THE BLACK & WHITE PROFILE PIC YOU SEE IS OF MY UNCLE KEN LAWRENCE TEACHING JOHN WAYNE HOW TO PLAY THE STEEL DRUM/PAN, FROM A GIG BACK IN 1965. My name is Noel Lawrence Hailing from Port of Spain Trinidad, We offer AUTHENTIC STEEL DRUM BAND WITH OR WITHOUT VOCALS, REGGAE BANDS, and FIRE LIMBO DANCES, VIEW OUR VIDEO CLIPS TO VERIFIED. OUR SAN DIEGO BASE STEEL DRUM PLAYER IS MY UNCLE GERALD/PAPA LAWRENCE, HE PLAYS, MAKES AND TUNES STEEL DRUMS, ALSO TEACHERS & ARRANGES STEEL DRUMS MUSIC. My company is Island Rhythms Production, I have performed in California for more than 40 years, My farther Raymond Lawrence,and his brothers Gerald/Papa,and Ken Lawrence were one first steel drum band in the USA they arrived in 1960 as the Trinidad Steel Drum Band, My farther was one of the top steel drum/'pan' as we call it, tunes when he left Trinidad. Our current Steel Drum/Pan players are My nephew's Christian & Elijah & Grantly Moreau .We provide Authentic Caribbean Entertainment in the forms of Steel Drum and Reggae bands Also Fire Limbo Dances, Stick Walkers & DJ"s. Our Steel Drum Band has traveled and tour through sixteen Countries. Our Reggae band members have performed with some of the reggae greats; Eek-A-Mouse,Ras Michael, Buju Banton, Poto Banton. We have made Three tours for the US Troops to Camp Fallujah, Iraq and also in Bosnia and Kosovo our most recent February 2010. We can also provide dancers performing Fire Eating Limbo, and more, As well as DJ's, and Caribbean cuisine with our food catering services.
Sincerely,
Noel Lawrence
Island Rhythms Production
Ray Lawrence my farther pan player and tuner, Gerald Lawrence my uncle pan player and tuner, Ken Lawrence my uncle pan player,The Trinidad Steel Drum Band, Mighty Sparrow, Loard Kitchener, Bob Marley, And well-known reggae greats
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Celebration
in Valencia, CA
on 04/17/2011
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"This group was great.
They showed up way early, and was ready to start early when our guests were arriving.
I would totally use them again.
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- Steven A.
Celebration
in San Diego, CA
on 04/21/2012
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"Excellent! Friendly, professional, and talented!"
- Britt C.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Corona, CA
on 10/01/2011
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"I was extremely pleased with this group, they were a delight to the party and the music was awesome!! I wouldl hire this group at my next event without any hesitation. Love love loved them, my guest are still taking about how good they were. "
- Joslynn M.
July 4th Party
in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
on 07/04/2009
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"Really easy to work with. No stress at all. They were the first vendor I booked- wish they could all have been that great!"
- Stacey S.
Community Event
in Woodland Hills, CA
on 09/07/2008
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"Island Rhythms Production was a dream come true. Both Noel and Kitano were professional as businessmen, talented as musicians, and personable and gracious as human beings! They, in short, made the event! All our attendees raved about them! On time, prepared, enthusiastic, and talented - everything we had hoped for! I would recommend them wholeheartedly."
- Jill W.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Palos Verdes Estates, CA
on 06/21/2008
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"Everyone really enjoyed. Really added something special to the event. Very professional and accommodating. Would highly recommend."
- Kent H.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Santee, CA
on 05/10/2008
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"The guys were great and provided a wonderful festive atmosphere. I had several compliments about how their music livened up the party, but at the same time did not dominate it. The guests were able to both listen to the music and talk to each other at the same time. We will gladly recommend them to anyone. Thanks!
Luke and Ann Conerly"
- Luke C.
Community Event
in Fontana, CA
on 04/05/2008
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- Sarah B.
Wedding Reception
in West Hills, CA
on 06/27/2009
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"Their vocals were not strong but their over all sound was good and it lent it self to a great atmosphere. I would hire them again"
- Marian E.
Community Event
in Santa Monica, CA
on 08/11/2012
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"Noel was easy to deal with and very accommodating. They showed up early, and stayed late. Totally turnkey."
- Patrick Z.
Private Party
in Trabuco Canyon, CA
on 05/04/2013
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"Noel and his band were phenomenal!! Extremely talented, professional and accommodating. We booked them for 2 hours, but everybody was enjoying them so much that we had them play for 4 hours. I would recommend them whole heartedly if you're looking for a steel drum reggae band! Great job guys!"
- Kelly B.
Cruise Ship Event
in Burbank, CA
on 03/22/2013
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"The Island Rhythms group was very professional, Noel Harrison was very cooperative and communicated very well prior to our event. The music they provided was outstanding and really set the right mood for our cruise night theme."
- Gary O.
Community Event
in Carson, CA
on 02/07/2013
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"Working with this group as a delight, the gentleman were all down to Earth and friendly. We discovered they had been on the campus before and were familiar with how our institution operated. Their performance was pleasant and the college students really enjoyed listening to their tunes. I would definitely recommend this group as they were an ease to work with, and very accommodating to our needs. "
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