Trinidad North Steel Drum Band
- Media, PA
- Steel Drum Band
- 12 Verified Bookings
Dori R. said “We heard such rave reviews from spectators that we'd love to line the Trinidad North Steel Drum Band up for our event next year !”
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I'm Mike Cook, and as "Steel Happiness®", I bring a happy Caribbean island vibe to events, playing familiar calypso, reggae and pop music (Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffett, Beatles, and more), and my audiences LOVE my music. My fee is very reasonable, and I am very easy to work with. Watch my 100-second promotional video here in my profile showing my playing skills. Here's what people say about my music: --"As an islander, I grew up listening to steel band music, and this man knows what he's doing.... You can trust me!" --"I’ve been on 24 cruises to all of the Caribbean islands and heard lots of steel drum, but Mike is the best!" --"Listening to your music makes me feel like I'm on vacation."
I hosted an outdoor celebration party, the Steel Drum Band played. Mike was great. He was sensitive to volume but set it perfectly. Everyone enjoyed his music. I would DEFINITELY hire him again.
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Many thanks, Deb. I'm glad that I brought musical happiness to your party and all enjoyed it.
Cheers!
Mike
He was amazing, it was a short presentation and incredibly hot day, he was very nice and accommodating
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thank you, Andree. What a lovely party you made, and I’m glad my music steel drum vibes helped cool things off! Cheers! Mike
Had a great event with Mike on site as he produced a lovely vibe of steel drum music. Perfect entertainment for your next event!
Mike is not only an awesome steel drum player but also an awesome person. Mike's steel drum playing took the bbq to another level and made everyone feel we were on an island getaway.
5 stars !
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thanks, Scott! I'm glad to have brought musical happiness to your party. Best regards, Mike
The music was great, Mike was professional and kind, would highly recommend!
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thanks, Jenn! What a great party you threw, and I’m glad I brought musical happiness to you all. Cheers! Mike
The pandemic forced my team to think out of the box this year for our holiday party. We thought a steel drum player would inject some happiness and thoughts of the beach vacations we couldn't take in 2020. Mike delivered. He is very nice, detail-oriented, and gave us even more than we asked for our virtual party. We enjoyed his music and some people even sent us photos of themselves dancing - it made us all smile! Thank you, Mike, for helping us celebrate at a time when we all couldn't be together.
Book with confidence!
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thanks, Mary! I am glad I brought musical happiness to the folks at your event, and look forward to any opportunity to entertain you all again. Cheers! Mike
Music everyone loved, we felt like we were on the vacation we had to cancel this year. Professional, easy to work with, and a high-quality musician. You can't go wrong with the beautiful music of the Caribbean.
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thanks, Stephanie! It was a pleasure to play for your guests and bring so much music happiness. Cheers! Mike
Everyone remained in the room and were very pleased with the performance. We celebrated Caribbean Day!
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thanks, Michele. I loved that folks enjoyed my show, and I enjoyed seeing some folks dancing, singing and clapping to the beat.
Cheers!
Mike
Mike was amazing, he arrived on the scheduled time. This was for our 15th anniversary celebration.
The music was wonderful. The guest were blown away by the steel drums, and stated it was like being in the caribbean. We travel a lot as a group to the islands so the music was perfect. Mikes website doesn't do him justice. You will not regret hiring him for your event and it would be a wonderful surprise for the guest. Mike was our cocktail hour entertainment. Mike gets 100% satisfaction from me. Thank You so much Mike.
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thank you, Carla! Your anniversary vows ceremony was lovely. It was wonderful to be a musical part of your special day. A lot of guests told me how much they enjoyed my music.
Cheers!
Mike
Mike went above and beyond to make sure he knew exactly what we wanted. The song we wanted for the bride's entrance was "Perfect" by Ed Sheran. Mike had not played the song before but didn't hesitate to learn it. He played it flawlessly....it was beautiful. His communication with us leading up to our big day was amazing. He always responded within hours! Even when he was out of the country!!! I will be hiring him again for our island parties over the summer. Our guests were ALL blown away. I never thought we could afford a steel drummer for our wedding until we found Mike!!!!
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thank you, Mark and Noel! Your wedding along the riverside was so beautiful: a lovely ceremony with water, sand, glorious sunshine, friends and family, and a glowing bride and groom. Thanks for letting me bring some music happiness to your amazing day. Cheers!
Mike
Mike did a wonderful job at our attorney dinner event. It was a nice touch to bring some Caribbean into the fall. Mike was professional and accommodating to our needs. Everyone enjoyed his music. Thank you.
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thanks, Sherry! Glad to have brought that fun Caribbean vibe to your party. Your guests were wonderful—I’m happy they enjoyed my music. Cheers! Mike
Mike was great! Played our outdoor wedding reception. Arrived early and was flexible with our wedding program, his music was upbeat and entertaining - I'd use Steel Happiness again for future events and recommend to anyone without hesitation.
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thanks, Jim. The reception was so full of fun and enjoyment, and your guests were terrific. Thanks for having me bring some extra happiness to the newlyweds' special day. Cheers! Mike
He was very very professional the whole time from before hiring him until the event. Price is nice and he even learned a new song to meet my request. Guests enjoyed his music while arriving and everyone said how great he was that night and the next day. Would hire him again and of course recommend him to others.
