Yascha Noonberg – Steel Drum Performer
Overview
Bring the bright, joyful sound of live steel drums to your event! Yascha Noonberg is a Portland steel pan performer who has played corporate events for Nike, Intel and HP, plus fairs, festivals, weddings and private parties across the Pacific Northwest.
Choose a duo with piano or guitar, or a full band with bass and drums. The music blends Caribbean classics, calypso, jazz and familiar favorites, from relaxed cocktail-hour background to an upbeat set that gets a crowd moving.
For many guests it's their first time hearing live steel drums, and it's always a highlight! Ask about availability for your event.
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Price range: Starts at $400
What to expect
Every performance features Yascha on steel drums alongside top-notch Portland musicians who know how to captivate an audience. Expect a lively mix of vocals and plenty of instrumental solos, with grooves people can't help but move to.
The setlist spans many decades, from Caribbean and calypso classics to pop, rock, soul and jazz favorites, plus a few hidden gems that surprise even serious music fans. That variety keeps guests of all ages and musical tastes engaged, whether they're listening closely, chatting over drinks or out on the dance floor.
For many people it's their first time hearing live steel drums, and the reaction is always the same: smiles, curiosity and a crowd that gathers around to watch. Yascha reads the room and adjusts the energy, keeping things relaxed during dinner or a cocktail hour and turning it up when it's time to celebrate.
About
ABOUT YASCHA
Yascha Noonberg has been playing steel pan since 1994, when he started as a percussion major at the University of North Texas. After moving to Portland, he founded a music school and recording studio and formed the band Calynco, which recorded several albums of original music and creative covers, including Stumptown Steel and Electric Moon. Today he performs throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest with a duo, or with a full band.
WHO HE'S PLAYED FOR
Corporate events for Nike, Intel and HP, County fairs and festivals, Saturday markets, Senior living communities, weddings, private parties and community celebrations. After a recent luau at Russellville Park in Portland, residents called it the best musical performance their community had ever hosted.
CHOOSE YOUR LINEUP
- Duo: steel drum with piano or guitar, ideal for cocktail hours, ceremonies, dinners, receptions, corporate events, fairs and smaller gatherings
- Full band: steel drum with keys or guitar, bass and drums, for festivals, dances and big outdoor crowds
THE MUSIC
Caribbean classics, calypso and reggae, jazz standards, and familiar pop and rock favorites reimagined for steel pan. Sets range from relaxed background music to high-energy grooves that get people dancing. Song requests are welcome with advance notice.
WHY BOOK LIVE STEEL DRUMS?
Few instruments change the mood of an event as quickly. The sound is bright, joyful and instantly recognizable, and for many guests it's their first time hearing steel drums live. Expect people to stop, smile and come closer to watch.
LOGISTICS
Yascha travels throughout Oregon and Washington. Performances can be indoors or outdoors with access to power and a covered or shaded area for the instruments. Contact him with your date, location, event type and preferred lineup for a custom quote.
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