- Chicago, IL
- Steel Drum Player
- $250-1500
Cindi K. said
“Enjoyed by all ”
Overview
Soothing Steel Drums to Hot Tropical Dance Beats - Seefari brings the flavor of the islands! Whether you want laidback mood music or irresistibly danceable Caribbean Rhythms, Tom "SEEFARI" Carroll is the Island Music Specialist! This Internationally renowned recording artist has worked with musicians from all over the world - from Jamaica to Hawaii to Africa. SEEFARI's diverse musical repertoire bridges the generation gap and appeals to everyone. You'll hear authentic island sounds as well as American classics with an island beat. SEEFARI's musical expertise and professionalism will assure you of the highest quality of excellence in the musical portion of your event. The universal appeal of Island music will leave all those in attendance with the feeling of having vacationed in the islands!
Reviews
2 reviews
Nikki A.
January 30, 2019Perfect as always
This band is always excellent.
Hired as: Caribbean/Island Music, Reggae Band
Costella M.
August 10, 2010Review by Costella M.
The group Seefari played at our Juneteenth 2010 celebration. They were the main attraction at the end of the day, everybody loved the performance. The group was easy to work with prior to the event, they were not high maintance and their price fit our budget!
Hired as: Bob Marley Tribute, Caribbean/Island Music, Reggae Band
Seefari
Thanks Costella, Zynette and crew for taking good care of us! We had a great time at Juneteenth!
Booking information
Price range: $500 - $5000
Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 240 minutes
Unions: ASCAP
What to expect
Soothing Steel Drums to Hot Tropical Dance Beats - Seefari brings the flavor of the islands! Whether you want laidback mood music or irresistibly danceable Caribbean Rhythms, Tom "SEEFARI" Carroll is the Island Music Specialist! SEEFARI's diverse musical repertoire bridges the generation gap and appeals to everyone. You'll hear authentic island sounds as well as American classics with an island beat. SEEFARI's musical expertise and professionalism will assure you of the highest quality of excellence in the musical portion of your event. The universal appeal of Island music will leave all those in attendance with the feeling of having vacationed in the islands!
About
Soothing Steel Drums to Hot Tropical Dance Beats - Seefari brings the flavor of the islands! Whether you want laidback mood music or irresistibly danceable Caribbean Rhythms, Tom "SEEFARI" Carroll is the Island Music Specialist! This Internationally renowned recording artist has worked with musicians from all over the world - from Jamaica to Hawaii to Africa. SEEFARI's diverse musical repertoire bridges the generation gap and appeals to everyone. You'll hear authentic island sounds as well as American classics with an island beat. SEEFARI's musical expertise and professionalism will assure you of the highest quality of excellence in the musical portion of your event. The universal appeal of Island music will leave all those in attendance with the feeling of having vacationed in the islands!
Award-winning, chart-topping, critically acclaimed Reggae/World Music Artist SEEFARI has a reputation for being a unique artist who appeals to fans of all ages and backgrounds. SEEFARI's numerous independent recordings have received extensive radio airplay around the world, with heavy radio chart action and critical comparisons to Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Lee "Scratch" Perry and Pablo Moses. SEEFARI has won numerous awards and his music has been featured on TV and in films.
SEEFARI has toured extensively, headlining festivals across the USA including four years headlining the Houston, Texas-based Bob Marley Festival Tour. SEEFARI has worked on stage and in the studio with many reggae legends including Toots & the Maytals, The Wailers, Israel Vibration, Steel Pulse, Everton Blender, Warrior King, The Congos, Pato Banton, Mikey Dread, Bushman, Yellowman, Admiral Tibet, Sangie Davis (Bob Marley's songwriting partner) and even dancehall superstar Beenieman.
SEEFARI's world-class reggae band features some of the best musicians in the reggae biz. The band flexs roots, dub and world beat with the ease of seasoned pros. SEEFARI's energetic stage presence and distinctive vocal style create a unique and exciting concert experience.
Additional booking notes
We can bring our own sound system and lighting or play through a system that you have provided (tech rider available on request). We require a flat, dry, covered staging area to perform and an alternate inside staging area in case of inclimate weather. Covering is necessary to protect our equipment and ourselves from both sun and rain.
