Steel Drum Band

If you're looking for a quality steel drum band then steel bands 4u can assist you in your search. We have a wealth of experience in supplying authentic steel drum bands.

What is the steel drum band sound of the Caribbean?

A steel drum band can encompass many different syles of music such as reggae, calypso, soca, samba, merengue, salsa, cha cha cha, bossa nova, bolero and pop giving you and your guests a great relaxing feeling as the steel drum band play in the background. The sound of a steel drum band is unmatched when attempting to evoke, sand, sea, beautiful Caribbean weather, palm beaches and the easy going lifestyle. Or perhaps maybe you would prefer exciting tropical nights, the sounds of reggae and fun, well, add a few more instruments to the pans, turn up the volume and off you go and you will have a night to remember for years to come!

What is a Steel Drum Band?

Steel 'Drums' originally emerged in Tobago and Trinidad, based on drumming traditions from India and Africa. By the 1930's the first instruments were evolving, and by 1940 steel drum bands were making an appearance at Carnivals and similar events. Since then, the production of the steel drum has evolved technically so that the modern steel drum is a highly responsive and flexible intrument which demands a high degree of skill from the musician. This level of skill can take many many years to perfect.

Steel drum bands come in all shapes and sizes and suit a wide variety of musical events from weddings to corporate functions. A steel drum band is always a good starting point of a conversation and to encourage guests to mingle. The music generally played is traditional Caribbean, Soca, Calypso, Reggae, Jazz or other Popular songs. If you require a special song, quite often our steel drum bands can accomadate this and provide a spectacular carribean redition of the chosen song. As they are mainly acoustic they can be used both ouside or indoors to bring you the unique sound of the steel band no matter what the occasion. We have a wide variety of Steel Drum Bands on our books and will be happy to discuss with you the size and type of band that will suit your event - that's our job!

Big event or small, every party is a festive and memorable occasion when a steel drum band is there. We're well know in the steel drum band industry and has a repuatation for providing some of the best steel drum band this side of Trinidad - the land of steel drums and calypso music - with fabulous Caribbean musicians and a totally professional approach.

We have a huge selction of steel drum band audio and video samples for you to make your decision by so please click the contact button at the bottom of the page and let us amaze you!

Call us today and we can show you how our lively entertainment adds the right vibes to make your event a complete success. All our artists have excellent communication skills and are sensitive to what your particular crowd wants, so your event will flow the way you envisioned it from start to finish. And remember, you're not just booking a steel drum band. If you like, we'll provide entertainment suggestions and coordinate other exciting event services that make Steel Bands 4u your best resource of all your Caribbean entertainment and party planning.

Getting married? To make your wedding reception unique and fun, see our weddings page. Brides and grooms will find useful information about booking our fantastic steel drum calypso reggae bands. We have a uniquely personalised one-to-one service, we match you with a steel drum band suited to your musical needs, interests and venue type.