Solo Steel Drummer Chris Arpad posing with steel pan

– Sara Emerling

November Wedding
Chris came to play for our wedding and was amazing! everything was perfect and he conformed to the music taste of the guests! Would highly recommend. 🙂

Tortoises love Steel Drums!

This guy sees himself in the Steel Drums and it’s all good!

– Karla Ray

Awesome!
Chris was great! Showed up early and was set up an hour before the start of the event. He also visited the location a few days prior to review set-up etc… The guest loved his performance.

– Jordan Altenburg

Hawaiian Style
Chris was very professional and was soooo GOOD!! It was perfect for our Hawaiian themed pool party. We loved it.

Shade Hotel - Sky Deck

Manhattan Beach, CA

– Monica

Under the Sea. Chris was the perfect touch to my 40th birthday Mermaid bash!

– Brian Bjelde

A++++
So glad we had Chris play at the event. It was the highlight of the night and set the mood. He played great songs that everyone knew and loved. Can’t say enough good things and will book Chris again for sure!

Wedding Cocktail hour

La Venta Inn, Palos Verdes Estates

– Brandy Summers

Absolutely Wonderful
We booked Chris for our company Christmas party, and it was a great decision! He skills were excellent, he was able to mix in some Christmas tunes, and he just made it an overall great experience! 10/10 would recommend him for your event!

– Ally Murtlow

Awesome time!
Chris was amazing!! Our entire group had a blast and he even took a few song requests. We’d definitely use him again – thank you, Chris!

Taste of Arcadia

Premier Food & Wine Tasting Event
LA County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

– Lian Dolan

Professional and delightful
We had Chris provide music for the cocktail hour of an engagement party. He was professional, on time, a one-man band. Guests were delighted by the live music and it added some sparkle to the party. Everyone loves steel drum.

Surprise Birthday Party!

Sturgess family residence Venice, California

– Nikki Miller

One Man Band!
Chris did a great job performing, playing, and singing through our event. He made announcements for us and kept up the island ambiance for a few hours.

– Ariel Whitley

Awesome!
Chris Arpad was the perfect selection for entertainment for our 16th Annual Golf Dinner. The crowd loved his drumming skills along with his melodic vocals. He sang songs that appealed to all age groups in the crowd. He was definitely a 5-Star guy and I would definitely book him again. 

Pool Party Time!

– Sierra Dawson

Transported us to st. Lucia
Chris did a wonderful job of keeping the night fun and romantic for our surprise honeymoon dinner! Played a mix of upbeat island songs. He showed up early and was very kind! Will definitely keep him in our back pocket for the future.

– Jack Lantz

Great Steel Drummer
Chris Arpad is great to work with. He came prepared; arrived early; was most cooperative and friendly; and most importantly, played musically and well. This gig was an odd one for a steel drummer, as Chris had to play with big orchestra and choir, which he did fabulously. Highly recommended.

La Cañada Presbyterian Church
Chancel Choir & LCPC Orchestra
Jack D. Lantz, Dir of Music & Worship Arts

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Pacific City, Huntington Beach

Girls just wanna have fun!

– Jordan Altenburg

Hawaiian Style
Chris was very professional and was soooo GOOD!! It was perfect for our Hawaiian themed pool party. We loved it.

– Sara Emerling

November Wedding
Chris came to play for our wedding and was amazing! everything was perfect and he conformed to the music taste of the guests! Would highly recommend. 🙂

Shade Redondo Beach

Hotel Grand Opening

– Karla Ray

Awesome!
Chris was great! Showed up early and was set up an hour before the start of the event. He also visited the location a few days prior to review set-up etc… The guest loved his performance.

– Ally Murtlow

Awesome time!
Chris was amazing!! Our entire group had a blast and he even took a few song requests. We’d definitely use him again – thank you, Chris!

