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LOCATION:
Middletown,
Rhode Island
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 200 miles from Middletown, RI.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Newport, Albion, Harmony, Pawtucket, Providence, Jamestown, Fiskeville, Forestdale, Mapleville, Portsmouth, Glendale, Little Compton, North Attleboro, Prudence Island, Saunderstown, Warwick, Chartley, North Kingstown, Tiverton, Narragansett, Bristol, Ballouville, North Dighton, Peace Dale, East Greenwich, Fall River, Kingston, Oneco, Rogers, Slocum.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Steel Drum Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Jazz Band, Live Band, Steel Drum, Swing Band
GENRE:
Caribbean, Jazz, Oldies, Reggae, Rock, Swing
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, 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, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1977
PAY RANGE:
$250-$3600 per event
INFLUENCES:
Andy Narrell, the Beatles, Charlie Parker, Carribbean Jazz Project, Eric Clapton, Rolling Stones, Dianna Krall, Tito Puente,Beach Boys, Blues Brothers, Buddy rich etc.....
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DESCRIPTION:
"Steel Appeal" is a Tropical Steel Drum Band. I can perform as a Solo Steel Drummer, or with full band capable of performing music from Laid back Island favorites, Gentle Bossa Nova's, Smooth Jazz standards, Classic Rock & roll and everything in between. "Steel Appeal" can perform any style of music at any time, and all done with expertise. We are Full Time Musicians, and no request is ever turned down, if we don't know it, we will learn it.
I have played Steel Drums and Drum Set all over the world, and have been living in Newport, Rhode Island since 1992. Please call for a list of jobs, and corporate clients.
Thank you,
George Zecher
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GROUP MEMBERS:
George Zecher - Steel Drums, Percussion
Pat Cardeiro - Guitar, Vocals
Dennis Cook - All Saxophones
Art Manchester - All Reed Instruments
Ed Rogers - Trumpet, Flugel Horn
David Gries - Bass Guitar
Mary Andrews - Vocalist
SONG LIST:
Jamaica Farewell
- Harry Belefonte
Island in the Sun
- Harry Belefonte
Lady in Red
Girl from Ipanema - Jobim
Under the Sea - The Little Mermaid
Sloop John B - The Beach Boys
No Woman No Cry - Bob Marley
Volcano
- Jimmy Buffett
Fields of Gold - Sting
Yellow Bird - Traditional
Shake Senora - Harry Belefonte
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
One Love - Bob Marley
Brown Eyed Girl
- Van Morrisson
Rise - Herb Alpert
Time to Say Goodbye - Boccelli/Brightman
La Isla Bonita - Madonna
Pirate at 40 - Jimmy Buffett
Could you be Loved - Bob Marley
Maskerade - George Benson
Fool on the Hill - Brazil 66
Breezin' - George Benson
Waiting in Vain
- Bob Marley
Witchcraft - Frank Sinatra
Mac The Knife - Bobby Darin
God Bless the USA - Lee Greenwood
Daniel - Elton John
Kokomo - The Beach Boys
Smooth - Santana
Dock of the Bay - Ottis Redding
After Midnight - Eric Clapton
Always on my mind - Willie Nelson
Can't help falling in love with you - Elvis Presley
And I Love Her - The Beatles
The Best of my Love - The Eagles
Last Kiss - Pearl Jam
I'm a Beleiver - The Monkees
Late in the evening - Paul Simon
Lay down Sally
- Eric Clapton
Fragile - Sting
Dianna - Paul Anka
Fire & Rain - James Taylor
Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
My Girl - Temptations
Have I told you lately - Van Morrisson
Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
Traces - Classics four
Guitar man - Bread
Wonderfull World - Louis Aemstrong
Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
Bridge over troubled water - Simon & Garfunckle
Hello Goodbye - The Beatles
Levon - Elton John
Moondance - Van Morrisson
Is this Love - Bob Marley
Feels so good - Chuck Mangione
Stir it up - Bob Marley
California Dreamin' - Mamas & the Pappas
Black Magic Woman - Santana
Hotel California - Eagles
Livin La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Escape (the Pina colada song)
Jump Jive & Wail - Brian Setzer
Zoot Suit Riot - Brian Setzer
Down on the Corner
- Credence Clearwater Revival
Abraham Martin & John
Africa - Toto
Amazed - Lonestar
Brown Sugar - Rolling Stones
Mustang Sally
Good Lovin' - Young Rascals
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Achey Breaky Heart - Line Dance
Macerana - Line Dance
Electric Slide - Line Dance
Fins - Jimmy Buffett
Come Monday - Jimmy Buffett
Georgia - Ray Charles
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Honesty - Billy Joel
If - Bread
Imagine - John Lennon
In Dreams - Roy Orbisson
La Bamba
Unchained Melody -
Under the Boardwalk
Cheeseburger in Paradise - Jimmy Buffett
Do it Again - Steely Dan
Dust in the wind - Kansas
Copacabana - Barry Manilow
Brandy
Desperado - The Eagles
In the Midnight Hour - Wilson Picket
Let it Be - The Beatles
My Funny Valentine
Easy to Love
All of Me
Satin Doll
St. Thomas
Isn't it Romantic
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
George Zecher "Steel Appeal" was awesome, we had a low key outdoor clambake wedding and the band was perfect for the event. Everyone had a blast! Thanks for taking part in our wedding.
