RRSteelPans

Gasburg, VA

$300 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Williamsburg, VA

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Beach Wedding Ceremony; Virginia Beach, VA

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Wedding in Norfolk, VA

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Wedding Ceremony in Outer Banks, NC

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Wedding Ceremony in Myrtle Beach, SC

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Beach wedding in Virginia Beach, VA

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Campus Event at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA

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Pan in Harmony guest appearance in Wilmington, NC

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Community pool party in Hampton, VA

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Private company picnic in Myrtle Beach, SC

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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

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Laura F.

June 4, 2024
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Great experience!!

Highly recommend!!!

Hired as: Steel Drum Band


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Cartora N.

August 15, 2023
Verified review

Pan 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


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Philemina J.

April 23, 2023
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Steel Band Music

Great job. Everyone enjoyed the music.

Hired as: Steel Drum Band


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Emma H.

November 13, 2022
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Transported 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


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Anna S.

September 22, 2022

So 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

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Booking information

Price range: $300 and up

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.

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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