Dex Marchan Steelpan Soloists playing popular hits from 70’s , up to present w

Based in United Kingdom

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

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About / Biography

I can source free lance musicians for live music, but I also play solo along to backing tracks

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Location

Based in United Kingdom

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Travels worldwide

Jamming - Bob Marley

Three little birds - Bob Marley

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Isn’t she lovely- Stevie Wonder

Shape of you - Ed Sheran

Shivers - Ed Sheran

Close to you - Maxi Priest

Turn me on - Kevin Little

Smooth - Santana

Careless Whispers - George Michael

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Enough space for double steelpans with speaker on tripods, sometimes microphones if venue is huge, so around one and half metres by one metre space would be adequate


What information do you require about a venue?

Postcode or addresses, name of the venue, availability of parking, etc


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

That can be provided if needed


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes i can provide a spotify service before and between sets

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

Performed for Fedel Castro 70th birthday in 1995 at th Prime Minister’s Residence in Trinidad, performed for the President of Gambia at the Naparima Bowl in Trinidad, performed for Queen Elizabeth at the San Fernando Town Hall in Trinidad to name a few


What's your favourite type of event?

Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate events, festivals,Caribbean festivals, these events clients are always happy and the atmosphere is epic


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

Over 40yrs of playing and starting professionally 20yrs ago


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Ralph Macdonald , Michael Jackson , greatest song - Just the two of us

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

A double 2nds steelpan with backing tracks. I will usually arrive 1 hour before playing to setup, and usually two 45 minutes sets or longer if needed, upon clients request if needed to play longer can do


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes I am happy to perform outside, but because the instruments need to be treated with care, I do ask for a markie to protect the instruments from the elements of the weather.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Clients may have specific songs in the case of weddings etc otherwise Ive a repertoire that is usually very entertaining


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

I’ve always had 100% positive feedback from clients. I’ve always created an atmosphere where the clients leave with a lasting impression

Recent Clients

Dex Marchan has performed for these clients:

Unison NHS

Tunbridge Grammar School

John and Lucy Morrison

Venues

Dex Marchan has performed at these venues:

The Ritz , Park Lane

Chelsea Flower Show

Harrods

Queen Jubilee

Ascot Racing

New Market Racing

Princess Cruises

World Travel Market

Trinidad and Tobago High Commission

NHS

Shepherds Bush Market

Folk Festival in France 1996

Leyland Festival in Wales

Cathedral Quarters Carnival in Belfast

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