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Kent Arnsbarger Steel Drum Artist
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Chicago, IL -
Steel Drum Player
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6 Verified Bookings
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Here comes the sun
Seefari (Featuring Ijahmelody)
Overview
Soothing Steel Drums to Hot Tropical Dance Beats - Seefari brings the flavor of the islands! Whether you want laidback mood music or irresistibly danceable Caribbean Rhythms, Tom "SEEFARI" Carroll is the Island Music Specialist! This Internationally renowned recording artist has worked with musicians from all over the world - from Jamaica to Hawaii to Africa. SEEFARI's diverse musical repertoire bridges the generation gap and appeals to everyone. You'll hear authentic island sounds as well as American classics with an island beat. SEEFARI's musical expertise and professionalism will assure you of the highest quality of excellence in the musical portion of your event. The universal appeal of Island music will leave all those in attendance with the feeling of having vacationed in the islands!
2 Reviews
Nikki A. •
January 30, 2019
This band is always excellent.
Hired as:
Caribbean/Island Music, Reggae Band
Caribbean/Island Music, Reggae Band
Costella M. •
August 10, 2010
The group Seefari played at our Juneteenth 2010 celebration. They were the main attraction at the end of the day, everybody loved the performance. The group was easy to work with prior to the event, they were not high maintance and their price fit our budget!
Hired as:
Reggae Band, Bob Marley Tribute, Caribbean/Island Music
Reggae Band, Bob Marley Tribute, Caribbean/Island Music
Response from Seefari:
Thanks Costella, Zynette and crew for taking good care of us! We had a great time at Juneteenth!
Booking Info
Price Range: $500 - $5000
Gig Length: 45 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: ASCAP
What to Expect
Soothing Steel Drums to Hot Tropical Dance Beats - Seefari brings the flavor of the islands! Whether you want laidback mood music or irresistibly danceable Caribbean Rhythms, Tom "SEEFARI" Carroll is the Island Music Specialist! SEEFARI's diverse musical repertoire bridges the generation gap and appeals to everyone. You'll hear authentic island sounds as well as American classics with an island beat. SEEFARI's musical expertise and professionalism will assure you of the highest quality of excellence in the musical portion of your event. The universal appeal of Island music will leave all those in attendance with the feeling of having vacationed in the islands!
About
Soothing Steel Drums to Hot Tropical Dance Beats - Seefari brings the flavor of the islands! Whether you want laidback mood music or irresistibly danceable Caribbean Rhythms, Tom "SEEFARI" Carroll is the Island Music Specialist! This Internationally renowned recording artist has worked with musicians from all over the world - from Jamaica to Hawaii to Africa. SEEFARI's diverse musical repertoire bridges the generation gap and appeals to everyone. You'll hear authentic island sounds as well as American classics with an island beat. SEEFARI's musical expertise and professionalism will assure you of the highest quality of excellence in the musical portion of your event. The universal appeal of Island music will leave all those in attendance with the feeling of having vacationed in the islands!
Award-winning, chart-topping, critically acclaimed Reggae/World Music Artist SEEFARI has a reputation for being a unique artist who appeals to fans of all ages and backgrounds. SEEFARI's numerous independent recordings have received extensive radio airplay around the world, with heavy radio chart action and critical comparisons to Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Lee "Scratch" Perry and Pablo Moses. SEEFARI has won numerous awards and his music has been featured on TV and in films.
SEEFARI has toured extensively, headlining festivals across the USA including four years headlining the Houston, Texas-based Bob Marley Festival Tour. SEEFARI has worked on stage and in the studio with many reggae legends including Toots & the Maytals, The Wailers, Israel Vibration, Steel Pulse, Everton Blender, Warrior King, The Congos, Pato Banton, Mikey Dread, Bushman, Yellowman, Admiral Tibet, Sangie Davis (Bob Marley's songwriting partner) and even dancehall superstar Beenieman.
