Kent Arnsbarger Steel Drum Artist

I perform live steel pan music that sounds like a full band. Small setup space but large sound! During breaks I'm also playing pre recorded music that I select. Kind of a value added bonus of having a caribbean style DJ during breaks. You guests may wish to inquire about my unique instrument as many many people have never come in contact with one. I love to briefly explain how it works and it's origin. Also my Bose sound system gathers looks as well. Both are unique and memorable as is my music.

Kent performs for many different events. In 2022 he was on Jimmy Fallon for the "Show me Something Good" segment with friend Rick Smith Jr (Dude Perfect), In the Fall of 2020 Kent was featured on his very own segment on LakeShore PBS show, Eye on the Arts, had a full feature article written about him at the Beacher newspaper in Long Beach IN and has been on many news segments all around Chicago. As a professional drummer/percussionist, Kent uses these skills in creating his backup tracks that he uses for his steel drum performances. Being classically trained at Indiana University in percussion and now a teacher of percussion at La Porte and Knox High school in Indiana. Kent brings these beautiful sounds of percussion to his work. Marimbas, vibraphones and afro cuban sounds fill the air when Kent performs.

Kent has been playing steel drums professionally since 2004. Since then he has performed over 1,800 events, just like the one you're planing now. Kent has been playing music professionally since 1994 in several great bands & was even featured on WGN radio in 2004 for a 2 hour interview

I require 4x6 ft of space & close proximity to powered outlet if possible. (if not I must be informed 24 hrs in advance so I can bring a battery backup). Also: Dry flat space. I accept Check Credit Card or Cash. I book months ahead of time generally but occasionally I do have a date free still, it never hurts to ask!!!!