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Jolly Mon
- Kenosha, WI
- Steel Drum Player
- Travels up to 90 miles
- $350 and up
Overview
Want some fun ISLAND sounds for your party, wedding, church or business function? Do something fun and different and bring me to provide some soothing steel pan vibes. I will play just instrumental music or full vocal entertainment. I play and sing just about every genre of music from reggae, country, trop rock, pop, classic rock and Motown.
10 Reviews
My husbands family and friends really enjoyed the music it reminded them of home St Kitts. Bil and his wife was very warm easy to talk. I have several people asking for his contact. Will definitely use again. Thank you, thank you for all your time. I appreciate you
Steel Drum Player
Bill just performed this past Friday for our beach side wedding (ceremony and cocktail hour) and the music was wonderful! I had even requested a song for our ceremony that he had never done before and not only did he learn it that week he performed it perfectly. We received so many compliments from our guests. A must book! Thanks again Bill!
Steel Drum Player
Response from Jolly Mon:
Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day. Best wishes to you both!
We were very pleased with our guy. Talented and wonderful attitude. We all had fun. Mike
Steel Drum Player
We had Bill Willett play for our rehearsal dinner this past Friday night and he was wonderful! Our event was held poolside and his music made us all feel like we were in the warm islands even when the temperature got a bit cooler! He was just loud enough for a great background sound and was very accomodating by bringing and letting us use his microphone for guest toasts to our bride and groom. We received many compliments afterwards from our guests! I would highly recommend him for any event!
Steel Drum Player
Response from Jolly Mon:
Thank you Alicia. It was my pleasure and honor to take part in your special family event!!
We were so depressed because it was raining on our outdoor wedding THEN....we heard the beautiful steel drums Jolly Mon was playing and everything just seemed to disappear! His music was the hit of the wedding! It felt like the sun was shining even though the rain was coming down. Thanks to Jolly Mon, he saved the day!
Steel Drum Player
Response from Jolly Mon:
Thank you so much. It was my pleasure. Best of luck to the couple
The Steele drums were the perfect addition to my daughter's wedding. Carmen played during the wedding and during the cocktail hour. The music was beautiful! Carmen was easy to work with and I would indeed hire him again for future events. Our guests really enjoyed it.
Steel Drum Player
Response from Jolly Mon:
Thanks Leigh, I'm glad it all worked out! Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day!
Bill did a great job on keeping in contact with me and he made sure we had really great music at the wedding on the beach and before our dinner. I will give him a 5 star for everything. If you need this type of music for any event I would book him. Gig salad is wonderful web site. Very trust worthy will use again.
Steel Drum Player
Response from Jolly Mon:
Thanks Vickie. It was my pleasure. Best of everything to you and Andy!
Very quick to respond and accommodate our needs.
Steel Drum Player
The beautiful sounds from these exquisitely crafted steel drums played by Bill Willets filled our banquet hall with a delightful amount of projection from the sound system. Bill obviously has an innate sense of creating pleasant sounding Caribbean style Christmas music and everyone attending this event loved his performance.
Caribbean/Island Music
Arrived on time and was a big hit with everybody,
I'd book him for any kind of event,
Steel Drum Band
Response from Jolly Mon:
Thanks Tom it was an honor. You guys were a lot of fun!
Booking Info
Price Range: $350 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to Expect
I have enough music for 2-4 hours of playing time. I will arrive early and provide everything needed except power. For most performances I require a PA system which I provide. If it is a small venue I can play without one or use a smaller speaker system. I require a small deposit and the remainder when I arrive on site. If you would like to meet with me ahead of time and look at music choices I would be glad to do that as well. I usually wear island type of apparel but I can be sensitive to different situations.
About
I am a beach guy by birth. I grew up in the Southport are and now reside in Wilmington. Even though I have been playing music my whole life, I had always harbored a fascination for steel drums, or pans, as we call them. One day I got fed up with wishing and wondering what it would be like to play pans - and I ordered my first set. I decided to learn to play doubles - I figured if I was going to learn I should go big! After a lot of hard work I taught myself how to play and now I want to share it with you!
I have my own sound system and tracks and I play a variety of music which represents me. Everything from traditional Island music to pop/rock tunes to hymns. I can play at various venues from the beach to a church. I have a repertoire of 75 songs or more from fast upbeat SOCA to slow romance songs that are guaranteed to make you find a dance partner. I have a full PA system with an extra mic so if you need to use it for public address at your function you can help yourself. Some people even like to sing along - that gets really interesting! I also have a full array of percussion instruments to get your crowd actively involved in the music - tambourines, cow bells, guiras, shakers and marimbas!
If you are ready for something different and entertaining then steel drums is what you are looking for!!
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
July 08, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
September 30, 2017 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
August 22, 2017 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 26, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Campus Event |
December 16, 2016 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
October 29, 2016 | Retirement Party |
September 18, 2016 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 17, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
September 09, 2016 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 10, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
July 16, 2016 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 21, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
April 23, 2016 | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
April 22, 2016 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
April 15, 2016 | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
December 11, 2015 | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
October 10, 2015 | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
October 03, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
August 01, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
July 04, 2015 | Product Promotion |
September 27, 2014 | Birthday Party |
Set List
Bob Marley
Jimmy Buffett
Harry Bellafonte
Santana
Traditional Calypso tunes
Pop and Rock tunes everyone knows!
Setup Requirements
Power outlet