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Jose Costa Solo Steel Drum Band Reggae/ Caribbean
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Providence, Rhode Island
Will travel 1000 miles from Providence
Jose Costa Solo Steel Drum Band Reggae/ Caribbean
Steel Drum Band
Providence, Rhode Island
(114 Reviews)About
Welcome to "Island Sounds"
( ALERT: If you are interested in a destination wedding in the Caribbean-Puerto Rico I am performing here till May. I have all the contacts you need & venues. Feel free to contact me as soon as you can.)
I am a solo steel drum artist based in
Rhode Island and serving the New England area.
Nothing can take the place of a human being playing live steel drums and percussion and the excitement it gives to the audience.
The music I play is very unique, uplifting and would enhance any party, wedding, corporate event or any other special occasion.
During my performance, I utilize digital "custom made" sequenced tracks on my I Pad, which also contains my sheet music, through a state of the art Bose sound system.
You will truly get the sound of a full band without the budget or space needed for a full band.
In addition, depending on the circumstances, I can also incorporate ethnic hand percussion instruments, chimes, cymbals, etc. in my solo act. This is a definite change from the mundane and typical jazz or guitar player/singer soloist cocktail hour acts.
Now that I am retired from being a public school teacher. I am also available to do school clinics/exhibitions.
I reside and perform in Puerto Rico during the winter months, and while I'm there feel free to contact me for any events.
I would enjoy spicing up your special occasion with some 'Island Flava'.
( ALERT: If you are interested in a destination wedding in the Caribbean-Puerto Rico I am performing here till May. I have all the contacts you need & venues. Feel free to contact me as soon as you can.)
I am a solo steel drum artist based in
Rhode Island and serving the New England area.
Nothing can take the place of a human being playing live steel drums and percussion and the excitement it gives to the audience.
The music I play is very unique, uplifting and would enhance any party, wedding, corporate event or any other special occasion.
During my performance, I utilize digital "custom made" sequenced tracks on my I Pad, which also contains my sheet music, through a state of the art Bose sound system.
You will truly get the sound of a full band without the budget or space needed for a full band.
In addition, depending on the circumstances, I can also incorporate ethnic hand percussion instruments, chimes, cymbals, etc. in my solo act. This is a definite change from the mundane and typical jazz or guitar player/singer soloist cocktail hour acts.
Now that I am retired from being a public school teacher. I am also available to do school clinics/exhibitions.
I reside and perform in Puerto Rico during the winter months, and while I'm there feel free to contact me for any events.
I would enjoy spicing up your special occasion with some 'Island Flava'.
- Anniversaries
- Apres Ski Parties
- Awards Nights
- Bachelor Parties
- Bachelorette Parties
- Banquets
- Bar Mitzvahs
- Bat Mitzvahs
- Birthday Parties
- Children's Birthday Parties
- Casinos
- Celebrations
- Christenings
- Christmas Parties
- Church Services
- Clubs
- Coffee Shops
- Community Events
- Conventions
- Corporate Functions
- Country Clubs
- Cruise Ships
- Dinner Dances
- Festivals
- Fraternity Functions
- Fund Raisers
- Funerals
- Graduation Parties
- Grand Openings
- Hotels
- Jingles
- Movie Soundtracks
- Picnic
- Private Parties
- Proms
- Resorts
- Restaurants
- Reunions
- Showers
- Sorority Function
- Studio Session
- Temples
- TV Soundtracks
- Weddings
- Numerous Reggae/Calypso/Jazz mixes instrumental accompaniment mixes
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow or Here Comes the Bride
- Comin' Home Baby(lead pan)
- Jammin Bob Marley
- Jammin' to Version 83
- My Favorite Things
- Zamira original
- Beach Band
- Beach Music Steel Drum Band
- Big Band
- Brazilian Band
- Calypso Band
- Calypso Steel Drum Band
- Caribbean Band
- Caribbean Steel Drum Band
- Funk Band
- Fusion Band
- Jazz Band
- Latin Band
- Reggae Band
- Salsa Band
- Steel Drum Band
- Variety Band
- Wedding Band
- World Music Band
Reviews (114)
Engagement Party
in Southbury, CT
on 06/10/2011
"Mr. Costa's performance was most appreciated by myself and my guests.
