Gary has positioned himself as one of the leading soloist performers. His musical repertoire is vast covering a multitude of styles. What other instrument can perform soca - salsa, jazz - Soul or smooth cool Modern Jazz to Rock.

The pans give such a unique and memorable sound.

Due to his unique playing style and song selections, Gary is able to perform musical selections ranging from gentle background music to high energy dancing.

The Performer

Gary is one of the few pannists in the uk performing as a soloist all year round.

His musical act tailored to his audience and developing still.

What a repertoire! boasting a song selection to suite any function, audience and venue.

Soca,Calypso,Salsa,Reggae, Latin Rhythms, Bolero, Cha Cha Cha, MOR, Rock, Pop, Trad Jazz, Modern Jazz.....

Gary plays a beautiful set of double second Steeldrums with four sticks, allowing him to access a greater register of notes, to play both chords and melody, giving a full sound and ensuring that not only the melodies are known to each song, but its entire chord structure and chord progression.

Technology plays a part in his solo performances, as he produces all of his backing tracks at his Steelasophical studio.

Tracks are played back via the robust 250-watts Fender Passport self contained PA system. the result is a sound that sounds like a full band performing.Gary's soft-handed playing technique has been tailored to suite background music in the same light as a solo pianist.

Previous engagers and venues include:

Channel 4, Chelsea Flower Show, St. Pierre Park Hotel Guernsey, Cafe des Artiste, Royal Southern Yatch Club Cows Week, Manningsheath Golf Club, The Daphne, Southern Counties Radio, Goodwood, Springfield Country Club, Raddison Edwardian Internation, Euston Plaza, London Langham Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Heathrow Sheraton, John Lewis Partnership, Debenhams, Nottinghill Carnival, Reading Carnival, Romsey Carnival, Ventnor Cricket Club, Nokia, Cottersmore Country Club, Phyllis Court Country Club, Jersey Instrumental Services, Penton Hook Marina, Jersey Island Carnival, Flackwell Heath Golf Club, Alternative Arts, London Palladium, Royal Festival Hall, Wembley Conference Centre...

Advantages of a Steeldrum Soloist Performer

• Unique form of entertainment - from gentle background music to high energy dancing.
• Cost effective solution - Booking fee substantially comparable to a full 5 or 6 piece band, which would be needed to compete with some of Gary's repertoire
• Compact - With only a double set of Steeldrums and a self contained PA system, the performance area required would be approx 6m x 3m, suitable cover against adverse conditions and a single power supply
• Versatility of Repertoire - Song selections from Island in The Sun to My Funny Valentine, I Just Called to Girl From Ipanema, No More Blues to Eric Claptons Layla. Steelasophical even have the facility to produce songs on request with prior notification.
• Punctual - Steelasophical always demand the following information before accepting the booking. Name, Full postal address, Contact name and number on the day, venue layout, any special conditions, details of access,directions and Map. In addition, our means of transport incorporates a NavTech Satelite Navigation System, to ensure an early arrival. Whether a band or soloist, we look to arrive at the venue in plenty of time, even in the event of heavy traffic or any other unforeseen circumstance.
• Professional - No booking is seen as JUST ANOTHER GIG. We realize that each booking is unique to the engager, so therefore it should always be the same for the artist
• Memorable - We frequently receive feedback from guests, booking agents and engagers who have taken the time to express their appreciation following a performance for them.
• Track record as Multi-Instrumentalist & Tutor - Having performed over the years a panist in steelbands, keyboardist in Soca Function bands and a drummer in various rock and Caribbean bands, world wide record sales and educational establishment steeldrum workshops.
• Great Communicator - not only through verbal interchange with the audience, but through the right selection of songs to set-up and maintain the required atmosphere.
• One of only a handfull of musicians can successfully offer this particular service in the UK