Steel Tropics is Southern California's premier steel drum music provider. The group can be heard performing steel band music for a variety of events that include: Private Parties, Weddings, Music for TV & Motion Pictures, Concerts and various special events throughout the Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego areas.

Steel Tropics is led by steel drummer Tom Liston. Tom first heard Calypso music being played many years ago and immediately fell in love with the sound of the steel drum bands. 

Steel Tropics has recorded several cds that you can check out here on the site. All of Steel Tropics steel band recordings have all been huge successes! Keep your eyes and ears open for brand new Caribbean steel drum cds being released very soon. New Calypso music and Steel Pan sounds are on the way.

The band's current CD Island Dreamin' features all original steel drum music composed and arranged entirely by Tom Liston. This recording also features Tom’s original song “Sweet Calypso Woman” which can be heard in the 2010 motion picture starring Jennifer Lopez called The Back Up Plan.

Also, make sure you check out the band's steel drum videos here on the site. Make Steel Tropics a part of your next special event. Whether it is a Wedding, Birthday Party, steel drum music for a Tropical Luau or and Anniversary Celebration, it will truly be an occasion that both you and your guests will truly never forget.

So if you are looking for great Caribbean steel drum music or a professional steel drummer in the Southern California area check us out. Steel Tropics, simply the finest in Steel Drum Music!