All About OD TAPO IMI

OD TAPO IMI Steel Drum Pop Vocal Band and More!

05/15/07 - OD TAPO IMI Selected to be included in all iGo cars, Chicago's environmentally friendly car sharing service.

01/12/07 - The photos throughout this site are from last three years which included such hi-lites as opening for Jimmy Buffett and having our original music on MTV, VH1, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, HGTV and my favorite, A&E's Biography - The Brady Bunch

In addition to irresistible music, tropical smiles and energy from professional musicians; OD TAPO IMI is also...

Powerful vocals accompanied by steel drums, percussion, guitars and horns playing all genres of popular music with a unique tropical twist. Space permitting, all shows include Broadway style Blue Man Group/Stomp percussion performance pieces guaranteed to bring down the house!

The listener demographic has no boundaries; this means any audience will enjoy the music. Available as ensembles as small as one or two musicians and up to our 1-piece concert experience. All ensembles offer the same level of performance and staging.

The five CDs produced by the band at Butch Vig's (of Garbage/Nirvana fame) Smart Studios are the top-selling tropical/steel drum CDs in the U.S.

OD TAPO IMI plays traditional island music and today's current & world hits - each song does not sound like the others. They create a unique and appealing visual experience with island scenery, special effects, props & clean equipment. No electrical device, cord or speaker is seen from our stage.

OD TAPO IMI is "Summertime, Anytime!"

By way, the band's name is actually an acronym...
OD TAPO IMI =
Oil Drums -
That Are Pounded Out -
Into Musical Instruments

OD TAPO IMI is more than just music, they’re a Broadway/Tropical musical review with dancing, singing, drumming & high energy fun!! OD TAPO IMI is most definitely a one-of-a-kind show. Steel drums, guitars, assorted percussion, drum set, horns and vocals with four part harmonies power this exultant, wild musical show/review. Complex layering of sonorous ringing steel drums and boiling percussion grabs you immediately and doesn't’t let go. You’ll hear “Conga,” “Day-O,” “Jump in the Line,” “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” and even “Twist & Shout” with energy, chops & humor.

In addition to singing, dancing, steel drums, percussion, horns and guitars, we create an island atmosphere with FX, tropical scents, garden lighting, tropical backdrops, beach balls & market umbrellas.

What past clients say...

Jam Productions: (World Cup, Nike Town , Farm Aid, Phil Donahue) “Thanks for a fantastic set…the feedback has been wonderful…everyone was very happy with the performance… many thanks for helping make this a great night.”

Carmel Music & Entertainment: (Chicago Magazine "Best Of") "We had such a good time. You are fabulous! We are always impressed by your professionalism and the great reviews from our clients. Now we are in awe of your unbelievable talent and enthusiasm. The fun you exude is contagious to all of your audience." Thanks again!

Live Nation - Jimmy Buffett, “They played our opening stage and then entertained our VIPs and were one the best pre-shows we had this tour!”

Milwaukee SummerFest & Ringo Starr/Miller VIP Tent: “...better than perfect! Their flexibility and professionalism has made them a staple for our client’s events.”

WMGN: “The crowd had no interest in our feature act flown in from California, they came by the thousands to hear OD TAPO IMI...the phone wouldn’t stop ringing at the station with eager listeners not wanting to miss their performance.”

Taste of Chicago – Mayor’s Office: “Your performance is one of the highlights of Taste of Chicago. Your time, talent and energy are appreciated and admired!”