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Featured Member Island Soul Productions

Island Soul Productions

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4.64 
(8 reviews)
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • Steel Drum Player
  • Travels up to 30 miles
  • Contact for rates
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This is me playing at the Old Key West Bar and Grill. This is my set up for larger events.

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Here is me playing with the Sunshine Steel Band.

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This is my small set up that I used for a gig in Sarasota

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Overview

Hello,
My name is Chris Garner a local solo steel pan.
As a solo pan player I have performed for many styles of events bars such as The Old Key West Bar & Grill, & Tropix Beach, senior centers such as Inspired Living, businesses such as (link hidden)te Art Works, museums such as Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy, Sarasota, FL, the Morean Arts Center in Saint Petersburg, private birthday parties, corporate events, casual events, Christmas events, churches and much more performing with backing tracks of various genres. Because of the pandemic, I also provide virtual performances.


8 Reviews

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Maureen D. • May 12, 2025

Perfect addition to our daughter’s destination wedding!

Chris is a talented steel drum player and provided the most beautiful sound to welcome our guests to our daughter’s destination wedding!
Chris was a pleasure to work with. He arrived on time, was well prepared, and added the extra detail of wearing a tropical shirt in the same color as the wedding!
All of our guests thoroughly enjoyed his beautiful music and the tropical touch it gave our special occasion!
Our family highly recommends Chris to provide the beautiful sound of steel drums to any occasion! Thank you, Chris!!

Hired as:
Steel Drum Player, Beach Music, Caribbean/Island Music
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Response from Island Soul Productions:

Thank you so much

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Photo 1 from May 10, 2025 event with Island Soul Productions
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Stephanie M. • June 25, 2023

Excellent performance!

Brian is very talented! He arrived with plenty of time to set-up. He was also a great sport when rain caused him to have to move his set-up from outside to inside. Highly recommend!

Hired as:
Steel Drum Player
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Suzanne L. • December 19, 2021

Good music, good times!

Chris provided great music with the steel drum for my husband's birthday. He was on time, professional and was able to play some special requests for our guests. Thank you for providing a great atmosphere for our party!

Hired as:
Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Player
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Response from Island Soul Productions:

Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed the music. Be sure to tell your friends about me.

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Cassie H. • September 19, 2023

Steel drum music for home event- Birthday Party

Chris was very professional and great musician. The live steel drum music and selection of songs were the perfect addition for my husband's 50th birthday party. Thank you for helping to create a successful and fun event!

Hired as:
Steel Drum Player
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Response from Island Soul Productions:

Thank you very much. I enjoyed playing for you.

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Debra D. • August 11, 2023

Made our Key West party come to life!!

Chris knew exactly what music to play for our themed party. He is a talented and professional person. Arrived early and was ready to perform at our event. I highly recommend Chris for your beach island event.

Hired as:
Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Player
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Response from Island Soul Productions:

It was a pleasure playing for your event. Thank for choosing me for that island sound.

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Jacquelyn M. • December 27, 2022

Music was great! Just ran a little late

Music was great! Just ran a little late

Hired as:
Steel Drum Player
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Response from Island Soul Productions:

I’m sorry this failure on my part to start on time impacted you and your experience of my musical entertainment. I care deeply about your experience and I failed to meet my regular quality standards. I should have been more careful, and I’m very sorry for the issues it has caused you. I did offer to extend my performance for free to make up for starting late. When the party ended early, I made sure that I finished at 2:00pm just as you requested in your event details when I was hired. From now on, I’ll will make sure that I am ready to start on time.

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Matt G. • October 11, 2022

Great musician

Very talented, love hearing him play and have used him for several events!

Hired as:
Beach Music, Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Player
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Response from Island Soul Productions:

Thank you so much.

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Deborah H. • October 11, 2022

Just okay

He played ok but he called and stated he would be to my home an hr earlier then agreed. He wanted to start then but I needed him until time I agreed so I asked how much another hr would be and he charged me 150.00 which was ridiculous. I was so torn on what to do but it was a surprise for my boyfriend and I didn't want him sitting in front of my home for an hr. I felt like I had no choice. He also started packing up earlier then he was contracted to play. He was a nice person but needs some polishing.