SEEFARI's world-class reggae band features some of the best musicians in the reggae biz. The band flexs roots, dub and world beat with the ease of seasoned pros. SEEFARI's energetic stage presence and distinctive vocal style create a unique and exciting concert experience.
Additional Booking Notes
We can bring our own sound system and lighting or play through a system that you have provided (tech rider available on request). We require a flat, dry, covered staging area to perform and an alternate inside staging area in case of inclimate weather. Covering is necessary to protect our equipment and ourselves from both sun and rain.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| June 22, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Festival |
| January 26, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
Set List
SEEFARI Party Play List
The following is a representative and not definitive lsit of songs included in SEEFARI's repertoire:
MOST REQUESTED POP REGGAE:
HERE COMES THE SUN - THE BEATLES
YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE -STEVIE WONDER
BROWN-EYED GIRL-JIMMY BUFFET/VAN MORRISON
YELLOW BIRD - (CALYPSO STANDARD)
I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW - JOHNNY NASH/JIMMY CLIFF
TUPELO HONEY - VAN MORRISON
CRAZY LOVE - VAN MORRISON/MAXI PRIEST/BRIAN MCKNIGHT
MY GIRL - THE TEMPTATIONS
CHERRY O BABY - UB40/ROLLING STONES
DAY-O (THE BANANA BOAT SONG) - HARRY BELAFONTE
SOCA MEDLEY (FEAT-HOT,HOT,HOT; WHO LET THE DOGS OUT; DOLLA WINE MORE)
MAKE YOU SWEAT - INNER CIRCLE
BAD BOYS - INNER CIRCLE
ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHT - JIMMY BUFFET/SAM COOKE
I WISH - STEVIE WONDER
ANGEL - SHAGGY
96 DEGREES IN THE SHADE - THIRD WORLD
ELECTRIC SLIDE - MARCIA GRIFFITHS
SEA CRUISE - BEACH BOYS/JOHNNY RIVERS
GOOD VIBRATIONS - BEACH BOYS
GROOVIN - THE RASCALS
MANY RIVERS TO CROSS - JIMMY CLIFF
SUGAR MAGNOLIA - GRATEFUL DEAD
SUNSHINE DAYDREAM - GRATEFUL DEAD
TEARS OF A CLOWN - SMOKEY ROBINSON
KNOCKIN’ ON HEAVEN’S DOOR- BOB DYLAN/ERIC CLAPTON/LUCIANO/DENNIS BROWN )
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER - BOB DYLAN/JIMI HENDRIX/DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
PASS THE DUTCHIE - MUSICAL YOUTH
SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDERS - JOHN DENVER
MURDER SHE WROTE - CHAKADEMUS & PLIERS
NIGHT NURSE - GREGORY ISAACS/SIMPLY RED
BAM BAM - TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS/SHAGGY
FIFTY FOUR - FORTY SIX - TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS/ YELLOW MAN
PRESSURE DROP - TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS/THE CLASH
KEEP ON MOVIN - UB40/BOB MARLEY/CURTIS MAYFIELD
PEOPLE GET READY - CURTIS MAYFIELD
recently added by request -
Say Hey (I love you) - Michael Franti
Werewolves of London - Warren Zevon
Over the rainbow - IZ, Judy Garland
New York, New York (Salsa Version) Frank Sinatra
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
SELECTIONS FROM THE MARLEY SONGBOOK:
JAMMIN’- BOB MARLEY
