Hear Steel Drums Play featuring Minsky Delmonte
Hear Steel Drums Play featuring Minsky Delmonte
Steel Drum Player in Charlotte, NC
Why hire Hear Steel Drums Play featuring Minsky Delmonte?
Would you like to have unique, uplifting, music at your party, wedding, open house, or other special occasion? Then consider having Steel Drums.
Welcome to " Hear Steel Drums Play". I'm Minsky Delmonte a solo steel drum artist with over 15 years of performing experience and I would love to play for your event.
In my performance, I play along with digitally recorded backing tracks running through a high quality sound system. You get the sound of a full band with live steel drum, without the budget or space needed to accommodate a full band.
If you are ready to enhance your special event with the exciting, irresistible sound of Steel Drums, then please contact me for a quote.
You wont be disappointed, Minsky was an awesome hit!
I hired Minsky to play during cocktail hour at my parents 50th wedding anniversary. I found out about his services simply by searching the internet. We did not meet until the day of the event. So, as you may imagine, I was slightly hesitant about hiring him without meeting in person or hearing him play live. In fact, my siblings and I had a running joke (just for fun of course) that he would show up and it would be a disaster or worse yet not show at all. But I could tell just by phone conversation how nice he was and by email exchanges that he would be great...and great he was! Minsky responded promptly to all of my emails and was always very professional. He showed up on time the day of the event and set up his area with ease. We were the ones who were scurrying around like crazy causing our event to be delayed. However, Minsky was very accommodating and played well beyond his arranged time frame. He kept to the genre of music that I had requested which made for a wonderful evening. My parents loved it, in fact we enjoyed Minsky so much and were having so much fun that he hung around to the end of the night dancing and hanging out with the family just like the rest of our invited guests. Everyone was so impressed with his services and I of course gave myself a big pat on the back for picking him out in the first place. So, if you're looking for a steel drum player, even if its one you haven't heard live, take my word for it you will love Hear Steel Drums play by Minsky Delmonte. Thanks Minsky!!!
Response from Hear Steel Drums Play featuring Minsky Delmonte:
Awwwww Thank You so much for taking the time to share such kind words. Your family was quite hospitable and they created an atmosphere that was a joy to share music with. I especially liked how everyone danced/slide to " Happy People"
The pleasure was mine. " See You in 50!"
Hired by: Delia B.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: February 2nd, 2013
Event: Anniversary Party in Wilmington, North Carolina
Services provided: Steel Drum Player
Minsky Delmonte is #1 for talent and personality!!!!
If you are planning a beach wedding, or any wedding for that matter, and you want steel drums, Minsky should be your only choice. We had Minsky play on the beach during the ceremony and afterwards at our small reception and he absolutely made a huge impact on us and all of our guests. Not only was he easy to work with prior to the event, his talent and pleasant demeanor are simply amazing. Everyone that was in attendance could not stop talking about how much he added to the overall ambiance of our wedding. Even the very young children that were there had a great time interacting with Minsky as he gave them an opportunity to actually play the drums and participate in the festivities. I cannot say enough good things about this truly wonderful man and talented entertainer. Do not have any doubts that he will deliver what you want and then some. I have recommended him to many others since our wedding and will continue to do so in the future. And if the occasion ever arises where I need a steel drummer again, I will definitely go with Minsky. Thanks, Minsky, for making our special day even more memorable! Donna and I will never forget what you added to our new life together.
Hired by: Harry M.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: July 11th, 2012
Event: Wedding Ceremony in Corolla, North Carolina
Services provided: Steel Drum Player
About
Hear Steel Drums Play travels nationwide.
www.hearsteeldrumsplay.com
Minsky Delmonte is a festive,energetic, solo steel drum musician whose repertoire draws from original compositions and a wide variety of musical genres. His friendly and lively stage presence will uplift you, make you tap your feet and bring a smile to your face. He goes out of his way to create a smooth sound from an inherently percussive instrument.
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, home of the steel drum, his interest in the national instrument didn't develop until he joined his high school steel band in Englewood, New Jersey. He further developed dexterity playing under the baton of ace arranger Ken " Professor" Philmore in Brooklyn New York's annual steel band competition. Prior to attending West Virginia University School of Music, Minsky recorded on two projects that were composed, arranged and produced by Antonio Underwood (MM Yale 87). The first was " Soca My Heart" featured on Jazz Saxelloist John Purcell's TrentSong CD (Pony Canyon Records) and on the sound track of independent film maker Denise Byrd's " Rumblings of the Earth ": Wilfredo Lam, His Work and Words.
In Addition to playing steel drums, Minsky's love of music can be heard on the piano. He took a " Jump In With Both Feet" approach to learning gospel style keyboards and as a result headed the Salvation Praise music ministry for over five years.
Whether he is playing at the Waldorf Astoria (New York NY) or the World Cup(94) it is apparent that Minsky loves what he does and so will you.
Personnel
Minsky Delmonte: Steel Drum Musician
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Influences
Tony Underwood, Patti Labelle, B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Ray Vaughn Karen Clark. Billy Preston, Tito Puente, David Rudder, Lord Kitchener, Ken " Professor" Philmore.
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 240 minutes
Hear Steel Drums Play focuses on providing high quality live music for weddings, social events, corporate functions, churches, festivals, grand openings, anniversaries, birthday parties and all special occasions!
Listeners have been pleasantly surprised by hearing a steel drum add a classy touch to songs that they recognise and love. My multi-genre songlist extends way beyond the typical steel drum repertoire and my sublte approach to playing the steel drum has allowed listeners to talk and mingle without being overwhelmed by loud, brash sound.
Additional Notes:
Access to an electrical outlet if possible. Shaded area to protect my instrument from inclement weather and direct sunlight.
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Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Birthday Party, Church Service, Convention, Corporate Event, Ethnic Celebration, Festival, Fundraiser, Grand Opening, Hotel, Private Party, Restaurant, Wedding Ceremony
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