Island
/ Reggae / Jungle /Caribbean!
DESERT
ISLAND BAND
This group features a combination of keyboard, steel drum/flute and
percussion or drums, and they perform a variety of calypso, Latin-Brazilian
jazz and other contemporary jazz tunes if requested. The groupís
sound is a nice touch to any Caribbean theme party, and they are perfect
as lively background music, putting your guests into a splendid mood.
Their repertoire includes songs such as "Island in the Sun",
"Yellow Bird", "Samba De Orfeu" and "St. Thomas".
Dress is flowery shirt and black pants.
CARIBBEAN
CRUISERS
This group of calypso style performers includes steel drums, sax, keyboards,
guitar, bass, drums and percussion. Utilizing vocal and instrumental
music, the Caribbean Cruisers play a variety of styles including reggae,
Latin, calypso and ska music. They add an exciting feel to any island
or pool event, and are a great party band to dance to. Dress includes
festive, flowery shirts and white pants.
DESERT GUMBO BAND
Desert Gumbo is a five member group that specializes in the music of
the New Orleans/Gulf Coast areas. As the name Gumbo implies, the band
likes to mix many flavors into their music by incorporating the styles
of rhythm & blues, cajun, zydeco, swing, calypso, reggae, delta
blues and rock. This wide range of high energy, soulful and spicy music
never fails to get people moving and grooving!
MANGO
MANGO
This fun party band blends soca, reggae and calypso styles into a fun,
upbeat presentation that will put anybody in a party mood! Mango Mango
is full of energy and their beat and groove is contagious! Instrumentation
includes vocals, steel drum, guitar, bass, drums and percussion.
HARARE'
Harare' means "let it be" in Swahili, and is a spectacular
South African marimba and drum ensemble. Each high energy performance
consists of a combination of driving polyrhythms, compelling chants
and cascading melodies, periodically including some storytelling, dance
and wild percussion breaks. Dressed in colorful African fabrics, the
faces and bodies of the band members are painted with traditional ritual
designs. The assortment of unusual instruments, songs, storytelling
and dance provides an entertaining experience to audiences of all ages.
Perfect for any jungle or African theme party.
AFRICAN
DRUMMING
Two to four percussionists performing African Style drums as your guests
enter the pavilion add an eerie effect to any jungle theme. Dancers
can perform with this duo also if requested. It is recommended that
this group perform for a maximum of 15 minutes.
WALT
RICHARDSON AND MORNINGSTAR
Walt Richardson and his world beat music has been a favorite for several
decades. Performing the best of reggae, world beat and island music,
Morningstar is guaranteed to make the audience dance and groove all
night long!
AZZ
IZZ BAND
The Azz Izz Band has cultivated a unique sound they can call their own.
Blending a variety of styles and musical backgrounds old and new, the
Azz Izz Band combines the influences of R&B, reggae, soul, funk,
jazz, hip hop and soca to create an infectious dance groove. The ensemble
boasts a horn section, steel drums, percussive energy and distinctive
vocals as well as traditional instrumentation to complete the band.
ISLAND
STEELE BAND
This group has a unique calypso sound perfect for any Caribbean style
party. This combination of steel drums, guitar, percussion and bass
creates sounds from Trinidad to Hawaii. Dress is bright flowery print
shirts and white pants. Also, marimba can be substituted for the steel
drums for a more subdued sound.