Kent Arnsbarger - Steel Drums & Island Sounds Steel Drum Band from Chicago, IL

Bring the vibrant sounds of the islands to your next party or event with Kent Arnsbarger, a highly skilled solo steel drum performer. Accompanied by professionally crafted, high-quality backing tracks—composed, played, and recorded entirely by Kent—his performances are delivered through a state-of-the-art Bose PA system for exceptional sound clarity. The backing tracks, available on his six CDs (streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, or his website), are the exact arrangements used in his live performances, ensuring an authentic and consistent experience. Since 2004, Kent has performed at over 2,000 venues and events, including wedding receptions, birthday parties, resorts, restaurants, zoos, colleges, casinos, amusement parks, and corporate gatherings. His versatility extends to DJ services, offering an extensive library of songs across various genres, enhanced with professional lighting for evening events. Kent’s impressive credentials include television appearances on shows like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2022, a PBS feature in 2021, and a two-hour interview on WGN Radio. He has also been featured on Chicago’s major news stations and had the honor of opening for the renowned Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. In addition to his performing career, Kent is a dedicated percussion educator, teaching privately and serving as a percussion instructor for several prestigious marching band programs in Indiana. A classically trained percussionist from Indiana University, Kent exclusively uses real percussion instruments rather than MIDI sequencers or drum machines, offering an authentic auditory experience your guests will appreciate. Explore Kent’s artistry by watching his music videos, including his original composition “Island Currents,” as well as covers of “Island Girl” and “Sugar Island,” all self-recorded and edited. Don’t miss his promotional video on Gigmasters to see him in action. Thank you for considering Kent Arnsbarger to elevate your event with his unique island-inspired performances!

• Archie
• Brazilian Street Dance
• Cantina Band (Star Wars)
• Dunt Be Blue Mon
• Everywhere Calypso
• Fernando
• Fiesta Latina
• Goodbye Look
• Guantamaera
• Hot Hot Hot
• I Shot the Sheriff
• Jamaican Farewell
• Margaritaville
• Island Currents
• Mo Java
• Never My Love
• Red Red Wine
• Ritmo Suave
• Shake Sonora
• Silence Is Golden
• Small Embrace
• South of the Border
• Spanish Eyes
• Sunset
• The Hammer
• Under the Sea
• Waiting in Vain
• Yellow Bird
• Desert
• 2 Pina Coladas
• I can see clearly now
• Island in the Sun
• Bacchanal lady
• Reggea Blues
• Sarah
• Sweat
• Havana Daydreamin
• Copa Cabana
• Fly like and Eagle | Steve Miller
• Harvest Moon | Neil Young
• + 30 others!