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LOCATION:
Los Angeles,
California
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Los Angeles, CA.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Alhambra, Bell Gardens, Glendale, Huntington Park, Maywood, Monterey Park, Bell, Hollywood, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Montebello, South Gate, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Inglewood, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Culver City, Downey, El Monte, Lynwood, Pico Rivera, Toluca Lake, Universal City, Willowbrook, Compton, La Canada, Montrose, North Hollywood.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Steel Drum
GENRE:
Beach Music, Calypso, Caribbean, Reggae
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, Funerals, 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:
1986
PAY RANGE:
$150-$200 per hour
INFLUENCES:
Christopher's love of Steel Drums is a relationship that has evolved over many years and has become for him an expression of life. His popularity continues to grow as his audiences experience for themselves the pure joy of his powerful solo performances.
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Arpad: Solo Steel Drums with Vocals
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DESCRIPTION:
As with most professional musicians, I have performed for many high profile events. But I really take pride and enjoy in performing for private events. I will create a relaxing party atmosphere exclusively for you. I can provide live solo steel drums with vocals, and if necessary even inject some DJ music for dancing if required. My focus is on your party satisfaction, I want all your guests to remember your event and the great sounds they heard. Your repeat business is important to me.
Thank you,
Chris Arpad********************************************************* Entertainer to the stars, Los Angeles based solo steel drummer Christopher Arpad has enjoyed performing for private parties, movie and television cast wraps, and special events for such celebrities in the Hollywood area for over a decade. Personally performing for such celebrities as:
Sally Field, Pat Hingle, Chris Sarandon, Diahann Carroll, Miguel Sandoval, Christina Hendricks, Nicole DeHuff, Hill Harper, Craig Bierko, Josh Radnor, Suzanne Pleshette, Tom Poston, Paul Haggis, Rebecca Romijn Stamos, John Stamos, Florence Henderson, Roseanne Barr, Dick Van Dyke, Penelope Ann Miller, Jillian Armenante, Amy Brenneman, Tyne Daly, Dan Futterman, Richard T. Jones, Marcus Giamatti, Jessica Tuck, Karle Warren, Timothy Omundson, Kevin Rahm, Curtis Armstrong, Kyle Shaw, Jean Michel Cousteau, Miss USA 1994 Lu Parker, Dick Clark, among others.
* 20th Century Fox, "Judging Amy" - Wrap Party, Malibu, CA ** USA Films private wrap party for "Nurse Betty", Catalina Island *** "The Court" Wrap Party Season One, Martini Lounge, Hollywood, CA **** MTV Wrap Party, Hollywood Loft, CA "Undressed Casting Couch Appearing as himself on television series, "Live Like A Star",- Art Gallery Episode Steel sunsation Christopher Arpad creates stylish sounds of summer perfect for entertaining your celebrations with Bob Marley, Santana, UB40, and Jimmy Buffett classics on his hand crafted 55 gallon oil drums, known affectionately as Steel Pans. With his vocals and custom computerized midi backing tracks he is an amazing band of One that will move your guests to party to his classy versions of Calypso, Reggae, and island favorites. Over 19 years of playing pan has garnered Arpad stage associations with such notable performers as: legendary guitarist Carlos Santana, steel drum virtuoso Andy Narell, jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan, comedian Sinbad, power jazz group Tower of Power, singer guitarist Bonnie Raitt, classic rock and roll band Head East, blues guitarist Jeff Healey, and reggae great's Steel Pulse, among others. Entertaining and educating - as a college educated percussionist and former student of Ellie Mannette, the widely recognized inventor of the Steel Drums of Trinidad, Christopher always enjoys sharing the history of his unique instrument, please feel free to inquire. Performances offered indoors or out; outside performances require shade, as steel drums tend to go out of tune in the direct sunlight. Power requirements: One standard electrical outlet is all that is required at the staging area. General casual performance rates start at a minimum rate of $250 for a one hour performance. Typically all events over an hour are charged at a rate of $175.00 per hour. Example: 2 hrs= $350.00,
3 hrs= $525, 4 hrs= $700.
Travel fees are based from Winnetka, CA. All events requiring overnight stay must include lodging. These rates are provided for a basis of cost in your consideration but are not necessarily all inclusive. Please contact for exact quote for your event. We would be happy to discuss performance logistics and all other concerns.
Contact Arpad, Inc. today. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you. www chrisarpad com Cheers!
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GROUP MEMBERS:
www chrisarpad com - Steel Drums, Vocals,
SONG LIST:
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Red Wine - UB40
Escape - Rupert Holmes
I Can't Tell You Why - Eagles
Jamaica Farewell - Harry Belefonte
Day O - Harry Belefonte
Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
I Can See Clearly Now - Jimmy Cliff
I Shot The Sheriff - Bob Marley
Lion Sleeps Tonight - Tokens
Baby I Love Your Ways - Peter Frampton
Black Magic Woman
- Santana
Breezin - George Benson
Conga - Miami Sound Machine
Margarittaville - Jimmy Buffet
Girl From Ipanema - Carlos Jobim
Just My Imagination - Temptations
Brick House - Commodores
Easy - Lionel Richie
Hot Hot Hot - Dexter Poindexter
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
Available On Request
UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Available On Request
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, May 17, 2008
6:30PM - Graduation Party
Glendale, CA
Saturday, July 16, 2005
6:30PM - Shower
San Diego, CA
Monday, July 04, 2005
3:00PM - Private Party
Huntington Beach, CA
Sunday, June 05, 2005
11:00AM - Birthday Party
Redwood City, CA
Saturday, May 28, 2005
2:00PM - Private Party
Simi Valley, CA
Saturday, December 18, 2004
7:00PM - Private Party
Long Beach, CA
Sunday, October 03, 2004
5:00PM - Pacific Corithian Yacht Club
Oxnard, CA
Sunday, October 03, 2004
5:00PM - Pacific Corithian Yacht Club
Oxnard, CA
Saturday, October 02, 2004
6:30PM - Shutters on the Beach
Santa Monica, CA
Saturday, October 02, 2004
2:00PM - Private Residence Zahn home
Ventura, CA
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
5:30PM - Holiday Inn
Santa Ana, CA
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Please note, in addition to Los Angeles, Arpad: Solo Steel Drums with Vocals also serves the surrounding towns of Alhambra, Bell Gardens, Glendale, Huntington Park, Maywood, Monterey Park, Bell, Hollywood, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Montebello, South Gate, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Inglewood, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Culver City, Downey, El Monte, Lynwood, Pico Rivera, Toluca Lake, Universal City, Willowbrook, Compton, La Canada, Montrose, North Hollywood and many other locations in and around the Los Angeles area.
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