Sounds of the Island
Overview
Whether you're looking for uptempo, or laid back, Sounds of The Islands can provide you and your guests with a musical trip to the islands. At a typical performance you can expect to hear traditional island favorites, as well as songs from artists such as Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Zach Brown Band, Harry Belafonte, and many more.
Reviews
17 reviews
Ryan S.
May 27, 2025Fantastic!
I used Sounds of the Island for our business on Memorial Day Weekend. Did not disappoint! Great song selection as well. We will be looking for future dates to have him back!
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Gino R.
July 16, 2024The Pirates Den
We had Nick from Sounds of the Islands play outdoors at our restaurant the Pirates Den this past Saturday and he absolutely sounded great was incredibly entertaining. We cannot wait to welcome him back on August 24th.
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Andrea D.
July 9, 2024Great ambiance
Sounds of the Island created such a great ambiance for our 4th of July party. Everyone said they were instantly put in a good mood when they entered the yard and felt like they were on vacation. Thanks again!
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Rick P.
June 30, 202410 stars!!!
Nick was amazing !!!! Great and balanced playlist. Perfect for our party!!!! What a nice person too!!! I will definitely bring him back for next party! No need to shop around he is the best!!! Rick
Hired as: Beach Music, Calypso Band, Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Band, Steel Drum Player
Christine D.
August 2, 2023Set the vibe for a fabulous event!
Fabulous Job! Really set the vibe for a beautiful poolside wine event at my home! Looking forward to the next one!
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Booking information
Price range: $200 and up
Gig length: 30 - 400 minutes
What to expect
I will bring hours of known island hits, as well as new takes on popular hits to your event.
About
I have been a professional musician for over 25 years. My musical journey began as a professional trombone player, where I performed with many of the area's most acclaimed corporate/cover bands such as Mr. Greengenes, The Zone, Johnny O and The Classic Dogs of Love, The Original Quake Band, Chicos Vibe, Steve Sher Orchestra and many of the CTO bands.
As a big Jimmy Buffett fan I decided to start learning steel pan over 15 years ago. Over the last decade I have performed at corporate events, wedding cocktail hours, ceremonies, intimate backyard gatherings, and even beach parties.
I pride myself in not only playing reggae, calypso, and soca music on the steel pan, but also incorporating many pop songs and country into my sets. Guests love the diversity of my set lists!
Whether you're looking for something low key to create the island vibe, or uptempo to get your guests jamming to the music, I can accommodate your wishes.
Upcoming booked events
July 2026
11
Saturday
Wedding Reception
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Margate City, NJ
Past booked events
September 2025
27
Saturday
Wedding Reception
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Atlantic City, NJ
July 2025
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Absecon, NJ
03
Thursday
Graduation
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Egg Harbor City, NJ
May 2025
24
Saturday
Camp Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Cape May Court House, NJ
July 2024
04
Thursday
Holiday Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Island Heights, NJ
June 2024
29
Saturday
Reunion
12:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Toms River, NJ
July 2023
26
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Moorestown, NJ
April 2023
30
Sunday
Fundraiser
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Berlin, NJ
June 2022
03
Friday
Nightclub Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Brigantine, NJ
July 2021
04
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Forked River, NJ
March 2021
19
Friday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Phoenixville, PA
August 2020
28
Friday
Reunion
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Ocean City, NJ
July 2020
26
Sunday
Personal Occasion
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Ocean City, NJ
25
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Sea Girt, NJ
June 2019
29
Saturday
House Party
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Forked River, NJ
23
Sunday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Cape May, NJ
July 2017
09
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Washington Township, NJ
June 2016
18
Saturday
Graduation
2:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Newark, DE
April 2016
16
Saturday
Product Promotion
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Sewell, NJ
10
Sunday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Philadelphia, PA
July 2015
17
Friday
Product Promotion
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Philadelphia, PA
June 2015
27
Saturday
Graduation
4:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Landenberg, PA
May 2015
30
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Bala Cynwyd, PA
April 2015
18
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Ocean View, NJ
October 2014
04
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Ocean City, NJ
September 2014
06
Saturday
Private Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Cherry Hill, NJ
July 2014
19
Saturday
Holiday Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Beach Haven, NJ
Set list
Sounds of the Island Steel Drums brings the sounds of the islands to your event. Nick has been playing for many years now, and will bring an extensive repertoire to your event. Songs will include, but will not be limited to:
All Night Long
Another Saturday Night
Besame Mucho
Black Orpheus
Blue Bayou
Blue Bossa
Body Water
Brazil
Brown Eyed Girl
Cachita
Changes in Lattitudes
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Cherry Pink and Apple White
Come Back Liza
Come Monday
Conga
Copacabana
Cumana
Daniel
Evil Ways
Don't Cry for Me Argentina
Don't Worry Be Happy
Under the Boardwalk
El Cumbanchero
Every Breathe You Take
Everytime You Go Away
The Everywhere Calypso
Five O'Clock Somewhere
For the Love of You
Get Lucky
Girl From Ipanema
Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Guantanamera
The Hammer
Happy
Hawaian War Chant
Hot, Hot, Hot
Hotel California
I Can See Clearly
I Can't Wait to Be King
Iko Iko
I Shot the Sheriff
Island in the Sun
Jamaican Farewell
Jammin
Jump in Line
Just the Way You Are Billy Joel
Just the Way You Are Bruno Mar
Kamalani
Kingston Town
Kiss The Girl
Knee Deep
Kokomo
La Bamba
La Cuckaroucha
La Isla Bonita
Lady In Red
Let It Go From Frozen
Limbo
Linstead Market
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Margaritaville
Margie
Mary Ann
Matilda
Mexico
Mi Compadre Juan
Miami Beach Rhumba
Miss Tourist
Monkey Island
Moondance
My Girl
Never on Sunday
No Women No Cry
Obla Di Obla Da
One Love
Oye Como Va
Perfida
Quando, Quando
Red Red Wine
Rum and Coca Cola
Samba de Orpheo
Save the Last Dance
Shaker Song
Shake You Body
Sittin' On The Dock Of the Bay
Socalypso
Somewhere Beyond the Sea
Sophisticated Hula
Spanish Eyes
Spanish Flea
Spanish Harlem
St Thomas
Steelin the Blues
Stir it Up
Summer Samba
Summertime
Summer of 69
Surfer Girl
Tequila
Three Little Birds
Tico Tico
The Tide is High
Tillie
Tingalayo
Tobago Jam
Turn the Beat Around
Two Pina Coladas
Una Paloma Blanca
Under the Boardwalk
Under the Sea
Volcano
Wave
Waiting In Vein
Yellow Bird
Yesterday
Zombie Jamboree
Setup requirements
power supply