Soca Jukebox

• Clay Johnston - Lead Vocal, Pans, Perc.
• Jay Albright - Pans, Percussion, Vocal
• Ben Leimkuhler - Bass, Percussion
• David Jarman - Drums, Percussion
• Jason Riley - Guitar, Vocal, Percussion

Island Rock cracker-jacks, Soca Jukebox is one of the genre's premier show bands. This five-piece ensemble features a battery of shimmering steel pans, an array of Latin percussion, a fastidious rhythm section and incendiary guitar work. SJ's cast of trained professional musicians are multi-instrumentalists and engaging performers dedicated to "bringing the party".

A live Soca engagement showcases 5 decades of well-known repertoire from diverse musical genres, reinvigorated by fresh, stylized arrangements and a high-energy percussion showdown. Their great song selection, top-shelf vocal talent with smooth harmony and tribal chanting offer sanctuary in an all-out Drum War. Soca Jukebox is interactive, crowd-pleasing and has a wide appeal to all ages and musical tastes. Their unique blend of Trop-Rock advances the category through classic hits in Rock, Reggae, Calypso and Soca ("SO-ul CAlypso") infused with charisma, humor, false bravado and Rasta-goodness.

While Soca Jukebox is now in their 10th season, the core of the band has been performing together since their college days. Formal studies included master classes with Trinidadian steel pan inventor/pioneer, Elle Mannette as well as numerous Caribbean and Latin percussion specialists. Devoted to the cultural legacy, but with an ear on innovation, Soca's talented players carry the music forward to uplift, entertain and share.

Soca Jukebox is always "In Season", transporting land-locked expatriates and those in need of a "3 hour tour" on a year-round musical getaway. From their Kansas City, MO home base, the ensemble is nationally touring to festivals, college campuses, casinos, clubs, corporate and private events or a venue near you! The band has accepted invitations to divert and delight disparate factions from heads of state to "parrotheads". Soca Jukebox is currently working on material for an album of original music expected in 2011.

Jump up, feel the rhythm and say, "Yah, Mon" to this extraordinary ensemble, Soca Jukebox. Let's get together and feel alright!

• Ants Marching - Dave Matthews Band
• Stir It Up - Bob Marley
• Jammin' - Bob Marley
• Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
• People Get Ready/One Love - Bob Marley
• I Shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley
• No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
• 3 Little Birds - Bob Marley
• Don't Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
• Love is the 7th Wave - Sting
• Baja - Traditional
• Cinderella - Traditional
• Fiesta Latina - Traditional
• Jamaican Farewell - Traditional
• Matilda - Traditional
• Limbo Song - Traditional
• Mo Java - Tradtional
• Bang on the Drum - Todd Rundgren
• (Sittin') On the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
• Under the Boardwalk - Coasters
• Red Red Wine - Neil Diamond/UB40
• Brown-eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Into the Mystic - Van Morrison
• Call me Al - Paul Simon
• Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon
• Oye Como Va - Santana
• Evil Ways - Santana
• Chitlins Con Carne - Stevie Ray Vaughn
• Day-O - Harry Belafonte
• Hot Hot Hot - Arrow/Buster Poindexter
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
• Cheeseburger In Paradise - Jimmy Buffet
• Two Pina Coladas - Garth Brooks
• In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
• I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
• What I Got - Sublime
• Santeria - Sublime
• Hotel California - The Eagles
• Tequila Sunrise - The Eagles
• St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
• Knockin' on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan
• The Weight - The Band
• Send Me On My Way - Rusted Root
• ...And Many More - Soca Jukbox Favorites

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Soca Jukebox was AMAZING! I requested songs to be played at my wedding and if they didn't know them, they learned them. They were so nice and easy to deal with. They were on time and even stayed longer to entertain! All of the guests were talking about how great the band was and said they were the best they've heard. Soca Jukebox put the finishing touches on my wedding and made it even more perfect. Ned and Burgandy Robertson July 12, 2008 -- Burgandy R, Osage Beach, MO, 7/12/2008
• I was very satisfied with this groups performance. The songs they performed sounded a lot like the original producers. Their steel drums and percussion were awesome. I would recommend this group to anyone. Many of my customers that attend this event annually have asked me to consider bringing them back. If we do this type of party next year they will be highly considered for the job again. Once again, their style and sound of music was perfect for our event. Our age range of quests were 6 years to 90 years old. They all seemed to love the type of music this band played. -- Tom K, Horton, KS, 6/20/2008
• They were great to work with! They were very professional and communicated often with me right up to the day of their performance. They provided alot of fun and great music for our group. I highly recommend them! -- Dianne A, Kansas City, MO, 4/14/2009

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