Robert Symons: Welcome
STEEL PAN ENTERTAINMENT
Robert is performing on board Celebrity Summit from November 14th. 2011 until July 15th. 2012
For Your Next Special Event!
RATES:
1 hour $350
2 hours $425
3 hours $500
Contact Robert:
robertsymons@hotmail.com
441 747 6575
Click on links to:
See Robert's Video Performance
Download Robert's Music on CdBaby
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ROBERT SYMONS has more than made his mark on the entertainment scene, first as a bass guitarist for many years; then reinventing himself as a Steel Pan Soloist....see story, click "HIStory" on navigation bar
He has worked with, and for, the rich and famous both in Bermuda and in many countries abroad, and as a professional musician is both well respected and sought after.
ROBERT HAS PERFORMED IN:
The United States * Canada * South America * The Caribbean * Mexico * The South Pacific * Hawaii * Scotland * Germany *.
ROBERT'S PERFORMING HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
*CRUISE SHIPS*
PRINCESS: Crown, Regal, Grand, Pacific, Golden
RESIDENSEA: The World
NCL: Pearl,
CELEBRITY: Horizon, Azamara Journey, Solstice, Equinox, Eclipse, Summit
CARNIVAL: Fascination
HOLLAND AMERICA: Noordam
*CORPORATE*
RIMS Conference 1998 San Diego...Reception hosted by B.I.B.A
ASHRM Conference 2006 San Diego....Reception hosted by Endurance Re
ASHRM Conference 2007 Chicago....Reception hosted by Endurance Re
Bermuda Tourism Overseas Marketing Seminars....Ambient Steel Pan Entertainment ~ 1997 ~ ongoing
*FESTIVALS AND CONCERTS*
Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2003, Edinburgh, Scotland....Guest Steel Pan Soloist.
Bremen Music Festival 2005, Bremen, Germany.....Guest Steel Pan Soloist.
Bermuda Music Festival 2006..... Steel Pan Soloist Opening Act.
Atlantic Music Festival 2009 Halifax NS.... Guest Steel Pan Soloist
W.F. Wade International Airport ~ US Departures.....Ambient Steel Pan Entertainment ~ 1997 ~ Ongoing
As a Bass Guitarist, Robert has played performed in numerous venues, some highlights include:
*BERMUDA*
"The New Happening Bda"
A high energy 6 piece Top 40 Cabaret Show Band on the Bermuda Hotel Circuit:
Elbow Beach
Southampton Princess
Hamilton Princess
Sonesta Beach
Castle Harbour
Grotto Bay
Featuring:
Jimmy O'Connor Trumpet/Vocals
Ronnie lopes Drums/Vocals
Leland Hicks Guitar/Vocals
Dennis Fox Piano, Synth/Vocals
Kevin Fitzsimmons Trumpet/Vocals
Robert Symons Bass Guitar/Vocals
"The Joe Wylie Trio"
House band at Windows on the Sound Dining Room, Fairmont Southampton Princess Hotel, Bermuda
Featuring:
Joe Wylie Piano
Howard Lee Drums
Robert Symons Bass Guitar
"Greg Thompson's Follies"
Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel, Bermuda
Live Production shows:
"Dream Girls'
"Broadway Memories"
"The Cotton Club"
Backed up by:
Joe Wylie Piano
Shelton Bean Drums
Robert Symons Bass Guitar
"Cantable"
House band in the Windsor Room at The Castle Harbour Hotel, Bermuda
Featuring:
Adrian Ridgeway Piano
Shelton Bean Drums
Robert Symons Bass Guitar
"Robert & Friends"
House Band , Bamboo Lounge,The Oasis Club, Hamilton , Bermuda directed by Robert Symons Featuring a host of local and foreign guest musicians and entertainers including Milt Robinson, Peter Profitt, Brian Butterfield, Ray Onley, Steve Dupres, Tom Ray, Randy Lambert, Valerio Cantori, Oscar
Resident Bass Player Bermuda Rock 'n Roll venues:
"The White Heron"
"The Rams Head"
"The Wharf Tavern"
Featuring Headliners: Mike Barry from the US, Niel Lewis from Wales, Rod McKenzie from the UK and a host of musicians and entertainers; Robert Lee, Carl Pitman, Wayne Terry, Hurricane Floyd, Tony Brenon, Doc Simons, Steve Evans, Howard Willett to name a few....
