Hire OD TAPO IMI for your event!

"Beach Party" Package
~ A Fabulous Fit for Festivals, City Concerts, Private Parties and Weddings
It’s explosive fun in the style of Harry Belafonte, Jimmy Buffett with
a tropical twist on current pop favorites. Singing, drumming, steel drums and choreography make this a one-of-a-kind performance that will be remembered and enjoyed by young and old alike! This is the perfect tropical pop steel drum band for virtually any occasion. We’ll thrill your crowd with a palpable show ending including a streamer/confetti grand finale. Stage & weather permitting we’ll include, Pop! our "Blue Man" percussion feature! Package includes two 80-minute acts with a 20-minute intermission, for a total of 3 hours of music. 8 Musicians, PA, Lights & Scenery

"Caribbean Sunsplash Concert" Package
~ Perfect for Theatrical and Fine Arts Ticketed Events
The “Crème de la Crème” and a Caribbean Broadway Spectacular!
Perfect for ticketed, revenue-generating theatrical venues or if you
simply want the very biggest and best show. This family production
features colorful staging, large scale special effects and captivating non-stop energy. Starring Gerard Brill and our lead cast with expanded steel drum and horn sections along with an elaborate 25-piece set percussion rig; “the engine” that drives the tropical beat. In addition, we add our extended “Blue Man/Stomp” feature numbers that make this an event to be reckoned with! Consists of two 60-minute acts with a 20-minute intermission for a two & half hour theatrical show! We provide top of the line theatrical quality PA and lighting. Priced per event.

Traditional Steel Drum Band ~ For Private Events Only
Three Steel Drums with a Percussionist, Drum Set player and Bass Guitar recreate the traditional sounds of the islands. Limited vocals. 5 Musicians, Sound & Lights

"Tiki Hut" Package
~ Tropical Musical Ambiance for Cocktails, Pre-Dinner or audiences of 50 or less.
Solo (1 steel drummer), Duo (2 steel drummers) or Trio (add a vocalist or hand drummer) perform for three hours with pre-recorded accompaniment. Sound, Lights & Scenery

Earth Friendly Green Ensemble !
For completely “green” entertainment, we perform acoustically without electricity using recycled oil drums and hand made percussion instruments. Our “green” acoustic trio was featured in the Nov. 2007 Disney Magnificent Mile Festival of Lights Parade on Michigan Avenue in Chicago!

ALL BANDS INCLUDE...

An Instant Vacation! - Professional scenery and effects that convert any venue into a tropical paradise!

Fresh, Unique Sound - OD TAPO IMI plays traditional island music, today's current world hits, and even the unexpected, such as Beer Barrel Polka and Twist & Shout. Strong vocals and harmonies accompanied by steel drums and brass make for a one of a kind experience. The variety of music, scenery, special effects, props, and clean equipment create a unique and appealing visual experience.

Appeals to All Audiences - The listener demographic has no boundaries. Any audience will enjoy the music!

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Gerard Brill - Chief Kahuna and Registered Joyologist
OTI Records, LLC - Chicago, IL
630.584.4848 (Office) or 312.213.9497 (Cell)
Fun@FunConcert.com

OD TAPO IMI is tropical smiles, energy, and talent from artists who are professional, customer driven, and entertaining beyond words! We believe good music, a good time, and good business equals a good future. Our job is to create happiness while realizing everyone's needs are different and individual. We pay attention to detail, give a quality performance and exceed expectations. Thanks for the opportunity to perform for you!

What others say:

Chicago Magazine "Best of Chicago" Agent... "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! Carmel Music & Entertainment, LLC

FESTIVALS

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!"

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 you turned in…
I hope we have a chance to work again sometime soon, many thanks for helping make this a great night."

Milwaukee SummerFest and 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."

MEDIA EVENTS

CBS This Morning: "Wow!"

QVC (Home Shopping Network): "They sold 150 CDs per minute!"

Michael Feldman's "Whad 'Ya Know?": "Listeners couldn't wait for a rebroadcast!"

WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE PARTIES

Cathy Ankenbrandt - Bride: "You didn't just play for our wedding, you really entertained and everyone had an absolute riot because of the band. It was everything we wanted and more!"

Joanne Haines - Host: "We're very grateful to OD TAPO IMI not only for furnishing more performers than we'd contracted for, but also for their outstanding professional courtesy and help.

CORPORATE & ORGANIZATIONAL EVENTS

School of Education: "... the first time in the history of our conferences the attendees requested the band to keep playing...stylish, upbeat, invigorating; our guests were clearly enchanted!"

Restaurant Association: "Your group can take credit for the success of this party. People told us that this is one of the Association's best events!"

Diabetes Association: "We raised nearly $59,000! It would not have been possible without the help of OD TAPO IMI!"

OD TAPO IMI For ALL Occasions
Solo Act to 12 Piece Broadway Extravaganza!
"Take an Instant Vacation"

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 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,
garden lighting, tropical backdrops, beach balls & market umbrellas.