Me llamo Lucas y toco marimba en solitario junto con pistas de acompañamiento. Música de marimba de México y Centroamérica, más de 100 canciones! Fiestas de cumpleaños, recepciones de bodas, cócteles, memoriales, festivales, funerales. Las maderas que cantan!
My name is Lucas and I play solo marimba along with backing tracks. Marimba music from Mexico and Central America, over 100 songs! Birthday parties, wedding receptions, cocktail hours, memorials, festivals, funerals. The wood that sings!
28 reviews
Luisa S.
February 23, 2025Lucas and his partner were amazing! I will most definitely be hiring them for another event! They didn't disappoint.
Hired as: Percussionist
Marimba Tropical
Thank you for your having us! We were delighted to play for your family and enjoy your friendly hospitality! -Lucas & Jasenia
Karin M.
March 8, 2024We enjoyed Marimba Tropical , the music was great , everyone in my family was happy and brought so much joy to them. They both were dressed perfect and kind. Love having them celebrate our daughters 15th birthday
Hired as: Latin Band, Percussionist
Kristine A.
September 22, 2023I work with The City of Fontana and we had Lucas, "Marimba Tropical", come out for our Hispanic Heritage celebration on 9/16/23. Throughout the entire process, Lucas was very kind, responsive, and patient with us. I can't thank Lucas enough for how easy he made everything for us. He was truly a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him to anybody looking to book a talented artist. I can't wait to work with Lucas again.
Hired as: Latin Band, Percussionist
Marimba Tropical
Thank you for your kind words! I had such a blast working with you and all your wonderful staff. This has always been a highlight of my year and this year you went above and beyond. Can't wait to do it again sometime! -Lucas
Giovanna
May 21, 2023Although the occasion hasn’t always been the happiest (funeral), the beautiful music has always made it better. Lucas is great!
Hired as: Percussionist
Marimba Tropical
Thank you, Giovanna. I am incredibly honored to be included in your family's memorial ceremonies. Your compliments mean a lot.
Price range: $500 - $1400
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - Commercial General Liability
Me llamo Lucas y toco marimba en solitario junto con pistas de acompañamiento. Música de marimba de México y Centroamérica, más de 100 canciones! Fiestas de cumpleaños, recepciones de bodas, cócteles, memoriales, festivales funerales. Las maderas que cantan!
My name is Lucas and I play solo marimba along with backing tracks. Marimba music from Mexico and Central America, over 100 songs! Birthday parties, wedding receptions, cocktail hours, memorials, festivals, funerals. The wood that sings!
Marimba Tropical ha estado tocando en la zona de Los Ángeles desde 2015 como un acto de marimba en solitario de Lucas Critchfield. Al crecer en Albuquerque, Nuevo México y aprender a tocar marimba en la universidad, Lucas también viajó varias veces a Chiapas y Guatemala para estudiar el arte de la marimba, y recibió un Certificado de Reconocimiento del Museo de la Marimba en Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas en 2007. Su repertorio destaca varias regiones de México y Centroamérica y ha crecido a más de 100 canciones. Mientras que Marimba Tropical a menudo toca varias veces a la semana, Lucas también toca en la Pomona Concert Band, bandas de reggae y enseña banda para el Claremont Unified School District. (Aviso: Español es mi segundo idioma.)
Marimba Tropical has been playing in the Los Angeles area since 2015 as a solo marimba act by Lucas Critchfield. Growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico and learning how to play marimba at the university, Lucas also traveled to Chiapas and Guatemala several times to study the art of the marimba, and was given a Certificate of Recognition from the Museo de la Marimba in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas in 2007. His repertoire highlights several regions of Mexico and Central America and has grown to over 100 songs. While Marimba Tropical often plays several times each week, Lucas also plays in the Pomona Concert Band, reggae bands, and teaches band for Claremont Unified School District.
We need about 8' wide x 6' deep of space, preferably covered if outside, and access to an outlet within 10 feet.
