CAISO Steel Drum Band: December 2012

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12/31/2012

2012 Music Highlights: Caiso SteelBand

Fox 5 morning show guest: Caiso SteelBand

Caiso Steelband seen on Fox 5 Morning Show

Caribbean Steelband music, we love it! We have a ton of people to thank for a successful year of music & fun. We appreciate the opportunity to play music in a variety venues both local & international. Our goal is to be professional musicians for all occasions. We feel honored to have performed for a variety of good causes. We wish you wellness, productivity & fun in the new year.

The list goes like this: God, Mom & Dad, Stephen King, John King, Robert Thwaites, Ted Allen, Orin, Mike, Franklin Harding, Sherwin & Shawn Thwaites, Matt Evans, friends and Steelpan family. We also like to thank Washington Talent agency, East Coast Entertainment, Pro Sports MVP, MWR, Bialek Music, Washington's Best, Events by Andre Wells, Paul Bollinger & GWAO, Motorola Corp, Rooftop at Rockville, Tammy & Dave @ Kentmorr Restaurant, James Turner Productions, & Clydes of Chevy Chase, Steve Williams & Fox 5 morning show, gigmasters.com, Queenie Cox & Gum Springs Community Association, Dufief Homeowners Association, Martar Swimming Club, Kinderfest & Prince George's County Park and Planning, Fairfax County Park & Planning, the Gazette Newspaper, the Washington Post Going Out Guide, John Yeh with Herbs, Tea & Arts Fest @ Montpelier, University of Maryland, Walter Reed National Medical Center, Oyster Bay, Mr. Boos & The Saint Louis Golf Classic,Summer Summer Entertainment Series @MasonDistrictPark, Annie at Room & Board, The Catholic University, Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, Mango Mike's, Yelp DC, Plethora Solutions.... the list goes on!!!! If we missed you charge it to my head & not my heart. Leave a comment to vent. Irie!

For more information about the Steelpan instrument visit:

Caiso SteelBand Blog at http://www.CaisoSteelBand.com

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12/26/2012

Are You Ready to Make the Most of a New Year and a New Start?

The New Year’s Celebrations are here and while many are focusing on ringing in the new year and new possibilities in the back of their mind they are trying to close out thinking past January 1. The challenges that are ahead in the months to come can seem overwhelming when reflecting back on the past year. The economy is still struggling to take a sure foot toward recovery and whether you are an employee, employer, or seeking work then the future can seem tough.

It is important to remain focused. Focused on what you want to achieve rather than the obstacles. It is important to remain positive and goal oriented. Surround yourself with those that are positive and are willing to help you reach your greatest potential. The most important thing of all is to make sure that you plan.

Without a clear path in front of you to follow then you will get sidetracked off the path. You are liable to spend days if not months going in circles and sideways as other things pull your focus away from your goals. By the time you get back on track you are far behind where you would have been had you been following THE PLAN.

Making a plan is easy and it doesn’t take buying a business plan software kit or taking a life coaching course. It simply takes sitting down, putting your effort toward the task at hand, and making a plan. Start with the goals you want to achieve then focus on where you are now. What steps are necessary to get you from where you are to where you want to be? Put those steps in the basic terms and then prepare to focus and meet each step with gusto! Before you know it your goals are within reach and are being achieved.

We would like you to keep CAISO in mind when it comes to any goals you are setting for your New Year. Whether it is promoting a new business product launch, unique marketing approaches, planning the Wedding of your dreams, or organizing the celebration of a lifetime – WE CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE in helping you make the most of the opportunity at hand. Contact us and achieve a greater level of success in 2013! Happy New Year!

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12/25/2012

That's What Christmas is All About...

A very merry Christmas to you and yours! With love from Caiso SteelBand.

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12/24/2012

Let's Bring Christmas in with Music - Silent Monks sing "Hallelujah Chorus"

The Halleluhaj Chorus being sung by the Silent Monks - very clever - we hope it makes you smile!

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Let's Bring in Christmas with Music - Silent Night

We're sharing Christmas music with you today and hope you have enjoyed the moments to just relax and focus on the special meaning of Christmas. If you haven't heard Jackie Evancho sing "Silent Night" you are about to be blown away that such a voice can come from a 10 year old child!

Enjoy!

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Let's Bring in Christmas with Music - Winter Wonderland on Steel Drums

Let us reflect of giving, sharing and caring during 365 days a year. Of course we couldn't resist in sharing an old favorite on the steel drums. We wish for you a very, very Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa!

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Let's Bring Christmas in with Music - The Gift

Christmas time we sometimes lose focus of the gift of one another...

Let us remember.

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Let's Bring Christmas in with Music - My Favorite Time of Year!

It's Christmas Eve! Rather than letting the things left on your to do list distract from what can be a wondrous day due to the presents not purchased, the wrapping not done, or the lack of things under the tree, focus on the Reason for Season - and let the pressures and stresses we create on ourselves roll from your shoulders. Lighten the burden! Brighten the heart!

Throughout the day we will be sharing with you some special Christmas music. We hope you will take a few minutes and listen and perhaps we can help you relax and enjoy this day.

We hope you enjoy this new Christmas song "My Favorite Time of Year" by The Florin Street!

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12/22/2012

Fresh Marketing Ideas for Your Business to Consider while Your Competition is Otherwise Occupied

While it is likely a time filled with more than your schedule can handle and a bit of stress over unwrapped presents and such, let us have your thoughts for a minute and turn them toward 2013. It is always important to look ahead and to be focusing on the future when your competition has their hands full in the “now”. So, there is no better time than this to turn your attention to how you can build your brand and advertise in a fresh way in the New Year.

No matter your business, your product or your brand we would suggest you consider how CAISO can be a part of your reaching a new and wider audience and do so in a way that will make sure they remember you. CAISO has a long history of helping businesses launch their new product lines or inject a fresh energy into their brand. Whether it is a performance to bring a bit of the Caribbean sun into a restaurant that is surrounded by the cold and snow during a promotion or a performance to enhance the concept of a Bridal Fair show pushing honeymoon wear or honeymoon travel bookings – our band can make the difference.

Not only is a booking with CAISO the difference you need to make your marketing successful but we are budget friendly for small businesses. We can arrange our band size and performance to fit your marketing and advertising budget.

We also do original recorded music for businesses and jingles for radio and television promotions.

In addition, we have advertising space on our site at very affordable rates for 1, 3 or 6 month bookings. You will reach a wide national audience as well a highly concentrated number of DC area Brides and Wedding Planners. Along with an advertising space we will promote your business through our blog posts and social media accounts when you book one of our advertising spaces on our site.

If you keep pursuing the same old paths to reach potential customers and build your brand you will keep getting the same results. The economy calls for a fresh outlook and effort. If you want to outstep your competition and expand your reach to customers and be long remembered, then contact us! Ask how we can help your marketing campaigns in 2013 be explosively successful for we have the experience to make it happen!