- Dallas, TX
- Steel Drum Band
- $100.00 and up
Cholly G. said
“Our Luau was a hit for sure and the steel drums were perfect background music for the seniors to be able to talk and enjoy their brunch. ”
Steel Pan by Rick
Overview
Hello! Sunny days, blue skies, and impossibly clear water. Warm nights, bright lights, and carefree vibes. Nothing evokes the Caribbean like the music of the Steel Pan.
Sometimes booking entertainment can be a real drag – not carefree at all. Let me take the hassle out of bringing the sounds of vacation to you: in my profile you'll find videos, pictures, and audio to show how I'll entertain your guests. I want you to feel completely comfortable when you book me that you can relax, sit back and know that I've got the music covered.
Let's keep you in the island spirt while we make plans. I promise to keep things EASY BREEZY with a quick response if you’d like to work together. Let's talk!
Reviews
3 reviews
Amanda W.
July 29, 2025The Best Vibes!
Steel Pan Rick was wonderful to work with at our recent community event. We added on a second player and it really added to the beach party ambiance. We received a lot of compliments from residents. Hope to use him again in the future!
Hired as: Beach Music, Caribbean/Island Music, Drummer, Steel Drum Band, Steel Drum Player
Heather B.
June 3, 2024Great entertainment!
Rick came out to our church for an after party event for summer and he was a huge hit! Can't wait to have him back for another event!
Hired as: Beach Music, Caribbean/Island Music, Drummer, Steel Drum Player
Steel Pan by Rick
Thanks, Heather! I had a blast playing for your church community! Thanks for being such a great host and I sincerely hope we have another opportunity to work together in the future. Cheers!
Grace E.
October 23, 2023Prompt
Thank you for your help last Saturday . Good to be working with you again .
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Steel Pan by Rick
Thanks, Grace! I very much enjoyed working with you and hope we can do it again sometime soon. Mahalo!
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
You will get a professional who communicates in a clear and timely manner, and who shows up on time, with professional equipment. I will play the music that we agree upon and will play for the agreed upon amount of time. I have a song list that includes several island classics as well as reggae, calypso, jazz, pop music and more.
About
Rick Palese earned his PhD in Music and Human Learning from The University of Texas at Austin, and BMEd and MMEd degrees in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, IL. He resides in the Austin, Texas area and performs on the steel pan and drum set regularly.
Services offered
Past booked events
July 2025
25
Friday
Festival
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Pflugerville, TX
June 2025
17
Tuesday
Corporate Event
3:30am - 4:30am
•
Austin, TX
June 2024
02
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
San Antonio, TX
May 2024
16
Thursday
A Luau By The Pool
3:30pm - 6:30pm
11
Saturday
Grand Opening
12:00pm - 2:00pm
11
Saturday
Grand Opening
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Willis, TX
10
Friday
Grand Opening
4:00pm - 6:00pm
November 2023
17
Friday
Grand Opening
11:30am - 6:30pm
•
Lake Jackson, TX
October 2023
21
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Horseshoe Bay, TX
September 2023
16
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Houston, TX
Set list
Besame Mucho
Break My Stide
Brown Eyed Girl
Cha Cha for Pan
Dreadlock Holiday
El Cumbachero
Hot Hot Hot
I Shot the Sherrif
Island Jump
Kamalani
Margaritaville
Matilda
Miami Beach Rhumba
Moondance
No Woman, No Cry
Old Lady Walk a Mile and a Half
One Love
Oye Como Va
Quando, Quando, Quando
Reggae Blues
Sea Jam
Spanish Eyes
St. Thomas
Stir it Up
Sue's Blues
To God Be The Glory
Tequila
The Hammer
The Tide is High
Trini Time
Under the Boadwalk
Waiting in Vain
Influences and inspiration
I draw inspiration for my solo performance from traditional pan players of Trinidad/Tobago as well as contemporary panists and afro-carribean artists.
Setup requirements
I provide all needed equipment including a PA system, cables, instrument and accessories. My PA system can easily interface with a house PA if needed. I need power and a flat surface, and shade to perform.
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