Calipso Cowboys
Overview
We are The Calipso Cowboys. A father & son duo bringing The West Indies & The Wild West together like never before .
Reviews
1 review
Brian
November 29, 2025Great entertainment!
Willie and his son were enjoyed by all of or Thanksgiving guests
Hired as: Steel Drum Band
Calipso Cowboys
Pleasure was all ours. God Bless.
Booking information
Price range: $750-2500
Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - We can obtain performers insurance if required. Please state that insurance is required prior to booking , so that we may re calculate the total fee
What to expect
Calipso Cowboys presents a style of music from long bygone days of traditional, family-friendly music.
You will travel to the West Indies and the Wild West, all in the realm of a single set of music.
Calipso Cowboys are seasoned professionals. Willie has been performing nationally & Globally for the past 40 Years. His son Gio joins the Band to complete the duo.
We travel far and wide for our performances and events:
Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Texas, Arizona, and even California
Invite Calipso Cowboys today for a real treat that's hard to find here in the West.
Blessings to All
Willie & Gio
About
Calipso Cowboys is a father-and-son & duo based in Eldora, Colorado. Get ready for a musical adventure with the Led by band leader Willie Bobo, this eclectic group blends island vibes with Wild West charm to create a unique and unforgettable sound. With Willie on lead steel drums, drum set, and vocals, the Calipso Cowboys will take you on a journey through the landscapes of the West Indies and the Old Wild West.
No passport is required for this musical experience where Tombstone meets the Tropics and Arizona sunsets meet the Pacific Ocean. The band draws inspiration from cultural heritage spanning from Old Appalachia to the West Indies, Colorado to New Orleans. With a wide range of influences, including Caribbean calypso, honky-tonk, and everything in between, the Calipso Cowboys offer a genre-bending experience that is both familiar and fresh.
Whether you're looking for a bluegrass, Caribbean, country, jazz, reggae, or steel drum band, the Calipso Cowboys have got you covered. Their diverse repertoire also includes Hawaiian, beach, jam, and world music, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy. So saddle up and get ready to dance the night away with the Calipso Cowboys at your next event!
Don't miss out on the chance to bring a taste of the islands and the Wild West to your event with the Calipso Cowboys. Book them now for a musical experience like no other that will have your guests talking for years to come. With their unique blend of genres and infectious energy, the Calipso Cowboys are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Additional booking notes
We provide all our sound gear.
We may request a tent ( clients are responsible) if outdoors for protection from the elements. We also require access to power unless we are playing acoustically.
Past booked events
November 2025
27
Thursday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 6:00pm
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Englewood, CO
Team
Set list
Song List
Get a feel for the songs performed by this vendor. Contact them directly for special requests.
Stand BY Me | Ben E King
Rum and Coca Cola | Calypso Traditional
Out of the Blue | Andy Narell
Hammer | Calypso
Workout | Andy Narell
Rainorama | Andy Narell
We Kinda Music | Andy Narell
Even After All | Finley Quaye
Love Gets Sweeter | Finley Quaye
Dangerous | Rankin Roger ( English Beat)
Tiny Winey | Byron Lee
Nani Wine | Byron Lee
Sugar Bum BUm | Calypso
Gimme De Ting | Calypso
Coffee Street | Andy Narrel
Somebody's Crying | Chris Isaak
Only the Lonely | Chris Isaak
South of the Border | Chris Isaak
Cheeseburger in Paradise | JImmy Buffet
Electric Avenue | Eddy Grant
I Can see Clearly Now | Jimmy Cliff
Jamaica Farewell | Belafonte
Jump in the Line | Belafonte
Coconut Woman | Belafonte
Walking on The Moon | The Police
Down Under | Men at Work
Beyond The Sea | Bobby Darren
Dream Lover | Bobby Darren
Yakety Yak | The Coasters
Splish Splash | Bobby Darren
Under the Boardwalk | Drifters
Santeria | Sublime
What I got | Sublime
Pass the Dutchie | Musical Youth
Red Red Wine | UB40
Here I am | UB40
Volcano | Jimmy Buffet
Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffet
One LOve ( People Get Ready) | Marley
Roots, Rock, Reggae | Marley
Satisfy My Soul | Marley
I Shot the Sheriff | Marley
Waiting in Vain | Marley
Redemption Song | Marley
Three Little Birds | Marley
Coconut Woman | Belafonte
Mama Look at Boo Boo | Belafonte
Matilda | Belafonte
Man Smart , Woman Smarter | Belafonte
Island in The Sun | Belafonte
Banana BOat Song | Belafonte
Influences and inspiration
Willie Nelson to James Wilsey to Harry Belafonte and Jimmy Buffett
We cover a wide and varied diaspora of musical genres, including African and Aboriginal Australian.
Setup requirements
Access to power. Platform if outdoors. Tent or shading