Island Music Trio

Salem, VA

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Island Music Trio "Sounds Caribbean"

The Island Music Trio’s "Sounds Caribbean" performances are geared to entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages. Our musical offerings are wide and diverse.
The Island Music Trio is available for almost any occasion from Weddings and Receptions to festivals, Pool Parties even Holiday Parties! Any time you want to add music that’s fun with a Caribbean flair, the Island Music Trio is an easy choice. The Island Music Trio offers a familiar and varied repertoire, including Margaritaville, Yellowbird, Tequila, and That’s the Way I Like it. Also, don't forget Day-O!

Island Music Trio will give your event tha laid back island atmosphere you want


Reviews

6 reviews

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Judy M.

May 18, 2026
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Great evening!

Island music trio was the perfect choice for our pool grand opening! The band provided a great island vibe and played crowd favorites as well. We received a ground swell of compliments! The guys were super nice and we will definitely refer them to everyone!

Hired as: Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Band


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Megan W.

August 28, 2024
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Fun and easy to work with

We had the Island Music Trio for our Luau and they were fantastic! They were easy to work with for booking and engaged with the crowd constantly. We will definitely have them back! Residents complimented them for days afterwards!

Hired as: Steel Drum Band

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Island Music Trio

Thank you Megan! We Enjoyed sharing our music with the residents there, and we look forward to sharing again :)
Cheers, IMT Robert, Dave, Gerald


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Brenda M.

November 7, 2022
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Awesome Group.

Rally enjoyed the band. Real nice folks. Thank you for coming.

Hired as: Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Band


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Lee L.

June 27, 2022
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Perfect for our 50th wedding celebration.

These guys performing was the best possible entertainment for our celebration. Very professional. I cannot say enough good things about them. Great interaction with the kids. Everyone at the party had nothing but good things to say about them. I will not hesitate to call on on them again. You will not be disappointed if you’re looking for a great trio.

Hired as: Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Band


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Lucia M.

June 21, 2022
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Awesome!

They were the perfect fit for our luau dinner. Would highly recommend!

Hired as: Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Band

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 15 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Let Island Music Trio make your next event a smash! Bring the sounds of the islands to your event with authentic Caribbean steel drum music. Any event, large or small, is more memorable and exciting with the unique sound of the steel drums. Fusing the tropical sounds of Trinidad and Jamaica with rock and pop, steel drums are for everyone. Island Music Trio is the answer to take your event over the top and bring the laid back island atmosphere to your event.

About

Island Music Trio "Sounds Caribbean"

The unique sounds of steel drums can be heard from the rolling hills of Virginia to any part of our great country. The Island Music Trio’s high-energy performances are geared to entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages. Our musical offerings are wide and diverse.
The Island Music Trio is available for almost any occasion from Weddings and Receptions to festivals, Pool Parties even Holiday Parties! Any time you want to add music that’s fun with a Caribbean flair, the Island Music Trio is an easy choice. The Island Music Trio offers a familiar and varied repertoire from Calypso to Classical, including Margaritaville, Yellowbird, Tequila, and That’s the Way I Like it. Also, don't forget Day-O! No occasion is complete without some fun crowd involvement!

Our performances can be tailored to meet the needs of the presenter and the audience.

Want Team Building or a fun educational Work Shop for your school or summer camp? Island Music Trio can bring a truckload of drums to your location and teach your group, (up to 30 students at a time), the fundamentals of playing the “steel drums.” In as little as an hour, your group will sound AMAZING. Our workshops are fun and informative, as well as enlightening. Our programs celebrate the diversity of the people of the West Indies Islands. The "Island Music Trio" is one of the east coasts most exciting and fun multi-cultural performing arts ensembles.

Want a program for elementary school students? We've got it! Our educational programs are suitable for children of all grade levels. The educational programs explore the history of four continents, five hundred years, and the voice of the small island country of Trinidad and Tobago; all in a light and fun presentation. Teachers: we offer a ”Teacher Resources Guide” that is available and recommended as an enhancement to the learning objectives and goals of your classroom. The educational programs are steeped in history, cultural diversity, acceptance, and the blending of ethnic riches.

Let Island Music Trio make your next event a smash! Bring the sounds of the islands to your event with authentic Caribbean steel drum music. Any event, large or small, is more memorable and exciting with the unique sound of the steel drums. Fusing the tropical sounds of Trinidad and Jamaica with rock and pop, steel drums are for everyone. Island Music Trio is the answer to take your event over the top and bring the laid back island atmosphere to your event.

Additional booking notes

We are ready for most any event with an audience of 300 or less. All we need is a 20 amp plugin, a cover (Tent) if the event is out side and the sounds of the island will start shortly.

Past booked events

May 2026

16

Saturday

Grand Opening

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Cary, NC

August 2024

26

Monday

Cocktail Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lynchburg, VA

August 2023

18

Friday

Campus Event

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Salisbury, NC

November 2022

05

Saturday

Retirement Party

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Kernersville, NC

June 2022

26

Sunday

Anniversary Party

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Clarksville, VA

16

Thursday

Camp Event

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Bartow, WV

October 2021

01

Friday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Lexington, VA

Team

Gerald Pope Lead Pan
Robert Chernault Seconds
Dave McKee Percussion

Set list

Jamaica Farewell - That’s The Way I Like It - Cherry Pink - Montego Bay - Cupid - I Can See Clearly Now - My Uncle John from Jamaica - One Love - Limbo - Baha - Yellow Bird - Tequila - Red Red Wine - The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Guantana - Hot, Hot, Hot - The Hammer - Mi Compadre Juan - Quando, Quondo, Quondo - Margaritaville - Oye Como Va - Day-O - Never On Sunday - Volcano - Cheeseburger in Paradise - Fins - Say Hey I Love You - The Bridal Chorue - The Wedding March - Trumpet Voluntary - ****SPECIAL MUSIC**** - Almost any music can be prepared - for your SPECIAL event - at an additional fee Just let us know! -

Influences and inspiration

We enjoy all music.

Setup requirements

20 amp plug

tent or shelter if we are out side

Min 1 hour to setup

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