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LOCATION:
San Jose,
California
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from San Jose, CA.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Santa Clara, Campbell, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Saratoga, Alviso, Los Altos, Coyote, Moffett Field, Mountain View, Holy City, Mount Hamilton, Redwood Estates, Fremont, Palo Alto, Stanford, Newark, Boulder Creek, Portola Valley, Menlo Park, Sunol, Brookdale, Ben Lomond, Atherton, Morgan Hill, New Almaden, Union City, La Honda.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Steel Drum Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Live Band, Steel Drum
GENRE:
60's Hits, 70's Hits, Brazilian, Caribbean, Cuban, Dance, Jazz, Latin, Merengue, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Salsa, World Music
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Ski Lodges, Studio Session, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1970
PAY RANGE:
$300-$2000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Lord Kitchner, Harry Bellefonte, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Andy Narell, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Santana, Boogsie Sharp, David Rudder, Augustus Pablo, Van Morrison, Elton John, Professor Longhair, Dr. John, Leon Russell, Billy Joel, Jimi Hendrix
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DESCRIPTION:
MAGICAL STEEL – A steel drum band that covers all styles of calypso and salsa will bring the experience of your favorite vacation and evoke the sounds and feelings of a beautiful beach at sunset in the Caribbean to your party. I would love to be a part of your event and can guarantee you that everyone will love the music. I've been a professional musician all my life (mostly as a piano player with 15 years playing steel drum) and have performed in every setting imaginable. I have always been applauded and praised for my musical talent. You can listen to audio clips for Mary Ann and Mambo No. 5 for typical Caribbean music. One of the unique features of my steel drum music is that I bring all of my musical experience to the performance and it becomes much more than just the island music; it becomes a blend of the island music with many other styles. An audio example of this is a reggae version of the great Nat King Cole tune, Nature Boy. I can perform either solo or with additional musicians depending on the type of party. For the solo act I play steel drum and use backing tracks for the sound of the bass and drums so the overall effect is that of a three-piece band similar to the solo audio clips on the gigmasters page. I also sing and play keyboards for added variety. This combination provides the sound and ambiance of the islands to create an atmosphere. If people want to dance I just ramp up the energy level and get them moving. The rhythms and the sounds kind of take over to create the party feeling. Audio examples of songs with vocals and melodica are Lion Sleeps Tonight and Yellow Bird. The melodica is a keyboard instrument that was popularized by Augustus Pablo from Jamaica and is a combination of an accordion and harmonica. If you want a higher energy performance I play with a bass player, guitar player and drummer. Audio examples of the full band are Hot, Hot Hot, One Love and Desifinado. The best way to get a feel for the reaction to my performance is to read the reviews I’ve received on my gigmasters page. You will note that the music is always praised as well as my professionalism in being on time and working with the client with regard to the music and any other requirements. I play almost all of the traditional island calypso songs as well as South American samba and bossa nova, Jamaican reggae, Cuban mambo and rumba and Floribian, that's rock songs with a Caribbean feel popularized by Jimmy Buffett. You can also have a combination show of steel drum music and blues and rock 'n roll piano. There are two additional press kits listed that give you more information about his Elton John-Billy Joel Show or your basic blues piano as Bobby Jay The Blues Professor. Whether at a house party or a large stadium, you will have the intimate experience of enjoying some great piano playing and your favorite Rock 'n Roll songs. You can choose from over 1000 songs from all styles of music from jazz standards to blues to the classic rock hits from the 50s 60s and 70s and you can include The Professor's special tribute to the great rock piano players, Elton John, Billy Joel, Leon Russell and Dr. John.
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SONG LIST:
Besame Mucho (Cha Cha) - Carlos Velazquez
Blue Bossa (Bossa Nova) - Kenny Dorham
Day-O! Banana Boat Song (calypso) - Harry Belafonte
Girl From Ipanema (Bossa Nova) - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Jammin' (Reggae) - Bob Marley
Spanish Eyes (Cha Cha) - Singleton/ Snyder/ Kempfert
Hot Hot Hot-- (Soca) - Arrow
Margaritaville (Calypso) - Jimmy Buffett
Brown Eyed Girl-- (Calypso) - Van Morrison
Stir it Up (reggae) - Bob Marley
One Love-- (reggae) - Bob Marley
Jamaica Farewell (calypso) - Lord Burgess
Sugar Bum Bum (soca) - Lord Kitchner
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Matilda (Calypso) - Traditional;
MaryAnn (Calypso) - Traditional
Little Wing (Cha Cha) - Jimi Hendrix
The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Soca) - The Tokens/The Lion King
It's Now Or Never (O Sole Mio () - Elvis Presley
Perfidia (Cha Cha)
Amazing Grace (Soca)
My Band (Soca) - Lord Kitchner
Canon In D - Pachebel
Bridal Chorus-- Traditional Wedding March
Under The Sea-(Soca) - Disney/Little Mermaid
Yellow Bird-(Cha Cha) - Traditional
Red, Red Wine-(Reggae) - UB40 -Neil Diamond
Brown Eyed Girl-(Pop) - Van Morrison
and many, many more
ROCKET PIANO MAN - The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel
Funeral For A Friend-Love Lies Bleeding - Elton John
Candle In The Wind - Elton John
Bennie And The Jets - Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
New York State Of Mind - Billy Joel
My Baby Grand - Billy Joel
Scenes From and Italian Resturant - Billy Joel
Also songs by
Leon Russell
Dr. John
Jimi Hendrix
Tom Waits
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
Deep Purple
Crosby Stills and Nash
Neil Young
and many more
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
Amazing! Robert was a complete success for our party. Our guests loved his music; it wasn't too loud or too soft, but just right. We have many of our guests come up and ask if we minded if they got his contact info for their parties. Would hire again in a heartbeat!
--Melissa M.
San Jose, CA
5/25/2008
Robert arrived with two other musicians on time and ready to go when our outdoor event began. His selection of music was excellent and I heard nothing but great comments after the event. We had a Seafood Festival/Beach party in May under a tent at Semiahmoo and we almost felt like we were in the tropics except it was 50 degrees and the tent had heaters going. We were quite surprised when Robert began playing and singing dance music. What a versatile entertainer & I would recommend him to anyone.
--Bev S.
Blaine, WA
5/7/2008
The musical talents of The Professor were the perfect compliment to our pig roast. Guests enjoyed songs they were familiar with and it added a touch of flair that only live music can provide! A perfect 10!!
--Kathy E.
Kenmore, WA
9/23/2007
Robert was very helpful in our song selections for the wedding ceremony and the reception afterwards. He was responsive to eMails and phone calls while we worked out the details of the wedding. During the reception he not only took special requests, but frequently asked what songs we wanted to hear, or what styles we wanted to dance to. Fun, entertaining, great to work with. Thanks Robert! -Eric and Laurie-
--Eric F.
Port Angeles, WA
8/18/2007
Robert was fun, professional, and the perfect addition to our wedding! He was quick to respond to all emails and correspondance before the event and showed up an hour early on our wedding day to set up and get ready for the day. He was a hit with our guests - everyone danced to the music at some point during the day and we all had a great time. My husband and I would highly recommend Robert to create the perfect ambiance for your event. He was MORE THAN GREAT!!
Thank you Robert!
From our hearts,
Andrew & Annette Sharpe
--Annette D.
Chilliwack, BC
7/28/2007
He was great! The music was wonderful and everyone enjoyed him!
--Gigi O.
Shelton, WA
7/18/2007
Fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous! Robert was everything we needed to make this party hum! He was punctual, organized and most accommodating. His repertoire spanned many years and and a variety of genre. He even jammed with one of the guests and played Hatikvah with a Caribbean influence! Bravo! Thanks, Robert! And as a bonus - GigMasters is a great site for event planners looking for the perfect gig! I will certainly use this site again, when looking for gigs for my clients!
--Lesley S.
Kelowna, BC
7/6/2007
Robert arrived an hour before he was scheduled to perform and actually
started playing 30 minutes early to entertain guests that had arrived.
He was just perfect for our gathering. He explained the steel drum to curious guests, played background music, guests played with him, and at one point he had a guests dancing and singing to "Margaritaville". It was memorable and I would definitely recommend him to others.
--Linda F.
Seattle, WA
6/30/2007
He was wonderful. He made our event so special. We love him!!!
--Amy T.
Gig Harbor, WA
6/16/2007
Robert was great. He was there early and stayed a little later and was kind and personable to everyone.
--Karen J.
Centralia, WA
6/2/2007
Robert showed up ahead of time to set up - but was not in the way of the party-goers. The private party was small and held in the back yard. The music was beautiful and provided the right amount of back- ground ambiance. He is extraordinarily gifted and versatile with his talent and is definately a recommended delight for any party.
--Karen E.
Bellevue, WA
6/1/2007
We were thoroughly pleased with Robert, Glenn and Skip! We have an awards event every year, but have never had live musical entertainment. Becasue we changed our venue this year to a lovely hotel, we wanted to "class" up the event and Robert certainly helped us do that! He arrived early and was completely prepared. He was perfectly willing to "MC" our raffle and he sang the best rendition of Marquaritaville that I've ever heard! We would certainly hire Robert again and I have already recommened him to friends and co-workers. Throughout the eventing, at least ten people asked me how to hire Robert! Robert, Glenn and Skip were fun and accomodating and truly completed our "cruise" theme evening!
--Marjorie M.
Portland, OR
5/18/2007
Great job, and very friendly. We had a party of about 600 and they all loved him.
Thanks Gigmasters
--Rod O.
Shelton, WA
3/31/2007
I thought his perfomance was outstanding. He had also called me back on short notice which was also a great help. Plus, Robert was fun to listen too and everyone at our event enjoyed having him there.
--Tony N.
Mountlake Terrace, WA
1/16/2007
A wonderful showman, a marvelus show. Our Club venue is difficult; bad acustics, poor lighting; tough crowd. He overcame all the obsticles and in no time he had the audience singing and humming and toe tapping along with him. We will have him back for sure. He is just plain FUN! What a great talent.
--Dennis W.
Bellevue, WA
9/27/2006
Incredible musician, friendly person--overall, a perfect addition to our wedding.
--Amy G.
Port Angeles, WA
8/5/2006
We were very pleased with the whole experience. Robert was very accommodating and geared his music to the activities of the party. We have already recommended him to others.
--Steve V.
Bothell, WA
7/23/2006
Robert is a talented delightful musician! I certainly would hire him again and I would not hesitate to recommend him.
--Veronica K.
Lacey, WA
8/21/2006
Robert was great. He totally ran the show in a very respectful and professional manner. He did not overwhelm the party, but only added to it. I would recommend him to anyone!
--Victoria C.
Snohomish, WA
8/19/2007
Robert Goldstick was very experienced, and professional. He intuatively read the audience and adjusted his music to fit the mood of the crowd. I would recommend him highly in the future.
--Katrina B.
Everett, WA
8/25/2007
He was great, comfortable to deal with, Everyone loved him.
Highly Recommended!
--Rabbi Berry F.
Issaquah, WA
3/21/2008
Click here for more client feedback
UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Friday, August 01, 2008
6:00PM - Napa Valley Reserve
Napa, CA
Saturday, August 02, 2008
5:00PM - Brock Residence In Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
2:00PM - Office Patio
San Francisco, CA
Saturday, August 16, 2008
6:00PM - Laguna Del Sol....jamaican Nights Event
Sacramento, CA
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
2:30PM - The Villages At The Palms
San Luis Obispo, CA
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, June 21, 2008
1:30PM - Personal Residence
San Jose, CA
Sunday, May 25, 2008
7:00PM - Private Home
San Jose, CA
Client Feedback
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
6:00PM - Pnwsct
Blaine, WA
Client Feedback
Friday, March 21, 2008
8:00PM - Purim Celebration
Issaquah, WA
Client Feedback
Saturday, October 27, 2007
6:00PM - Tacoma Or Seattle
Tacoma, WA
Sunday, September 23, 2007
1:00PM - House
Kenmore, WA
Client Feedback
Friday, September 07, 2007
7:30PM - 28th Ave S
Seattle, WA
Saturday, September 01, 2007
5:00PM - 26643 Tyssa Lane, Sedro Woolley, 98284
Sedro Woolley, WA
Saturday, August 25, 2007
7:00PM - Everett Yacht Club
Everett, WA
Client Feedback
Thursday, August 23, 2007
4:00PM - Juanita Beach Park - Tentative
Kirkland, WA
Client Feedback
Sunday, August 19, 2007
4:00PM - Private Home
Snohomish, WA
Client Feedback
Click here for more past appearances
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Please note, in addition to San Jose, Robert (The Professor) Goldstick also serves the surrounding towns of Santa Clara, Campbell, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Saratoga, Alviso, Los Altos, Coyote, Moffett Field, Mountain View, Holy City, Mount Hamilton, Redwood Estates, Fremont, Palo Alto, Stanford, Newark, Boulder Creek, Portola Valley, Menlo Park, Sunol, Brookdale, Ben Lomond, Atherton, Morgan Hill, New Almaden, Union City, La Honda and many other locations in and around the San Jose area.
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