"The Bermuda Strollers"... US Tours
*CARIBBEAN*
Resident Bass Player:
"Blackbeards Castle Hotel", St. Thomas, USVI
Featuring Headliner Jazz Greats: Ronnie Wells, Ron Elliston, Rebecca Parriss Giacomo Gates, Nat Turner to name a few.....
The Famous "Barnacle Bills" rock and roll club, St. Thomas USVI....regular performer.
"Secret Harbor Hotel", St. Thomas USVI.
Secret Harbour Hotel hosted the "Jazz Cruise Brunch" for many famous jazz musicians and entertainers that were performing on board the cruise ship "Norway." performing with such legends as Jazz pianists Dorothy Donagan and Dave Brubeck.
Performed as a duo with renowned Jazz Harpist, Michael O'Shiver on the St. Thomas and Puerto Rico Hotel Circuit
"Samba Combo"
A samba/jazz/pop combo apperaing at Caneel Bay Resort, The Hyatt Resort, Coral Bay, Festivals in St. John USVI Featuring: Rich Greengold, Mark Wallace, Eddie Bruce, Aldis, Prince, Robert Symons
"Tropicana"
A pop/jazz duo appearing at Shipwreck Landing, Coral bay, St. John USVI Featuring: Gregg Jones ( Awsome Guitarist) and Robert Symons
"All Stars"
Bass Guitarist in Steel Pan Duos
Featuring Steel Panists: Burt Schneider, Alonzo Haynes, Dusty Crooke, Carl Freeman to name a few on the St. Thomas and St. John USVI Hotel and Restaurant circuit.
*UNITED STATES*
"Crazy Rhythm"
A 5 piece high energy Top 40 / Rock US NY based East Coast Hotel Circuit touring band
Featuring:
Bob Jarvis Drums
Jeff Finstein Keys
Stan & Donna Vocals
Robert Symons Bass Guitar
"Zanzibar"
A 5 piece high energy Top 40 /R&B/Soft Rock US Baltimore based East Coast and USVI Hotel circuit touring band
Featuring:
John Clark Lead Vocals
Jeff Fell Drums/Vocals
Mark Guttenplan Multi Keys/Vocals
John Scallabrini Guitar/Vocals
Robert Symons Bass Guitar/ Vocals
FOR MORE, Click "HIStory" on the navigation bar
**** ROBERT'S RECORDED MUSIC ****
Robert's music is easily recognizable ... a one-way ticket to your own personal paradise, featuring lovely relaxing soothing rhythms that help to make the steel pan as warm as a tropical island breeze...."
Tropicana Steel Pan ~ Bermuda" Vol 1, 2, and 3 arranged, performed and produced by Robert and available at: www.cdbaby.com/symons click "purchase" on the navigation bar
CD Distribution, Purchase, World Wide Shipping available at: The Music Box, Reid Street, Hamilton, Bermuda (ph) 441 295 4839 (e) musicboxbda@logic.bm
REVIEWS
An excellent cd, and an excellent artist. I purchased all of his cds, and I highly recommend each of them. This artist is a must have for any collection.......Brad
It was wonderful meeting Robert in person during a recent trip to Bermuda, watching him play the steel drums in front of me, then returning home to Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania and listening again and again to this masterful musician and his very relaxing Tropicana CD selections. Fantastic!
...Larry Bowen.
Hi Robert, I bought an album from you in the tourist mall near where the cruise ships pull in about a year ago. I was making a trans-Atlantic crossing and stopped to have an enjoyable chat with you for maybe ten minutes. I remember taking an instant like to you and the sounds you were producing. I just wanted you to know how much I have enjoyed your music back here in Utah where we live. There is a control, a presence, an attitude of composure and gentleness about you that continues to knock me over. Your touch on the steel drum conveys so much - your genuineness, your gentleness and your sincerity-of-soul are so obvious in the music you create. Thanks again for doing what you do and being what you are. I wish you the best.
.....David Bond
ACCESS MY WEBSITE FROM YOUR MOBILE PHONE.... FREE TROPICANA STEEL PAN RINGTONES.
www.mob.bm/pan....click links on the navigation bar
ROBERT'S VIDEO PERFORMANCE:
www.youtube.com/robertsymons...click "links" on the navigation bar