- Norfolk, VA
- Steel Drum Player
- Contact for pricing
Joanie C. said
“Punctual, organized, pleasant personality, and a talented artist! I highly recommend him if you’re looking for a steel drum musician. ”
RRSteelPans
Isn't She Lovely
Williamsburg, VA
Beach Wedding Ceremony; Virginia Beach, VA
Wedding in Norfolk, VA
Wedding Ceremony in Outer Banks, NC
Wedding Ceremony in Myrtle Beach, SC
Beach wedding in Virginia Beach, VA
Campus Event at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA
Pan in Harmony guest appearance in Wilmington, NC
Community pool party in Hampton, VA
Private company picnic in Myrtle Beach, SC
Performing in a steel drum festival in Virginia Beach, VA
Overview
Ryan Roberts has dedicated over 20 years to perfecting his craft in the art of steel pan. He has performed at weddings, school functions, both indoor and outdoor celebrations, and numerous other events. Offering a diverse range of music on steel pan, including styles such as Calypso, Soca, Jazz, R&B, and American Pop. Allow RRSteelPans to transform your next event into a tropical-themed paradise!
Reviews
70 reviews
Laura F.
June 4, 2024Great experience!!
Highly recommend!!!
Hired as: Steel Drum Band
Cartora N.
August 15, 2023Pan in Petersburg, Va
"One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain."-Bob Marley
Our family and friends thoroughly enjoyed your mastery of the Pan. It was amazing that two of my guest know your Maestro. We greatly appreciate the entertainment you provided. Thank you so much!
The Nibbs
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Philemina J.
April 23, 2023Steel Band Music
Great job. Everyone enjoyed the music.
Hired as: Steel Drum Band
Emma H.
November 13, 2022Transported to a Caribbean beach!
I’m from the Caribbean and wanted some happy, entertaining background music for my event and to also have my friends experience live steel pan music. I was very impressed with the quality and professionalism that Ryan portrayed!! He was early to set up and I loved his playlist. I would hire him again for another event! Thank you for a memorable night!
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Anna S.
September 22, 2022So impressed!
Ryan performed for my cocktail reception and immediately became the star of the event! He was super responsive leading up to the event when finalizing the music that he would play. Additionally, he took it upon himself to be in continued communication with my planner so that we never had to worry about timing. My guests raved about his performance and I really hope to work with him again!
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $350
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General liability insurance
What to expect
Ryan offers many different genre's of music for your party/event; calypso, soca, jazz, R&B, pop, you name it!
About
A native to Virginia Beach, VA, Ryan was involved with 2 prestigious steel orchestras. During his time in Mosaic Steel Orchestra and The Virginia Arts Festival's Rhythm Project, Ryan was given the chance to perform with them throughout the United States.
In late 2013, Ryan’s dedication and passion for steelpan caught the attention of the legendary Dr. Elliott “Ellie” Mannette, one of the renowned pioneers of the steel pan. Recognizing Ryan’s commitment and potential, Dr. Mannette took him under his wing, becoming his invaluable mentor and guide.
Throughout his apprenticeship, Ryan witnessed firsthand Dr. Mannette's unparalleled craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering passion for the steelpan.
Drawing from his extensive experience and the teachings of Dr. Mannette, Ryan founded RRSteelPans, driven by a deep desire to share the transformative power of pan tuning and performance with fellow musicians and enthusiasts. With a focus on precision, quality craftsmanship and excellence, Ryan Roberts has quickly become a trusted name in the steel pan community.
Additional booking notes
Require a power outlet at the performing location. Performer will need to be placed in a shady location for the duration of the performance.
