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FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami
The FIFA World Cup 2026™
Aaron Mentos Resume
Steel Drum Musician, DJ & MC for Weddings, Corporate Events & Parties in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, South Florida & Beyond
PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Aaron Mentos is a full-time musician, DJ, and entrepreneur specializing in music production and event curation. Aaron is a dual citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean and the United States. He often performs Steel Pan (Steel Drum) during cocktail and dining hours, then transitions into the role of DJ and host later in the evening as the dance floor opens.
As a solo performer, Aaron has opened for acts like Kevin Lyttle (“Turn Me On”) and Inner Circle (“Bad Boys,” “Sweat (A La La La La Long)”). Aaron has performed at many of South Florida’s elite wedding venues and performs both nationally and internationally. He has also played at numerous professional sporting events as both a DJ and Steel Pannist (Steel Drummer). Aaron strengthened his Saint Kitts and Nevis roots while playing for the islands’ U-23 Olympic football team, so his performance at The FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami was one that brought his story full circle, from the football pitch to the world's biggest celebration of the game. So from 30,000 person festivals to intimate backyard engagements we have you covered.
With over 20 years of experience performing in professional settings, Aaron grew up in his father’s Reggae and Soca band, which opened for and performed alongside acts such as Jimmy Cliff, The Wailers, Jimmy Buffett, Joan Baez, and many more.
While Aaron Mentos Music LLC is rooted in Aaron’s expertise as a Steel Pannist and DJ, the company has grown into a full-scale production and event curation team providing lighting, sound production, visual effects, dancers, additional musicians and much more! Use our booking request form below to set up a free consultation to see why we have over 400 5 Star Google Reviews!
NOTABLE RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE
FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami (FIFA World Cup 2026™) — Bayfront Park, Miami
Steel Drum and DJ Performance
Florida Panthers' Caribbean Heritage Night— Amerant Bank Arena
Steel Drum and DJ Performance
NHL Winter Classic Pregame Fanfestival — Loan Depot Park (Marlins Stadium)
Steel Drum and DJ Performance
NASCAR Championship Weekend — Miami Homestead Speedway
Steel Drum and DJ Performance
Blockchain Futurist Conference — Club DAER Hollywood, FL
Steel Drum and DJ Performance
Shooters Waterfront — Fort Lauderdale, FL
Resident Musician and DJ
EDUCATION
Tufts University
B.A. Music and Entrepreneurship, 2018
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with highest honors on Honors Thesis.
SKILLS
• Steel Pan Performance (Steel Drums)
• DJ Performance (Multi-genre)
• Event Hosting / MC
• Music Recording & Production
• Live Sound Engineering
• Instruments: Steel Pan, Guitar, Bass, Keyboard
SPECIAL SERVICES
• Steel Pan (Steel Drum) for cocktail hour + dining
• DJ sets across all genres
• Wedding host / MC
• Discounts on combined packages
• Full sound system options (PA, microphones, subwoofers, booth lighting)
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Aaron Mentos Music LLC — Founder
Music production and live entertainment company
Alley To The World — Co-Founder
Non-profit for youth in music
FREQUENTED VENUES
Aaron performs as a Steel Pan (Steel Drum) Musician, DJ, and Host for weddings, corporate events, and private parties across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and the Florida Keys. Notable South Florida venues where Aaron has performed include: The Boca Raton, The Breakers (Palm Beach), Faena Miami Beach, Loews Hotel Miami Beach, Loews Hotel Coral Gables, The Palms Hotel & Spa Miami Beach, MOCA Plaza (North Miami), Havana Cabana (Key West), Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Four Seasons Hotel Miami, The Biltmore Hotel (Coral Gables), Cheeca Lodge (Islamorada), Amara Caye (Islamorada), Singer Resort (Singer Island), Three Waters Resort and Marina (Islamorada), Dream Bay Resort (Key Largo), St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort (Miami), The Turnberry (Aventura), Kona Kai Resort (Key Largo), Briza On The Bay (Miami), Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Villa Toscana (Homestead), The Crystal Ballroom, Vizcaya (Miami), Living Sculpture Sanctuary, Pompano Beach House, Sea Watch (Fort Lauderdale) and The Seminole Hard Rock Guitar Hotel (Hollywood) among many others.
Serving Locations Everywhere
Serving locally in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Palm Beach, Naples, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and all of South Florida with destination travel available nationally and internationally!
Testimonials
Susan Kelly
(President, Harvard Club)
Aaron Mentos has performed for numerous parties for the Harvard University Alumni Club. He's an excellent musician as well as an extremely professional young man.
There were over 100 people attending each time and I only heard positive comments. I would highly recommend him!
Brianne Basdeo
(The Florida Panthers, NHL)
Aaron Mentos brought incredible energy and professionalism to the Florida Panthers’ Caribbean Heritage Ticket Package Night at Amerant Bank Arena! His steel pan performance was absolutely amazing—vibrant, rhythmic, and the perfect vibe for the night. He truly set the tone for an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend working with him for any event!
Bri Catarino
(One Of Many Happy Brides)
Aaron did the most amazing job on our wedding entertainment. He kept the dance floor full from the beginning to end of our reception. Things ran so smoothly from start to finish! He met every question and concern with patience as well as solution-focused options for some last minute switches. Two months have passed and my guests are STILL reaching out to complement his steel pan repertoire as well as his DJ set! 12/10 recommend!
