BIO
Adrian is the Musical Director of Dylan’s Steel Band. He sings, plays steel drums (tenor, double guitar, and bass pan) and plays the bass (upright and electric). He earned the degree Bachelor of Music/Jazz Studies, Performance from San Diego State University in 1996. Upon graduation Adrian married his lovely wife Heather and enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served in the music program at Travis AFB in Fairfield, CA. In his last year while enlisted, he was the Musical Director for his unit, Galaxy. He received the awards Outstanding Bandsman in 1999 and Airman of the Year in 2000. When he returned home to San Diego he began studying and performing on steel drums. His first gig was at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. At the same time, he played bass for many fine local bands, one of which won the Album of the Year at the San Diego Music Awards and a Grammy Nomination/ Modern Blues in 2002.
He formed Dylan’s Steel Band when his son, Dylan, was 2 years old. “I held him up to the sky and said, “I work for you, kid”.
Adrian is available as a solo or larger configuration. Contact us for more information.