The Spiceislander Steeldrummer
- Hayward, CA
- Steel Drum Player
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Dan Martin has been performing in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond since 1996, forming his own project in 2009 focusing on Rocksteady, Ska and Early Reggae music. He often performs solo style, but can call upon his band members to fill out a big band sound as needed and play in multiple formats from duo to 8-piece band. Dan plays original music inspired by Jamaican music from the late 1960's, as well as some classics and covers. Dan Martin and the Noma Rocksteady Band were voted Best Reggae Band in the North Bay 2020 by readers of the North Bay Bohemian. With a sweet and soulful sound, Dan is sure to be a great addition to your event whether solo acoustic style or with his full band.
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Price Range: $500 and up
Dan's music can range from tasteful background guitar/vocal music for dinner or cocktail hour type events, to a full band sound that can get a dance floor working. His sound has been described as positive and relaxing and appeals to listeners of all ages.
With over 10 years experience playing events ranging from wineries, weddings, and high-end hotels, to pubs, clubs, and breweries, Dan is happy to adapt to the needs of your event. Whether solo style or with the band, Dan is happy to nice up the place with steady rocking rhythms and soulful songs!
Northern California Native Dan Martin has been writing songs and performing in bands since 17 years of age, forming his first band with a group of friends including Tony Gibson(Noma Rocksteady Band vocalist/percussionist). Dan began in his youth gigging on the ska and punk scene at such places as the famed Phoenix Theater in Petaluma, CA and helping friends found and run a DIY venue known as "The Shop" in the industrial side of his hometown of Sonoma, CA in a lightly converted warehouse space. Dan began to study drums and recording arts in Sacramento, CA which led him back to his love of early Reggae and Ska music and the raw energy of the early recordings. In 2009, Dan began performing locally as a solo artist, refining his sound and creating a local buzz with his honest songwriting and upbeat feel.
In 2010, Dan formed The Noma Rocksteady Band to back him up, beginning as a group of friends and local musicians that got together to share in the rocksteady vibes. By 2012 the band had solidified into a full 7-piece band, ready to move dance floors everywhere. Together they have played numerous venues throughout Northern California, and have shared the bill with such acts as The Melodians,Pato Banton, Israel Vibrations, and Burnt.
Dan Martin and the Noma Rocksteady Band continue to lighten the spirit and shake the dance floor with old-school rocksteady rhythms, while maintaining a unique contemporary sound.
Major influences include Toots and the Maytals, The Melodians, Delroy Wilson, Hepcat, The Aggrolites, Chris Murray. Inspired by Jamaican music from the late 1950's through the early 70's. Dan's early musical background ranged from folk and blues to punk rock before his love for Ska and Rocksteady music took the forefront.
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