A six-piece powerhouse dance band based out of Columbus, Paradise Island has been entertaining audiences throughout the Midwest since the mid-eighties. Known for a crowd-pleasing diversity of styles, Paradise Island does it all. From rock classics to Motown melodies to blues, funk and current hits, they play with a power and authenticity that guarantees a party whenever they perform.

During the summer months Paradise Island performs at many outdoor concerts and festivals. They also spend a great deal of time working famous resort sites from the Round House on Put-in-Bay Island to Sloppy Joe’s in Key West, Florida. Entertaining for corporate events, private parties, wedding receptions and club gigs fills out the rest of their calendar, making them one of the hardest working bands in show business.

Seasoned professionals, Paradise Island features an incomparable line up of the regions best entertainers. Shawn Booker and guitarist Bobby Stewart front the band with their dynamic vocals and magnetic stage presence. Kris Keith, the band’s soulful saxophonist plays them all, from baritone to soprano. Kris is also fluent on flute, vocals and a variety of percussion instruments. Adding his own unique textures and inflections is Dave Nilo on keyboards. Laying down the groove for the band is the exceptional rhythm ‘n soul of Richard Kolb on bass guitar and Andy Robbins on drums and percussion.

--Susie Wagoner, Mother of Groom