Artist description The OD TAPO IMI Steel Drum Band is an 8 member ensemble of steel pans, percussion, vocals and horns. Located in Madison Wisconsin, the group has produced 5 separate recordings and has toured throughout the MidWest, Rocky Mountains, and also in Germany and The Netherlands. Unique in their musical approach, OD TAPO IMI brings an eclectic range of genres and styles of music to the sound of the steel drum.

Music Style Calypso, Soca, Caribbean Island, World, Pop/rock, Polkas

Musical Influences Arrow, Caribbean Steel Bands, Cliff Alexis

Artist History OD TAPO IMI first formed in 1990 with a set of second hand steel drums from the alleys of Trinidad, later adding bass, percussion and horns. The group has grown from local to regional and now international reputation. OD TAPO IMI has toured The Netherlands, Germany, and twice in Colorado.

Group Members Gerard Brill lead pan. Ward Hammond double seconds. Dave Otterson double tenors & trumpet. Stacy Lewis triple cellos. Mark Wiley bass guitar & vocals. Chris Wills drum set. Tim Gruber & Pauli Ryan percussion. Horns: Mike Bowman, Rick Hirsch, Claude Cailliet, Satish

Instruments Steel Drums, Bass, Trap Set, Percussion, Vocals, Brass and Saxes

Albums OD TAPO IMI, Pan Style, Happy Feat, Big Bamboo, OD TAPO IMI Live, Instant Vacation

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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