Caribbean Dynamics
- Downey, CA
- Latin Band
- 32 Verified Bookings
Jessica M. said “Hired the trio band for an intimate personal occasion at my residence. The music was as requested, latin jazz style & entertaining. They were also…”
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Me llamo Lucas y toco marimba en solitario junto con pistas de acompañamiento. Música de marimba de México y Centroamérica, más de 100 canciones! Fiestas de cumpleaños, recepciones de bodas, cócteles, memoriales, festivales, funerales. Las maderas que cantan!
My name is Lucas and I play solo marimba along with backing tracks. Marimba music from Mexico and Central America, over 100 songs! Birthday parties, wedding receptions, cocktail hours, memorials, festivals, funerals. The wood that sings!
We enjoyed Marimba Tropical , the music was great , everyone in my family was happy and brought so much joy to them. They both were dressed perfect and kind. Love having them celebrate our daughters 15th birthday
I work with The City of Fontana and we had Lucas, "Marimba Tropical", come out for our Hispanic Heritage celebration on 9/16/23. Throughout the entire process, Lucas was very kind, responsive, and patient with us. I can't thank Lucas enough for how easy he made everything for us. He was truly a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him to anybody looking to book a talented artist. I can't wait to work with Lucas again.
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you for your kind words! I had such a blast working with you and all your wonderful staff. This has always been a highlight of my year and this year you went above and beyond. Can't wait to do it again sometime! -Lucas
Although the occasion hasn’t always been the happiest (funeral), the beautiful music has always made it better. Lucas is great!
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you, Giovanna. I am incredibly honored to be included in your family's memorial ceremonies. Your compliments mean a lot.
Marimba Tropical were fantastic. We enjoyed the music. They had a selection of songs from different countries. We loved them. Thank you for making our parents 70th anniversary little dinner party special.
Lucas exceeded our expectations! My family has not been to Guatemala in more than 10 years. To hear Lucas play authentic Guatemalan music was very nostalgic and filled my families eyes with tears of joy. I've never seen my father so happy and excited on his birthday. Thank you Lucas for the amazing experience and ambience you brought, we will definitely reach out for more events in the future!
Lucas came in right on time and the moment he touched the Marimba, my guest lit up. Smiles from ear to ear. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I was a little nervous since my son seen the maracas, but man for a short while they were a dynamic duo! Thank you Lucas my Mom and my family loved it!
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you, Roberto! It was my pleasure and honor to be there as well as to play with your son. He was killing it on the maracas!
My mom’s memorial services were beautiful. The songs made a difficult moment easier to handle. Thank you!
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you, Giovanna! It was my honor to be there to play for your family. I am glad to hear that the sound of the marimba was a soothing presence. Many humble thanks to you all.
He was on time, very professional and the music was amazing! This was a gift to my dad for his 80th birthday and he absolutely loved every minute. We are so grateful for this great experience we had
Marimba Tropical fit our theme beautifully. They were very popular with the guests and had many people dancing!
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you, Genevieve. Loved your festival! Honored to be part of the festivities.
My mom and guests loved the music. It was just what we were looking for. I was so happy to see everyone enjoying themselves. Thank you! :)
Response from Marimba Tropical:
I had a wonderful time, thank you for having me! It was an honor to play for your family, and I have to mention their impressive dancing skills!
Great music, presentation, song selection and reliable. I have absolutely nothing but great things to say about Marimba Tropical. I would highly recommend and would definitely hire them again!
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you for the kind words. I enjoyed playing at your event very much!
I had my church wedding on Saturday October 9, 2021. My husband is from Guatemala. he wanted his family to be surprise by having Marimba at our wedding. It was the best decision he made as his family was very surprised and love the idea of having Marimba. The Marimba guy was great, he played the songs requested, even came in earlier to set up and accommodated my request to come early. I highly recommend him and would deferentially hire him again. ..Liz & Edwin.
