Dano's Island Sounds

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For your next party, corporate event, or wedding, enjoy the festive spirit and exotic rhythms of Calypso, Soca and Reggae then add a refreshing dash of Pop. From the Rasta grooves of Jamaica to the Jump Up beat of Trinidad, Dano's Island Sounds has been delighting audiences of all ages since 2001.

Dano's unique and upbeat repertoire combines original compositions and contemporary steel drum arrangements from artists Harry Belafonte, Arrow, The Police, Coldplay, Sublime, Sting, Bob Marley, Black Eyed Peas, Jimmy Buffet and more. Steel Pan Artist and Percussionist Dan "Dano" Lancelot performs throughout Southern California including San Diego County, Orange County and Los Angeles County.

Bio on Dano: Following a successful career as drummer, co-writer and founding member for RCA/Kneeling Elephant Records rock artist Gloritone, and touring drummer for Skunk recording artist Slightly Stoopid, Dan switched gears. Energized and motivated after touring throughout America and traveling the Caribbean, Dan launched Dano's Island Sounds. Highlighting the steel pan and incorporating a crowd pleasing blend of original compositions, traditional Caribbean melodies, and Rock cover songs Dano's Island Sounds entertains audiences of all ages throughout Southern California. Dano's Island Sounds released instrumental CD's "Pan in Paradise" in 2003 and "One Drop Pop" in 2007 to rave reviews.

Dano's Island Sounds available groups: Caribbean solo, Caribbean duo & Caribbean trio.

Dano's Clients Include: SeaWorld San Diego - featured artist, Wild Animal Park, Aquarium of the Pacific Long Beach CA, Del Rey Yacht Club in Santa Monica, Spago Beverly Hills, Randy Fuhrman Events, Events in Motion, World Famous San Diego Zoo, Loren Smith Productions, San Diego Yacht Club, Jewell Entertainment, Bond Capital Ltd, San Diego Zoological Society, California Center for the Arts, Escondido Metropolitan Transit System, and many more.

Personnel

Dano: tenor steel pan & percussion
Craig Erwin: guitar & vocals
Mark Lamson: congas/percussion
Steve Haney: congas/percussion

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