CAISO SteelBand

• David Zephrine - Tenor Pan
• Michael King - Triple Cello
• Michael George - Double Seconds, Harmonica
• Franklin Harding - Master percussionists
• Ted Allen - Bass Guitar
• Orin Richards - Keyboards, Bass, Vocals

Thank you for the opportunity for me to share some information about CAISO SteelBand with you. I am aware that event planning can be very stressful at times. CAISO wants to make booking a live band as simple as possible.

C.A.I.S.O., Caribbean American International Steel Orchestra, is the hottest steeldrum band in the DC and Baltimore area. Our music draws from the Calypso, Soca, Reggae, and Latin Jazz influences. The band has been in existence for over 30 years which should give you some evidence as to level of professionalism in which we work and perform. While some members have retired and others have joined, the band has sustained its high reputation these many years. The band is primarily an instrumental group, however, we can provide a Vocalist to perform with our Steel Panists. Our small ensembles provide a big band sound.

CAISO SteelBand has headlined concert events, performed as the opening act for nationally known touring bands (such as the Beach Boys), and we are regularly booked to promote brand and product launches for major corporations. Examples of some of our recent bookings have been the opening act for the Safeway's National Capital Barbeque Battle in DC, the Caribbean Sounds 10K Race and 5K Walk (charity event in DC), and promoting the new Caribbean influenced menu items for the national restaurant chain TGI Fridays within the DC area headlining their Caribbean Beach Bash events. We also perform for corporate events and private parties.

Our band has the experienced professionalism to provide a festive quality to an event and our reputation for providing entertainment and quality music to private weddings and celebrations is second to none. We know when to bring more attention to our performance and the guests attending the event, and when to provide support to the energy and function of the event.

Again, thank you for the opportunity to share some background and information about CAISO with you. We would love to work with you in the future and hope you will keep us in mind and give us your consideration. If there is any more information you require, or you would like to discuss anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kindest regards, Mike King Jr. CAISO SteelBand Booking Coordinator

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• Brown Skin Girl - Island in the Sun
• Bachanal Lady - Bahia Girl
• Is this Love - Jammin
• Every Step - Sun Shiny Day

