Band One Steel Band Sweet sounding Caribbean music to warm up your event

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Available to book from £350. For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.

About / Biography

Specialists in Weddings, formal functions, and Caribbean themed everythings, this is a steel band that has been using its unique style of tropical tunes to warm events of all types for the past 30 years.

Playing a mixture of infectious island melodies, well known pop songs and sing alongs, and even Christmas carols - all with a Caribbean twist - Band one are of the most popular steel bands on the circuit, and have performed in 12 different countries, and counting, for corporate heavyweights such as Nokia, Cadbury and Sky TV.

What makes this band unique is their versatility.

Lead by the jazz junkie, Francis, they manage to produce the sweetest of sounds with anything from one to six players, and hence consistently offer the right sized ensemble to suit each particular event and budget.

Band One are available to learn a request to make your special day that little bit more special.

Ask nicely and they might even let you have a go!

Reviews (12)

There are currently 12 user ratings for Band One Steel Band

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Will travel up to 500 miles
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Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Copacabana

Fly me to the moon

Can't take my eyes off you

My guy

Plat that funky music white boy

Three little birds

Dancing queen

Brazil

Quando Quando

Spanish Eyes

Three Little Birds

Smooth criminal/Billie Jean/Bad

Hey big spender

Dream a little dream of me

Fever ( you give me )

The Girl From Ipanema

Something Stupid

Yellow Bird

Island in the sun

Jamaica Farewell

La cucaracha

The Cricket Song

Rum And Coca Cola

Rivers of Babylon

Hot Hot Hot

Quando Quando

Brown Girl In the Ring

Just The Two Of Us

Take 5

When the saints

(Various Christmas carols)

(Your request)

Plus many more...

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

N/A


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

N/A


What information do you require about a venue?

We usually only need the address, but if the place is difficult to find then please let us know.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Sometimes, please enquire within.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

The big gigs are really nice, but our favourite gigs are where you perform at a regular person's special event.
You get to hear their story, and see how happy the music makes them feel.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We have a very unique sound that is influenced by almost all genres of music.

We try to add a Caribbean twist to songs that people recognise, from all genres - reggae/calypso, popular songs from every era (70s - present day).


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We all have different stories, but we all started the steel pans in primary school. There's something different about musicians who started as young children - hopefully it shows in what we do!


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We love the variety - that keeps it interesting, but if we had to choose we would say the more informal the occasion the better, since you can connect with the people.

Sometimes the best gigs are just playing in somebody's house or garden - you become part of the family.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We're flexible.

2 hours of playing spread over the course of your day/evening as instructed

Usually a TRIO or DUO, but available from 1 - 6 musicians upon request


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes please.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We have a very varied repertoire so please let us know your preferences.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Check out our reviews!


How long are your sets?

We can perform up to 2 hours which you can spread over a larger period of time to suit your event.
We're flexible, so let us know what you need.


How loud are the drums?

Well they're percussion so we can play loud or softly to suit.


Would we be able to have a go on the instruments?

We usually don't mind letting a few brave people have a quick go.

Recent Clients

Band One Steel Band has performed for these clients:

Alton Towers' Caribbean themed weekend - Alton Towers, Alton, 2014

Citroen – At the Splash Landings Hotel, Alton Towers, Alton, 2013

The Ironman UK Triathlon – On Rivington Green to welcome athletes, Bolton, 2013

The Trafford Centre – At the rebranding of the ‘Intu’ Trafford Centre, Manchester, 2013

Nokia – At the Rotherham Call Centre - Ventura House, Rotherham, 2013

Cadbury – At Cadbury world, Bourneville, 2012

British Gas – At the Manchester Call Centre, Manchester, 2012

Sky TV – At their summer ball held at Leeds University, Leeds, 2011

Venues

Band One Steel Band has performed at these venues:

Most wedding venues

Bars and clubs

Hotels and event spaces

Botanical gardens

Regular people's houses and gardens

Too many places to mention

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