Toby Tobas: Steel Drum Band-Pan
Talent Overview
- Talent Category:
- Steel Drum Player
- Related Categories:
-
Calypso BandCaribbean/Island MusicChildren's MusicDrum / Percussion ShowReggae BandSamba BandSteel Drum BandSteel Drum PlayerWedding Band
- Based In:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Travel Range:
- up to 300 miles
- Performance Fee:
- Please Call
- Direct Contact:
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- 617-889-1678
- www.tobzmusic.com
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About Toby Tobas: Steel Drum Band-Pan
Toby is a Boston based Caribbean Steel Drum soloist, with sequenced accompaniment, simulating the sound of a full six-piece band. He has been performing throughout New England for over 10 years.
His repertoire allows him to satisfy a broad range of musical taste, setting the mood for
your special event in bringing to you the soothing sound of this unique Caribbean musical
instrument. Creating an atmosphere that is both
elegant and memorable!
Covering musical styles like Caribbean Folk, Reggae, Calypso, Afro Cuban& South American
favorites, Martinique Zouk, Brazilian, Easy Listening and some pop variety as well.
STEEL DRUM BAND-PAN MAN: The Best In Live Music Year Round…
Biography:
Michael Tobas is a native of the twin island Republic of Trinidad
& Tobago,Situated at the southern tip of the Caribbean archipelago
just off the coast Of Venezuela.
Toby as he is affectionately called, was well situated to draw upon
the rich Percussive environment of STEEL PAN music,invented in that
country some Sixty years ago. Which included a close working
relationship with world Rewound Steel Drum innovators Rudolph Charles
and Bertie Marshall.
Coming from the oral tradition, he has developed an affinity for
many percussion Instruments indigenous to the pulsating rhythms of
the English, Spanish andFrench speaking Caribbean.
He has performed as a drummer in major folk, Steel Drum and jazz
festivals; Concerts;recordings; TV specials; and hotel venues in
his native Trinidad & Tobago, the English, French and Spanish
speaking Caribbean.
While on the North America concert tour with the world renowned
Desperados Steel Orchestra under the leadership of Steel Drum
inavoter Rudolph Charles.Performing at Carganie Hall, Lincoln
Center and Philadelphia.
On his second US tour with Despers in 1970, he was recommended
to Harry Belafonte, He auditioned got the job and toured the US,
Canada, Japan Europe,with Belafonte for five Years, (1972-1977).
Toby Appeared on two Recordings with Harry Belafonte; "Turn the
World around" & "Belafonte live In Japan".
Toby and his family moved to Massachusetts in 1989.Where he is
active as a Performer & Instructor. He is recognized in the Boston
area for his versatility As a drum set player, working on the
Caribbean and Latin circuit, and as a Steel Drum soloist with
Sequenced accompanimentperforming through out The New England
area.
Act Members:
TOBY TOBAS — Steel Drum Soloist With Sequenced Accompaniment.
More Information:
Gig Salad Address: GigSalad.com/dtobz234
Toby Tobas: Steel Drum Band-Pan is listed in the following categories:
Caribbean/Island Music in Boston
Drum / Percussion Show in Boston
