Kent Arnsbarger Steel Drum Artist
- Chicago, IL
- Steel Drum Player
- 5 Verified Bookings
Lynn W. said “Many guests enjoyed the music!”
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This is the perfect option for your event, party, wedding, cocktail hour, or performance venue. My performance can consist of Solo Steel Pan, Ukulele, Vocals, and an instrumental backing track. Contact me to discuss details for your event!
He was the highlight of the party, he was so good I asked him to stay for another hour! Amazing. Can’t wait to book him for my next event
Tyler was perfect. He is an exceptional musician and gave us a wonderful concert. Everyone at our lake fest raved about Tyler. He was very accommodating to the audience and he made the lake association sure that they hired the right act. We can't wait to hire him again.
SteelPanWedding was a great addition to our pool party! Everyone loved the music and Tyler was super easy to work with and quick to respond. Would definitely book again.
Tyler was easy to work with and very responsive. He was dedicated and creative and worked with us as we changed our minds a million times to see our vision through. Our guests commented on how creative and cool the music was.
My new in laws have already booked him for their 35th anniversary party.
Thank You Tyler!
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Price Range: $250-$1500
Gig Length: 30 - 120 minutes
Languages: English
This solo concept is perfect for your wedding, cocktail hour, or performance venue. It consists of Solo Steel Pan, Ukulele, Vocals, and an instrumental backing track. This is a great option for private events, restaurants, performance venues, ceremony music, and cocktail hour entertainment. Below is a typical repertoire list; contact me if you would like to request a special song for your special day!
Traditional/ Sacred Wedding Music:
Canon in D- Johann Pachelbel
Contemporary Wedding Music-steel pan with track or ukulele with vocals:
Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You- Frankie Valle and the Four Seasons
Somewhere Over The Rainbow- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Version (Solo Ukulele and Vocals)
I'm Yours- Jason Mraz
One Love- Bob Marley
Marry Me- Train (Lower Key than Original)
Calypso, Latin and other Island Favorites- Instrumental with Backing Track
St. Thomas- Sonny Rollins
Pan in A Minor- Lord Kitchener
Oye Como Va- Tito Puente/Santana
Trop-Rock and Other Favorites-Steel Pan and Vocal with Backing Track
Another Saturday Night- Jimmy Buffett Version
Changes in Latitudes- Jimmy Buffett
Margaritaville- Jimmy Buffett
Pirate Looks at 40- Jimmy Buffett
Volcano- Jimmy Buffett
Son of a Sailor-Jimmy Buffett
It's Five O'Clock Somewhere-Alan Jackson
Island Song-Zac Brown
Reggae and Motown- Steel Pan/Ukulele and Vocal with Backing Track
Three Little Birds- Bob Marley
Stir It Up- Bob Marley
No Woman No Cry- Bob Marley
One Love- Bob Marley
Redemption Song- Bob Marley
Monkey Man- Toots and the Maytals
Picky Picky Head-
Stand By Me- Ben E. King
My Girl- The Temptations
Cocktail Hour/Prelude Entertainment Music- Vocal, Ukulele, Steel Pan and Backing track
Steal My Kisses- Ben Harper
Sunday Morning- Maroon 5
Viva La Vida- Coldplay
Valerie- The Zutons (Covered by Amy Winehouse)
Don't Worry Be Happy- Bobby McFerrin
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes- Paul Simon
You Can Call Me Al- Paul Simon
I’ll be here awhile- 311
Into the Mystic- Van Morrison
Rude- Magic!
Jump in The Line-Harry Belafonte
Hey Ya!- Outkast
The tide is high- Blondie
Rude-Magic
Sittin on the Dock of the Bay- Otis Redding
Hotel California- The Eagles
I am an avid performer and educator who seeks to provide a unique, fun, and professional experience to my audiences. A native of Lake in the Hills, IL, I attended Northern Illinois University where I received my bachelor's degree in Steel Pan and Music Education, studying under steel pan legends Liam Teague and Cliff Alexis. I have performed locally and internationally including venues in the Chicagoland Area, Rhode Island, Nebraska, Trinidad and Tobago, Ireland, The Netherlands, and now Key West, Florida. I have performed in many venues throughout Key West, FL and Chicago, IL in collaboration with local musicians for event performances as well as providing wedding ceremony and cocktail hour music.
Cover is required in sunny or wet weather conditions to protect any instruments.
July 16, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Surprise |
July 31, 2021 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Festival |
August 03, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Anniversary Party |
July 20, 2019 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
June 08, 2019 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Launch Party |
Traditional/ Sacred Wedding Music:
Canon in D- Johann Pachelbel
Contemporary Wedding Music-steel pan with track or ukulele with vocals:
Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You- Frankie Valle and the Four Seasons
Somewhere Over The Rainbow- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Version (Solo Ukulele and Vocals)
I'm Yours- Jason Mraz
One Love- Bob Marley
Marry Me- Train (Lower Key than Original)
Calypso, Samba and other Island Favorites- Instrumental with Backing Track
St. Thomas- Sonny Rollins
Pan in A Minor- Lord Kitchener
Trop-Rock and Other Favorites-Steel Pan and Vocal with Backing Track
Another Saturday Night- Jimmy Buffett Version
Changes in Latitudes- Jimmy Buffett
Margaritaville- Jimmy Buffett
Pirate Looks at 40- Jimmy Buffett
Volcano- Jimmy Buffett
Fins- Jimmy Buffett
Reggae and Motown- Steel Pan/Ukulele and Vocal with Backing Track
Three Little Birds- Bob Marley
Stir It Up- Bob Marley
No Woman No Cry- Bob Marley
One Love- Bob Marley
Redemption Song- Bob Marley
Cupid- Sam Cooke
Stand By Me- Ben E. King
Cocktail Hour/Prelude Entertainment Music- Vocal, Ukulele, Steel Pan and Backing track
Steal My Kisses- Ben Harper
Sunday Morning- Maroon 5
Viva La Vida- Coldplay
Valerie- The Zutons (Covered by Amy Winehouse)
Sweet Pea- Amos Lee
Don't Worry Be Happy- Bobby McFerrin
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes- Paul Simon
You Can Call Me Al- Paul Simon
My Girl- The Temptations
I’ll be here a while- 311
Into the Mystic- Van Morrison
Monkey Man- Toots and the Maytals
Rude- Magic!
Hotel California- The Eagles
Superstition- Stevie Wonder
Jump in The Line-Harry Belafonte
Good Lovin’- The Rascals
Hey Ya!- Outkast
The tide is high- Blondie
Paul Simon, Liam Teague, Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffett and much more!
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