The X Isles

• Rick Andre - steel drums/vocals/perc.
• John Sippell - vocals/guitar/bass

From Buffet to Belafonte and beyond, The X Isles, featuring Rick Andre (steel drums, vocals & percussion) and John Sippell (vocals, acoustic guitar and bass), play a unique blend of Caribbean and acoustic rock that adds just the right mix of listening and dancing "Island Style" flare to any party or special event.

The X Isles are proud members of the Rhode Island Wedding Group and have performed for The Newport Chamber of Commerce and at many wedding and corporate functions in Boston, Cape Cod and Southern New England. A favorite with the Newport summer sailing crowd, Rick and John perform regularly at H20 on Thames St. and Pier 49 (Newport Harbor Hotel) on America's Cup as well as Aqua (Marriott Hotel) in Providence and the Ocean House in Westerly.

Nothing captures the mood and atmosphere of the islands like the sound of the Caribbean steel drums and Rick and John combine the live tropical sounds of steel drums, acoustic guitar and vocals with their own bass and percussion arrangements to create an exciting full band sound all their own. From wedding receptions to cocktail hours, from corporate events to backyard barbecues... The X Isles are an enjoyable and economically smart choice to ensure any event is a success.

• Over the Rainbow - Iz Kamakawiwo'ole
• One Love - Bob Marley
• Jump in the Line (Shake Senora) - Harry Belafonte
• Red Red Wine - UB40
• Toes - Zac Brown Band
• Volcano - Jimmy Buffet
• Key's in the Conch Shell - Kenny Chesney
• Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
• Late in the Evening - Paul Simon
• Its 5 O'clock Somewhere - Alan Jackson
• Mexico - James Taylor
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
• Fly Love - Jamie Foxx
• I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
• Stir It Up/Waiting in Vain - Bob Marley
• Forever - Ben Harper
• Fragile - Sting
• Morning Dance - Spyro Gyra
• Changes in Lattitudes - Jimmy Buffet
• Cecelia/Mother and Child Reunion - Paul Simon
• Jamaica Farewell - Harry Belafonte
• Don't Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerron
• Son of a Sailor - Jimmy Buffet
• Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
• Crash into Me - Dave Matthews
• Dock of the Bay - Dennis Brown
• I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
• Me & Julio - Paul Simon
• Free Fallin' - Tom Petty
• Message in a Bottle - The Police
• Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Bama Breeze - Jimmy Buffet
• Sugar Bum Bum - Lord Kitchner
• The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Johnny Nash
• Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
• Everybody's Talkin' - Harry Nilson
• Is This Love - Bob Marley
• Spanish Harlem - The Drifters
• Island in the Sun - Harry Belafonte
• Hot Hot Hot - Mighty Sparrow
• Marianne - Traditional Caribbean
• Big Bamboo - Traditional Caribbean
• Guantanamera - Traditional Cuban
• Yellow Bird - Traditional Caribbean
• Limbo Rock - Traditional Caribbean
• The Hammer - David Rudder
• Escape (Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
• Iko Iko - Dr. John
• Cheeseburger in Paradise - Jimmy Buffet
• Aint No Sunshine - Bill Withers
• Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles
• Lay Down Sally - Eric Clapton
• Amie - Pure Praire League
• Pirate Looks at Forty - Jimmy Buffet
• Island Boy - Kenny Chesney
• Under the Sea - Disney
• And I Love Her - The Beatles
• Imagine - John Lennon
• St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
• I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder

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, Events, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• These guys are fabulous! Their island music sound really creates a great party atmosphere. X Isles was very professional and sounded wonderful. All our party guests commented on how good they are. They are also very accommodating and basically just a couple of really nice guys. -- Elaine D, Sherborn, MA, 5/15/2010
• We chose the X Isles for a couples shower at a Rhode Island beach location and they were wonderful. The event would have been quite boring without them. I am very grateful to the X Isles for all they did to make my event a lot of fun and stress free. I highly recommend them without reservation. -- Noelle C, Narragansett, RI, 4/25/2010
• What an AMAZING show... The X-Isles really brought their A-Game and created a wonderful atmosphere for our event! -- Kevin L, Norwood, MA, 7/8/2010
• Used the xIsles for a corporate themed cocktail reception. They were great! They showed up early for set up, and were very professional. Very fun and sounded great..even in a room with not very good acoustics. Will definitely use them again and would recommend for any party.. -- Joanne B, Canton, MA, 4/5/2012
• Rick & John were incredible! They added the perfect touch to our engagement party. Very accommodating and professional. Highly recommended, can't wait to hire them again! -- Brian A, Bristol, RI, 5/27/2012

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