He was both accommodating and professional. I wouldn't hesitate to
recommend him to anyone looking for a fun way to liven up an event.
At times his Carribean music was the focus of attention and at other times backround to other things going on. It certainly set the tone for an entertaining evening. Several people took his card with the intent of using his services in the future. "
- Sharlene W.
Wedding Ceremony
in Boothbay, ME
on 08/14/2010
"Jose was a pleasure to work with..he was totally responsible, arriving in good time to set up and following through on our emails and phone conversations to do exactly what we had discussed. I appreciated this as I was quite busy with other aspects of the wedding and he arrived ready to perform. The cocktail reception was particularly lively and his music set a fabulous tone to the event...BRAVO! "
- Louise M.
Wedding Cocktail Hour
in New Haven, CT
on 08/28/2010
"Jose played at our wedding during cocktail hour and after we got pronounced n walked back down the isle. It was a surprise for my husband n his famliy, who are from Jamacia. Everyone was so surprised n so happy with him! It was the best way to start the party! Thank you Jose for making our day more special!"
- Jaime P.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Bridgeport, CT
on 08/22/2010
"I had a small birthday party for my son. Jose was very accommodating, considering the rain and how far he had to travel. His music brought life to the party. His drums will take you to a place in your mind where you can relax, dance, feel joy, and realize how good he really is."
- Rosaline L.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Sharon, MA
on 09/26/2010
"Jose was great! A true professional and an extremely talented musician. His music set the perfect tone for a Birthday clambake. All of my 60 guests commented on how great Jose is. Many asked about him for their own upcoming events. He truly is the whole package and I can't say enough about his professionalism. He was a pleasure to watch perform and picked up on the vibe of the day providing us with a constant variety of steel drum and acoustic pleasure! I highly recommend him!"
- Susan C.
Wedding Cocktail Hour
in Chatham, MA
on 08/01/2010
"Jose was absolutely terrific! He was the best to work with th music was wonderful, and he made the wedding a perfect day!"
- Melissa S.
Wedding Cocktail Hour
in Old Lyme, CT
on 09/11/2010
"Jose was amazing!! The guests at our wedding were blown away!!! FANTASTIC!"
- Haley B.
Wedding Cocktail Hour
in Wolcott, CT
on 05/16/2010
"Jose thank you again! You made our wedding a hit. Highly recommended!"
- Eric M.
Cruise Ship Event
in Webster, MA
on 06/10/2010
"Excellent, it added a great touch to our event!"
- Diane S.
Wedding
in Gloucester, MA
on 05/17/2008
"Jose was very reliable and punctual. He provided exactly what he promised and it was top shelf steel drummin."
- Joseph G.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Grafton, MA
on 08/01/2009
"Jose performed for my husband's 30th birthday party last weekend. We were very impressed with the overall experience of his performance. Jose arrived early to the event and had plenty of time to set up. This was a very important factor for me because I was quite anxious about the party and wanted everything to go smoothly. Jose arriving early just made things that much easier. Jose's state of the art equipment includes a Mac BookPro, Bose sound system, and amazing steel drums. I would definitely recommend Jose as a performer and would use his services again. "
- Kristina P.
Fundraiser
in East Greenwich, RI
on 06/19/2010
"Great guy, great music and completely organized. Really enhanced the atmosphere of our event. I highly recommend him."
- S B.
Wedding
in Westerly, RI
on 06/06/2009
"Jose was a great addition to our beach wedding...we had him perform our processional music at the ceremony as well as the cocktail hour music. Our guests keep talking about how great he was!
He was on time, very professional and had a great personality! We had asked a couple small favors of him, and he did not hesitate to come through with them.
I would highly recommend Jose to any couple that wants great steel drum music!
Thanks Jose!"
- Christine S.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Duxbury, MA
on 06/27/2009
"Jose Costa was key the success of our party. The music, was virtually non-stop and provided a very pleasant atmosphere for our low-key relaxed gathering. Though Jose offered to accommodate our special requests, we had few and the event went off seamlessly.