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thanks, Kyumyo. What a beautiful wedding you had, and thank you for letting me be bring some added happiness with my music. Cheers! Mike Cook
Mike's musical talent was a fantastic addition to our birthday party! His songs helped create a fun and relaxed atmosphere. He was kind, professional, and very easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thanks, Lauren! It was my pleasure bringing extra happiness to your event. What a wonderful party, and such a nice group of friends and family you have. Cheers! Mike Cook
Mike was awesome and very patient at our event. There were a lot of moving parts and Mike was very nice and polite about the whole thing. He was a perfect fit to our tropical theme quinceanera. We got lots of compliments afterwards. Thanks Mike!!
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thank you, David! It was a pleasure to bring happiness to your family and friends on your daughter's Quinceanera. What a magnificent party! Cheers! Mike
Created an atmosphere of relaxation and fun! A great start to our reception and started the night of perfectly! Set the tone for the rest of the night.
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thanks, Jess. It was a beautiful and enjoyable reception party. Thanks for having me a part of the happiness! Cheers, Mike
Mike was very professional, prompt and best of all....he played exactly the type of music we were looking for without us having to ask at all!
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thanks, Kathy! Your wedding was beautiful, and I am honored to have added to the happiness of your special day. Cheers, Mike
Mike gave us nice background music for poolside dining. Many of our guests lingered just to listen to the music. It was a very special touch having live music at our party & everyone appreciated that.
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Many thanks, Nancy. Your home, party and guests were all lovely. I'm glad to have added to the happiness of your event. Cheers! Mike
I just hired Steel Happiness for our chamber social event and the music was great. It was exactly what we wanted and the feedback from everyone was very positive. The vibe was spot on and Mike was easy to deal with. I highly recommend Steel Happiness for any type of event that you might have.
Mike will not disappoint on the steel drums, he was talented, professional, and knowledgeable about the Island style music. He was a great addition to our outdoor Willow Valley Resident picnic, many Residents loved the tropical sounds while they dined. Mike would be a great performer for anyone who is having a summer party, Birthday, picnic, or social gathering.
Mike was one of the high points of our wedding! He entertained the guests before I arrived, then played for me as I walked down the aisle.
He was really easy to work with throughout the planning process, giving options for the playlists and taking requests.
He was also willing to split his playing time before and after the ceremony, and did not charge me for the time he had to wait.
As an islander, I grew up listening to steel own music, do when I say that This msn knows what he's doing.... You can trust me!
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
Thank you for your kind words, Vidda. It was a pleasure bringing happiness to you and your guests. Congratulations again on your marriage!
We booked Mike as a surprise for my nieces wedding and he was just amazing!!! He brought a piece of Jamaica to us. He was very professional and on time and just needed a little space to setup. If you are looking for that island feel book Steel Happiness you won't be sorry!
Response from Steel Happiness ®:
It was a pleasure playing at the beautiful wedding for your niece--that was a great party! I'm glad to have brought a cheerful Caribbean vibe to the day.
Price Range: Available upon request
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability
Audiences LOVE my music, and I get lots of applause and thumbs up whenever I play. I'm very easy to work with, and will meet whatever needs you have. My clients consistently mention and appreciate my professionalism. I will arrive and set up early, and stay in touch prior to your event. Compared to other bands, my fee is very reasonable. My goal is simple: to bring a happy, island vibe through live steel drum music.
I play familiar and fun Caribbean/island (reggae, calypso, soca) songs and other popular songs to give your party a real island vibe, such as Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Harry Belafonte, and even some popular music from artists such as the Beatles and even the Big Band era, too. I use backing tracks to round out the musical enjoyment while I play the steel drum. As a cover band, my 70-song repertoire includes such favorites as: Don't Worry Be Happy, Maryann, I Can See Clearly Now, Girl from Ipanema, Guantanamera, Limbo Rock, Banana Wind, Under the Boardwalk, Margaritaville, and several popular songs such as Imagine, I'm Yours, Uncle John's Band, Happy, and One Day. You can see a song list and a short promo video on my website (see link above).
I will bring my own amplification system, unless you're using a big venue and have your own equipment you want me to use.
September 28, 2024 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Birthday Party |
July 30, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Teen Birthday Party |
July 02, 2022 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | House Party |
June 29, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
July 24, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 27, 2021 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Bridal Shower |
January 08, 2021 • 6:30pm - 6:45pm | Christmas Party |
July 04, 2020 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Graduation |
June 26, 2019 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm | Nonprofit Event |
June 01, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Anniversary Party |
May 18, 2019 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
October 21, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
August 30, 2017 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | House Party |
July 27, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 07, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 24, 2017 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
June 10, 2017 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday (Teen) |
June 03, 2017 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
May 20, 2017 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
November 26, 2016 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
September 05, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
July 20, 2016 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
June 24, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Campus Event |
April 08, 2016 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 22, 2015–August 23, 2015 • 4:00pm - 12:00am | House Party |
June 13, 2015 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Bridal Shower |
May 15, 2015 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Cultural Event |
I am a cover band with 70 songs in my repertoire, including a mixture of upbeat and mellow calypso, reggae, and other popular songs. My song list is available at (link hidden) .
Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffett, Harry Belafonte.
I can bring my own sound equipment.
My equipment has its own electrical supply, so I can perform anywhere!
I only require a space of size 7x7 square feet.
I am familiar with all types of venues and events.
Dori R. said “We heard such rave reviews from spectators that we'd love to line the Trinidad North Steel Drum Band up for our event next year !”
Kent L. said “The ladies loved him and the music was perfect for the store”
Caitlin E. said “Having Lennard at our Summer Picnic made the entire event! The vibes were so good, and everyone had an amazing time!! Highly recommend!!”
Nathan R. said “Raymond showed up plenty early for setup and was attentive throughout the evening, ensuring everyone was having the best time possible. His playing was…”