personable, arriving on time and seamlessly integrating into the flow of the event. Her presence was a wonderful addition, and I am so grateful for the beautiful music she provided. I would highly recommend Jessica for any event. She truly made the bridal shower special and memorable. Thank you Jessica, you are amazing!"

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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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"My Seniors Came Alive! Oh man! Where to start! I had seniors with Parkinson’s up and dancing! The upbeat, energetic music mixed with Caribbean-esc vocals had my seniors (ranging from 80 to 95 years old) up and moving like they were 20 again! I can’t say enough good things! Thank you so much for bringing so much life to our senior community! "

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