Overview
A multi-instrumentalist, Percussionist -Steel Drums-, Classical and Pop Harpist, Pianist, and Accordionist. I perform all types of music, Caribbean, and pop. Reggae, Jazz, Romantic, Latin, Brazilian, International, classical. I work with back tracks.
Toco también la musica latina, española, typo flamenco con el arpa, con pistas. El arpa es lindo para cualquier evento. Mi arpa funciona como una guitarra acoustica, puede amplificarlo con un parlante. La musica puede ser personalizada a su gusto creyendo un ambiente lo que esta pidiendo. Lo mismo con los otros instrumentos. El acordeón es bueno si quiere un ambiente francés, italiano. Andando por las mesas, creyendo un estilo internacional.
Reviews
65 reviews
Mimi S.
January 12, 2018Perfect entertainer for our party
Who knew that such great entertainment, talent, skill and pleasing manner could be packaged in one single steel drum player, who really seemed more like an entire band than just one person? We were all amazed at Richie's fantastic abilities to keep us entertained. Whatever request was thrown at him - he could play! Here I am actually trying to have another party just so we could hire him again. Thank-you Richie!
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Tina S.
August 4, 2025Wonderful!
Ricky and his wife are very kind and it was a pleasure to have them for the 2nd time. He is so talented playing multiple instruments! We will definitely look to book him for future events.
Hired as: Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Band
Christopher L.
February 17, 2025Amazing experience
Truly unforgettable and provided so much patience.Allowed our children to pick song's perfect person for the job
Hired as: Harpist
Ricky Harpo
Thank you to the Lopez
Family for your beautiful hospitality. .I loved your event.
Darren S.
June 12, 2024Great job
He did a great job keeping the party going. Thanks for a fun time!
Hired as: Caribbean/Island Music
Booking information
Price range: $100 and up
Languages: English , Italian , Portuguese , Spanish
Gig length: 5 - 720 minutes
Unions: Independant
What to expect
A mixture of music. Music will be at a comfortable listening level. Music will be arranged in my personal style. Repretoire will be songs that the audience will know, I will accept and play as many requests as I can.
About
I have taught myself Steel Drums. I started on Piano and Accordion at the age of 6, but music has changed so I am now concentrating on my Steel Drum performance. Having studied classical and jazz piano I am now applying this to Steel Drums, and Electric Harp.
The Steel Drum is a very nice change of style from the piano, This is a more percussive instrument which has allowed me to express my music in a different manner. I am working on several steel drum CDs. One is classical, geared to wedding ceremonies the other is Caribbean, Soca type that will consist of my originals.
I am also working on an extensive Harp repertoire. Which consists of classical, pop, international, and romantic songs. I use an electric portable harp that allows me to work anywhere.
Additional booking notes
I can work with a battery powered speaker if no electric is provided. For example , wedding ceremonies on the beach.
Past booked events
August 2025
03
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
10:00am - 12:30pm
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Jupiter, FL
May 2025
07
Wednesday
Grand Opening
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Boca Raton, FL
April 2025
05
Saturday
Retirement Community Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Lake Worth, FL
February 2025
15
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Miramar, FL
September 2024
21
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Boca Raton, FL
08
Sunday
Baby Shower
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
West Palm Beach, FL
May 2024
21
Tuesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Sebastian, FL
April 2024
27
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Fort Lauderdale, FL
19
Friday
House Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Miami, FL
04
Thursday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Boca Raton, FL
February 2024
19
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Miami Gardens, FL
January 2024
15
Monday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Palm Beach, FL
August 2023
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Port St Lucie, FL
June 2023
24
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
11:30am - 2:00pm
•
Miami, FL
April 2023
15
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Fort Lauderdale, FL
March 2023
25
Saturday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Miami, FL
February 2023
24
Friday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 11:30am
•
Hialeah, FL
15
Wednesday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Boynton Beach, FL
January 2023
03
Tuesday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Boca Raton, FL
December 2022
14
Wednesday
Surprise
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Palm Beach, FL
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Miami, FL
November 2022
09
Wednesday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Miami, FL
October 2022
19
Wednesday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Miami, FL
14
Friday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Miami, FL
September 2022
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Delray Beach, FL
12
Monday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Miami Beach, FL
01
Thursday
Corporate Event
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Miami, FL
August 2022
27
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
West Palm Beach, FL
05
Friday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Pompano Beach, FL
July 2022
30
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Hollywood, FL
29
Friday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Pompano Beach, FL
08
Friday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Pompano Beach, FL
01
Friday
Weekly/Recurring Performance
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Pompano Beach, FL
June 2022
23
Thursday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Fort Lauderdale, FL
16
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 2022
14
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Naples, FL
07
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Boynton Beach, FL
