Nigel Thomas - SteelDrumFlavor

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Location:
Saint Louis, Missouri
Travel Radius:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Saint Louis.
Pay Range:
$200-$2000 per event
Member Since:
2009
Primary Category:
Steel Drum Band
Additional Categories:
Bob Marley Tribute Band, Jimmy Buffett Tribute Act, Steel Drum
Genre:
African, Beach Music, Brazilian, Calypso, Caribbean, Cuban, Hawaiian, Jazz, Latin, Merengue, Reggae, Salsa, Steel Drum, World Music
Influences:
Lord Kitchner, Mighty Sparrow, Harry Belafonte, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, UB40, Eli Manette, Boogsie Sharp, Andy Narell, David Rudder, Augustus Pablo, Van Morrison, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Santana, Elton John, and Billy Joel.

Group Members

  • Nigel Thomas - Steel drum
  • SteelDrumFlavor - Percussion

Description

Whether you want to take a temporary virtual tour in the tropical islands, grab your Margarita, umbrellas, colorful clothes and some island snacks and you ALMOST have the Caribbean in your backyard. Continue to close your eyes, think about your footstep in the sand on the beach, the only thing missing to make this event COMPLETE and memorable is live steel drum music featuring Nigel Thomas from Grenada.

Working as a soloist steel drummer, Nigel has developed a smooth enjoyable playing style which has made him a favorite for everything from small private parties, weddings, graduations, rehearsal dinners, anniversary, engagement, reunion, resorts, hotels, to large public and corporate special events and more! As a pan or steel drum artist, he plays lots of genre including soca, calypso, reggae, dancehall, zouk, salsa, samba, cha-cha, mambo, latin, pop, jazz, soul and blues. His rhythmic sounds can be heard throughout Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kansas, which include cities like Saint Louis, Kansas City, Chicago and Indianapolis. He and his steel drums are definitely made for each other.

Nigel has been entertaining audiences for more than 20 years through his innovative music that combines the melodic brightness of the Caribbean steel drums with the driving rhythms of Calypso and Latin Jazz.

On your special day, you want your event to be memorable. You can view SteelDrumFlavor's website for further details on pricing, availablility, videos, audios and many more.

Song List

  • Archie - Kent Arnsbarger
  • Baby I Love the Way - UB40
  • Bachannal Lady - David Rudder
  • Bahia Girl - David Rudder
  • Barometer Soup - Jimmy Buffet
  • Bazodee - Allison Hinds and Square One
  • Both of Them - Mighty Sparrow
  • Brown Eyed Girl - Jimmy Buffet / Van Morrison
  • Brown Skin Girl - Harry Belafonte / King Radio
  • Buffalo Soldier - Bob Marley
  • Candle In The Wind - Elton John
  • Can’t Help Falling in Love - UB40
  • Cantina Band - Star Wars
  • Cha Cha Sandwich - Phil Hawkins
  • Changes In Latitude - Jimmy Buffet
  • Cheeseburger in Paradise - Jimmy Buffett
  • Come Monday - Jimmy Buffett
  • Could You Be Love - Bob Marley
  • Cruizin’ Jamaica - Lalo Davil
  • Dancero - Latin Jazz
  • Day O (Banana Boat Song) - Harry Belafonte
  • De Conga Line (Bump & Wine) - Spice
  • Don’t Turn Around - Ace of Bass
  • Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
  • Give ‘Em Up - Caribbean Vibes
  • Guantanamera - Jose Fernandez Diaz / Pete Seeger
  • Hammer - David Rudder
  • Happy Birthday - Traditional
  • Here Comes the Bride (Bridal Song or Wedding March) - Red Lou / Felix Mendelssohn
  • Here I Am - UB40
  • Hotel California - The Eagles
  • Hot Hot Hot - Arrow
  • I Can See Clearly Now - J. Nash / Jimmy Cliff
  • Iko Iko / Brother John - Neville BrothersIko Iko / Brother John - Neville Brothers
  • In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry / Shaggy
  • Ipanema (Bossa Nova) - Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • Iron Lion Zion - Bob Marley
  • I Shot the Sheriff - Bob Marley
  • Island In the Sun - Harry Belafonte
  • Jamaican Farewell (Kingston Town) - Jimmy Buffet, Harry Belafonte
  • Jump In the Line Shake Senora - Harry Belafonte
  • La Bamba - Los Lobos
  • Macarena - Los Del Rio
  • Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffet
  • My Way - Frank Sinatra
  • No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
  • One Love - Bob Marley
  • Pan In A Minor - Lord Kitchener
  • Samba Pa Ti - Santana
  • Star-Spangled Banner - Francis Scott Key
  • Sweat - Inner Circle and Third World
  • Under The Boardwalk - The Drifters
  • Stir It Up - Bob Marley
  • St Thomas - Sonny Roll
  • Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
  • Turn Me On - Kevin Little
  • Under the Sea - Disney / Little mermaid
  • Volcano - Harry Belafonte
  • Waiting In Vain - Bob Marley
  • Yellow Bird - Traditional
  • YMCA - Village People
  • Yumbambe - Joseph Estevez Jr & AlejandroGonzalo
  • Zouk La Se Medikaman Nou Ni - Kassav
  • ENTIRE SONG LIST AT
  • STEELDRUMFLAVOR dot COM

Available For:

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

Feedback

  • Nigel was FABULOUS! This was a surprise luau party for my husband's birthday. Nigel took the time and patience to teach my 9 year old how to play Happy Birthday on the steel drum for my husband's arrival. My daughter did the hula while my son played. It was a huge hit! Nigel's energy and talent set the tone for the whole party. Everyone loved him! Nigel even taught my husband a song! I just can't sing enough of his praises. He was the best! I would recommend him for any event! Thank you Nigel! -- Stacy R, Collierville, TN, 9/5/2009
  • We are a retail store and hired Nigel Thomas to perform on our indoor stage during our Grand Opening festivities. Nigel arrived early and even asked if he could start early. He was full of energy and was definitely entertaining. Our customers loved the steel drum and he is very talented with a wide range of songs to perform. I definitely recommend Nigel for any event. -- Kathy W, Lake Saint Louis, MO, 8/29/2009
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Upcoming Appearances

Past Appearances

  • Friday, September 18, 2009
  • 3:30PM - Happy Hour
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Saturday, September 05, 2009
  • 5:30PM - Birthday Party - Adults
  • Collierville, TN
  • Saturday, August 29, 2009
  • 11:00AM - Grand Opening
  • Lake Saint Louis, MO
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