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.