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you for having me! It was a beautiful celebration and I was honored to be part of it!
Very pleased with the music this was for my mom’s surprise birthday celebration he was punctual polite and made my event a wonderful one definitely will recommend.
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you, Ester! It was such a joy to be part of your celebration and the food was delicious as well! Look forward to doing it again someday.
I want to thank Lucas and his wonderful Marimba skills and talent! My family were very impressed and happy and entertained!!! My Grandma enjoyed it very much!!! I recommend Lucas!!! He’s awesome!
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you, Mr. Castellanos! Your family was amazing and it was such an honor to play for them. What a treat to play at the beach with feet in the sand--a first for me.
My Dad loved Marimba, so at his funeral while the Marimba played there wasn’t a dry eye in sight. It was the most beautiful way to say goodbye to my father. Thank you so much and we will most definitely be booking him again.
Response from Marimba Tropical:
I am extremely honored to have played for you, your family and the memory of your father. You can include me in those without a dry eye. Thank you and I look forward to celebrating with you all in the future.
Lucas played for my moms 60th bday party and we loved it! He had a great selection of songs and played beautifully. It was the perfect music for our family gathering. Highly recommend!
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you, Bianca! It was an honor to play for you all and I appreciate the warm welcome from your family.
My mom absolutely loved having Marimba Tropical surprise her for her birthday! Thank you so much for being respectful of our quarantine celebration! We had a great time!
Response from Marimba Tropical:
It was an honor to play for you and your family. Thank you for having me!
Marimba Tropical was very professional, beautiful and a very presentable couple. Gorgeous Marimba, my entire family enjoyed them. Will hire again on the spot, I did give out their information to family and friends that requested it for their future events, including the D.J. Thank you for making my husband's 60th Bday so memorable, you guys were awesome!!!
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you for having us! You had quite a party going on and we were honored to be a part of it. We got to debut two new songs (for us)--La Cumbia Chinandegana and El Viejo y La Vieja. We hope to make some masks and perform the dance in the future.
Big hit. All my guests enjoyed the music.
Lucas was perfect for the surprise 60th Guatemalan themed birthday party we had for my parents. He brightened the party, and kept the atmosphere joyous. Everyone enjoyed his music, and my parents even said it was like a little slice of home. Lucas was very professional throughout the event and I would definitely hire him again!
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you for the kind words and for inviting me to your wonderful birthday and anniversary celebration! I had a great time performing marimba music for you all and hope to return someday.
Lucas kept in contact with me in the weeks and days before our event. I didn't have to worry about reaching out because he was on it! He was punctual, so pleasant and incredibly talented. He added that special touch that the evening needed and everyone (all ages) enjoyed his performance thoroughly. Only regret was that we didn't book him for more time!!!
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you, Janet! Your review is very touching. You hosted a wonderful party for your family and I was honored to be a part of it!
All my guests loved it
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you, Edna. That was an amazing quinceañera!
Dear Lucas,
We would like to say thank you again for a great performance on Saturday. You are extremely talented. This was our first time having Marimba at one of our family events and you made it extra special for all in attendance. I must say your performance was the highlight of our First Communion celebration. My guests are still talking about it!
Best of Luck … y que Viva la Marimba!!
With Appreciation,
Sylvia & Tony Navarro
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you, Sylvia & Tony! Your party was heartwarming and you were very classy hosts. Your attention to detail was quite charming and the level of respect and appreciation you gave to me will stand out in my mind for years to come.
All my guests were amazed with Lucas!!! Music was great! Everything I expected, and more!
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you, Jose! You were a very kind and courteous host, and the food was fantastic! I am sending a Marimba Tropical CD to show my appreciation.
Lucas showed up early, to set up. He was ready to go at the agreed time and his customer service is great. The music he played was the perfect touch for my grandma's party. Every guest had many compliments for Lucas.
