Over the years Ian has performed at and helped people plan countless tropical-themed parties. He's learned a thing or two about tropical parties while doing this.
Ian's Initial Suggestions:
-Limbo sticks are a lot of fun at a tropical party
-Put t
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Dobson’s wanderlust and musical passion can be heard on his self-produced CD Caribbean Steel Drum Party. Dobson and his musicians perform exuberant salsa, samba…, reggae…, rock…, jazz (a salsafied version of John Coltrane’s ‘Giant S
Ian has been studying and playing percussion for over 36 years. He has a great deal of experience touring and recording as a sideman and he would love to contribute to your recordings, tours, or any other sort of music project that you can dream up.
1. Beat Making with Your Sounds
Creativity, Music, Technology, Acoustics
Target Audience 10-18 years and/or Adults
Previous generations of music students could never have imagined the exploding world of digital musical instruments on which young peo
Caribbean steel drum party!
In Caribbean English pan leggo literally means steel drum party, and a party is just what this show delivers. Ian Dobson’s Pan Leggo is highly interactive, ideal for many settings, and is available as a sol
What is Recycalypso?...
Steel drums are a beautiful, highly sophisticated instrument that are able to play any kind of music... but they were created out of metal junk by people in the Caribbean. Recycalypso is when you take this amazing example o
Do you book entertainment for a cruise line or are you lookingfor great acts for your theme cruise? Ian offers an ideal solution for a Caribbean cruise.
Ian Dobson's Caribbean Escape is a highly entertaining andeducational show.
It's fun and a
A SELECTION OF SHOWS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS
Ian Dobson's Steel Drum Party!
Culture, Music, Creativity, Technology
Dance, clap, and stomp along to live steel drum music in this highly-interactive rhythmical journey! The show uses uses music, dance, a
The majority of Ian's performances include or feature the steel drums and could be a good fit for your event. However, Ian offers two acts that are custom tailored to events such as weddings, private parties, golf tournaments, corporate events, and
Ian is a Seattle native who turned his back on the fame and fortune of grunge stardom to travel the world performing and learning about the music of various cultures. His travels took him all over Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, South and Centra
Ian often performs, studies, and teaches abroad in a warm place during the winter months. Check back here for information on how you can join him on his next adventure and have your own (non-virtual) musical adventure. Examples of potential future
Ian's Solo Tropical Music Examples
Ian Dobson's Steel Drum Party!!! -- Band Examples
Ian Playing Ukulele
Unique Holiday Music!
