Nesta Steel Drum & Caribbean Band ~Husband & Wife Team~

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Category: Live Band or Ensemble

Type: Multi-piece live band

Genres: Classical

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About Nesta Steel Drum & Caribbean Band ~Husband & Wife Team~

Nesta steel drum & Caribbean band, led by a husband & wife team

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Welcome. Nesta is lead by a husband and wife team - Abby and Dan - who are seasoned, professional musicians; their specialties are steel drums and Caribbean music. They have performed for hundreds of wedding ceremonies, cocktails, and receptions, and enjoy being a part of the “good stuff” of people’s lives. :-)

Abby and Dan met in 2002, and realized they had a musical match in each other as well - they started performing together almost immediately. They have played for thousands of events - casual to swanky - yet, they love making each one unique & memorable. Both Abby & Dan are passionate about steel pan and Caribbean music, and have studied it intensely, down to its nuances; they have a special fondness for reggae, soca, ska, and calypso. Abby & Dan both attended CalArts, which is renowned for its world music program. Over the years, they have cultivated a great sound together, while continuously striving for excellence on their instruments.

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Services

Services

  • Hear us live
  • Learning new songs
  • Music during breaks

Musical genres

  • Classical
  • Jazz
  • Latin
  • Reggae

Event types

  • After party
  • Cocktail hour
  • Couples luncheon
  • Elopement
  • Engagement party
  • Farewell brunch
  • Other
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reception
  • Wedding shower
  • Welcome party

Reviews

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Usually, but not always. If we are playing with background tracks, vocals, amplified steel drums, electric bass, or a PA system in any way, then yes, we need power. If we are playing acoustically only, then we do not need power. This will be specified upon booking and will be noted on the contract.
As long as the tree provides enough complete shade for the area required for the band (see above answer), at that time of day. Often, clients will check the day or two beforehand to see if there’s enough shade under the tree (at the same time of day of the performance).
We've done countless performances indoors as background music and as foreground music. We have a lot of flexibility when it comes to volume levels. Steel drums don't have to be loud, and in fact, they can be beautiful at low levels. Accommodations will be made by the musicians to perform inside.
Yes, we've played remotely for personal, public, and corporate events! Please contact us for details.
No, that is up to the client.
Solo - 6'x4'. Duo - 6'x8'. Trio and quartet - 10'x8'. Quintet, sextet, septet - 18'x16'. **These are estimates based on standard performance equipment, and do not include extra equipment that may be requested by client. Please check upon booking.**
Although it helps feature the band, we don’t need light on us. (If you want to set up lighting, please avoid light that shines directly in the musicians’ faces :)
Usually. Please get in touch about details.
No. Set up and tear down is on our own time. So if you want the performance time to be 6-10 pm (4 hours), all you need to specify is 6-10 pm.
This depends on a number of factors, but the average is 20 minutes.
Yes, 15 minutes on each hour. So a 3-hour engagement would have 2 breaks, and a 4-hour engagement would have 3 breaks. The exception to this is when we play for wedding ceremonies followed by a cocktail hour, in which we usually do not take a break.
Usually, unless directed otherwise or if there is not power available or a PA system. The music continues in the Caribbean music genre. If you’d like us to play your music through your house system or iPod, just let us know.
Yes, as long as there is a PA system, microphone, and power. This should be specified upon booking to make sure we have the correct equipment. Running sound for wedding ceremonies or other presentations of length definitely need to be specified to us before booking, and may be subject to additional charge because of the extra equipment possibly needed.
In general, yes, but they are reasonable. Since there are virtually endless possibilities to location, please contact us and we’ll let you know the pricing.

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