Thanks Gigmasters for making the music the easiest part of our suckling pig roast!
Roland Otto
Duxbury, Mass.
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- Roland O.
Community Event
in New Haven, CT
on 05/02/2008
"Jose totaled his car in an accident two blocks from Yale University and thirty minutes later he is before an audience of 200 giving a fantastic performance.
Thank you Jose....from all of the Graduate Students at Yale....you rock!
Anna Fichera
Yale University
Hall of Graduate Studies
Financial Coordinator
"
- Anna F.
Anniversary Party
in Madison, CT
on 08/31/2008
" We thought, as did our guests, that Jose was absolutely tremendous! He is a great artist and percussionist and performed tirelessly with skill and enthusiasm. It was an extremely warm day on the beach but Jose barely stopped to notice. Many people at the Wharf Restaurant in Madison, Ct. not associated with our party. were thrilled by his performance and requested how they might hire him for future performances. We highly recommend him and would certainly hire him again! Good job Joe!! Thank you Gigmasters. Deb and Ken"
- Deborah D.
Corporate Function
in Hartford, CT
on 03/20/2008
"As a leading architectural firm in the New England region, we wanted to have a special event to celebrate of 30 years of business. We hired Jose to perform at our "Evening of Caribbean Fun!"
He was the perfect addition to our evening. With over 200 guests in attendance, Jose's steel drumming provided entertainment and the perfect back-drop to our event. We were pleased to find someone to create such beautiful sounds, given our limited space in our offices.
I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a steel drummer to set the mood for their next event or party!"
- Jennifer T.
Wedding
in Cape Cod, MA
on 05/25/2008
"Jose provided wonderful music for our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. He is extremely professional and talented. He came about two hours ahead of the ceremony, which was on the beach, and set up for the reception, which was in a tent. He brought a small set of steel drums for the beach and a larger set plus other percussion instruments for the reception. He also offered to set up his microphone for use on the beach during the ceremony. He barely took any breaks, and when he did they were brief. His music made the occasion perfect."
- Eve S.
Celebration
in Little Compton, RI
on 06/20/2009
"We couldn't be happier with our choice in Jose. He did an amazing job at our party this past weekend. He communicated with us several times before the party, showed up early, took short breaks and sounded GREAT! All our guests were impressed and several were asking us for his contact info for their own parties. We would definately use him again and highly recomend him to anyone.
Thank you Jose! You really made our party~it was just what we wanted.
Pam and Aaron Lebeau"
- Pam L.
Wedding
in South Yarmouth, MA
on 06/13/2009
"Jose was awesome... he was our surprise guest and the our guests absolutely loved him... He was early, dressed appropriately and you could truly see in every thing that he did that he loves his job! We were more than happy with Jose! Unfortunately as the bride and groom we did not get to enjoy him as much as we'd like to have, pictures took up more time that we hoped they would so we are going to plan a party at some point in our backyard and contract Jose to come and play so we to can get the full effect. Just love the steel drums!
thank you so much for making my wedding so wonderful and memorable!
Julie Alleruzzo"
- Julie A.
Church Service
in Little Compton, RI
on 06/17/2006
"I hired Jose to play a memorial service for a relative who often travelled to Jamaica. Jose was very professional and easy to work with. He is very versatile and his playing added a great deal to the service. I received many complements from the people who attended and would recommend him to anyone needing a steel drum player at their function."
- Tom N.
Wedding
in Narragansett, RI
on 08/08/2009
"We were so glad that we decided to hire Jose Costa to play at our wedding! He was extremely professional and helpful, and we were so happy with the music that he played. It really helped to add a special aspect to the wedding, and we will always remember it when we think back to our special day.
We would highly recommend Jose to anyone, and would definitely hire him again for another party."
- Brooke M.
Wedding Cocktail Hour
in Block Island, RI
on 06/18/2011
"Jose showed up early, and played incredible music for longer than was expected (when our cocktail hour was extended by a half hour). Our guests loved him! "
- Erica Z.
