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How many musicians are there in your group?
My
solo
performance features playing my specially handcrafted
Double Alto Steel
Drums
with sequenced accompaniment. This
current technology, allows me to create and simulate the sound of
a full
six-piece band.
Do you have a vocalist?
No, not at the
moment. The reason being that most of my clients are primarily
interested in the acoustical melodic and rhythmical beauty of the steel
drums. This feature is strongly favored as it adds that special mood to
most of the events for which I am engaged. Intermittently I use my voice
as color accompaniment to compliment the instrument.
What is sequenced accompaniment?
Sequenced accompaniment
also means backup tracks. Therefore instead of having a live Drummer, Bass, Piano & Guitar
player accompany me during my performance, every instrumental
accompaniment except the lead
[Steel
Drums]
is pre-recorded using hi- end
sequencing modules through computer-based technology. This is
created and produced professionally in a recording studio. The
pre-recorded musical arrangements are then transferred to my laptop and
played through a 300-watt keyboard amplifier during my live performance. Thus
the sound of a full live band is emulated.
The music
sample on this site is a true reflection of my live performance
Do you perform out doors?
Yes! However open-air
performances require protective shading since the Steel Drum will go
out-of-tune if exposed to direct sunlight. Power requirement? One
standard electrical outlet is needed at stage area (minimum 6ft X 8ft).
Your available lighting is usually adequate. Also available is my
battery-powered backup system to facilitate clients who may need me to
performances in areas with no access to electrical outlets.
What
Genre of music do you play?
My repertoire covers
musical styles like Caribbean Folk, Reggae, Calypso, Afro Cuban & South
American favorites, Latin Jazz, Martinique Zouk, Haitian Compas, Calypso
Jazz, Easy Listening and some Pop variety as well. Please click here to
view Song list & Music Samples!
Do you travel out of State?
Although most of my work is in and
around the Boston area I work throughout Massachusetts as well as
Providence RI, New Hampshire, New Port RI, and Cape
Cod or for that matter just about anywhere in New England.
What kind of events do you play for?
Corporate & Private
Functions, Special Needs Kids, Weddings, Fund Raisers, Children’s
Hospitals, Percussion/Steel Pan Workshops, Country Clubs, Grand
Openings, Restaurants, Coffee
Shops, Hotels, TV Soundtracks, Jingles, Anniversaries, Bridal Showers,
Family Reunions, Engagements, Bar Mitzvahs, and Banquets.
[The
above are the events in which I specialize.]
What’s the cost of hiring you?
Several factors go
into pricing: Length of performance and traveling time. Overnight stay
which includes accommodation etc. Please contact for an exact quote for
your event. I would be happy to
discuss performance logistics and all other concerns. Thanks
for the visit. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Toby!
For bookings
call:
617-889-1678
For additional
information please visit our website
www.tobzmusic.com
or email us at
miktobz@netzero.net
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