Island Music
Ripsaw is the local music genre in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Dating back to the days of slavery, it has become a staple on the music scene in the islands. Ripsaw is created by scrapping a metal rod, such as a screwdriver, over a saw blade which creates a scrapping sound. To spice-up the scrapping sound local musicians add drums, a triangle, piano and a guitar to develop the perfect melody.
The Bands and Where to find them (usually)
| Band | Locations | Week Days |
| Sally Greenwood | Somewhere Cafe & Lounge | Wednesday |
| Opus | Thursday | |
| Amanyara | Saturday | |
| Julian Garland | Parallel23 | Monday |
| Hemmingway’s | Friday | |
| Correy Forbes | Gracie’s Cottage/Point Grace Resort | Tuesday |
| Quinton Dean | Hemmingway’s Restaurant | Tuesday & Thursday |
| Noel Browne | Pelican Bay Restaurant & Bar | Wednesday |
| Elroy Simmons | Parallel23 | Wednesday |
| Barbara Johnson | Somewhere Cafe & Lounge | Friday |
| Gordon Lightbourne | Parallel23 | Friday |
| Perry Delancy | Opus | Friday |
| Tess | Parallel23 | Saturday |
| Live Island Music | The Vix | Saturday |
| Live Music | The Deck Seven Stars | Sunday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Bugaloo’s Bar Crawl | Sunday, Friday, Saturday | |
| Pelican Bay Restaurant | Sunday & Friday | |
| Cabana Beach Bar/Grill | Sunday & Monday, Friday | |
| Grace’s Cottage | Tuesday | |
| Somewhere Cafe & Lounge | Thursday | |
| Solana! | Thursday, Friday, Saturday | |
| Live Music w/Steel Band | Hemmingway’s Restaurant | Monday |
| DJ Music & Dancing | Stella Lounge & Bar | Friday |
| Chinson Grill Shack | Friday | |
| Danny Bouy’s | Friday & Saturday | |
| JoJo’s Cafe at Windsong | Saturday | |
| Correy Forbes duo | Meridian Club | Saturday’s |
Night Clubs – Turks & Caicos Islands
| Sandbar | In the heart of Grace Bay, Grace Bay Rd, Providenciales |
| Club 2005 | Down Town, Five Cays Road, Providenciales |
| Danny Buoy’s | Pub Sports Bar, Salt Mills area, Grace Bay Rd, Providenciales |
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Turks & Caicos Musicians & Bands
| Fingersmith | Smooth Caribbean Jazz. Providenciales |
| Soul Redemption | Blended Jazz & Soul. Providenciales |
| Sally Greenwood | Providenciales |
| Bowen Arrow | Rock & Soul |
| Stanley Roots | Raaggae Vibe |
| BlaKouT Entertainment | Local Rap group. Contact Eustace Swan: 649-332-1671/649-231-6559 |
| Lovey Forbes | His brand is called “Combina Music” to describe the new mix of Ripsaw and popular foreign music, but still maintaining the true Turks and Caicos music heritage. Phone: 649-941-3155 |
| H. J. Robinson High School Steel Drum Band |
Caribbean Music. Contact: 649-946-2317 – Grand Turk |
| Provo Primary Steel Drum Band |
Contact: 941-5638 |
| “Sweet Fingers” | Rip Saw, Pop, Blues and original songs, but its still Caribbean music with a flair. For bookings call Anna Bourne, 231-3293 or Herbie Swan at, 242-3139 |
| Correy Forbes & the Rakooneers |
Correy Forbes and the Lively Rakooneers can be booked at tel: 649-231-0450, 243-1062 email: rakooneers@tciway.tc |
| Sagittarius Band | Island music at its best. Contact Winston Jennings:649-243-1296 |
| Cactus Band | Contact Daln Joseph on: 649-241-1038 |
| DMS Reggae Band | Contacts Seijko: 649-241-3112/ R. Gardiner: 649-946-4652 |
| Tropical Soul | Playing dinner music and more. Contact Max Clare on: 649-241-6575 |
| One-Man Band | Paul Roberts, contact him on: 649-231-2490 |
| Tropical Impulse | One-man band, feel the Caribbean music!! Contact him: 649-231-4223 |
