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After performing with his Steel Drum Symphony, "Pan Connection", for over 10 years. Mello decided to continue pursuing his passion as a solo artist. Now playing the steel drums for over 24 years, his passion stills radiates an energetic yet relaxing Caribbean Presence. History reflects that Trinidad and Tobago are the originators of the steel drum instrument. Mello was born in St. Croix to a Trinidadian family which gives him a diverse Caribbean culture. Loving the steel drums and reggae music gives him the diversity to display the steel drum with reggae vocals. He was trained by Trinidad natives, Arranger and composer Michael Belgrave and currently an apprentice of local Tampa Bay steel drum legend Mr. Kirby Rampart (who arranges, composes and has performed locally for over 50 years.) This not only equips Mello with the ability to navigate his instrument. But it also provides a background and history of the origination of the steel drum and its legends. With an extensive background with the steel drum, backed by his REGGAE VOCALS and the ability to MC and DJ he will give you an authentic musical display and A TRUE TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN!!!

FESTIVE STEEL DRUMMER with VOCALS & FULL DJ SERVICES
2 Services - 1 Affordable Evening!

Steel drum, the native instrument of the Caribbean, can provide the perfect tropical ambiance for your Beach Venue as your guests arrive or as they enjoy cocktails.

Mello Vibes can also transition into a DJ from the same location, to provide both services for your entire event. Mix n Match your Music!! This is considered the “All Inclusive Steel Drum & DJ Package”. You will be able to utilize both services in any order you see fit for your evening.

Serving: Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Miami, Vero Beach, Jupiter, Singer Island, West Palm Beach, Key Largo, Pompano Beach, Hollywood,Miami Beach

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Ceremony Music
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Caribbean
International
Jazz
Reggae

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
MC
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Mello Vibes Entertainment

Stefanie
Stefanie Sent on 03/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

He is the best!

Mello was the perfect fit for us and our guests! We knew we wanted a steel drum vibe for some of our wedding and a dj for dancing. He did both amazingly. The steel drums for our cocktail hour was the best way to kick off our reception! Guests loved him and we love him more! BOOK MELLO!
Maya
Maya Sent on 05/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Mello is the best!

Mello is amazing! So sweet and energetic! Our guests literally danced the entire night which was all I wanted. I would recommend him one thousand times over!!
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Jillian Sent on 05/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Mello was everything we wanted and more in a d.j. He is amazingly talented at the steel drums, many of our guest still talk about him As it was the highlight our of wedding. Mello is funny laid back and very easy to work with. I would highly recommend him, especially perfect for a great atmosphere at a beach wedding!
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Anika Sent on 03/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
If you are looking for a talented, professional steel drummer and DJ who is easy to work with, I highly recommend Mello Vibes. He played the steel drums for my wedding and cocktail hour. He was also the DJ for my reception. During the wedding planning phase, Mello was easy to work with, responsive to my calls, and professional. He was easy going and positive – which is important during the stress of wedding planning. Mello is a talented steel drum player. His music was the perfect backdrop for my beach wedding. Several guests commented on how much they enjoyed his music. Mello was also a great DJ. I appreciated that he played many of the songs that we requested because the music helped to create an ambiance that reflected our personalities. I had a brunch reception and wasn’t sure if people would dance. Mello made sure they did. He was fun, engaging and played the right music at the right time.
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Samantha Sent on 09/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Mello did such an amazing job for our beach wedding! The steel drums were an awesome touch and his DJ skills were on point! He really kept the party going and everyone loved him! Mello was one of the most professional wedding vendors we worked with and I would definitely recommend him to anyone!
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User2266340 Sent on 08/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Mello was such a breeze! He played the steel drum for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and then was our amazing DJ for the reception! He always kept my guests dancing on the dance floor, and even came out and danced with us! He is so amazing, and really works well with couples! Thank you so much!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 04/16/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Mello is AMAZING and he was an ideal choice for my beach wedding! He did the ceremony music and the music for cocktail hour and the guests loved him! He adds a very unique and special touch :)
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Naomi Sent on 01/25/2011
5 out of 5 rating
My husband is from Trinidad where steel pan music originated, where fierce competitions are held and it is a skill that demands great respect. So my husband very much wanted our ceremony music to be steel pan. It's sad to think that if I had never met my husband, I might've ended up having typical wedding march recordings played at the ceremony!!

Mello was very easy to work with, I just wish I could've enjoyed his talent more :) Of course being the bride, I only heard the music at the tail end since I was the last person to walk down the aisle ;) A friend later gave me some video footage and you could hear the music - so, so beautiful and gives me memories of the way that music made me feel while walking down the beach and down that aisle. The guests thoroughly enjoyed the music and liked how different and natural it was! Mello told us that he performs at a restaurant in the area, so next time we are there we will plan to go enjoy more of his vibes :)
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Kerry Sent on 10/30/2010
5 out of 5 rating
We hired them for just our ceremony but it was totally worth it! All of the guests loved the music!!
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Niki Sent on 12/02/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Mello was great! I only had the chance to hear some of his music on the internet since we had a destination wedding. He performed during our ceremony with his steel drum and during the reception. He was upbeat and entertaining. He mingled great with the guests and got everyone up and dancing. I would definitely use him again!
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