Dano's Island Sounds

• Dano - Tenor pan & percussion
• Criag Erwin - Guitar & vocals
• Mark Lamson - Congas & percussion
• Steve Haney - Congas & percussion

Steel Drum and RCA recording artist Dan Lancelot headlines Southern California's Dano's Island Sounds. For your next party, corporate event, or wedding, enjoy the festive spirit and exotic rhythms of Calypso, Soca and Reggae then add a refreshing dash of Pop. From the Rasta grooves of Jamaica to the Jump Up beat of Trinidad, Dano's Island Sounds has been delighting audiences of all ages since 2001.

Dano's unique and upbeat repertoire combines original compositions and contemporary steel drum arrangements from artists Harry Belafonte, Arrow, The Police, Coldplay, Sublime, Sting, Bob Marley, Black Eyed Peas, Jimmy Buffet and more. Steel Pan Artist and Percussionist Dan "Dano" Lancelot performs throughout Southern California including San Diego County, Orange County and Los Angeles County.

Bio on Dano: Following a successful career as drummer, co-writer and founding member for RCA/Kneeling Elephant Records rock artist Gloritone, and touring drummer for Skunk recording artist Slightly Stoopid, Dan switched gears. Energized and motivated after touring throughout America and traveling the Caribbean, Dan launched Dano's Island Sounds. Highlighting the steel pan and incorporating a crowd pleasing blend of original compositions, traditional Caribbean melodies, and Rock cover songs Dano's Island Sounds entertains audiences of all ages throughout Southern California. Dano's Island Sounds released instrumental CD's "Pan in Paradise" in 2003 and "One Drop Pop" in 2007 to rave reviews.

Dano's Island Sounds available groups: Caribbean solo, Caribbean duo & Caribbean trio.

Dano's Clients Include: SeaWorld San Diego - featured artist, Wild Animal Park, Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach CA, Del Rey Yacht Club in Santa Monica, Spago Beverly Hills, Randy Fuhrman Events, Events in Motion, World Famous San Diego Zoo, Loren Smith Productions, San Diego Yacht Club, Jewell Entertainment, Bond Capital Ltd, San Diego Zoological Society, California Center for the Arts, Escondido Metropolitan Transit System, and many more.

• One Love - Bob Marely
• Santeria - Sublime
• Brown Skin Girl - Sonny Rollins
• Englishman in New York - Sting
• When the World is Running Down - The Police
• Jump in the Line - De Leon, Bell, Oller & Sammuel Made Famous by Harry Belafonte
• Clocks - Coldplay
• Shift Yuh Carcuss - Mighty Shadow
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
• One Drop Pop - Dano
• Island in the Sun - Weezer
• Let 'Em In - Paul McCartney
• Walking on the Moon - The Police
• Where is the Love - Black Eyed Peas
• Come back Liza - Irving Burgess & William Attaway Made Famous by Harry Belefonte
• Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
• Jellyman - Dano
• Blue Heaven Merengue - James Ira Newborn
• Jump Up - Monty Norman, Byron Lee & the Dragonaires
• Pan in A minor - Lord Kitchner
• The Hammer - David Rudder
• Turning Japanese - The Vapors
• Amber - 311
• TSOP (Soul Train Theme) - Gamble & Huff
• Mas Que Nada - Jorge Ben
• Sarah - Len Boogsie Sharp
• Wedding March - Felix Mendelssohn
• Bridal Chorus - Richard Wagner
• Marianne - William Eaton
• No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
• Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
• I Cant Stand Losing You - Police
• I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow
• Caribbean Realm - Dano & Steve Haney
• Ras Dub - Dano
• My Wahine - Dano
• God Put A Smile Upon Your Face - Coldplay
• Hey Ya - Outkast
• Day-o - Irving Burgess & William Attaway Made Famous by Harry Belefonte
• Jamming - Bob Marley
• Red Red Wine - UB40
• Badfish - Sublime
• I Shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley
• Bien Sabroso - Pancho Sanchez
• Tobago Jam - Len “Boogsieâ€? Sharp
• It Wasnt Me - Shaggy
• Wiseman - Slightly Stoopid
• Feelin Irie - Dano
• Jane Says - Janes Addiction
• Pass the Dutchie - Musical Youth
• Hot Hot Hot - Arrow
• Limbo rock - Jon Sheldon & William E.
• Connie's Song - Dano
• Fragile - Sting
• Jamaica Farewell - Irving Burgess Made Famous by Harry Belefonte
• De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da - The Police
• Yellowbird - Luboff & Bergman
• Everybody Loves a Saturday Night
• Dont Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFarren
• 007 Mission Trinadad - Montey Norman & John Barry
• Underneath de Mango Tree - Monty Norman, Byron Lee & the Dragonaires
• Wrapped Around Your Finger - Police
• Saint Thomas - Sonny Rollins
• Bring on the Night - Police
• Baja
• I Dream of Jeanie - 1960s TV show theme
• The Lion Sleeps at Night - Theme from The Lion King
• Waiting in Vain - Bob Marley
• Girl From Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, 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

• Dano's Island Sound absolutely made our party the party of the year! They were prompt, curtious, accomadating and most of all great performers! I would highly recommend them to anyone considering a steel band. Sincerely, Stephanie McLaughlin -- Stephanie M, Oceanside, CA, 10/21/2006
• Wonderful performers. Two people gave us the sound of a Carribean orchestra! -- Maureen B, Borrego Springs, CA, 1/9/2006
• Dano is the nicest, most professional, and most entertaining musician I have ever hired. He was prompt, he was courteous, and he was definitely a huge part of making our party a huge success! I cannot begin to tell you how satified I was and I plan on hiring Dano many times more in the future. His fees were very reasonable yet he provides a service that could warrant a much higher dollar figure. He is a great guy and your guest will love him. Hire him now, before someone else does!! - "Hey Dano, you're the best man! Thank you so much for being a big part of the success of our party! I'll be in touch, there are a lot more parties to have! Take care buddy." - Glenn -- Glenn G, Cerritos, CA, 9/24/2005

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