Pacific City

Huntington Beach, CA

– Brandy Summers

Absolutely Wonderful
We booked Chris for our company Christmas party, and it was a great decision! He skills were excellent, he was able to mix in some Christmas tunes, and he just made it an overall great experience! 10/10 would recommend him for your event!

– Brian Bjelde

A++++
So glad we had Chris play at the event. It was the highlight of the night and set the mood. He played great songs that everyone knew and loved. Can’t say enough good things and will book Chris again for sure!

– Lian Dolan

Professional and delightful
We had Chris provide music for the cocktail hour of an engagement party. He was professional, on time, a one-man band. Guests were delighted by the live music and it added some sparkle to the party. Everyone loves steel drum.

The Beachcomber

The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove Wedding

Newport Beach, CA

Patio performance

Festival Performances

Food and Wine Tasting Festival

– Nikki Miller

One Man Band!
Chris did a great job performing, playing, and singing through our event. He made announcements for us and kept up the island ambiance for a few hours.

Spanish Hills Country Club

Camarillo, CA

– Ariel Whitley

Awesome!
Chris Arpad was the perfect selection for entertainment for our 16th Annual Golf Dinner. The crowd loved his drumming skills along with his melodic vocals. He sang songs that appealed to all age groups in the crowd. He was definitely a 5-Star guy and I would definitely book him again. 

– Jack Lantz

Great Steel Drummer
Chris Arpad is great to work with. He came prepared; arrived early; was most cooperative and friendly; and most importantly, played musically and well. This gig was an odd one for a steel drummer, as Chris had to play with big orchestra and choir, which he did fabulously. Highly recommended.

La Cañada Presbyterian Church
Chancel Choir & LCPC Orchestra
Jack D. Lantz, Dir of Music & Worship Arts

– Sierra Dawson

Transported us to st. Lucia
Chris did a wonderful job of keeping the night fun and romantic for our surprise honeymoon dinner! Played a mix of upbeat island songs. He showed up early and was very kind! Will definitely keep him in our back pocket for the future.

Yacht Club Event

Catalina Yacht Club

Larry Ammon 60th

Trinidadian in Monrovia, CA
The Life of the party!

– Jennifer Miller

Beautiful music
Chris was pleasant and friendly and attentive to our needs. He played well. I should have been more clear about the timing of his playing, as we would have preferred more playing at the end of the service than the beginning, but I take responsibility for not making that more clear.

Hotel Entertainment

Casual Sunday entertaining at the world-famous Shade Manhattan Beach, CA.

– Sara Emerling

November Wedding
Chris came to play for our wedding and was amazing! everything was perfect and he conformed to the music taste of the guests! Would highly recommend. 🙂

Wineman/Murray Wedding

Beautiful outdoor wedding January, 4th, 2019 at Ocean View Farm, Carpinteria, CA.

– Monica

Under the sea
Chris was the perfect touch to my 40th birthday Mermaid bash.

Makers Market, Chatsworth

Pop Up Craft Boutique Events are great with ambient steel drum music!

– Brian Bjelde

A++++
So glad we had Chris play at the event. It was the highlight of the night and set the mood. He played great songs that everyone knew and loved. Can’t say enough good things and will book Chris again for sure!

– Jordan Altenburg

Hawaiian Style
Chris was very professional and was soooo GOOD!! It was perfect for our Hawaiian themed pool party. We loved it.

– Karla Ray

Awesome!
Chris was great! Showed up early and was set up an hour before the start of the event. He also visited the location a few days prior to review set-up etc… The guest loved his performance.

– Ally Murtlow

Awesome time!
Chris was amazing!! Our entire group had a blast and he even took a few song requests. We’d definitely use him again – thank you, Chris!

– Lian Dolan

Professional and delightful
We had Chris provide music for the cocktail hour of an engagement party. He was professional, on time, a one-man band. Guests were delighted by the live music and it added some sparkle to the party. Everyone loves steel drum.