| The Force | Non stop dancing, and true Island beat. Contact Lee Forbes: 649-241-6808 |
| The Sounds of Sax | Soloist saxophone music for weddings and cocktail parties, call Jervone Laporte : 649-231-0001 |
| Junkanoo Band | Contact Kitchner Penn 649-242-4528 |
| Barbara Johnson | Cabaret Performance – contact: 649-242-7000 |
| Marvin Handfield | Cabaret Performance |
| Radical Brethren | Contact Sean Camp: 649-231-3696 |
| Gospel Pioneer | Contact Sonny Forbes on: 649-231-0658 |
| Julian Garland | Soloist, gospel music. Call: 649-241-8435 |
| King Yellow | Solo reggae artist. Contact: 649-231-1166 |
| Kaz Hall | Solo artist. Contact number: 649-241-5760 |
| Rip Saw | Contact Dennis “foots” Penn: 649-242-5904 or David Bowen: 649-242-5278 |
| High Tide | High Tide is an original island rake & scrape band that can keep you on the dance floor all night, but we also offer a classic songlist of rock,pop, reggae and good times music for all. Contact Mitch Rolling at 241-7869 – Grand Turk |
| Soul Redemption | For a diverse palate – Jazz, Soul, Pop and Oldies. Contact Shara Goldsmith: 649-244-1103 or David Bowen: 649-242-5278. Email: tiferet7i@hotmail.com or dbowen3@mac.com. |
| “We Funk” Junkanoo Band | Contact Kitch Penn: 649-242-4528 |
Other Entertainment- Turks & Caicos Islands
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TCI MASKANOO The masquerade parade celebration hosted by the Cultural and Arts Commission the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourism and Hotel Association in Grace Bay on Boxing Day -December 26 |
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The TUCA CULTURAL GROUP The group performs folk dances in the National Costume since 2001. Their folkloric show display the folk music, songs and dances of the Turks & Caicos Islands. Contact the Culture & Arts Commission at: 649-941-8434 or David Bowen: 649-242-5278 |
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BANGERS & CRASH Special occasion fireworks – for hire Birthdays, Weddings, Graduations, Anniversaries – You name it, we can make it special! See our web page for details |
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MIDDLE CAICOS SAILING ASSOCIATION Let us entertain you at your next event – Model sailboat races, fun to watch and even more fun to participate. |
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JUNKANOO In costumes they dance to the rhythm of the goatskin drums, cowbells and other handmade percussion instruments. The costumes have become elaborate, depicting different themes and characters. |
| Turks & Caicos Friends of the Arts Foundation (TCFAF) |
Enhancing appreciation for the fine arts. TCFAF. For information call 649-941-4617. |
| Masquerade Troupe | For traditional Turks & Caicos Junkanoo. Contact the Culture & Arts Commission at: 649-941-8434 |
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Miss Turk & Caicos Beauty Pageant Contestants from all islands compete for the crown and hopeful chance of attending the Miss Universe Pageant. Competitions are typically in the summer months. |
Turks & Caicos Islands Event Venues
| Williams Auditorium | South Dock Rd, Providenciales. Tel: 649-941-3424/231-0298 |
| Brayton Hall | Off Leeward Hwy, Venetian Rd . Providenciales. Tel: 649-941-3333 |
| Yellowman & Sons Auditorium | Grand Turk |
| Bambara Beach | Middle Caicos |
| Dora Robinson Primary School | Middle Caicos |
| Regatta Village | South Caicos |
| Salt Shed | Salt Cay |
| Horse Stable Beach | North Caicos |