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you for having me! I was delighted to be a part of your heartwarming celebration.
I wanted background music during the time we were eating and Lucas' music was perfect. He showed up early and was ready to go at the designated time. I received many compliments during the party for having him. It was a great idea! The children at our party enjoyed playing the maracas as his backup players! lol...
Response from Marimba Tropical:
Thank you for having me at your party, Ms. Rachel! I enjoyed performing for you and meeting some of your guests. The food was excellent too! And I'm glad the kids wanted to dance and play maracas.
Price Range: $400 - $1000
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Commercial General Liability
Me llamo Lucas y toco marimba en solitario junto con pistas de acompañamiento. Música de marimba de México y Centroamérica, más de 100 canciones! Fiestas de cumpleaños, recepciones de bodas, cócteles, memoriales, festivales funerales. Las maderas que cantan!
My name is Lucas and I play solo marimba along with backing tracks. Marimba music from Mexico and Central America, over 100 songs! Birthday parties, wedding receptions, cocktail hours, memorials, festivals, funerals. The wood that sings!
Marimba Tropical ha estado tocando en la zona de Los Ángeles desde 2015 como un acto de marimba en solitario de Lucas Critchfield. Al crecer en Albuquerque, Nuevo México y aprender a tocar marimba en la universidad, Lucas también viajó varias veces a Chiapas y Guatemala para estudiar el arte de la marimba, y recibió un Certificado de Reconocimiento del Museo de la Marimba en Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas en 2007. Su repertorio destaca varias regiones de México y Centroamérica y ha crecido a más de 100 canciones. Mientras que Marimba Tropical a menudo toca varias veces a la semana, Lucas también toca en la Pomona Concert Band, bandas de reggae y enseña banda para el Claremont Unified School District. (Aviso: Español es mi segundo idioma.)
Marimba Tropical has been playing in the Los Angeles area since 2015 as a solo marimba act by Lucas Critchfield. Growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico and learning how to play marimba at the university, Lucas also traveled to Chiapas and Guatemala several times to study the art of the marimba, and was given a Certificate of Recognition from the Museo de la Marimba in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas in 2007. His repertoire highlights several regions of Mexico and Central America and has grown to over 100 songs. While Marimba Tropical often plays several times each week, Lucas also plays in the Pomona Concert Band, reggae bands, and teaches band for Claremont Unified School District.
We need about 8' wide x 6' deep of space, preferably covered if outside, and access to an outlet within 10 feet.
October 04, 2024 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
June 01, 2024 • 8:00pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
May 25, 2024 • 2:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
March 02, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Teen Birthday Party |
January 27, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
September 16, 2023 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Festival |
May 07, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
April 30, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 04, 2023 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Dinner Party |
November 05, 2022 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 01, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Cocktail Party |
July 10, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 09, 2022 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
March 11, 2022 • 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Personal Occasion |
March 05, 2022 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Surprise |
March 05, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
January 09, 2022 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Festival |
November 07, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 15, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 09, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
August 14, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 31, 2021 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Reception |
July 31, 2021 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Birthday Party |
