Solid Steel
Solid Steel is a fully professional Caribbean steel band founded by me, Paul
Cherrie, and comprised of some of the finest steel pan players in the UK today.
The individual musicians' roots lead directly to the tropical islands of
Barbados, Jamaica, Dominica, and principally, Trinidad, the home of the steel
drum or 'steel pan', arguably the most dynamic new instrument in world music.
Available either as a fully instrumental and unplugged acoustic act or as an
amplified one with vocals, we will always try to play the right material for
you at the right volume whether there are two or twenty members in the band
at your event. As comfortable performing on sophisticated ballads as the
liveliest of uptempo tunes we boast a broad repertoire that encompasses
calypso, soca, reggae, samba, salsa, merengue, cha cha cha, bossa nova, bolero
and pop.
Together for the last sixteen years, we believe we are now perhaps the
best-known steel band on the corporate event circuit having endeared ourselves
to the leading party organisers with what we are authoritively told is our
exceptional professionalism. Those clients who use us put great faith in our
reliability on the strength of the track record we have over the broad variety
of work that we've undertaken in the past. As they see it, 'solid' undoubtedly
means reliable where Solid Steel is concerned. Aside from top five-star hotels
like the Dorchester and Park Lane Hilton we have successfully played for
private parties, weddings, college balls, corporate events, festivals and
countless Caribbean theme nights in our time.
Nor are we strangers to international audiences. Over the years we have played
in France, Monte Carlo, Spain, Germany, Norway, Turkey, Ireland, Dubai, Abu
Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Syria, Israel, Hong Kong and Djibouti! Almost inevitably
we have never been to any of these places just the once.
Prices
Solid Steel Prices within Greater London (M25) & Greater Manchester (M60) Areas*
October 2007 – September 2008
*Outside of which additional travel expenses may be applicable
Band Format
(including maximum performance time) |
Saturday Nights
& Bank Holidays |
All other times |
| Total Net Fee | Deposit (20%) | Remaining Fee |
Total Net Fee | Deposit (20%) | Remaining Fee |
| Solid Steel Acoustic Soloist (60 minutes) |
£250.00 | £50.00 | £200.00 | £200.00 | £40.00 | £160.00 |
| Solid Steel Soloist with backing tracks (90 minutes) |
£350.00 | £70.00 | £280.00 | £300.00 | £60.00 | £240.00 |
| Solid Steel Acoustic Duo (90 minutes) |
£425.00 | £85.00 | £340.00 | £350.00 | £70.00 | £280.00 |
| Solid Steel Acoustic Trio (2 hours) |
£600.00 | £120.00 | £480.00 | £500.00 | £100.00 | £400.00 |
| Solid Steel Trio incl. a PA & vocals (2 hours) |
£750.00 | £150.00 | £600.00 | £650.00 | £130.00 | £520.00 |
| Solid Steel Acoustic Quartet (2 hours) |
£750.00 | £150.00 | £600.00 | £650.00 | £130.00 | £520.00 |
| Solid Steel Quartet incl. a PA & vocals (2 hours) |
£900.00 | £180.00 | £720.00 | £800.00 | £160.00 | £640.00 |
| Solid Steel Acoustic 5-piece (2 hours) |
£900.00 | £180.00 | £720.00 | £800.00 | £160.00 | £640.00 |
| Solid Steel 5-piece incl. a PA & vocals (2 hours) |
£1,050.00 | £210.00 | £840.00 | £900.00 | £180.00 | £720.00 |
| Solid Steel Acoustic 6-piece (2 hours) |
£1,250.00 | £250.00 | £1,000.00 | £1,000.00 | £200.00 | £800.00 |
| Solid Steel 6-piece incl. a PA & vocals (2 hours) |
£1,500.00 | £300.00 | £1,200.00 | £1,200.00 | £240.00 | £960.00 |
- All prices are subject to the band’s availability
- All payments made before (deposits) or after an event are subject to VAT
- Cash payments to artistes at an event may be exempt of VAT
- Entertainment agencies may be entitled to a 10% discount on the total net fee on request!
Links
Here are some links to other websites of interest:
- Tropical Entertainments
brings you the best in UK-based artists from sunshine origins.
- www.itzcaribbean.com
is an online resource and culture website for the Caribbean
community in London. The site provides information and profiles on arts, fashion,
music, entertainment, travel, business and services.
Audio Files
Here are some sample MP3 audio files of the band in action:
