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LOCATION:
Seattle,
Washington
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Seattle, WA.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Port Gamble, Suquamish, Edmonds, Bothell, Mountlake Terrace, Bremerton, Kingston, Lynnwood, Poulsbo, Redmond, Everett, Port Orchard, Renton, Indianola, Silverdale, Woodinville, Keyport, Vashon, Issaquah, Olalla, Rollingbay, Snohomish, Hansville, Kent, Mukilteo, Seabeck.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Steel Drum
GENRE:
60's Hits, Caribbean, Dance, Motown, Oldies, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Salsa, Soul
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1962
PAY RANGE:
$300-$1000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Quincy Jones, Panists:Robert Greenidge, Boogsie Sharpe, Earl Brooks, Professor Philmore. Calypsonians: Baron, Sparrow, Kitchener, Stalin, Duke, Melody, Swallow, Arrow, and many others.
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Ken Van-cooten
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DESCRIPTION:
I am West Indian, and have been playing steel drums from my youth.
If there is anyone who can deliver steamy tropical melodies that will
whisk you away into a festive frenzy, I am that person. I did not adopt the Caribbean music culture, I was born into it. The West Indian rhythm and harmony comes from inside. I have been playing
steel-drums long enough to know what sets revelers' feet into an involuntary
motion. I bring along with me, experience that was acquired through the years
playing in great bands in Trinidad, Guyana, Virgin Islands and Brooklyn NY among other places, and also with Tropical Rainstorm, the first steel-drum band formed in Seattle, in 1970.I have played in numerous groups over the years including 'The Boston Steel Orchestra', 'Commandoes Steel band', 'The Aristocrats Steel band', 'West Indian Superstars', and 'Caribbean All Stars', I have arranged music for three of the above-mentioned bands, as well as for smaller groups I've played in from time to time. I played at the Bahama Breeze Restaurant here in Seattle for 4 years; I started playing there when the restaurant opened, and still continue to provide authentic Caribbean reggae and calypso music for private parties with full musical backing, even as a solo artist. If it's reggae and calypso on steel drums that you want, look no further. You've found the best Seattle steel-drum performer.
For those persons who prefer American music played with a West Indian flair,
that too is part of my musical agenda. It is music you just got to hear.
When I am playing, the only things missing are the palm trees, surf, and sand.
But you can close your eyes whilst dancing and imagine they're there. The feeling is almost real.
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
Ken was absolutely Terrific - our guests loved him, he was super accommodating, played a great set and made everyone wish they were far away on a deserted isle...
--John O.
Bellevue, WA
8/5/2006
Ken was wonderful, he arrived early to set up his equipment, his music was great, very well thought out and played. It is very obvious that he enjoys his job and loves his music. We have reccommended his talent and services to many of our contacts, and plan to use him again.
--Kailey P.
Tukwila, WA
9/21/2006
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Available On Request
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, October 04, 2008
3:00PM - Private Party
Maple Valley, WA
Saturday, August 09, 2008
7:00PM - Private Party
Issaquah, WA
Saturday, October 27, 2007
6:30PM - Private Party
Kenmore, WA
Thursday, September 21, 2006
4:00PM - Private Party
Tukwila, WA
Client Feedback
Saturday, August 05, 2006
3:00PM - Private Party
Bellevue, WA
Client Feedback
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Please note, in addition to Seattle, Ken Van-cooten also serves the surrounding towns of Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Port Gamble, Suquamish, Edmonds, Bothell, Mountlake Terrace, Bremerton, Kingston, Lynnwood, Poulsbo, Redmond, Everett, Port Orchard, Renton, Indianola, Silverdale, Woodinville, Keyport, Vashon, Issaquah, Olalla, Rollingbay, Snohomish, Hansville, Kent, Mukilteo, Seabeck and many other locations in and around the Seattle area.
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