"Amazing... kind, fabulous, added to the atmosphere perfectly and really made our drinks reception pop. It also helped that the sun shone beautifully for us. Thank you Gary for being a treasure!! Chris apologises that he didn’t get to meet or speak with you but we really are grateful and happy that all went better than planned. 1000% recommend you to anyone looking to book you - incredibly professional and talented folks! Beena"
Reply by Steelasophical Steel Band Solo & Dj
Thank you so much, Beena! I’m delighted the music helped make your drinks reception feel extra special, and that the sunshine made it even better. Please thank Chris for his kind words too—I hope we get the chance to meet properly another time. It was a pleasure being part of your day, and I really appreciate your recommendation!
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"I’d give Chris. 10, if I could! Chris is extremely talented and personable. He started out as a performer for our party & ended up a friend. We will definitely have Chris at our parties going forward. He teaches you a lot about the history of music, about steel drums & he is amazingly talented! Chris is top notch & no one could go wrong hiring him to play for any event. Chris has my highest recommendation. "
Reply by Chris Arpad Solo Steel Drum Entertainment
Thank you dear Annemarie! I treasure your recommendation! So happy to play for you anytime!
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"This artist is pure fire! 🔥 His voice is powerful, full of emotion, and instantly transports you to the heart of Latin America. Every performance is a full experience — rhythm, passion, and energy that gets under your skin. Whether he’s singing salsa, reggaetón, bachata, or a romantic ballad, he brings authenticity and soul to every note. You don’t just hear his music — you feel it. One of the best Latin performers out there right now. Don’t sleep on this talent! 🎤🎶💃 "
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"Absolutely Fantastic !! Made the evening, everyone loved them and commented on. Thoroughly recommend. Music was awesome, smiley faces lovely and the outfits even better x Jacki Calvert (Wedding)"
Reply by Caribbean Steel Drum Band & Dj
Thank you so much, Jacki! We’re delighted you had such a fantastic evening and that everyone enjoyed the music. It was a pleasure celebrating with you, and your lovely comments about our smiles and outfits have made our day. Thank you for recommending us! 🎶
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"Great guy, great music, perfect vibe! Chris was super cool, friendly, and played great music! "
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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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"While working at the London Apprentice I had the pleasure of booking Vibez Groovers every Friday night. They are amazing, polite, friendly & love interacting with the customers & staff. Customers would always look forward to them coming back. I would definitely recommend them & use them again. "
Reply by Vibez Groovers
Great venue to perform at the management were always accommodating and easy to work with. Owen Uwadiae
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"Merci pous tous! Vive la musique Jazz! Nous sommes ensemble!"
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"Chris was the best! He is so fun and plays exactly what he advertises, Bob Marley, Sublime, Hawaiian, and he even learned our wedding song for our event! Amazing man, and totally professional too. "
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"On behalf of BBC Sport your contribution to Sports Personality of the Year was so very much appreciated by all of us."
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"Terrific and magical Having Chris come to my cousin's birthday was one of the best decisions I have made. My family thought he was absolutely perfect and loved his music. My cousin was happily surprised and was thankful for his attentiveness. He arrived promptly, set up, and played for the agreed amount of time. What I found so endearing is that he spoke to my cousin to get an idea of what songs she would like to hear. My cousin has a difficult time speaking due to her brain cancer, but Chris was very kind and took the time to understand her. I would definitely keep him in mind for future events. "
Reply by Chris Arpad Solo Steel Drum Entertainment
Thank you Jannette! It was a special performance for me as well. Your cousin was a dear and I am always amazed at the power of music to reach all of us. I grateful that you chose me to perform for this special birthday. It will always be a treasured memory!
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"Transported us to st. Lucia Chris did a wonderful job of keeping the night fun and romantic for our surprise honeymoon dinner! Played a mix of upbeat island songs. He showed up early and was very kind! Will definitely keep him in our back pocket for the future. "
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"I always like sharing new discoveries with everyone especially when they work for any of our destinations. Specifically, Chris Arpad, a one-man steel drummer is incredible for just about any event. But his talents are not just limited to the steel drum rather a plethora of music genres. We have used Chris now for several events and has been a great hit each time and works well especially when a client wants a large band with a small budget."
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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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"I booked Xotic Steel Rhythms for our drinks reception and they were perfect so entertaining and accommodating with all our requests including the dress code and song selection that included last min song requests "
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