Services offered
Past booked events
November 2025
08
Saturday
Private event in Richmond, VA
6:00pm - 7:00pm
October 2025
30
Thursday
Private event in Cary, NC
4:00pm - 5:00pm
August 2025
19
Tuesday
Private event in Apex, NC
12:00pm - 1:30pm
02
Saturday
Private event in Virginia Beach, VA
12:00pm - 3:00pm
July 2025
25
Friday
Private event in Richmond, VA
5:30pm - 7:30pm
June 2025
20
Friday
Private event in Cary, NC
6:30pm - 8:30pm
May 2025
17
Saturday
Private Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
March 2025
11
Tuesday
Private event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
August 2024
22
Thursday
Private event, Burlington, NC
2:00pm - 3:00pm
July 2024
31
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Cary, NC
25
Thursday
Private event Durham, NC
4:00pm - 6:00pm
20
Saturday
Private event va beach, VA
12:00pm - 3:00pm
June 2024
01
Saturday
Private event
4:00pm - 8:00pm
May 2024
31
Friday
House Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
August 2023
12
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Petersburg, VA
July 2023
29
Saturday
Private event in Virginia Beach, VA
1:00pm - 4:00pm
June 2023
17
Saturday
Private event Virginia Beach, VA
5:00pm - 8:00pm
May 2023
27
Saturday
Private event Morgantown, WV
1:30pm - 3:30pm
12
Friday
Private event in Greensboro, NC
6:00pm - 7:00pm
April 2023
21
Friday
House Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
14
Friday
Retirement Community Event
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Pinehurst, NC
March 2023
18
Saturday
Private event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
04
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
November 2022
12
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Clayton, NC
September 2022
17
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Middleburg, VA
10
Saturday
Private event in Morgantown,WV
All-day event
June 2022
17
Friday
Surprise
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Toronto, OH
October 2021
06
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Pittsburgh, PA
September 2021
18
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Pittsburgh, PA
10
Friday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Columbus, OH
August 2021
22
Sunday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Morgantown, WV
July 2021
24
Saturday
Private event
3:00pm - 5:30pm
June 2021
19
Saturday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Marietta, OH
17
Thursday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Canonsburg, PA
May 2021
21
Friday
House Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Pittsburgh, PA
15
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Loretto, PA
September 2020
19
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Gibsonia, PA
August 2020
08
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
6:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Richmond, VA
July 2020
04
Saturday
Holiday Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Front Royal, VA
December 2019
13
Friday
Christmas party in Wheeling, WV
7:30pm - 8:30pm
October 2019
18
Friday
School Assembly
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Clarksburg, WV
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Palmyra, VA
September 2019
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Bedford, PA
August 2019
31
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
10
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Bedford, PA
July 2019
27
Saturday
Wedding in Cleveland, OH
5:00pm - 7:00pm
26
Friday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Coraopolis, PA
20
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Hampton, VA
19
Friday
Private Event in Wheeling, WV
4:00pm - 6:00pm
June 2019
15
Saturday
Private Event in Zelienople, PA
3:00pm - 6:00pm
01
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Brunswick, OH
April 2019
27
Saturday
Dinner Party in Newark, OH
4:00pm - 6:00pm
24
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Morgantown, WV
December 2018
15
Saturday
Christmas party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
September 2018
29
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
22
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Columbus, OH
15
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Winchester, VA
10
Monday
House Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Corolla, NC
August 2018
25
Saturday
Bridal Shower
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Oakmont, PA
18
Saturday
Cocktail Hour in Columbus, OH
4:00pm - 5:30pm
11
Saturday
Wedding ceremony & cocktail hour in Virginia Beach, VA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
10