--Nicole H.
Newport, RI
7/5/2008
George & Pat where absolutley awsome, they fit in with my family and friends like they new them all, they pick up on so many little things
and made everyone feel good there was not a soul who did not truly enjoy the day. I hope in my future I get to be in their presents again.
Kathy
New Bedford
--Kathy A.
New Bedford, MA
5/17/2008
George Zecher was a pleasure to work with. Professional, curteous, and on time. We had several venue changes and he was so great about it, and the music was fantastic! He did a great job with requests and his attire fit our casual, "islands in the winter" theme. I would highly recommend him and would use him again for my next function.
--Pamela H.
Duxbury, MA
12/8/2007
They were perfect for our outdoor event - extremely nice and accomodating.
Teresa and Bob
--Bob W.
Franklin, MA
5/26/2008
We had a Tiki party with about 85 guests, hoping to create a relaxing island atmosphere we hired George to play. We couldn't have made a better choice!!!! What a wonderful day we had...George made our party a big hit....they braved a really warm day and were the utmost professionals!!! I would like to thank them for making a day full of memories and would highly recommend them to anyone!!
--Derek B.
East Bridgewater, MA
8/4/2007
We were looking for a steel drum band to play background music during our rehearsal dinner clambake. We chose George Zecher because he was from the area, he offered the lowest bid, and our caterer knew and recommended him and his partner. They were absolutely spectacular-- they were both very personable and their song selection was great. They offered exactly what we wished for-- a fun steel-drum sound that would enhance but not overtake our dinner. We will absolutely hire them again as soon as we find an excuse for another party!!
--Karen L.
Newport, RI
6/15/2007
This was a compapany event, everyone had a good time and the music selection was great
--Winston G.
Milford, MA
5/24/2007
George and company were Awsome!
He responded to my initial request quickly, was very reasonably priced and arrived on time to the event. Beyond that, they were fantastic! The music was really, really great, they had a good sense of humor and didn't let the all day long rain get them down at all, which in turn helped all of us enjoy the party even more so than we would have!
Thanks so much and I'm certain we'll be booking you again!
Sarah San Clemente
--Sarah S.
Pelham, MA
5/19/2007
George was most professional, easy going, easy to work with and was very accomodating. He made our Jack & Jill shower.
Russ Medbery
--Russ M.
Mansfield, CT
11/11/2006
In a word - FANTASTIC! I echo all the client testimonials that folks have written before.....George was fabulous! We had George play steel drums accompanied by Pat Cardeiro on guitar/vocals at a biennial event at our home. A GREAT time was had by all. If fact, at the end of the night we convinced George & Pat to stay for an additional set. Our guests just didn’t want them to stop. I will most definitely be asking George to play again and give an unqualified recommendation for him to everyone. Professionalism and high quality musicianship are an unbeatable combination. It doesn’t get any better than this.
--Steve & Tara S.
Baltic, CT
9/30/2006
George was a very nice performer. He played for my wife's 40th birthday "luau". Our guests commented on how nice his music set the mood for the event...Two thumbs up
--Eric L.
