Kent Arnsbarger - Steel Drums & Island Sounds Steel Drum Band from Chicago, IL
Will travel up to 525 miles
- Avg 5.0 | 77 Reviews
- 146 Verified Bookings
- Member Since 2004
- 12 Awards & Badges
- Virtual Services Offered
- Accepts Online Payment
- Starting at $250 per event
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Bring the vibrant sounds of the islands to your next party or event with Kent Arnsbarger, a highly in demand solo steel drum performer from LaPorte IN. 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 7 CDs (streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, or his website), are the exact arrangements used in his live performances, ensuring an authentic and consistent experience. He sounds like a full band! 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. As Seen On & Industry Credentials Kent’s elite musical pedigree sets him apart on any stage: Television & Media: Featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2022), a 2021 PBS feature, and a two-hour special on WGN Radio. Also "Toon in with me" performance on MeTV in '26. Radio & Concerts: Regular appearances across Chicago major news stations and 3 consecutive Aprils at Silver Dollar City in Branson MO. as a featured artist doing 6 shows a day! Music Education: Dedicated percussion educator, teaching privately writing for and supporting prestigious high school 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. Kent is heavily represented on YouTube and TikTok. From intimate gatherings to large-scale festivals, treat your guests to an island escape—no passport required!
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Review by Sara L.
Picnic•Reviewed on August 30, 2026•From Indianapolis, IN
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Graduation Party•Reviewed on June 3, 2026•From Winnetka, IL
Kent Arnsbarger - Steel Drums & Island Sounds:
thank you! I had a blast, you throw a GREAT party!!! - hope to see you again!Review by Timothy G.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on September 23, 2025•From Fort Wayne, IN
Kent Arnsbarger - Steel Drums & Island Sounds:
thank you!!! You throw a great party and a nice space to preform in!! See you next time.Awards & Badges
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- 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!
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