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The X Isles Steel Drum Band from Portsmouth, RI

Will travel up to 150 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 65 Reviews
  • 122 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2010
  • 7 Awards & Badges
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $750 per event

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Relax, let the X Isles bring the Islands to you! This is our 7th year with Gigmasters and our diverse "Island Style" music format continues to expand. We offer an enjoyable evening of island party favorites including vocal tunes by Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley, and Harry Belafonte, Caribbean steel drum instrumentals like Guantanamera, Yellow Bird, and The Lion Sleeps Tonight, acoustic rock by Zac Brown, Jack Johnson, and Kenny Chesney, as well as classic songs from artists like Paul Simon, James Taylor, Sting, and the Beatles, to name a few. The "Island Style" music concept of the X Isles offers a variety of musical styles with John's vocal/guitar work as well as his pre-recorded bass and drum backing tracks. John will be working again this year with George Zecher, and Aaron Cote (based on availability) to add that live steel drum vibe. John started the X Isles 8 years ago with Rick Andre (who has since moved on to the sunny shores of Florida) and is also available as a solo performer with plenty of island tunes and more of an emphasis on acoustic classic rock and country selections. With a flexible musical repertoire, the X Isles (duo or trio with added keyboardist Rusty Hughes) can customize a set list to accommodate any occasion. The X Isles have performed for Rhode Island Monthly's Best of RI award show at PPAC, the Newport Chamber of Commerce and numerous weddings and corporate functions throughout Southern New England including Boston and Cape Cod. A favorite with the Newport summer sailing crowd, they perform regularly at Newport's exclusive Bailey's Beach Club and Chelo's Waterfront in East Greenwich. During the busy summer season you can also catch us poolside at Aqua (Marriott Hotel) in Providence, as well as cranking out tropical party favs at the Ocean House in Westerly. From wedding receptions to cocktail hours, corporate events to backyard barbecues... The X Isles are an enjoyable and economically smart choice to ensure any event is a success. Contact John today for a free quote.

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Review by Margot M.

Private PartyReviewed on July 5, 2017From Orleans, MA

What an amazing duo! Beyond thrilled with their performance

The X Isles:

Hi Margot, Thanks for having us play for your wonderful party. We really appreciate the great review! John

Review by Nancy G.

Private PartyReviewed on August 10, 2017From Newport, RI

Fantastic music during our cocktail hour!

Review by Mollie L.

Corporate FunctionReviewed on September 15, 2017From Boston, MA

The X Isles were fantastic! Our group loved every song they played, and they were the perfect addition to our event. We would definitely book the X Isles again for another group event.

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Song List 

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  • Red Red Wine | UB40
  • Chicken Fried | Zac Brown Band
  • Kodachrome | Paul Simon
  • Don't Worry Be Happy | Bobby McFerron
  • Jamaica Farewell | Harry Belafonte
  • Could You Be Loved | Bob Marley
  • Brandy | Looking Glass
  • Knee Deep | Zac Brown, Jimmy Buffet
  • Jump in the Line (Shake Senora) | Harry Belafonte
  • Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison
  • Me & Julio | Paul Simon
  • Island Song | Zac Brown Band
  • Better Together | Jack Johnson
  • One Love | Bob Marley
  • Mexico | James Taylor
  • Volcano | Jimmy Buffet
  • Toes | Zac Brown Band
  • Over the Rainbow | Iz Kamakawiwo'ole
  • Wild Night | Van Morrison
  • Yellow Bird | Traditional Caribbean
  • Stir It Up/Waiting in Vain | Bob Marley
  • Key's in the Conch Shell | Kenny Chesney
  • Kingston Town | UB40
  • Island Song | Zac Brown
  • Amie | Pure Praire League
  • Fly Like an Eagle | Steve Miller Band
  • Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffet
  • Is This Love | Bob Marley
  • Harvest Moon | Neil Young
  • Fragile | Sting
  • My Little Suede Shoes | Traditional Caribbean
  • Three Little Birds | Bob Marley
  • Changes in Lattitudes | Jimmy Buffet
  • Late in the Evening | Paul Simon
  • Everybody's Talkin' | Harry Nilson
  • Son of a Sailor | Jimmy Buffet
  • Under the Boardwalk | The Drifters
  • Cecelia/Mother and Child Reunion | Paul Simon
  • The Lion Sleeps Tonight | Johnny Nash
  • Peaceful Easy Feeling | The Eagles
  • Marianne | Traditional Caribbean
  • Limbo Rock | Traditional Caribbean
  • A Pirate Looks at Forty | Jimmy Buffet
  • Dock of the Bay | Dennis Brown
  • Sugar Bum Bum | Lord Kitchner
  • Free Fallin' | Tom Petty
  • Roxanne | The Police
  • Island in the Sun | Harry Belafonte
  • Southern Cross | Crosby Stills and Nash
  • Big Bamboo | Traditional Caribbean
  • Lay Down Sally | Eric Clapton
  • Aint No Sunshine | Bill Withers
  • Guantanamera | Traditional Cuban
  • And I Love Her | The Beatles
  • Heart of Gold | Neil Young
  • Iko Iko | Dr. John
  • Into the Mystic | Van Morrison
  • St. Thomas | Traditional Caribbean

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Past Events

July 18, 2019 • Private Party
Thu6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Charlestown, MA
September 20, 2018 • Corporate Function
Thu6:30 PM - 11:30 PM Newport, RI
August 8, 2018 • Corporate Function
Wed6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Newport, RI
July 17, 2018 • Indian Pond Country Club
Tue10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Kingston, MA
July 14, 2018 • Wedding Cocktail Hour
Sat5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Bristol, RI
July 7, 2018 • Baileys Beach Club
Sat6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Newport, RI
June 24, 2018 • Wedding Cocktail Hour
Sun5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Newport, RI
September 1, 2017 • Wedding
Fri6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Westerly, RI
August 29, 2017 • Corporate Function
Tue6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Boston, MA
August 5, 2017 • Private Party
Sat6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Newport, RI
July 29, 2017 • Anniversary Party
Sat7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Westerly, RI
July 27, 2017 • Private Party
Thu6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Charlestown, MA

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