Celebration
in Providence, RI
on 05/26/2011
"He was very accomodating and pleasant to work with. The best part was overhearing customers thank him for the entertainment. They really enjoyed it! Thank you so much!"
- Bonnie F.
Wedding Cocktail Hour
in San Juan, PR
on 02/22/2013
"We hired Jose Costa to play during our ceremony and cocktail hour at our destination wedding in San Juan, PR where he stays during the winter months. He was very easy to work with through e-mail as we made all our plans from Pennsylvania. Whenever we had a question he was quick to respond. His performance during both the ceremony and cocktail hour was great and met all our expectations. We would highly recommend him to anyone considering a destination wedding the Rincon, PR area.
"
- Kara M.
Wedding Cocktail Hour
in Warwick, RI
on 09/15/2012
"Jose played for the cocktail hour at my wedding - he was fabulous. We even had the event staff telling us he was great and him being there was genius. I would highly recommend Jose, especially for a no-fuss, no-hassle wonderful time."
- Deb F.
Rehearsal Dinner
in Jamestown, RI
on 09/28/2012
"Despite the rainy weather, Jose was willing and able to provide a wonderful performance. The bride, groom and all guests were very impressed."
- Marsha B.
Wedding Cocktail Hour
in Providence, RI
on 09/01/2012
"Everyone raved about the music at the cocktail hour during our wedding. Jose was the perfect touch to this setting and romantic day. He really made everything special and impressed all of our guests. His talent is incredible! Thank you so much Jose!!!!"
- Holly W.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Orange, CT
on 07/28/2012
"I'm so glad that I decided to hire Jose to play at my boyfriend's surprise birthday party, the music really set the mood for the party. Everyone enjoyed him. Jose exceeded my expectations. He arrived promptly and was very professional. Unfortunately it rained but Jose continued to play and did an outstanding job, I would hire him again."
- Marie V.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Newport, RI
on 07/15/2012
"Jose made my party truly memorable. He kept it going perfectly. He made his set up and breakdown so easy and he kept playing as the party lasted longer than expected. I'd recommend Jose anytime!
"
- Tom E.
Club Event
in Scituate, MA
on 07/14/2012
"it was pure pleasure listening to the sound of steel drums from jose costa. he brought our entire group right to the islands! even though it felt like a 1000 degrees at our event, he created an inviting and exciting atmosphere. we would highly recommend him.
thanks jose!"
- Paula W.
Birthday Party (Adults)
in Orange, CT
on 07/07/2012
"Jose was great! Everyone loved the music and it really added a special touch to my party!"
- Alicia P.
Wedding Ceremony
in Newport, RI
on 06/22/2012
"Wonderful job! "
- Melissa M.
Wedding Ceremony
in Westerly, RI
on 06/08/2012
"Jose sounded incredible everyone at my wedding couldn't say enough greats things about his music. He played exactly what I wanted, I am just bummed I didn't get to hear too much of it because we were off doing pictures but like I said all my guests really enjoyed him. Thanks for doing a wonderful job Jose!!"
- Jennifer B.
Fundraiser
in Canton, MA
on 05/17/2012
"Jose was very accommadating w/ our schedule changes and very easy to work with. The group enjoyed the music and the vibe it brought to our event. We had a hiccup with the country club's sound system and Jose stepped in right away and helped us by relocating his equipment for our use for the live auction. I would definitly reccomend Jose and would use him again!"
- Julianne C.
Wedding Cocktail Hour
in Danvers, MA
on 05/26/2012
"Jose just performed for my son's wedding rehearsal dinner. He was excellent!. The music was perfect and really made the event. I highly recommend him,
Thanks Jose!!"
- Mary M.
Wedding Ceremony
in Westerly, RI
on 09/16/2011
"Jose was awesome. And I was thrilled to receive 3 CDs of the music he played, since as the bride, I felt like I missed a lot of it! Everyone told me the steel drums brought an awesome vibe and sense of relaxation. It was perfect for our beach wedding! Highly recommend! Thanks Jose!"
- Katie R.
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