authentic steel pan "drum" music for daytime and listening events.
A professional and versatile steel pan "Steel Drum" Player, Toby brings experience, cultural depth, and a polished musical presence to every event.
Welcome to the Music of Steel Pan (Steel Drum)Soloist Toby Tobas
Caribbean Steel Pan • Background & Listening Music
Experience the vibrant sound of the Caribbean with Toby Tobas, a Trinidad-born steel pan soloist and percussionist with decades of musical experience.
From Trinidad & Tobago—the birthplace of the steel pan—to New York, Boston, and now Phoenix, Toby brings a lifetime of musical experience to every performance.
Specializing in Background & Listening Music
Toby specializes in daytime events and gatherings where background and listening music can become a natural part of the experience.
Toby offers a unique one-man-band presentation, combining the distinctive sound of double tenor steel pans and African Djembe with professional backing tracks.
His repertoire has been thoughtfully created with multiple generations in mind, bringing together Caribbean Folk, Latino favorites, Traditional Calypso, Smooth Jazz, Roots Reggae, Brazilian Samba, and select popular favorites.
The result is music that creates an atmosphere that is elegant and memorable—music that adds character to an occasion while allowing guests to relax, converse, and enjoy the moment.
Toby is well suited to a wide variety of events and gatherings, with a particular focus on daytime occasions where background and listening music can become a natural part of the experience.
Caribbean Ambiance for Memorable Gatherings
Whether providing music for a cultural program, corporate gathering, community event, luncheon, reception, or private occasion, Toby brings a polished musical presence that is engaging without being overpowering.
The music is there to enhance the occasion—not take it over.
Discover the Music
Take a moment to explore more of Toby Tobas:
🎵 Song List — Explore the repertoire
🎧 Music Samples — Listen to selected performances
🎥 Video Clips — See Toby in performance
⭐ Client Testimonials — Hear from those who have experienced the music
📖 About Toby Tobas — Discover Toby’s musical journey
Toby Tobas
Caribbean Steel Pan Soloist
Phoenix, Arizona • Serving Maricopa County and surrounding areas
An Exclusive Steel Pan (Steel Drum) Experience for Exceptional Occasions.