I SHOT THE SHERIFF - BOB MARLEY/ERIC CLAPTON
THREE LITTLE BIRDS - BOB MARLEY
NO WOMAN NO CRY - B0B MARLEY
LIVELY UP YOURSELF- BOB MARLEY
BUFFALO SOLDIER - BOB MARLEY
REDEMPTION SONG - BOB MARLEY
EXODUS - BOB MARLEY
STIR IT UP - BOB MARLEY/JOHNNY NASH
SOUL SHAKEDOWN PARTY - BOB MARLEY
WAITING IN VAIN - BOB MARLEY
KEEP ON MOVIN’ - BOB MARLEY/THE IMPRESSIONS/UB40
EASY SKANKIN' - BOB MARLEY
IS THIS LOVE -BOB MARLEY
ONE LOVE - BOB MARLEY
FOREVER LOVING JAH - BOB MARLEY
SO MUCH TROUBLE IN THE WORLD - BOB MARLEY
MISTY MORNING - BOB MARLEY
RASTAMAN VIBRATION - BOB MARLEY
GET UP STAND UP - BOB MARLEY/PETER TOSH
WAKE UP AND LIVE - BOB MARLEY
SUN IS SHINING - BOB MARLEY
JAH LIVE - BOB MARLEY
HEATHEN - BOB MARLEY
RASTAMAN CHANT- BOB MARLEY
WAR - BOB MARLEY
RUNNIN’ AWAY - BOB MARLEY
CRAZY BALDHEAD - BOB MARLEY
MELLOW MOOD - BOB MARLEY
PUT IT ON - BOB MARLEY
TIME WILL TELL- BOB MARLEY
TUMBLIN DOWN - ZIGGY MARLEY
CHASE DEM - STEPHEN MARLEY
PALE MOONLIGHT - STEPHEN MARLEY/BOB MARLEY
WELCOME TO JAM ROCK - DAMIAN ‘JR GONG’ MARLEY
LOVE IS MY RELIGION - ZIGGY MARLEY
INTO THE GROOVE - ZIGGY MARLEY
CLASSIC ROOTS REGGAE:
NIGHT NURSE - GREGORY ISAACS
BAM BAM - TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS/SHAGGY
TIME TUFF - TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS
FIFTY FOUR - FORTY SIX - TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS/ YELLOW MAN
PRESSURE DROP - TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS/THE CLASH
GREETINGS - HALF PINT
SURVIVAL - BIG YOUTH
LEGALIZE IT- PETER TOSH
THE TUFFEST - PETER TOSH
STOP THAT TRAIN - PETER TOSH
STEPPIN’ RAZOR - PETER TOSH
ROOTS AND CULTURE - MIKEY DREAD
BREAK DOWN THE WALLS - MIKEY DREAD
MILK AND HONEY - DENNIS BROWN
DON’T KILL THE LION - BURNING SPEAR
JAH IS MY DRIVER - BURNING SPEAR
JAH NUH DEAD - BURNING SPEAR
PROPHECY - LITTLE ROY/FREDDIE MACGREGOR
RASTA WARN YA - U-ROY
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER - BLACK UHURU
ACTION - BIG YOUTH
WAR BETWEEN - ADMIRAL TIBET
JAMAICA JAMAICA - BRIGADIER JERRY
JAH JAH MOVE - BRIGADIER JERRY
I CAN’T STAND IT - YELLOW MAN
SOLDIERS - YELLOWMAN
JAH JAH IS MY GUIDING STAR - YELLOW MAN/MIKEY DREAD
RUFF OL LIFE - SUGAR MINOTT
THE GIRL IS IN LOVE - SUGAR MINOTT
NO FIYAH NO GUN - SUGAR MINOTT
HERBMAN HUSTLIN' - SUGAR MINOTT
TENEMANT YARD - INNER CIRCLE
THANK YOU JAH - MICHIGAN AND SMILEY
OH WHAT A FEELING - GREGORY ISAACS
READY WHEN YOU READY - MIKEY SPICE
Team
| Tom "SEEFARI" Carroll | Lead singer, guitar, keyboards, percussion |
| IJAH Melody | Vocals, Percussion |
| Baba Kuti | Drums |
| Monkey | Bass, Vocals |
| Rob Dread | Keyboards, Bass, Vocals |
| Skabone | Trombone |
| Jonny Dreadlocks | Guitar, Vocals |
Influences & Inspiration
Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder
Setup Requirements
We require a flat, dry, covered staging area to perform and an alternate inside staging area in case of inclimate weather. Covering is necessary to protect our equipment and ourselves from both sun and rain.
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