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Morgantown, WV
08
Wednesday
Holiday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Lynchburg, VA
July 2018
21
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Williamsburg, VA
04
Wednesday
Public performance in Brockway, PA
12:30pm - 4:30pm
June 2018
30
Saturday
Private wedding in Myrtle Beach, SC
4:00pm - 7:00pm
29
Friday
Private wedding in Myrtle Beach, SC
5:00pm - 7:00pm
20
Wednesday
Private party in Richmond, VA
6:30pm - 8:30pm
17
Sunday
Private Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
14
Thursday
Private party in Morgantown, WV
7:00pm - 9:00pm
09
Saturday
Private party in Richmond, VA
5:30pm - 7:30pm
01
Friday
Private party in Myrtle Beach, SC
6:00pm - 8:00pm
May 2018
28
Monday
Private party in Myrtle Beach, SC
5:00pm - 8:00pm
27
Sunday
Private wedding in Myrtle Beach, SC
6:00pm - 8:00pm
26
Saturday
Cocktail Hour in Charleston, WV
5:00pm - 6:30pm
19
Saturday
Graduation
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Newport News, VA
April 2018
14
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Erie, PA
05
Thursday
Private event in Pittsburgh, PA
6:00pm - 7:30pm
03
Tuesday
Private party in Morgantown, WV
1:45pm - 2:45pm
March 2018
17
Saturday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Marietta, OH
December 2017
24
Sunday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Uniontown, PA
September 2017
16
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Williamsburg, VA
15
Friday
Personal Occasion
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Pittsburgh, PA
10
Sunday
Cocktail Party in Piqua, OH
5:30pm - 9:30pm
09
Saturday
Private Party in Pittsburgh, PA
5:00pm - 7:30pm
01
Friday
Wedding Ceremony in Cleveland, OH
4:00pm - 7:00pm
August 2017
26
Saturday
Public Performance in Crisfield, MD
4:00pm - 7:00pm
06
Sunday
Private Party in Pittsburgh, PA
6:00pm - 10:00pm
05
Saturday
Cocktail Party
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Seaford, VA
July 2017
30
Sunday
Private Party in Pittsburgh, PA
6:00pm - 10:00pm
29
Saturday
Private Family Reunion in Virginia Beach, VA
4:30pm - 7:00pm
27
Thursday
Chick-Fil-A Family Night, Coloinal Heights, VA
5:00pm - 8:30pm
15
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Columbus, OH
08
Saturday
Retirement Party
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Pittsburgh, PA
04
Tuesday
Holiday Party (Other)
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Pittsburgh, PA
02
Sunday
Private Party in Pittsburgh, PA
6:00pm - 10:00pm
June 2017
18
Sunday
Private Party in Pittsburgh, PA
6:00pm - 10:00pm
17
Saturday
Office Party in Zelienople, PA
1:30pm - 3:30pm
02
Friday
Private Party in Pittsburgh, PA
6:00pm - 10:00pm
May 2017
27
Saturday
Public Performance in Chesapeake, VA
12:00pm - 2:00pm
12
Friday
Private Party in Raleigh NC
12:00pm - 2:00pm
April 2017
29
Saturday
Private Event in Smithfield, VA
4:00pm - 8:00pm
01
Saturday
Private Wedding Ceremony in Virginia Beach, VA
4:00pm - 8:00pm
December 2016
17
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Morgantown, WV
October 2016
17
Monday
Product Promotion
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Pittsburgh, PA
September 2016
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
23
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
August 2016
27
Saturday
Wedding Reception
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Washington, PA
July 2016
31
Sunday
Surprise Birthday Party in Va, Beach, VA
4:00pm - 6:00pm
19
Tuesday
LIVE at Chick-Fil-A in Colonial Heights, VA
5:00pm - 8:00pm
16
Saturday
House Party
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
12
Tuesday
House Party
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
03
Sunday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Emporia, VA
June 2016
25
Saturday
Private Party in Southport, NC
5:00pm - 8:00pm
11
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Holly Springs, NC
04
Saturday
Live Performance: Mister Jims Subs, Chesapeake, VA
12:00pm - 2:30pm
03
Friday
Private Party in Chesapeake, VA
7:00pm - 10:00pm
May 2016
22
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Oak Island, NC
10
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Brookville, PA
March 2016
15
Tuesday
LIVE!!! at Chick Fil A in Monroeville, PA
7:00pm - 8:00pm
February 2016
16
Tuesday
LIVE!!! at Chick Fil A in Monroeville, PA
7:00pm - 8:00pm
10
Wednesday
Private Party in Pittsburgh, PA
7:00pm - 8:00pm
December 2015
05
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour in Euclid, OH
7:00pm - 8:00pm
05
Saturday
Wedding Reception
1:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Euclid, OH
October 2015
19
Monday
Birthday Party in Pittsburgh, PA
7:00pm - 8:00pm
September 2015