Hired as:
Caribbean/Island Music
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Response from Island Soul Productions:

I understand how showing up early, charging you extra for showing up early and leaving early must have impacted your surprise birthday party. I’m sorry this failure on my part impacted you and your experience of my musical entertainment. I care deeply about your experience and I failed to meet my regular quality standards. I should have been more careful, and I’m very sorry for the issues it has caused you.
To prevent these from happening again, I have began to ask clients if they would be ok with me showing up early to set up, letting them know that I maybe standing around with the extra time and I have begun setting an alarm to help me know when my performance is to be over. Again, I’m deeply sorry this has happened to you. It’s not the experience I wish to create for any of my clients . Thank you for bringing it to my attention and allowing me to address it.

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Booking Info

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Price Range: Contact for rates

Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes

Languages: English

Insurance: $2,000,000 - The insurance covers anything that would cause an accident

What to Expect

When you book Island Soul Productions you will get a solo steel pan player who will provide you with a wide range of songs and styles. You will get a solo musician who will play the melody to a backing track, with most of the backing tracks made by Island Soul Productions. There usually is a set order in witch the songs are played but if asked to play certain songs, the set list will be adjusted.

About

Hello,
My name is Chris Garner and I am a local steel pan play in (link hidden)tersburg Florida. I have been playing for about four or five years now have experience playing at various locations as a solo steel pan act such as The Old Key West Bar & Grill, Inspiered Living, (link hidden)te Art Works, birthdays, the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy, Sarasota, FL , the Largo Public Libray and more. When choosing to hire me as a solo act, you can be insured to have fun time hearing not only the sound of the islands, but a variety of styles all played on the steel pan. I provide every thing needed to preform, from the sound system to the music. Yes, I play to backing tracks, but I makke most of my own, and they sound so good, you'd think I was playing with a real band.

Additional Booking Notes

The I way preform is based on the event size. If I play for a small event, say a birthday party or a small event with less than 50 people, I use a portable speak, my iPhone for backing tracks and sheet music. If I play for a larger event, I will use my PA system, my iPhone for backing tracks sheet music, and my mixer if needed. The only thing I require from the venue is an source to plug in speakers, a chair and a small table, other than that my performances are very laid back.

Services Offered

Steel Drum Player Beach Music Caribbean/Island Music

Upcoming Booked Events

June 23, 2025 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm Weekly Gig (repeats every Mon)
June 28, 2025 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm House Party

Past Booked Events

May 10, 2025 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony
March 04, 2025 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Fundraiser
December 14, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
May 16, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm Cocktail Party
December 09, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm Wedding Ceremony
September 09, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Birthday Party
June 24, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Dinner Party
June 17, 2023 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm Dinner Party
December 19, 2022 • 11:30am - 1:30pm Corporate Event
December 17, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm Christmas Party
November 03, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner Party
October 09, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Birthday Party
October 08, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm Nonprofit Event
July 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner Party
June 11, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm Personal Occasion
June 04, 2022 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
December 18, 2021 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Birthday Party
March 13, 2021 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Birthday Party
June 28, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm Neighborhood block party
June 21, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm Neighborhood block party
June 14, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm Neighborhood block party
June 07, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm Neighborhood block party
May 31, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Neighborhood block party
March 28, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Beach bar
March 21, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Beach bar
March 14, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Beach bar
March 07, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Beach bar
February 29, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Beach bar
February 22, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Beach bar
February 15, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Beach bar
February 08, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Beach bar
February 01, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Beach bar
January 25, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Beach bar
January 18, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Beach bar
January 11, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Beach bar
January 04, 2020 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm Beach bar
August 26, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm Birthday Part
April 29, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Largo Public Library 29th Annual Art Hops
February 21, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm Birthday Party

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Set List

The set list varies by event.

Influences & Inspiration

Bob Marly
Jimmy Buffet
Andy Nerell
Herry Belefonte
Rock
Jazz
Blues
Calypso
Reggae
Soca

Setup Requirements

Working electrical outlets

Table for equipment

Water bottle

Chair to sit during break(s)

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