Steel Drum Player
"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"
14th January 2026
Allie B. - Private wedding
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"Robert was awesome on every level. I really appreciated his solid drumming skills and the sounds. Normally I’m annoyed by drummers - Simply because they’re too loud. But Robert was better than that! And the percussion foundation he played for both rehearsals and the show was off the charts!
Robert was professional, timely, hard working and clear in his communication.
Most of my songs were pop. 1 tune was more alternative rock. He toggled between the styles easily, kept a steady beat, established good tempos & always with a supportive attitude.
I would highly recommend him for any band or musician in need of a drummer."
26th January 2026
Kristin Hanninen
Julius Lutero
"What a fabulous edition Julius was to our community family day. His laid back tunes and silky soft voice was perfect for our afternoon. I will definitely book him again and would 100% recommend him for any event. Thanks again Julius."
20th March 2026
Emma Bodin - Community Family Day
Chris DeRosa Session Drumer
"Chris - I freaking love it. Literally was sitting in a doctor's office and started involuntarily smiling and dancing in my seat during your first drum fill. I think you get what I'm looking for, I'm really happy. I love that you're doing your own thing while also fitting inside and amplifying the groove I'm trying to get at. Many many thanks! You're a terrific drummer!"
20th March 2026
Jeff Ourvan
Prem Royale Entertainment
"Prem Royale Entertainment absolutely brought the energy to our event! From the moment the Dhol players started, the vibe in the room shifted. They were professional, punctual, and really knew how to engage the crowd. Our guests haven't stopped talking about the entrance—it was truly the highlight of the night. If you want a team that brings both tradition and massive energy, look no further!"
8th April 2026
Jas Kaur - Wedding
South African Cultural Gospel Choir UK
"Dear Lennox, Prudence and team,
We just wanted to drop you a quick line to say another huge thank you from the V&A team for your performances on Saturday.
You sounded so beautiful in the gallery and made such an impact on our Performance Festival, engaging the crowd and injecting so much joy into the space!
We hope you enjoyed yourself as much as we did and wish you all the best for your upcoming shows.
All the best,
Veronica Castro | Assistant Curator, Theatre and Performance"
28th April 2026
Veronica Castro - V&A London Museum