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Island Soul Productions
- St Petersburg, FL
- Steel Drum Player
- Travels up to 30 miles
- Contact for info
Overview
Hello,
My name is Chris Garner a local solo steel pan.
As a solo pan player I have performed for many styles of events bars such as The Old Key West Bar & Grill, & Tropix Beach, senior centers such as Inspired Living, businesses such as (link hidden)te Art Works, museums such as Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy, Sarasota, FL, the Morean Arts Center in Saint Petersburg, private birthday parties, corporate events, casual events, Christmas events, churches and much more performing with backing tracks of various genres. Because of the pandemic, I also provide virtual performances.
7 Reviews
Brian is very talented! He arrived with plenty of time to set-up. He was also a great sport when rain caused him to have to move his set-up from outside to inside. Highly recommend!
Steel Drum Player
Very talented, love hearing him play and have used him for several events!
Beach Music, Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Player
Response from Island Soul Productions:
Thank you so much.
Chris provided great music with the steel drum for my husband's birthday. He was on time, professional and was able to play some special requests for our guests. Thank you for providing a great atmosphere for our party!
Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Player
Response from Island Soul Productions:
Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed the music. Be sure to tell your friends about me.
Chris was very professional and great musician. The live steel drum music and selection of songs were the perfect addition for my husband's 50th birthday party. Thank you for helping to create a successful and fun event!
Steel Drum Player
Response from Island Soul Productions:
Thank you very much. I enjoyed playing for you.
Chris knew exactly what music to play for our themed party. He is a talented and professional person. Arrived early and was ready to perform at our event. I highly recommend Chris for your beach island event.
Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Player
Response from Island Soul Productions:
It was a pleasure playing for your event. Thank for choosing me for that island sound.
Music was great! Just ran a little late
Steel Drum Player
Response from Island Soul Productions:
I’m sorry this failure on my part to start on time impacted you and your experience of my musical entertainment. I care deeply about your experience and I failed to meet my regular quality standards. I should have been more careful, and I’m very sorry for the issues it has caused you. I did offer to extend my performance for free to make up for starting late. When the party ended early, I made sure that I finished at 2:00pm just as you requested in your event details when I was hired. From now on, I’ll will make sure that I am ready to start on time.
He played ok but he called and stated he would be to my home an hr earlier then agreed. He wanted to start then but I needed him until time I agreed so I asked how much another hr would be and he charged me 150.00 which was ridiculous. I was so torn on what to do but it was a surprise for my boyfriend and I didn't want him sitting in front of my home for an hr. I felt like I had no choice. He also started packing up earlier then he was contracted to play. He was a nice person but needs some polishing.
Caribbean/Island Music
Response from Island Soul Productions:
I understand how showing up early, charging you extra for showing up early and leaving early must have impacted your surprise birthday party. I’m sorry this failure on my part impacted you and your experience of my musical entertainment. I care deeply about your experience and I failed to meet my regular quality standards. I should have been more careful, and I’m very sorry for the issues it has caused you.
To prevent these from happening again, I have began to ask clients if they would be ok with me showing up early to set up, letting them know that I maybe standing around with the extra time and I have begun setting an alarm to help me know when my performance is to be over. Again, I’m deeply sorry this has happened to you. It’s not the experience I wish to create for any of my clients . Thank you for bringing it to my attention and allowing me to address it.
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for info
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - The insurance covers anything that would cause an accident
What to Expect
When you book Island Soul Productions you will get a solo steel pan player who will provide you with a wide range of songs and styles. You will get a solo musician who will play the melody to a backing track, with most of the backing tracks made by Island Soul Productions. There usually is a set order in witch the songs are played but if asked to play certain songs, the set list will be adjusted.
About
Hello,
My name is Chris Garner and I am a local steel pan play in (link hidden)tersburg Florida. I have been playing for about four or five years now have experience playing at various locations as a solo steel pan act such as The Old Key West Bar & Grill, Inspiered Living, (link hidden)te Art Works, birthdays, the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy, Sarasota, FL , the Largo Public Libray and more. When choosing to hire me as a solo act, you can be insured to have fun time hearing not only the sound of the islands, but a variety of styles all played on the steel pan. I provide every thing needed to preform, from the sound system to the music. Yes, I play to backing tracks, but I makke most of my own, and they sound so good, you'd think I was playing with a real band.
Additional Booking Notes
The I way preform is based on the event size. If I play for a small event, say a birthday party or a small event with less than 50 people, I use a portable speak, my iPhone for backing tracks and sheet music. If I play for a larger event, I will use my PA system, my iPhone for backing tracks sheet music, and my mixer if needed. The only thing I require from the venue is an source to plug in speakers, a chair and a small table, other than that my performances are very laid back.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
December 23, 2024 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Weekly Gig (repeats every Mon) |
May 10, 2025 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
December 14, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
May 16, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Cocktail Party |
December 09, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 09, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 24, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
June 17, 2023 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Dinner Party |
December 19, 2022 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 17, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 03, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 09, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 08, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
July 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
June 11, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Personal Occasion |
June 04, 2022 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 18, 2021 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
March 13, 2021 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 28, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Neighborhood block party |
June 21, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Neighborhood block party |
June 14, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Neighborhood block party |
June 07, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Neighborhood block party |
May 31, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Neighborhood block party |
March 28, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Beach bar |
March 21, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Beach bar |
March 14, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Beach bar |
March 07, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Beach bar |
February 29, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Beach bar |
February 22, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Beach bar |
February 15, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Beach bar |
February 08, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Beach bar |
February 01, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Beach bar |
January 25, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Beach bar |
January 18, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Beach bar |
January 11, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Beach bar |
January 04, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Beach bar |
August 26, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Part |
April 29, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Largo Public Library 29th Annual Art Hops |
February 21, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Birthday Party |
Set List
The set list varies by event.
Influences & Inspiration
Bob Marly
Jimmy Buffet
Andy Nerell
Herry Belefonte
Rock
Jazz
Blues
Calypso
Reggae
Soca
Setup Requirements
Working electrical outlets
Table for equipment
Water bottle
Chair to sit during break(s)