April 2022
09
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Miami, FL
March 2022
20
Sunday
Cocktail Party
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Wilton Manors, FL
February 2022
05
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Fort Lauderdale, FL
August 2021
29
Sunday
Religious Celebration
10:30am - 12:30pm
•
Jupiter, FL
July 2021
31
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Islamorada, FL
31
Saturday
Bridal Shower
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Lighthouse Point, FL
June 2021
13
Sunday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Marathon, FL
January 2021
23
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Miami, FL
June 2020
27
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Delray Beach, FL
February 2020
29
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
North Miami, FL
18
Tuesday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Hollywood, FL
15
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Coral Gables, FL
03
Monday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Naples, FL
December 2019
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Miami, FL
November 2019
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Fort Lauderdale, FL
09
Saturday
Talent Competition
10:00am - 2:00pm
•
Miami, FL
October 2019
13
Sunday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Fort Lauderdale, FL
September 2019
21
Saturday
Baby Shower
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
West Palm Beach, FL
August 2019
12
Monday
Cocktail Party
9:00am - 11:30am
•
Jupiter, FL
May 2019
10
Friday
Nonprofit Event
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Miami, FL
February 2019
02
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Boynton Beach, FL
January 2019
05
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Miami, FL
December 2018
15
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Miami, FL
06
Thursday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Delray Beach, FL
November 2018
10
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Miami, FL
October 2018
28
Sunday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Fort Myers Beach, FL
07
Sunday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Plantation, FL
September 2018
29
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Weston, FL
29
Saturday
Bridal Shower
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Fort Lauderdale, FL
August 2018
18
Saturday
School Assembly
9:30am - 10:30am
•
Miami, FL
05
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Naples, FL
04
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Miami Beach, FL
04
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Hollywood, FL
May 2018
11
Friday
Surprise
10:30am - 11:15am
•
Miami, FL
03
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Plantation, FL
April 2018
28
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Riviera Beach, FL
07
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Coral Gables, FL
March 2018
17
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Hollywood, FL
10
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 2018
11
Thursday
Anniversary Party
9:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08
Monday
Bachelorette Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Boca Raton, FL
November 2017
25
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Surfside, FL
August 2017
05
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Fort Lauderdale, FL
July 2017
15
Saturday
Anniversary Party
5:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Pembroke Pines, FL
01
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
West Palm Beach, FL
June 2017
23
Friday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 5:45pm
•
Dania Beach, FL
May 2017
12
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Dania Beach, FL
04
Thursday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
April 2017
29
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
2:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Hialeah, FL
22
Saturday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Davie, FL
15
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Parkland, FL
January 2017
13
Friday
Fundraiser
11:00am - 12:30pm
•
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
November 2016
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Davie, FL
September 2016
08
Thursday
Convention/Trade Show
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Hollywood, FL
August 2016
13
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
South Miami, FL
07
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Islamorada, FL
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Riviera Beach, FL
April 2016
06
Wednesday
Reunion
12:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Boynton Beach, FL
February 2016
06
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Coconut Grove, FL
December 2015
19
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
7:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Plantation, FL
06
Sunday
Corporate Event
12:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Key Biscayne, FL
November 2015
15
Sunday
Corporate Event
9:30am - 10:30am
•
Miami Springs, FL
August 2015
22
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
1:30pm - 1:30am (Sun)
•
Hialeah, FL
08
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Davie, FL
July 2015
05
Sunday
Birthday (Adult)
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Jupiter, FL
June 2015
26
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Miami Beach, FL
06
Saturday
Corporate Event
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Pembroke Pines, FL
April 2015
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Port St Lucie, FL
15
Wednesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Fort Lauderdale, FL
October 2014
21
Tuesday
Dinner Dance
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Bonita Springs, FL
18
Saturday
Festival
2:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Okeechobee, FL
August 2014
26
Tuesday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Hialeah, FL
July 2014
25
Friday
Other
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Bonita Springs, FL
February 2014
14
Friday
Holiday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
July 2013
13
Saturday
Ethnic Celebration
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Miami, FL
Set list
A mix of pop, caribbean, latin, brazilian, reggae and jazz.