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Palm Springs, CA
Thursday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Chino Hills, CA
Wednesday
Cultural Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
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San Luis Obispo, CA
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Riverside, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Long Beach, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Sun City, CA
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:30am - 1:00pm
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Claremont, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 10:30pm
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Corona, CA
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
2:30pm - 5:30pm
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Hollister, CA
Saturday
Teen Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Bloomington, CA
Saturday
Dinner Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wildomar, CA
Saturday
Festival
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Fontana, CA
Sunday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Highland, CA
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Santa Ana, CA
Saturday
Dinner Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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La Puente, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Moreno Valley, CA
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Corona, CA
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Long Beach, CA
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 12:00pm
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Santa Ana, CA
Friday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Los Angeles, CA
Saturday
Surprise
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Orange County, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Littlerock, CA
Sunday
Festival
2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Santa Ana, CA
Sunday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Santa Ana, CA
Friday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Santa Monica, CA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Anaheim, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Inglewood, CA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Los Angeles, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Los Angeles, CA
Thursday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Escondido, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Newport Beach, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Paramount, CA
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:30am
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Glendora, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Hawthorne, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
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Los Angeles, CA
Monday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Los Angeles, CA
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Pomona, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:30pm - 9:30pm
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Orange, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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La Puente, CA
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fallbrook, CA
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Baptism Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Riverside Farmers Market
8:00am - 1:00pm
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Birthday Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
Claremont Farmers Market
8:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday
Sweet 16
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Anaheim, CA
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Upland, CA
Friday
Quinceañera
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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North Hollywood, CA
Saturday
House Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Anaheim, CA
Sunday
Baby Shower
2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Pomona, CA
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Garden Grove, CA
Saturday
Quinceañera
6:00pm - 11:30pm
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Covina, CA
Saturday
Birthday (Teen)
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Irvine, CA
Saturday
Anniversary Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Friday
School Assembly
10:00am - 11:00am
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Saturday
Graduation
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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GUATEMALA
Añoranza
Coban
Cuando Cae La Lluvia
Cuando Llora El Indio
El Grito (El Son)
El Rey Quiche
El Valle de la Ermita
Ferrocarril de los Altos
Jugo de Piña
Lagrimas De Thelma
Las Chancletas de Nayo Capero
Luna de Xelaju
Mañanitas Guatemaltecas
Mi Lupita
Son de Solola
Soy de Zacapa
Tristezas Quetzaltecas
Un Vals Para Mi Madre
Veronica
EL SALVADOR
El Carbonero
La Bala
HONDURAS
Palito Verde
Sopa de Caracol
NICARAGUA
El Solar de Monimbó
El Viejo y La Vieja
La Cumbia Chinandegana
COLOMBIA
Cumbia del Sol
La Cosecha de Mujeres
La Cumbia Moruna
La Cosecha de Mujeres
La Cumbia Sampuesana
La Mucura
La Pollera Colora
Mi Cafetal
Ritmo Y Palmeras
COSTA RICA
Amor de Temporada
Caballito Nicoyano
El Punto Guanacasteco
La Guaria Morada
Luna Liberiana
Soy Tico
Ticas Lindas
Tico de Corazon
MEXICO:
Amor Eterno
Besame Mucho
Camaron Pelao
De Colores
Desesperanza
El Gavilan
El Pato Lucas
El Sinaolense
Feliz Feliz
Gema
La Chona
La Pollera Amarilla
Las Mañanitas/Happy Birthday
No Me Quieras Tanto
Nosotros
Nunca Es Suficiente
Ojitos Verdes
Oye Mi Amor
Quien Sera
Roberta (Danzon)
Rosa Maria
Sabor a Mi
Spanish Eyes
Tao Tao
Tienes Que Pagar
(Chiapas)
Al Son de la Marimba
Caminito de San Cristobal
Chiapas
Comitan
El Bolonchon
El Piri
El Rascapetate
El Sapo
La Maruchita
La Sanjuanera
Las Chiapanecas
Mambo Marimba
Nicte/Tres de Mayo
Palenque
Parachicos
Sones de Ixtapa y Soyalo
(Oaxaca)
Dios Nunca Muere
Flor de Piña
Jarabe Del Valle
La Llorona
La Martiniana
La Tortuga del Arenal
La Zandunga
Mi Linda Oaxaca
Nereidas (Danzon)
Son Calenda
Tehuantepec
(Tabasco)
Amancer De Mi Tierra
El Ladron
El Rojo y El Azul
El Tigre
Mis Blancas Mariposas
Tabasco
(Veracruz)
El Cascabel
El Colas
El Tilingo Lingo
La Bamba
La Bruja
(Yucatan)
La Vaqueria
El Chinito
OTRAS CUMBIAS 2020
Juana la Cubana
La Cortina
La Del Moño Colorado
La Sirenita
Oye Mujer
Tiburon a la Vista
OTROS
23 de Infanteria
Huayayay (Peru)
It’s A Small World
La Vaca (Dominican Republic)
Llorando Se Fue (Bolivia/Brazil)
Mas Alla Del Sol (Alabanza)
Quizas, Quizas, Quizas (Cuba)
Marimba Orquidea
Marimba Espiga de Oro
Marimba Nandayapa
Marimba Fraylescana
Aguilas de Chiapas
Lira de San Cristobal
Perla de Chiapas
Marimba Orquesta Gallito
Chapinlandia
Space: 8' wide x 6' deep; Electricity: Yes unless you notify me ahead of time (I have battery-powered speakers in that case). Espacio: 8' x 6'; Electricidad: Sí, a menos que me notifique con anticipación (tengo altavoces a batería en ese caso).
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