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
19
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Sunset Beach, NC
12
Saturday
Private wedding ceremony & reception
7:00pm - 8:00pm
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Oak Island, NC
04
Friday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Pawleys Island, SC
August 2015
15
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
01
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Dinwiddie, VA
July 2015
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
June 2015
30
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Colonial Heights, VA
26
Friday
Competition
7:00pm - 5:00am (Sat)
•
Virginia Beach, VA
17
Wednesday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Norfolk, VA
07
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Norfolk, VA
06
Saturday
Corporate Event
1:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Wilmington, NC
May 2015
29
Friday
Prom
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Southport, NC
25
Monday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
15
Friday
Anniversary Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Calabash, NC
09
Saturday
House Party
7:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Chapel Hill, NC
02
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Fredericksburg, VA
April 2015
25
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Norfolk, VA
18
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Kiawah Island, SC
October 2014
04
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
September 2014
27
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
3:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
August 2014
08
Friday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Norfolk, VA
July 2014
27
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Virginia Beach, VA
June 2014
21
Saturday
Private Party
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
17
Tuesday
Restaurant
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Colonial Heights, VA
May 2014
31
Saturday
Launch Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Richmond, VA
17
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Norfolk, VA
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Williamsburg, VA
02
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:30pm - 7:45pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
December 2013
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:45pm - 6:00pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
October 2013
20
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
September 2013
17
Tuesday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
13
Friday
Other
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
May 2013
19
Sunday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Virginia Beach, VA
04
Saturday
Graduation
6:45pm - 7:45pm
•
Suffolk, VA
April 2013
05
Friday
Other
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Chesapeake, VA
Set list
My set list includes a wide variety of artists and genres. Clients may also request special songs for their event(s).
Please contact me for more information
Here is a few selections in my set list
Traditional Wedding March
Traditional Cannon in D
Coffee Street by, Andy Narell
The Last Word by, Andy Narell
We kinda Music by, Andy Narell
Kokomo by, The Beach Boys
Halo by, Beyonce
Lovely Day by, Bill Withers
Could You Be Loved by, Bob Marley
One Love by, Bob Marley
I Shot The Sheriff by, Bob Marley
Three Little Birds by, Bob Marley
Jammin' by, Bob Marley
A Thousand Years by, Christina Perri
Trini Too De Bone by, David Rudder
Calypso Music by, David Rudder
The Hammer by, David Rudder
High Mas by, David Rudder
I Think of You by, Dave Beery
Change The World by, Eric Clapton
All of Me by, John Legend
All Night Long by, Lionel Richie
Epic by, Machel Montano
Happiest Man Alive (HMA) by, Machel Montano
Electric Slide by, Marcia Griffith
P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thang) by, Michael Jackson
Don't Stop Til You Get Enough by, Michael Jackson
Hold My Hand by, Michael Jackson
Get Lucky by, Pharell Williams
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You by, Rod Stewart
Evil Ways by, Santana
As by, Stevie Wonder
Isn't She Lovely by, Stevie Wonder
Hey Soul Sister by, Train
Two Wrongs by, Wyclef Jean
And many more!
Influences and inspiration
Dr. Ellie Mannette
Andy Narell
Jeff Narell
Ray Holman
Leon "Foster" Thomas
Stevie Wonder
Billy Joel
Setup requirements
For any outdoor function, please provide shade as direct sunlight for a long period of time can damage the steel pans.
Will need a power outlet for speakers.
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