July 22, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Reception |
July 03, 2021 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 17, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
January 28, 2021 • 10:00am - 10:30am | Funeral/Memorial Service |
December 12, 2020 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 19, 2020–September 20, 2020 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Birthday Party |
August 03, 2020 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 21, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
August 17, 2019 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
April 27, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 15, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
April 28, 2018 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
March 24, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Baptism Party |
March 10, 2018 • 8:00am - 1:00pm | Riverside Farmers Market |
March 03, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
February 18, 2018 • 8:00am - 1:00pm | Claremont Farmers Market |
January 27, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Sweet 16 |
January 13, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 07, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
August 26, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
August 04, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Quinceañera |
May 13, 2017 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | House Party |
February 26, 2017 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Baby Shower |
September 03, 2016 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
August 13, 2016 • 6:00pm - 11:30pm | Quinceañera |
June 18, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday (Teen) |
June 18, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Anniversary Party |
June 17, 2016 • 10:00am - 11:00am | School Assembly |
May 28, 2016 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Graduation |
GUATEMALA
Añoranza
Coban
Cuando Cae La Lluvia
Cuando Llora El Indio
El Grito (El Son)
El Rey Quiche
El Valle de la Ermita
Ferrocarril de los Altos
Jugo de Piña
Lagrimas De Thelma
Las Chancletas de Nayo Capero
Luna de Xelaju
Mañanitas Guatemaltecas
Mi Lupita
Son de Solola
Soy de Zacapa
Tristezas Quetzaltecas
Un Vals Para Mi Madre
Veronica
EL SALVADOR
El Carbonero
La Bala
HONDURAS
Palito Verde
Sopa de Caracol
NICARAGUA
El Solar de Monimbó
El Viejo y La Vieja
La Cumbia Chinandegana
COLOMBIA
Cumbia del Sol
La Cosecha de Mujeres
La Cumbia Moruna
La Cosecha de Mujeres
La Cumbia Sampuesana
La Mucura
La Pollera Colora
Mi Cafetal
Ritmo Y Palmeras
COSTA RICA
Amor de Temporada
Caballito Nicoyano
El Punto Guanacasteco
La Guaria Morada
Luna Liberiana
Soy Tico
Ticas Lindas
Tico de Corazon
MEXICO:
Amor Eterno
Besame Mucho
Camaron Pelao
De Colores
Desesperanza
El Gavilan
El Pato Lucas
El Sinaolense
Feliz Feliz
Gema
La Chona
La Pollera Amarilla
Las Mañanitas/Happy Birthday
No Me Quieras Tanto
Nosotros
Nunca Es Suficiente
Ojitos Verdes
Oye Mi Amor
Quien Sera
Roberta (Danzon)
Rosa Maria
Sabor a Mi
Spanish Eyes
Tao Tao
Tienes Que Pagar
(Chiapas)
Al Son de la Marimba
Caminito de San Cristobal
Chiapas
Comitan
El Bolonchon
El Piri
El Rascapetate
El Sapo
La Maruchita
La Sanjuanera
Las Chiapanecas
Mambo Marimba
Nicte/Tres de Mayo
Palenque
Parachicos
Sones de Ixtapa y Soyalo
(Oaxaca)
Dios Nunca Muere
Flor de Piña
Jarabe Del Valle
La Llorona
La Martiniana
La Tortuga del Arenal
La Zandunga
Mi Linda Oaxaca
Nereidas (Danzon)
Son Calenda
Tehuantepec
(Tabasco)
Amancer De Mi Tierra
El Ladron
El Rojo y El Azul
El Tigre
Mis Blancas Mariposas
Tabasco
(Veracruz)
El Cascabel
El Colas
El Tilingo Lingo
La Bamba
La Bruja
(Yucatan)
La Vaqueria
El Chinito
OTRAS CUMBIAS 2020
Juana la Cubana
La Cortina
La Del Moño Colorado
La Sirenita
Oye Mujer
Tiburon a la Vista
OTROS
23 de Infanteria
Huayayay (Peru)
It’s A Small World
La Vaca (Dominican Republic)
Llorando Se Fue (Bolivia/Brazil)
Mas Alla Del Sol (Alabanza)
Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (Cuba)
Marimba Orquidea
Marimba Espiga de Oro
Marimba Nandayapa
Marimba Fraylescana
Aguilas de Chiapas
Lira de San Cristobal
Perla de Chiapas
Marimba Orquesta Gallito
Chapinlandia
Space: 8' wide x 6' deep; Electricity: Yes unless you notify me ahead of time (I have battery-powered speakers in that case). Espacio: 8' x 6'; Electricidad: Sí, a menos que me notifique con anticipación (tengo altavoces a batería en ese caso).
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