The Band



Steel of the Night is a Caribbean Steel
drum band. We play "feel good" island songs, a little old rock 'n roll,
Jimmy Buffett and Harry Belefonte' favorites and even selections that can
be church appropriate. Our entertainment is guaranteed to uplift an
audience, no matter which crowd we're playing for. Our mission is to make people
happy and affirmed - simple as that!
In addition to performing great island musical hits, Steel of the
Night band members
can offer lots of party fun. Hula
hoop contests, twist competition and limbo challenges are among a few
events. If a more formal
event is required the band will provide a concert setting.
Workshops or demonstrations on handcrafting the steel drum
instrument can be offered in an educational forum.
Whatever your needs, Steel of the Night is here for you!
No matter which type of crowd, let us make your program a cheerful,
happy, Island event.
Steel of the Night consists of
two or more
members and can add up to four additional players for certain occasions. Here's a
little personal information.
Gregory
Webb - Greg is presently playing lower range
double tenor pans. He also plays twelve string guitar, double guitar pans,
triple guitar pans and sings. He is very proficient at midi, computer, lighting and
sound tech needs. When he is not out on the job, he heads the steel
drum shop.
Alice Webb
- Alice's fingers dance on the keys
of her keyboard. She plays all keyboard, sings and plays the upper
range double tenor pans. She is also responsible for the elaborate
Caribbean sets and tropical props used to help set the relaxing mood of the
performances. Alice is the "party coordinator". She's magnificent at getting a crowd up to dance,
hula-hoop and even limbo!
Jeremy
Herndon - is our
"showman". He's extremely entertaining to watch. There's not a
muscle in his body he doesn't sway while he plays! Jeremy plays upper double tenor
pans and sings. Recently he's added the G.T. design double tenors pans. (yes -
double double) This is the newest design of tenor pans. It has nearly a four
octave range and is perfect for leads.
**********Jeremy has decided to postpone his move South. Meanwhile, we
continue to perform & hope he'll join us at some point. (We truly miss
him)
Sheree
(Simmons) Balogac - We're proud to formally announce Sheree Balogac has
become a regular performer with "Steel of the Night" (Finally!) We
first met Sheree in 2007. We visited the Floral City Florida
Strawberry Festival hoping to hear "Amazing Steel", a large group of
very young steel drummers. While enjoying their performance we both
took special note of one outstanding lady. She read music, played by
ear, & switched to different instruments. After the show we introduced
ourselves & she's been joining us as "guest performer" on occasion ever
since.
Sheree is an Ocala Florida born gal. She attended Citrus High
School, taking honor classes and had an huge devotion to the High School
Band. in 2002, the year it won the Florida State Championship under the
direction of Jason Koon. She began piano at age 10, clarinet at age
11, steel drum at age 12 and euphonium at age 13. Sheree was very
excited when we met. She remembers being a pre-teen, searching steel
drums on the internet. She found the "Steel of the Night"
website and dreamed how great it would be to be like Alice, Greg and Jeremy.
Now much like us - she's part of us - performing regularly as "Steel of
the Night".
Sheree attended Central Florida Community College and Southeastern
University majoring in music. (what else??)
When ask about what's important in her life Sheree responds with family,
being from a small family of four (Mom, Dad & Brother). Recently she
married her love, Jon. He's an Ohio born Buckeye but lived most of his
life in Leesburg, Florida. Today they happily reside in Crystal River,
Florida.
Sheree has another man love in her life. His name is Neo. He
meows. She enjoys horseback riding, Tennessee Mountain ranges and
Fast Cars. She's active in church live, playing piano for services
and is also the sound engineer. In her spare time she works in Auto
Retail.
We love having Sheree with us. She's a spectacular addition to
"Steel of the Night" See us soon and make her feel welcome!!
Jim
King, our newest member, a life long musician from
Louisville, Kentucky now living in Florida,
primarily plays saxophone. He also plays guitar and
occasionally percussion or keys. More to come.......
Alice, Greg, Sheree, Jim and Jeremy have music in their past. They've
performed in Rock Bands, Gospel Bands, Orchestras, Marching Bands, Musical Theaters and
more. Alice, Greg and Jeremy all agree that they've been greatly influenced and
motivated by three musical greats including Tom Reynolds (Tommy Rey) of Hamilton, Joe
Frank and Reynolds fame, the great Harry Belefonte' and last but certainly not least the
infamous Jimmy Buffett. By the grace of God we hope to
carry on their musical treasures.
Music is top priority for
Steel
of the Night. It's our way of affirming others, uplifting audiences, and
making this world a happier place. We hope to touch your life someday.
Peace!
We are a full time band!
SEE A PARTIAL LIST OF SOME
OF OUR CLIENT AND FANS
al@steelofthenight.com
or
greg@steelofthenight.com
TOLL FREE (866) STL-PANS
785-7267
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