Surprise Birthday Celebration

Private home in Los Feliz, CA

– Nikki Miller

One Man Band!
Chris did a great job performing, playing, and singing through our event. He made announcements for us and kept up the island ambiance for a few hours.

Baby Shower

Pool Side Baby Shower Anyone?

– Brandy Summers

Absolutely Wonderful
We booked Chris for our company Christmas party, and it was a great decision! He skills were excellent, he was able to mix in some Christmas tunes, and he just made it an overall great experience! 10/10 would recommend him for your event!

– Ariel Whitley

Awesome!
Chris Arpad was the perfect selection for entertainment for our 16th Annual Golf Dinner. The crowd loved his drumming skills along with his melodic vocals. He sang songs that appealed to all age groups in the crowd. He was definitely a 5-Star guy and I would definitely book him again. 

– Sierra Dawson

Transported us to st. Lucia
Chris did a wonderful job of keeping the night fun and romantic for our surprise honeymoon dinner! Played a mix of upbeat island songs. He showed up early and was very kind! Will definitely keep him in our back pocket for the future.

– Jack Lantz

Great Steel Drummer
Chris Arpad is great to work with. He came prepared; arrived early; was most cooperative and friendly; and most importantly, played musically and well. This gig was an odd one for a steel drummer, as Chris had to play with big orchestra and choir, which he did fabulously. Highly recommended!

Whisky a Go Go

Solo Steel Drum performance at the iconic Whisky a Go Go on the Sunset Strip.

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– Sara Emerling

November Wedding
Chris came to play for our wedding and was amazing! everything was perfect and he conformed to the music taste of the guests! Would highly recommend. 🙂

– Jordan Altenburg

Hawaiian Style
Chris was very professional and was soooo GOOD!! It was perfect for our Hawaiian themed pool party. We loved it.

– Brian Bjelde

A++++
So glad we had Chris play at the event. It was the highlight of the night and set the mood. He played great songs that everyone knew and loved. Can’t say enough good things and will book Chris again for sure!

– Karla Ray

Awesome!
Chris was great! Showed up early and was set up an hour before the start of the event. He also visited the location a few days prior to review set-up etc… The guest loved his performance.

Backyard Wedding

Topanga Canyon, CA

El Segundo Beach Cafe

Beachside birthday party event.

– Nikki Miller

One Man Band!
Chris did a great job performing, playing, and singing through our event. He made announcements for us and kept up the island ambiance for a few hours.

– Ariel Whitley

Awesome!
Chris Arpad was the perfect selection for entertainment for our 16th Annual Golf Dinner. The crowd loved his drumming skills along with his melodic vocals. He sang songs that appealed to all age groups in the crowd. He was definitely a 5-Star guy and I would definitely book him again. 

– Sierra Dawson

Transported us to st. Lucia
Chris did a wonderful job of keeping the night fun and romantic for our surprise honeymoon dinner! Played a mix of upbeat island songs. He showed up early and was very kind! Will definitely keep him in our back pocket for the future.

Store Promotions

Anniversary Event – Pet Foods Market & Supplies – Manhattan Beach, CA

San Dimas, CA - Senior Center

San Dimas Hawaiian Luau

Jacquie Perryman, VP, Creative, TV Music Fox Music, Inc.

On behalf of Wonderland Elementary School , and The Friends of Wonderland Parent Organization …, I want to thank you again … You were absolutely fantastic, and I have had many e-mails and calls saying how much people, and the children, enjoyed your performance!

– Lian Dolan

Professional and delightful
We had Chris provide music for the cocktail hour of an engagement party. He was professional, on time, a one-man band. Guests were delighted by the live music and it added some sparkle to the party. Everyone loves steel drum.

Dan Iives, Vice President Travelstore

I must admit Chris surpassed all our expectations on several levels. Not only is he an accomplished musician, performer, and entertainer, his music was just the thing for our event and quite a hit, but his low key, easygoing manner and upbeat personality added a very positive dimension to his participation in our event as well.

Retirement Party

Brentwood, California

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