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LOCATION:
Phoenix,
Arizona
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Phoenix, AZ.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Glendale, Tempe, Peoria, Chandler, Sun City, Laveen, Mesa, Scottsdale, Cashion, Paradise Valley, Gilbert, Sun Lakes, Tolleson, Avondale, Higley, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Youngtown, El Mirage, Fountain Hill, Sun City West, Queen Creek, Sacaton, Surprise, Maricopa, Fort Mcdowell, Apache Junction, Waddell, Carefree, Wickenburg.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Steel Drum Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Live Band, Steel Drum
GENRE:
African, Beach Music, Brazilian, Calypso, Caribbean, Hawaiian, Latin, Reggae, World Music
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:
1982
PAY RANGE:
$250-$3000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Ellie Mannette, David Rudder, Invaders Steel Orchestra, Bob Marley, Harry Belafonte, Len Boogsie Sharp, Lord Kitchener, Jimmy Buffett, Sparrow, Andy Narell, Shadow, Robert Greenidge, Van Morrison, Beatles, Beach Boys and many more.......
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DESCRIPTION:
J.T.'s ISLAND STEEL™ is Phoenix's premier steel drum band. ISLAND STEEL features a solo steel drummer with backing tracks and PA system to a full steel drum orchestra, including Moko Jumbie Stilt Walkers, Limbo Dancers and Much, Much more....ISLAND STEEL™ is comprised of musicians experienced in all varieties of instruments from classical guitar to jazz piano, expertly trained by J.T. to create the calypso sound from the islands of the Caribbean (Trinidad/Tobago). The band is heard throughout Arizona and southern California at poolside concerts, festivals, clam bakes, limbo parties and beach front resorts. Just as 'Carnival' brings out the best of the panists in Trinidad, the spring and summer weather in the Southwest brings the music lovers outside to listen to Island Steel™ and the first truly unique musical instrument of the 20th Century. This island sound can create a relaxing and soothing tropical atmosphere with a few musicians, or a festive, energetic atmosphere with a full band in the tradition of Trinidad's Carnival! James Taylor, musician, composer, arranger and leader has studied music since he was ten years old. He earned a degree in music performance focusing on percussion instruments. JT discovered steel drums while teaching a Boys and Girls Club group, then spent a year in the Caribbean aboard cruise ships and learning more about steel drums and the people of Trinidad. He also spent three years as a building apprentice to Ellie Mannette, known as the father of the steel drum. JT spends several months annually in Trinidad and St. Lucia performing for the Carnival season with over a 100 piece steel drum orchestra. JT offers an “EDUTAINMENT” concert with historical, cultural and geographical information about the steel drums. Book ISLAND STEEL Today!!!
Contact JT @ (602) 493.5126
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GROUP MEMBERS:
solo steel drummer w/backing tracks - steel drum/PA
duo, trio up to a ten piece steel drum orchestra - full steel band
SONG LIST:
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Yellow Bird - Harry Belafonte
Under The Sea
- Little Mermaid
One Love - Bob Marley
Jump in the Line
- Harry Belafonte
Day- O
- Harry Belafonte
Latin on de Court
- Defosto
Limbo Rock - Chubby Checker
Hot Hot Hot
- Arrow
Mary Ann - Harry Belafonte
Kokomo - Beach Boys
Red Red Wine - UB-40
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
Brown Skin Gal
- Calypso
Jamaica Farewell - Harry Belafonte
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Iko Iko - Dixie Cups
Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
The Hammer - David Rudder
Bridal March - Wedding
Canon in D - Pacabel
Wedding March - Wedding
Matilda - Harry Belafonte
Pan In A Minor
- Lord Kitchener
Bacahannal Lady - David Rudder
Ah Hearin' Pan - Shadow
Besame Mucho - Latin
Somebody - Calypso
Under the Boardwalk - Pop
Tequila - Latin
Morning Dance - Spyro Gyra
St. Thomas - Carib Jazz
Sugar Bum Bum - Lord Kitchener
Spanish Harlem - Ben E. King
Come Back Liza - Harry Belafonte
Sing Ram Bam - Gypsy
Say Say - Baron
Can't Help Falling In Love - UB-40
Calypso Music - David Rudder
Volcano - Jimmy Buffett
Island Ind The Sun - Harry Belafonte
Iron Bazodee - Soca
Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da - Beatles
Mama Look at BooBoo - Calypso
Tiny Bubbles - Hawaiin
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Northern Exposure - TV theme
Girl From Ipanema - Carlos Jobim
African Friend - Jimmy Buffett
Brazil - Latin
Sloop John B - Reggae/Pop
Never On Sunday - Cha-Cha
Jammin' - Bob Marley
Sarah - Boogsie Sharpe
Samba De Arcata - Ray Holman
Shift Yuh Carcass - Shadow
Kiss The Girl - Little Mermaid
Quando Quando - Latin
Underneath the Mango Tree - Dr. No-James Bond Movie
Summer In the City - Reggae
Mango Vert - Calypso
Groovin' - Reggae
The Bee's Melody - Kitchener
Many Christmas Songs - Holiday
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
Our Guest and Residents were thrilled with the group the music was wonderful. Our marketing department would highly recommend them to anyone that was looking for this type of entertainment.
Thank you,
--Charlynn F.
Peoria, AZ
6/26/2008
We had JT and his group come to our Church's building campaign celebration. They played as planned but even did one better by joining our praise band in a couple of choruses. They were incredibly talented, their music fit in as requested. I am sure this group could blow out the roof or in our case, they were able to provide a fun, festive atmosphere during a brunch/church service. They were all professional. Arrived on time. They fit their equipment into our set/stage with ease. These are great guys with great talent and I would have them back in a heartbeat. Thanks JT and guys and God bless you all!
--Roger W.
Tempe, AZ
4/27/2008
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, September 27, 2008
6:00PM - Sun City Anthem At Merrill Ranch In Florence
Florence, AZ
Saturday, November 01, 2008
9:30AM - Ashley Manor
Chandler, AZ
PAST APPEARANCES:
Thursday, June 26, 2008
3:00PM - Immanuel Campus Of Care
Peoria, AZ
Client Feedback
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
4:00PM - Tommy Bahamas
Scottsdale, AZ
Saturday, May 24, 2008
5:00PM - Tommy Bahamas
Scottsdale, AZ
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
4:00PM - Tommy Bahamas
Scottsdale, AZ
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
4:00PM - Tommy Bahamas
Scottsdale, AZ
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
5:30PM - Scottsdale Plaza resort
Scottsdale, AZ
Saturday, May 10, 2008
4:00PM - Dc Ranch Area
Scottsdale, AZ
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
4:00PM - Tommy Bahamas
Scottsdale, AZ
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
4:00PM - Tommy Bahamas
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
10:00AM - Church On Mill
Tempe, AZ
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
12:00PM - Tommy Bahamas
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Please note, in addition to Phoenix, JT's ISLAND STEEL also serves the surrounding towns of Glendale, Tempe, Peoria, Chandler, Sun City, Laveen, Mesa, Scottsdale, Cashion, Paradise Valley, Gilbert, Sun Lakes, Tolleson, Avondale, Higley, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Youngtown, El Mirage, Fountain Hill, Sun City West, Queen Creek, Sacaton, Surprise, Maricopa, Fort Mcdowell, Apache Junction, Waddell, Carefree, Wickenburg and many other locations in and around the Phoenix area.
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