PAN OCCASIONS steelpan music for all events
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Adrian Clarke (steelpanist)
Adrian's specialty is his one-piece steeldrum with accompanying background music (heard here in the samples), played through electronic speakers and described by one client as sounding "like a full band."
However, he can also provide two pieces and three pieces with vocals, and stilt walkers and Caribbean dancers if needed.
Musical genres include calypso/soca, reggae, Latin and popular standards: Bob Marley, Mighty Sparrow, Lord Kitchener, Jimmy Buffet and many others (see music page).
Events are from one hour to four, indoors or out.
Music for dancing or listening.
"Tap your feet or boogie," says Adrian. "Whatever your fancy, I'm here to please you the client."
Adrian completed his CD "Expressions in Steel" in 2006 and is currently at work on his second, "Smooth."
Testimonials:
"Thank you Adrian for making Marc's surprise 40th everything I wanted it to be. You set the mood and the tone of the party; and people are still talking about your soothing and festive sounds....My friends and family certainly enjoyed you!" Stacy Eagan & Marc Libero, New Haven, CT
"We were VERY pleased with you, Adrian . . . . The ladies here LOVE your CD."Aisha Goodridge, Adm. Assoc., Health Plus, Brooklyn, NY
"Thank you for helping to make our son's birthday party a very momorable one. While the weather wasn't the best, everyone agreed that your music helped it feel like a nice sunny day. We hope to have the opportunity to use your services again and will gladly recommend you without hesitation."
Rick & Jeannette Torres, Roselle, NJ
"A million thanks for helping to make our wedding day even more special and memorable. Your music helped to make such a relaxing and enoyable cocktail hour. My husband and I could not have been more pleased."
Karen & Richie DaSilva, Massapequa, NY
"You were great, Adrian. Thanks so much. We'll certainly recommend you."
The Diodatis, Pelham, NY
"You did a great job, Adrian, and received a lot of compliments."
Lorna Montalvo, P.R. Manager, IKEA, Brooklyn
"Adrian, thanks so much. Your music brought some Caribbean sunshine to our party." Mary Lee Dunn, New Hartford, CT
"Awesome! I wish I had the words to describe you. I'm giving out your business cards and telling everyone about you." Holly McAffee, Bayville, NJ
"I think you undercharged us. You were just what we were looking for, and everybody was so happy. We'll recommend you any time." Julie & Joel, Brooklyn, NY
Adrian at
Tourism Fair, Javets Center, NY
photo bevanspringer@nj.rr
These are the standards Adrian Clarke, steelpan player, embodies.
He has been "playing pan" for more than fifteen years and gigging in the New York tri-state area and beyond for more than five.
"I've been a tennis player and coach all my life," says Adrian. "I know professionalism. Clients expect it from you. It's a part of what you do. Therefore, I give the most professional presentation I can."
