Steel Drummer
GaryTrotman - Steeldrummer / DJ
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Free date changes
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1 hour
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About GaryTrotman - Steeldrummer / DJ
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Steel Drummer
High Wycombe
Public liability insurance of £10 million
Performance details
I can perform outdoors
I have a car I can use to travel to gigs
I require car parking close to venues
I can perform with backing tracks
My equipment is PAT tested
I own a PA system
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Encore awards
1st Encoreversary
Musicianship
Genres:
Caribbean music, Christmas, Reggae, Calypso, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Disco, Covers, Motown, R&B, Vintage, Top 40, Soul, Rock 'n' Roll, Ska
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Christmas party, Birthday party, Burns night, Cruise, Theatre / Show, Recording session, Concert, Charity event, New Year's Eve, Virtual event
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Other skills:
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Song list
Somewhere over the Rainbow – (IZ Tropical Version & Acoustic)
Under the sea
Lorraine – Soca
Blue Bossa
Ole Lday Walk A Mile and a Half .. and She Dingolay – Calypso
Besame Muchos – Bossa
Guantanamera – Bossa Nova
Girl From Ipanema – Bossa nova
Island In The Sun – Traditional
Lady In Red – Ballad
Lady In Red – Reggae
Never on a Sunday -Cha Cha
Sloop John B – POP
Spanish Eyes – POP
Yellow Bird – Traditional
Oh Happy Day – Gospel
Yesterday – POP
Autumn Leaves – Bossa
Bermuda Triangle – Tropical POP
Feelings – Bolero
How Insensitive – Bossa Nova
Jamaica Farewell – Traditional – this is the song used in the James Bond Movie Casino Royale
Just The Two of Us – R&B
Let It be Me – bolero
Hello – POP
I Just Called – POP
I love You Because – Country and Western
Put Your Sweet lips – Country and Western
Quizas – Latin
Sway – Latin
Isn’t She Lovely – POP
Lovely Day – POP
River of Babylon – POP
Rivers of Babylon – Soca
You Got a Friend – MOR
Summertime – Trad Jazz
When I Fall In Love – Smooth Jazz
Redemption Song – Reggae
No Woman No Cry – Reggae
One Love – Reggae
Sweat – Reggae
Red Red Wine – Reggae
The Tide is high – Reggae
Blue Moon – Reggae
Is This love – Reggae
Night Nurse – Reggae
Three Little Birds – Reggae
Lambada – Latin
Congaline – Soca
El Cumbancero – Soca
Dollar Whine – Soca
Hot Hot Hot – Soca
MarryAnne – Soca
Now That we’ve found Love – Soca
When the saints go marching in – Soca
Say Say – Soca
Sugar Bum Bum – Soca
Valtatee – Soca
Layla – Pop
Brown Girl In the Ring – Calypso
Brown Girl In the Ring – Soca
Byhia Girl – Soca
Mash It Up – Soca
Sweet mother
Unchain my heart
Smooth
Sealed with a kiss
Summertime
Rocking all over the world
Shes not there
Hotel California – Reggae
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Get Lucky – Pharrel Williams
Message in a bottle
Oh Bla Di
Mas que nada
Chan Chan
St. Thomas
Lovely Day
Lately
Samba de Orfeu
Valerie – Amy Winehouse (reggae)
Angels – Robbie Williams
All of me – John Legend
Rainorama – Lord Kitchener
Samba de O
Like a star
Comandante Che Guevara
Another Star
Just the two of us
Just the way you are
Aint no sunshine
Street Life
Master Blaster
Agua de Beber
The Chicken
Danza Kuduro
Cano Estremera – Part Time Lover – Salsa
Part Time Lover – Stevie Wonder
Get Lucky
She’s Not There
How wonderful you are
Lately
Imagine – Lennon
Chok there – Apache Indian
They cant take that away from me
El Cuarta de Tula
Monkey Man
Watermelon Man
Superstition
Gangster Times
Cheek to Cheek
Suddenly
Unchain my heart
Don’t look back in anger
Dream a little dream of me (acoustic version)
Wonderwall (acoustic version)
Black eyed boy
I want it that way (acoustic version)
Hopelessly devoted
Ever fallen in love
Hotel California (acoustic version)
I saw her standing there
Isn’t she lovely (acoustic version)
Every breath you take (acoustic version)
Hey jude (acoustic version)
Chasing Cars
All I need is the air that I breathe
Tropical surprise
Dominica
Here I come
Jammin
What a wonderful world
Island songs
Sweat
Three little birds
Food for thought
Angels
Boarder
Juke of earl
Girl from Japan
Congaline
Wakka
Denzora
Barbados
Suddenly
If theres any justice in the world
Put your sweet lips
Street life
Perfidia
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Totally unique in look and sound - always a wow factor
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
James Bond 007 Casino Royale
Come dine with me
Sandbanks hotel
Great Fosters
Rivermead Hotel
Rivervale Barns
Monkton Barn
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Louis Armstrong
Jit Samaroo
George Benson
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
Sidmouth Caribbean Festival (2000+ people)
Womad (Reading)
Winton Music Hall
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
Not a problem. Part of our Exceeding Expectations is being flexible. Often we would only secure one booking on any given day and build in a tolerance of timing flexibility in case thigs do change
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Absolutely .. we also have state of the art microphones and PA systems on hand
How much time do you need to set up?
We always aim to arrive around 2 hours early - although depending on venue and access, set up can be accomplished within 40 mins
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
We have an extensive repertoire but always stress, we are here to create an atmosphere and affect peoples moods and in that respect are trusted to choose the right song within the right moment. We do however encourage you to tell us if there are any artists or songs you would defo like to hear .. or Defo do not want to hear!!
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes .. subject to confirmation and requirements - may require power and coverage.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £120 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.” We also offer a Dj service, so able to perform any song you wish, Suitable for ceremonies etc....
Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Short performance (up to 15 min) | £227 | |
| Up to 1 hour | £327 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £527 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £627 |
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£327
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 55 mins each during your drinks reception max 2 hours
£527
Duo
Steelasophical Duo
Includes local travel ad expenses
£527
Steelasophical Duo
Steelasophical Duo
Includes local travel ad expenses
Max 3 hours
£777
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
- 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception.
- 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£777
NEW!Virtual services
Bespoke music video
I'll produce a unique music video with professional recording equipment. I can customise the video with your own branding and lyrics!
£227
Digital music party
I'll host an hour's entertainment for your virtual party.
£327
Add-ons
Lighting
+£327
DJ set
+£327
Reviews
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