Salisbury, MA
9/9/2006
I dedicated dinner hour to my father, who could not be at our wedding. I previously sent George a list of songs to play for
us, he did. It was a touching hour, he made it even more special.
Thankyou George.
Ken and Erica
--Erica H.
Westbrook, CT
7/2/2006
Everyone can't stop raving about how GREAT the band was! George was perfect! He was a pleasure to work with, completely professional and catered to the crowd! We will absolutely use George again and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a Steel Drum Band! Numerous comments from the evening included how much they sound like the original singers!!!
--Jodi J.
North Easton, MA
2/4/2006
George was excellent! We had him play the steel pans for our engagement party last night. We are having a destination wedding on Saint John and we wanted to get everyone in the mood for the islands. He was perfect! We very highly reccommend him. He even wore a tropical shirt for us :) The live music really made all the difference at the party. Kimberly & Michael, Guilford, Connecticut
--Kimberly B.
Madison, CT
10/15/2005
George was great, we didn't really have any special requests, but I gave him a 10 anyway because I know he would have accomodated us.
We hired George to play the steel drums at our cocktail reception for our wedding. He was there, set up and playing even before the first guests arrived early. Never had any problems....very professional and never had to worry about anything. All of our guests thought it was a great touch to have the steel drums playing out at the beach.
--Mike A.
Newport, RI
6/18/2005
We were looking for a single steel drummer for a luau, and George showed up right on time. Very professional, friendly and great wih the requests. I highly recommend him!
--Jennifer C.
East Greenwich, RI
8/20/2005
They were great. I would hire them again in a second!
--Lauren L.
Boston, MA
6/25/2005
Wonderful!
--Amy N.
Ipswich, MA
6/9/2007
I had a very good experience with George he was professional from the start and through the finish. The band fit our event perfectly!
--Jillian S.
Boston, MA
7/26/2007
Steel Appeal make a wonderful party even better. I would definitely recommend them.
--John T.
Hyannis, MA
6/21/2008
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Sunday, August 10, 2008
12:00PM - Private Location
East Bridgewater, MA
Saturday, August 16, 2008
6:30PM - Richmond Country Club -tentative
Richmond, RI
Saturday, August 23, 2008
6:00PM - My Home Inmashpee,ma
Mashpee, MA
Saturday, September 06, 2008
6:00PM - My Home
Branford, CT
Saturday, September 13, 2008
3:00PM - Danielle Mantia
Ridgefield, CT
Saturday, July 04, 2009
6:00PM - Newport Officer's Club
Newport, RI
PAST APPEARANCES:
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
9:30AM - Vacation Bible School-our Redeemer Church
Smithfield, RI
Saturday, July 19, 2008
4:00PM - Private Home
Duxbury, MA
Saturday, July 05, 2008
1:00PM - Kempenaars Clambake
Newport, RI
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Friday, July 04, 2008
4:30PM - 17 Hall Avenue
Sterling, MA
Saturday, June 28, 2008
6:00PM - Belle Mer
Newport, RI
Saturday, June 21, 2008
6:00PM - Hyannisport Golf Club
Hyannis, MA
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Monday, May 26, 2008
2:00PM - Graduation Party
Franklin, MA
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
1:00PM - Kathy
New Bedford, MA
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Saturday, December 08, 2007
2:00PM - Condo Clubhouse
Duxbury, MA
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Sunday, September 09, 2007
5:00PM - The Towers
Narragansett, RI
Saturday, August 04, 2007
1:30PM - Private Location
East Bridgewater, MA
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Please note, in addition to Middletown, "Steel Appeal" and the George Zecher Orchestras also serves the surrounding towns of Newport, Albion, Harmony, Pawtucket, Providence, Jamestown, Fiskeville, Forestdale, Mapleville, Portsmouth, Glendale, Little Compton, North Attleboro, Prudence Island, Saunderstown, Warwick, Chartley, North Kingstown, Tiverton, Narragansett, Bristol, Ballouville, North Dighton, Peace Dale, East Greenwich, Fall River, Kingston, Oneco, Rogers, Slocum and many other locations in and around the Middletown area.
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