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The
Island Boys Steelpan Calypso Band has been entertaining audiences on the
East Coast of US for over 10 years. Founding member/lead man and arranger,
Will "Cruz" Shaughnessy, envisioned a group that could offer
the astute clientele of the Hamptons NY an authentic Pan Calypso experience.
Thus was born Island Boys. What began as a two piece blossomed into a
four, often five and even six piece ensemble . The players on his roster
have an impressive list of credentials. Some of the members have played
with Paul Simon, Kanda Bango Man, Salif Keita, Lou Soloff ( Blood .Sweat
& Tears) . They have opened for the Wailers in Key West, FL and some
continue to tour nationally and internationally. The Band boasts an even more impressive list of satisfied clientele. They have performed for Celebrity Hampton Parties and benefits entertaining such stars as Kim Cattrall ( Sex in the City), Roy Scheider, Sandra Bullock, Danny Glover, Mel Gibson, Steven Spielberg and a host of artists, fashion Celebes and of course normal folks like ourselves who are just looking to have a great time . They have graced the stages of Lincoln Center NYC, Museum of Natural History, NYC , Bryant Park and can be seen performing in many of Manhattans' local hot spot. Currently the band is working on their first CD which is a compilation of the many styles they infuse in their music. Aside from Calypso and Soca , the Band is adept at performing Zoukous music from Zaire, Jazz, World Music featuring afro-caribbean styles and Aboriginal Australian Didjeridu. The Band has also donated their time for Charitable events such as Angel Flight, Fresh Air Fund and Phoenix House.
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