Trinidad North Steel Drum Band
Overview
Trinidad North Steel Band Duo is one of the most popular steel band groups in the MD, NJ, DE, PA, NYC areas. Leader, David Gettes is a master steelpan builder, tuner, musician and arranger. Since 1985, he has built many steel orchestra programs through out the United States and has won prestigious awards (Festival of Masters- Disney) for the tonal quality of the drums he builds. This duo is extremely tight and play an amazing variety of songs in the soca, calypso, reggae, rock, jazz, genre. They have an outstanding reputation and are super easy to communicate and work with. They specialize in private parties, weddings, and anywhere where their music will make people happy!
Reviews
6 reviews
David Z.
October 30, 2024Great Job - Funny
He arrived early.
Next time I would book outside due to volume.
Hired as: Hawaiian Entertainment
Amit S.
July 22, 2024Perfect compliment to a crabfest!
Professional, friendly and fun! Would hire again for other events
Hired as: Drum / Percussion Show
Trinidad North Steel Drum Band
You were absolutely one of the nicest groups we have ever performed for.
Every single guest and family member we met was friendly, kind, and appreciative.
Thank you for making us feel so welcome and comfortable.
We wish you all the very best of everything, and we hope we can entertain again for you.
Please tell your son he is a great photographer! Regards to V. - Thank you for everything!
- Trinidad North
George P.
June 10, 2024Ontime, Good music, Fair price
Trinidad North added a great deal to our daughter's wedding cocktail hour. Lively and spirited, Dave played two pans and his colleague played drum kit. This added a nice touch.
Hired as: Steel Drum Band
Brett H.
July 27, 2021Well done!
Professional, on time, great music, great guys! Fun for our three year olds birthday party with 30 guests.
Hired as: Steel Drum Band, Steel Drum Player
Dori R.
October 21, 2018Awesome event !
We heard such rave reviews from spectators that we'd love to line the Trinidad North Steel Drum Band up for our event next year !
Hired as: Steel Drum Band
Trinidad North Steel Drum Band
Thank you Dori !! We enjoyed the Parade and everyone we met too, and would love to come back next year!! Lets confirm when you have the date!! Thanks for everything!! David
Booking information
Price range: Free-$5000
About
Trinidad North Steel Band is a father and son duo. David is a master steelpan builder, tuner, player and arranger. Since 1985, he has built steel orchestra programs through out the United States and has won prestigious awards (Festival of Masters- Disney) for the tonal quality of the drums he builds. His 16 year old son Jeremy has been playing drum kit since he was 4. He is a gifted and completely natural drummer with 13 years of formal percussion study to solidify his technique and develop his musicality. He now teaches his own students! The duo is extremely tight and play an amazing variety of songs in the soca, calypso, reggae, rock, jazz, genre. Outstanding reputation. Easy to work with.
Upcoming booked events
July 2026
04
Saturday
Holiday Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Clarksburg, MD
Past booked events
October 2024
11
Friday
House Party
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Gaithersburg, MD
July 2024
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Stevensville, MD
04
Thursday
House Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Pitman, NJ
June 2024
08
Saturday
Graduation
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Mount Royal, NJ
07
Friday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Bensalem, PA
July 2023
29
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Maplewood, NJ
July 2021
24
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Gladwyne, PA
October 2019
05
Saturday
Reunion
4:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Severna Park, MD
October 2018
20
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Williamsport, PA
June 2017
11
Sunday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Haverford, PA
May 2013
18
Saturday
Other
1:00pm - 9:00pm
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Glenmoore, PA