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Mike and his band were very professional. We have never used the internet for our appreciation dinners. I was very confident that we would not be disappointed and never worried about if they would show or not. Actually he was the one who kept contact with us which made the task of the entertainment a lot easier. The nicest part was that they were very friendly and came early and did a wonderfule job. We were very pleased. -- Sandra S, Edgewood, MD, 4/11/2011
• Michael King kept in contact with us as the date of the party approached. We had no play list; the music they selected was familiar to our older crowd, yet with a calypso twist that was perfect. All four musicians were very friendly. They made the honored birthday girl feel special. We could not have found a better steel drum band! -- Chuck B, Front Royal, VA, 11/5/2011
• WOW! This band is AMAZING! They played for our son's rehearsal dinner and they made the party! Everyone was up dancing. Throughout the evening people kept asking how we found such an incredible band. They couldn't believe we found them on line -- nor could we! They are talented musicians who were there to entertain us and make sure everyone was having fun. They were easy to work with: very professional, yet also fun and helpful. We love this band! We will definitely hire them if we ever need a steel drum band again...and we're trying to think of excuses to have another party just to dance with them again! :-) -- Susan F, Woodbridge, VA, 7/22/2011
• What a difference having CAISO SteelBand perform at our event made to our Caribbean-themed rehearsal dinner. It was a large event, and they played beautifully, also happily playing any special requests. Their music really "made" the atmosphere. They were open to changes I made in timing and length of performance as we firmed up our plans for the dinner. During the evening, they were friendly, but always behaved very professionally. They were well-groomed and appropriately dressed, and my event would not have been even half as much fun without them! I am pleased beyond words! -- Janet M, Middleburg, VA, 9/30/2011
• Overall experience: awesome! These guys totally rock! Many of the guests at our wedding have specifically raved about the performance. We were so grateful that they learned The Rainbow Connection for us. Their arrangement was terrific! Thanks for everything, C.A.I.S.O.! Dave & Shani -- Dave H, Dickerson, MD, 11/6/2010
• It was certainly an early morning for our business function, but CAISO was on time and ready to go! We loved the music and it was perfect for our event! Thank you, thank you, thank you! -- Candice B, Baltimore, MD, 9/23/2011
• Top notch and very professional. On time, pleasant, accomodating and perfect for the ocassion. It was brutally hot and steamy and they played music to fit the mood. Thank you very much. -- Philip F, Shady Side, MD, 7/23/2011
• The band was great! They arrived on time, played wonderfully, and were pleasant to desal with ... what more could you ask for? -- Joe M, Laurel, MD, 3/26/2011
• Caiso Steel Band was amazing. They made the rehearsal dinner so much fun. When I booked them I just thought they would be background music, but they were so good that everyone got up and danced for a large part of the evening. Michael was so nice and easy to work with. He even honored my request to show us how to do a line dance that we wanted him to play. I would definately have them at another party and I would highly reccommend them for your party. -- Carolyn H, Cambridge, MD, 9/30/2011
• CAISO SteelBand played at a crab feast we had on the night prior to our wedding! They were so fun to watch and really got into the groove. They were professional at all times, and Mike answered all questions via email promptly. Totally easy to work with and lovely to listen to- would definitely recommend them!! THANKS GUYS!!! -- Sara H, Queenstown, MD, 5/28/2011
• CAISO performed at the cocktail hour of my wedding. They were phenomenal! Several of our guests said that CAISO played a large part in making it the best cocktail hour they have ever been to and it was a highlight of the wedding. My family is from the Caribbean, and we had to force one of my aunts to take her seat in the reception hall, because she wanted to keep listening to the band. If you're looking for a great steel drum band, look no further. CAISO is it! -- Tamica D, Washington, DC, 7/30/2011
• They did an excellent job!!! -- Monica W, Potomac, MD, 9/5/2010
• The CAISO SteelBand was a pleasure to work with. They sounded great, looked great, and they could not have been nicer. They were a really fun bunch of guys. Their booking agent was very professional and dealt promptly with my questions and concerns. We hired them to play at our Annual Homeowners Picnic, which attracts over 500 guests. Over the past 4 years, we had been using a different band. We had decided that it was time for something new. This was the first time we had tried a different band. We were a little worried about how it might turn out, but the band exceeded my expectations. I am hoping to book them again next year. I would recommend them to anyone. -- Diane D, Fairfax, VA, 8/20/2011
• Great time, all the guys very friendly, got the crowd involved. salud ! -- David H, Stevensville, MD, 7/2/2011
• Right from the start we had a great experience in booking this band.We had one performer,Michael George,not only was he an amazing performer he was also a great person staying to talk with us after playing for four hours.Would recommend them to everyone. Thanks again. Lori and Tom -- Thomas M, Alexandria, VA, 5/31/2010
• CAISO team was very professional. They arrived on time and performed very well. We danced to almost all the music. They are great. My guests enenjoyed the band and would hired them again. -- Gloria P, Columbia, MD, 6/4/2011
• C.A.I.S.O. was AWESOME! Hired them for a 60th birthday party with a tropical island theme and they made our event extra special! They were extremely professional and arrived right on time. All of our guests loved the delightful band members, and C.A.I.S.O.'s enchanting music got everyone right into the spirit of the party. It was the highlight of the evening when we sang "Happy Birthday" accompanied by C.A.I.S.O.'s wonderful steel drums! I highly recommend this band, and hope to invite them back to play at our home in future! -- Susan J, Washington, DC, 5/8/2010
• Mike and the musicians of C.A.I.S.O. are stupendous! Everything was so professional and pleasant. Mike was great to deal with in the planning / contracting stages, and on the day of the event they arrived very early to set up, played an amazing set of both traditional and pop songs, and were the stars of the party! Everyone loved them and many people hope to hire them for their events. I cannot recommend them highly enough, they are THE BEST! -- Alison F, Washington, DC, 5/1/2010
• Mike and the gang are extremely professional! They showed up early and accomodated our last minutes location switch due to rain. The background music they played definitely enhanced our college reunion event. Mike was very prompt in returning my calls & emails prior to the event. I would highly recommend CAISO for your next event! -- Angel H, College Park, MD, 4/24/2010
• Having them participate in my event was a wonderful experience! I truly enjoyed this authentic Caribbean entertainment. I will surely recommend this group for future events and to others. -- Bernise S, Arlington, VA, 3/22/2010
• CAISO were quite outstanding. They arrived on time, set up with no fuss, started to play the instant a guest appeared, and were a great hit with everyone who attended the party. I recommend them highly and would enthusiastically engage them again for an event. -- David P, Annapolis, MD, 9/12/2009
• C.A.I.S.O. Steelpan band was excellent. I will definitely use them again and again. Thanks for helping to make my pool party a great success!! -- Pamela S, Springdale, MD, 7/11/2009
• Our staff and residents really enjoyed working with the group. We will have them back in the furture. Thanks-Renee Budd -- Renee B, Springfield, VA, 5/13/2009
• overall the school loved their performance i wish they could have played outside during carpool but due to the coldness the steel drums do not sound as good --maybe a practice run at the school would have helped--something to keep in mind next time -- Tina P, Fairfax, VA, 3/6/2009
• Wonderful experience, delightful music, great show. Arrived early to set up, started on time, very accomodative. Highly recommend to all. In fact, the Golf Club manager asked them to play in future awards events at his Club. -- Frederick B, Marriottsville, MD, 5/18/2009

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