Steel bands?

Hello...

Can someone give me a quote for hiring a steel band to play at my cocktail hour?

Thanks.

Dear Robynj,

You can see my steel drum band at

http://www.stanwiest.com/steel_drums.htm

These are the authentic performers from Trinidad.Dressed in Caribbean attire.Be very careful-several companies send out steel drum performers that are either combinations of a regular musician on a keyboard and one steel drum performer,or else they are not authentic performers from Trinidad. Either way something like these two examples looks very cheesy at a wedding.Also you cannot have only one steel drum performer- it does not work and your guests will comment on the lack of sound. The minimum needed is two authentic performers from Trinidad. Anyone who tries to sell you one performer- beware of them. The next problem with many steel drum performers is they either show up late or not at all. Again -be very careful. This is one area a lot of brides get burned. Most companies want full payment in advance. My steel drum performers have been with me for over 18 years.My policy is balance of payment is not due until after the performance- this is for your protection and guarantee.Also there is no tax or service charge on steel drum performers.I can send you a tape of the of the performers. They played for former Governor of New Jersey Christie Whitman .They are in constant demand and are constantly performing for weddings at Fox Hollow, Chateau Briand,Westbury Manor, John Anthony's, The Harbor Club and The Jericho Terrace. Check your forum email for additional information.
STAN WIEST
A.STAN WIEST MUSIC

Featured in Bridal Guide Magazine January/february 2003 issue in the Cover Article:
'The 75 Best Reception Ideas Ever:

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Robynj,

Hey! We offer steel pan players. They are part of our Doctor Dance Live ! Family of professional musicians. They play with us on a regular basis. They are not straight in from Trinidad, lol, but they are great performers none the less. Actually, the steel pan players I work with are from my country, Cuba ! Not that that matters, we live in a melting pot of society and culture and its kinda silly to think u must be from trinidad to play authentic steel drums ! THIS IS AMERICA ! And all bag-pipers are irish too, right ? ? Our Steel Pan players are extremely skilled in their art.

Don't allow anyone to tell you what you 'can't ' or 'can' have either. It's your call, I can do anything from a single pan with electronic and synthesized back up (which I can send you an MP3 on, from hearing it you'd never notice any difference) , to 2 Pan Players, to a Full Steel Pan Band ! It's all up to you. With the single steel pan player do not be concerned about sound, technology has come a long way, look at the bose speaker system, tiny little speaker, big big sound . Trust me, it works. For my own sisters wedding I used a single steel pan player with the electronic and synthesized gadgets gizmos and technology, and it was awesome, my aunt still calls me about it.

With regards to payment, it's a deposit, and balance upon performace. Although, I would not hesitate to recive full payment prior as I am extremely confident in my entertainers, and will also offer a full 100% guarantee !

Now, for the nuts and bolts . . . . . PRICE !, lol. Drop me an e-mail or call the office, or send me one of those cool little forum mails, and I'd be happy to discuss that with you !

Have a Fun Day, & act a little crazy sometimes, it's good for the soul, and will ease the stress of planning, so I'm told.
Look to hear from you soon !

Dennis Carrion
Doctor Dance Entertainment
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