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Kent Arnsbarger - Steel Drums & Island Sounds Steel Drummer from Chicago, IL

Will travel up to 1000 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 9 Reviews
  • 15 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2009
  • 2 Awards & Badges
  • Virtual Services Offered
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $200 per event

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Add that Island flare to your next party or event!! Kent Arnsbarger is a solo steel drum performer using an iPod to play VERY high quality backup tracks (all played & recorded by him) over a very compact and amazing sounding state-of-the-art Bose PA system. The sound files you hear on this page are from his 6 CDs, all on iTunes or on his personal site. These sounds are the exact backup tracks he uses live, minus the lead pan. What you hear is what you get!! Kent has performed at over 1,000 different venues from wedding receptions to birthday parties, resorts & restaurants, Zoos & colleges, casinos and corporate parties since 2004 . After (or before) the performance, Kent can also DJ your event with many thousands of songs from many styles of music at his finger tips. Professional lighting will be added for evening events. Kent has performed on television several times (along with a two hour interview on WGN radio) and has opened for the world famous Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He also teaches percussion privately and is the percussion instructor at several high profile schools in Indiana for their marching band programs. Kent is a classically trained percussionist from Indiana University. Kent uses REAL percussion instruments and NOT midi sequencers or drum machines. Your ears (& your guests) will surely notice the difference. Please take a moment and enjoy Kent's music videos for his own tune, "Island Currents" and a cover of "Island Girl". All recorded and edited by Kent. Be sure to watch his promotional video here on Gigmasters. thanks for looking!!

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Review by Becky M.

Luau PartyReviewed on February 25, 2018From Griffith, IN

What an amazing show! Kent was very professional and friendly. We loved all of the explanations and history of steel drums that he gave during his set. We would definitely reccommend him to our friends!!!

Kent Arnsbarger - Steel Drums & Island Sounds:

Super awesome place you have there!!! Thanks for having me out!

Review by Michael B.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on September 5, 2015From Carmel, IN

Hire this guy for your event. What a pro. The music was amazing. Our guests loved him.

Review by Michele G.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on June 28, 2015From North Liberty, IN

Kent Arnsbarger was a hit! We loved him, as did everyone at the party. He was the talk of the party! Very professional! Extremely talented! & Guests were dancing!!! We hope to have him back in the future. Guests were asking him how to contact him! Thank you for making my Fathers 80th birthday party a success! From the Gee Family

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Song List 

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  • Fins | Buffett
  • Havana Daydreamin | Buffett
  • Cheesburger In Paradise | Buffett
  • Come Monday | Buffett
  • Margaritaville | Buffett
  • Volcano | Buffett
  • Red Red Wine | UB40
  • Spanish Eyes | Island Favorite
  • Under the Sea | Island Favorite
  • Kiss the Girl | Island Favorite
  • Fernando | ABBA
  • I can see clearly now | Island Favorite
  • Silence Is Golden | Island Favorite
  • South of the Border | Island Favorite
  • Cantina band | Star Wars
  • Could you be loved | Marley
  • Waiting in Vain | Marley
  • I shot the Sheriff | Marley
  • Is this love | Marley
  • three little birds | Marley
  • Island in the Sun | Belafonte
  • Jamacian Farewell | Belafonte
  • Kingston Town | Belafonte
  • Guantamaera | Island Favorite
  • Hot Hot Hot | Island Favorite
  • Yellow Bird | Island Favorite
  • Mary Ann | Island Favorite
  • Montego Bay | Island Favorite
  • Shake Sonora | Island Favorite
  • Red Red Wine | Island Favorite
  • Rum and cola | Island Favorite
  • Sweat | Island Favorite
  • Sarah | Island Favorite

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Past Events

July 28, 2018 • Restaurant Event
Sat12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Griffith, IN
February 24, 2018 • Luau Party
Sat4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Griffith, IN
August 20, 2017 • Corporate Function
Sun2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Arlington Heights, IL
September 4, 2015 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Fri7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Carmel, IN
June 27, 2015 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sat2:00 PM - 4:00 PM North Liberty, IN
May 21, 2015 • Corporate Function
Thu4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wheaton, IL
May 17, 2014 • Country Club Event
Sat12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Nashville, TN
July 13, 2013 • Private Party
Sat6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saint Joseph, MI
June 23, 2013 • Celebration
Sun1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Chicago, IL
August 31, 2012 • Corporate Function
Fri10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Cicero, IL
May 27, 2012 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sun4:00 PM - 10:30 PM Grayslake, IL
May 19, 2012 • Country Club Event
Sat11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Nashville, TN

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