Services offered
Past booked events
August 2025
02
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Mooreland, IN
June 2025
22
Sunday
Religious Celebration
10:00am - 1:00pm
•
New Albany, OH
June 2019
22
Saturday
Festival
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Birch Run, MI
January 2019
26
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Middletown, OH
Team
Tom "SEEFARI" Carroll
Lead singer, guitar, keyboards, percussion
IJAH Melody
Vocals, Percussion
Baba Kuti
Drums
Monkey
Bass, Vocals
Rob Dread
Keyboards, Bass, Vocals
Skabone
Trombone
Jonny Dreadlocks
Guitar, Vocals
Set list
SEEFARI Party Play List
The following is a representative and not definitive lsit of songs included in SEEFARI's repertoire:
MOST REQUESTED POP REGGAE:
HERE COMES THE SUN - THE BEATLES
YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE -STEVIE WONDER
BROWN-EYED GIRL-JIMMY BUFFET/VAN MORRISON
YELLOW BIRD - (CALYPSO STANDARD)
I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW - JOHNNY NASH/JIMMY CLIFF
TUPELO HONEY - VAN MORRISON
CRAZY LOVE - VAN MORRISON/MAXI PRIEST/BRIAN MCKNIGHT
MY GIRL - THE TEMPTATIONS
CHERRY O BABY - UB40/ROLLING STONES
DAY-O (THE BANANA BOAT SONG) - HARRY BELAFONTE
SOCA MEDLEY (FEAT-HOT,HOT,HOT; WHO LET THE DOGS OUT; DOLLA WINE MORE)
MAKE YOU SWEAT - INNER CIRCLE
BAD BOYS - INNER CIRCLE
ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHT - JIMMY BUFFET/SAM COOKE
I WISH - STEVIE WONDER
ANGEL - SHAGGY
96 DEGREES IN THE SHADE - THIRD WORLD
ELECTRIC SLIDE - MARCIA GRIFFITHS
SEA CRUISE - BEACH BOYS/JOHNNY RIVERS
GOOD VIBRATIONS - BEACH BOYS
GROOVIN - THE RASCALS
MANY RIVERS TO CROSS - JIMMY CLIFF
SUGAR MAGNOLIA - GRATEFUL DEAD
SUNSHINE DAYDREAM - GRATEFUL DEAD
TEARS OF A CLOWN - SMOKEY ROBINSON
KNOCKIN’ ON HEAVEN’S DOOR- BOB DYLAN/ERIC CLAPTON/LUCIANO/DENNIS BROWN )
ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER - BOB DYLAN/JIMI HENDRIX/DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
PASS THE DUTCHIE - MUSICAL YOUTH
SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDERS - JOHN DENVER
MURDER SHE WROTE - CHAKADEMUS & PLIERS
NIGHT NURSE - GREGORY ISAACS/SIMPLY RED
BAM BAM - TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS/SHAGGY
FIFTY FOUR - FORTY SIX - TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS/ YELLOW MAN
PRESSURE DROP - TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS/THE CLASH
KEEP ON MOVIN - UB40/BOB MARLEY/CURTIS MAYFIELD
PEOPLE GET READY - CURTIS MAYFIELD
recently added by request -
Say Hey (I love you) - Michael Franti
Werewolves of London - Warren Zevon
Over the rainbow - IZ, Judy Garland
New York, New York (Salsa Version) Frank Sinatra
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
SELECTIONS FROM THE MARLEY SONGBOOK:
JAMMIN’- BOB MARLEY
I SHOT THE SHERIFF - BOB MARLEY/ERIC CLAPTON
THREE LITTLE BIRDS - BOB MARLEY
NO WOMAN NO CRY - B0B MARLEY
LIVELY UP YOURSELF- BOB MARLEY
BUFFALO SOLDIER - BOB MARLEY
REDEMPTION SONG - BOB MARLEY
EXODUS - BOB MARLEY
STIR IT UP - BOB MARLEY/JOHNNY NASH
SOUL SHAKEDOWN PARTY - BOB MARLEY
WAITING IN VAIN - BOB MARLEY
KEEP ON MOVIN’ - BOB MARLEY/THE IMPRESSIONS/UB40
EASY SKANKIN' - BOB MARLEY
IS THIS LOVE -BOB MARLEY
ONE LOVE - BOB MARLEY
FOREVER LOVING JAH - BOB MARLEY
SO MUCH TROUBLE IN THE WORLD - BOB MARLEY
MISTY MORNING - BOB MARLEY
RASTAMAN VIBRATION - BOB MARLEY
GET UP STAND UP - BOB MARLEY/PETER TOSH
WAKE UP AND LIVE - BOB MARLEY
SUN IS SHINING - BOB MARLEY
JAH LIVE - BOB MARLEY
HEATHEN - BOB MARLEY
RASTAMAN CHANT- BOB MARLEY
WAR - BOB MARLEY
RUNNIN’ AWAY - BOB MARLEY
CRAZY BALDHEAD - BOB MARLEY
MELLOW MOOD - BOB MARLEY
PUT IT ON - BOB MARLEY
TIME WILL TELL- BOB MARLEY
TUMBLIN DOWN - ZIGGY MARLEY
CHASE DEM - STEPHEN MARLEY
PALE MOONLIGHT - STEPHEN MARLEY/BOB MARLEY
WELCOME TO JAM ROCK - DAMIAN ‘JR GONG’ MARLEY
LOVE IS MY RELIGION - ZIGGY MARLEY
INTO THE GROOVE - ZIGGY MARLEY
CLASSIC ROOTS REGGAE:
NIGHT NURSE - GREGORY ISAACS
BAM BAM - TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS/SHAGGY
TIME TUFF - TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS
FIFTY FOUR - FORTY SIX - TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS/ YELLOW MAN
PRESSURE DROP - TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS/THE CLASH
GREETINGS - HALF PINT
SURVIVAL - BIG YOUTH
LEGALIZE IT- PETER TOSH
THE TUFFEST - PETER TOSH
STOP THAT TRAIN - PETER TOSH
STEPPIN’ RAZOR - PETER TOSH
ROOTS AND CULTURE - MIKEY DREAD
BREAK DOWN THE WALLS - MIKEY DREAD
MILK AND HONEY - DENNIS BROWN
DON’T KILL THE LION - BURNING SPEAR
JAH IS MY DRIVER - BURNING SPEAR
JAH NUH DEAD - BURNING SPEAR
PROPHECY - LITTLE ROY/FREDDIE MACGREGOR
