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About Tropicaan

South London Trio Pans / Keys / Drums

Caribbean band

London

Public liability insurance of £10 million

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We are a Fresh, London-based Trio comprised of Steel Pan, Keys/ Synths, and Drums. We play a variety of genres and eras and always leave our audience buzzing!

Performance details

We can perform outdoors

We have vehicles we can use to travel to gigs

We require car parking close to venues

Our equipment is PAT tested

We own a PA system

Musicianship

Genres:

1980s era music, 1990s era music, Easy listening, Pop, Covers, R&B, Top 40, Calypso, Caribbean music, Reggae

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Types:

Caribbean band, Steel drums band, Calypso band, Festival band, Wedding band

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Event types:

Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Song list

Popular requested songs:

POP

Like Glue - Sean Paul

Cheerleader - OMI

Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Diamonds - Rihanna

Despacito - Justin Beiber

Sexual - NEIKID

New Rulez - Dua Lipa

Let Me Love You - Justin Beiber

Let me Love You - Mario

PAN CLASSICS

Hot Hot Hot

Under The Sea

Cricket Tune / Soul Limbo

Yellow Bird

Soca

Mr Fete - Machel Montano

E.P.I.C - Machel Montano

Pump Me Up - Krosfyah

Nah Going Home - Biggie Irie

CALYPSO

Old Lady - Lord Kitchener

Pan In A Minor - Lord Kitchener

Sugar Bum Bum - Lord Kitchener

Obeah Wedding - Mighty Sparrow

Jean and Dinah - Mighty Sparrow

The Hammer - David Rudder

Bahia Girl - David Rudder

REGGAE

Three Little Birds - Bob Marley

One Love - Bob Marley

Jamming - Bob Marley

Stir it Up - Bob Marley

Don't Worry be Happy - Bobby Mcferrin

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, we can provide extra pan players, a percussionist, a singer, a horn player etc. Please enquire with what you need.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We're very flexible and more than happy to change start/finish times where possible. On occasion we may have an existing booking before or after your event, in which case it is more difficult to fit in time changes.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Please get in touch about what you specifically need.

How much time do you need to set up?

We arrive at least 90mins prior to performance time if a sound check is not needed.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

You can pick any tunes you like from our set list.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes, the band is ready to go as soon as you've booked.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes we can learn 1 unique song request, but we will need at least 7 days notice.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We play a wide selection of popular tunes that everyone loves to hear, as well as tunes that no one expects to hear on the Steel Pan. We am always on time and ready to start when you need. We are professional and know how to conduct ourselves at all types of events.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Weddings: - Fulham Palace - Kew Gardens - Warwick Castle Hotels: - London Hilton (various) - Royal Lancaster - Four Seasons Film and Television: - BBC Eastenders Children In Need - ITV This Morning / Good Morning Britain - Netflix - The Crown Clubs: - Tropicana Beach Club - Neverland - Floripa As well as many private clubs, house parties, golf clubs etc.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Thomas Alleyne - Tenor Pan (Sunny Steel Band) Mark Cherrie - Tenor Pan (Solid Steel band) Samuel Dubois - Double Seconds Andre White - Double Seconds Earl Rodney - Double Seconds Victor Provost - Tenor Pan