I’m Matthew Morgan Rael. I’ve been a musician and
instrument builder since childhood.
I have played and recorded with rockers such as
Kiss guitarist and singer Paul Stanley, Aerosmith for
their permanent vacation album, with Chaka Khan on
guitar and steel drum and others.
My mother sang with Pete Seeger and the Weavers,
so it was a great honor for me to also perform with
Mr. Seeger years later.
I was a recording session musician for Coxon Dobbs,
the original producer for Bob Marley.
I’ve toured as the guitarist for major Trinidad
Calypsonians, Baron and Crazy. I’ve also performed
with top Barbados calypso singers Ras Isley, Johnny
King, etc.
More recently I have been living in St. Thomas (U.S.
Virgin Islands), working with many bands and also
doing a lot of solo steel drum work.
The Mighty Sparrow and yours truly!
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A real honor to have met the late great Lord Kitchner
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Jamming with Stevie Wonder and Hot Tunes
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The highlight of my musical career, performing with Pete Seeger.
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The internet has no secrets! Paul Stanley of KISS fame with a slightly younger me. Rockers in search of fame and glory!
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My dream band - My beautiful sweet talented daughter GALADRIEL joining me for a wonderful night.
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AAARRRRR! In me pirate garb
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I’ve played countless wedding ceremonies,
receptions and business conventions. I am currently
working with several wedding companies here on St
Thomas. For weddings, you will hear lots of calypso,
the Wedding March if you like, Pacobell Canon in
“D”, favorite American love songs, reggae and more.
We are a three to five piece local
band. We play authentic and familiar
Caribbean music that is geared for the
tastes of North Americans. You will
hear a little Jimmy Buffet and
American tunes, BUT our mainstay lies
with fun renditions of Bob Marley,
classic calypso and hot contemporary island music. We
are constantly employed and loved at the local major
resorts.The band leader and singer, Sam Hodge (from St.
Kitts) is charming and a naturally sweet fellow. You will
hear lots of steel pan with lots of fun energy.
Another Happy Bride and Groom
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At my workbench testing my newest creation
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Sam, Me and Nyere THE LOLLIPOP BAND!
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My grandson Zyan and I critiquing my four latest creations
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Is that Keith Richards??! Um no..... My buddy Danny Silber
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Folk singer - Playwright - my Mother - a two time Grammy Nominee!
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My demented Daughter, Grandson & me
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"It was a pleasure working with a pro like you" - Steven Tyler - Aerosmith
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Cell 340-690-3612 mmrael@hotmail.com St Thomas, USVI
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Matthew Morgan Rael
Lollipop Band as a five piece
Representing one of my creations
Deh Zone Band