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Kent Arnsbarger - Steel Drums & Island Sounds Reviews

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  • Avg 5.0 | 77 Reviews
  • Steel Drum Band from Chicago, IL
  • 146 Verified Bookings
  • Starting at $250 per event

77 Reviews for Kent Arnsbarger - Steel Drums & Island Sounds

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Review by Bill L.

Anniversary Party•Reviewed on July 3, 2011•From Jackson, MI

Kent was the best. We had a couple of interuptions for surprises at our anniversary and he was very accomadating. Very personable and extremely talented. We will hire him again for a future event.

Review by Jim D.

Private Party•Reviewed on February 23, 2009•From Louisville, KY

Review by Alice S.

Mother's Day Party•Reviewed on May 10, 2010•From Adrian, MI

Review by Dixie R.

Anniversary Party•Reviewed on August 5, 2009•From Glenview, IL

Kent arrived on time, set up, and had a wonderful sound that set the island mood right from the start! After cocktails, he reset up for the dinner hour and dancing portion in another room and was truly well-modulated and accommodating in every way. He let us use his mike and put into his computer a cd we wanted for a special song! He was more than pleasant in every way and everyone loved his music and him too!

Review by Greg H.

Wedding Cocktail Hour•Reviewed on July 20, 2009•From Ames, IA

Awesome! Excellent communication prior to our event(luau party). Accommodated last-minute changes in performance time, length of performance,and the addition of a hula demonstration. Superbly talented and very personable. Rave reviews from several guests. Extremely satisfied. I would hire again and highly recommend to others.

Review by Bill B.

Wedding Cocktail Hour•Reviewed on July 13, 2009•From Pewaukee, WI

Great music. Fit in well.

Review by Kathy F.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on January 22, 2009•From Grand Rapids, MI

All went very smoothly, worked out great for the event. will recommend him to others. Kathy

Review by Janelle W.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on August 25, 2012•From Owosso, MI

Kent played for our daughter's wedding reception. She had been married on a beach out of state, and had a reception later at home. We wanted to carry that "beachy" feel back to Michigan. The steel drums were a great backdrop for that, and many of the guests were intrigued, wanting to watch him play and asking where we found a steel drum musician! During one of his breaks, he dj'd some songs that the kids really enjoyed, so he kept those songs going to keep the kids interested. Good intuitive move. My 4 1/2 stars were because, as much fun as the steel drums were, few of the songs were recognizable, at least to me. Everything else was great.

Review by Brittani H.

Celebration•Reviewed on July 10, 2009•From Ottawa, IL

Thanks!

Review by Laurie M.

Fundraiser•Reviewed on August 26, 2016•From Plainfield, IL

Prompt, professional and very talented - tireless performer and a few guests want to book him.

Review by Keith V.

Luau Party•Reviewed on June 20, 2016•From Mount Pleasant, MI

Kent did an awesome job for us and I would eagerly recommend him!

Review by Sandi S.

Community Event•Reviewed on February 28, 2016•From Grand Haven, MI

Excellent performance! Kent was very interactive with our residents which enhanced the overall experience. I would definitely rehire.

Review by Jo S.

Community Event•Reviewed on August 7, 2015•From Michigan City, IN

Review by Tammy D.

Graduation Party•Reviewed on July 6, 2017•From Oconomowoc, WI

Review by kathy l.

Celebration•Reviewed on September 13, 2015•From Lake Forest, IL

Review by Kapra F.

Community Event•Reviewed on May 31, 2017•From Chicago, IL

Kent was a real trooper performing through a little micro-burst rainstorm, but was willing to quit a little early when the 2nd round of micro-rain arrived. He had a good sound system and produced a great sound for a one man band.

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Still drying off my gear. Wish we'd had that tent up. What a day!

Review by Christian B.

Event•Reviewed on May 19, 2018•From Chicago, IL

Review by Richard F.

Picnic•Reviewed on August 25, 2018•From Bartlett, IL

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thank you Richard.

Review by Stephanie C.

Bridal Shower•Reviewed on September 20, 2021•From Valparaiso, IN

Kent was magnificent. I couldn't ask for anything more. He was right on time and played till the end and the guests really enjoyed him.

Review by Brian A.

Event•Reviewed on September 5, 2021•From Muskego, WI

Punctual, Pleasant, Professional, and dealt with some weather adversity for us appropriately. I’d definitely have Ken back again. Thanks Ken!

Review by Heather P.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on August 11, 2021•From Ludington, MI

This amazing talent was the perfect hire for our reception! Tons of compliments on the performances and music that he provided. Very flexible and accommodating; performed on patio lakeside as well as inside venue. Friendly, timely, excellent communication, could not be happier!

Review by James C.

Graduation Party•Reviewed on June 15, 2021•From Elk Grove Village, IL

Kent was fantastic!!!! His music made the party. We had a luau theme party for a triple graduation party in a big tent. There was a huge rainstorm, after months without any rain, and it luckily ended just before the party started. We set Kent up in the corner next to the tiki bar and when he started playing it was the beginning of a perfect night! We gave a similar luau party 4 years prior for graduations and wanted to up the game on this one. Kent was the game changer. We got huge compliments on this party everyone loved Kent's music it was like a night on the beach, we actually had a photo booth setup with real sand. Highly recommended, HIRE HIM!!!!

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thank you VERY much for the kind words. You threw 1 heck of a great party and should be VERY proud of those graduates!!! Pat yourself on the back for a job well done in life. It was an honor to be a small part in it all.

Review by Maria P.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on February 16, 2020•From Flossmoor, IL

Kent was professional on time and is an excellent steel pan artist ( and DJ). This whole process from start to end was painless. All went fabulously. We had a great event thanks to Kent.

Review by Lori M.

Private Party•Reviewed on July 5, 2019•From Portage, IN

Kent is amazing! We were so lucky to have him celebrate the 4th on Lake Michigan with an extraordinary sunset. Absolutely perfect. Definitely a guest favorite. Nothing like burgers fresh off the grill, a frozen drink of choice, all on the lake with the sounds of steel drums. Thanks Kent!

Review by Misty W.

Graduation Party•Reviewed on June 24, 2019•From Crown Point, IN