RASTA WARN YA - U-ROY
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER - BLACK UHURU
ACTION - BIG YOUTH
WAR BETWEEN - ADMIRAL TIBET
JAMAICA JAMAICA - BRIGADIER JERRY
JAH JAH MOVE - BRIGADIER JERRY
I CAN’T STAND IT - YELLOW MAN
SOLDIERS - YELLOWMAN
JAH JAH IS MY GUIDING STAR - YELLOW MAN/MIKEY DREAD
RUFF OL LIFE - SUGAR MINOTT
THE GIRL IS IN LOVE - SUGAR MINOTT
NO FIYAH NO GUN - SUGAR MINOTT
HERBMAN HUSTLIN' - SUGAR MINOTT
TENEMANT YARD - INNER CIRCLE
THANK YOU JAH - MICHIGAN AND SMILEY
OH WHAT A FEELING - GREGORY ISAACS
READY WHEN YOU READY - MIKEY SPICE
Influences and inspiration
Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder
Setup requirements
We require a flat, dry, covered staging area to perform and an alternate inside staging area in case of inclimate weather. Covering is necessary to protect our equipment and ourselves from both sun and rain.
Testimonials
"... harkens back to the Golden Age of roots reggae..draws favorable comparisons to Pablo Moses' best work."
– John
"When you talk about reggae. SEEFARI is the best in the Midwest. The Miami Valley's own Bob Marley!"
– Jim "Rev Cool" Carter, On-air DJ
Hundreds of people gathered at Headwaters Park on Friday night for the opening night of the Fort Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival to see Seefari, a Bob Marley tribute band. The eight-member band, some of whom play multiple instruments, is nationally known for sounding very similar to the late reggae legend. Radio station WXKE, 103.9-FM, Rock 104, arranged for the tribute band to play at the festival. Among the crowd was Rock 104's Leslie Stone. “There's Rastafarian magic everywhere!” Stone said. “It's really awesome that people of all ages and cultural backgrounds can come together every year for this,” Stone said. Other festival musical acts include Kiss tribute band Strutter on Thursday and country singer Jason Michael Carroll on Friday.
– Grant Troutman
Seefari from Dayton, Ohio and his reggae band were jamming under the canopied stage as spectators lounged in the golden sun, slowly soaking in his reggae vibes. The timid ones that lay out on the lawn took a little while to warm up to the sounds as he relentlessly delivered with passion. However, the bold that knew the reggae classics that he and his band skillfully covered were up in front of the stage grooving, enjoying to the maximum the rare fun in the sun that blessed Akron. Seefari, a seasoned and consistent performer proved his commitment to the music. Seefari was nothing short of a roots sound power that eventually brought man, woman, and child to their feet! As the sun set, Seefari’s band of horns, strings, bass, drums and things came to a powerful close!
– Sojourner Tre
Tom and Melody were the perfect duo for our party. Our guests ranged from the age of 14-83! They could rachet up the music for dancing and tone it down for dinner. Everyone got up and involved including the 83 year old and a man who had never danced before! Those in their 40's, the majority of guests, all requested cards for future bookings, and my husband and I who were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary were really glad we chose Reggae and Salsa over the typical "cover band". They set up quickly and were ready to play on time, and they quietly broke down the equipment after their time was up. Very professional, friendly and talented couple.
– -Pat P, 9/3/2011, Anniversary Party, Greenwood, IN
Everyone loved your music at the party as it contributed nicely to the tropical theme. Everyone was just so damned relaxed and content thanks to you! You have no idea how many people have commented to my wife and I what an amazing touch it was having reggae music at the pig roast!
– Dave H., 8/6/2011, Pig Roast/Golf Tournament, Litchfield, Ohio
"Seefari was prompt and professional. They were definitely an asset to our function! We would by all means recommend them to any group that is planning on having a good time!! "
– Ron B. Awards Night Party, Redkey, IN
"I am a firm believer in "a good party depends on your music!" I was SO HApPY with our choice. We had a grad party of 200 of all ages and EVeryOne voice how great the entertainment! You will NOT be disappointed!!"
– Rose D.
This group was wonderful. They were punctual, professional, talented and very personable. Our group loved them!! Thanks so much, and I wouldn't hesitate to book them again!.
– Diana Amstutz, General Manager, Pine Valley Country Club, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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