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Bongo D / Steel Drum Wedding, a professional musician in Key West, Florida, specializing in steel drum music. He provides his services throughout The Florida Keys from Key West to Key Largo. Duane (Bongo D) Scott, the owner, performs island music, using steel drums, keyboards, percussion instruments and vocals.

Services Offered
Bongo D plays calypso, soca, pop, reggae, and caribbean songs during wedding ceremonies and receptions, cocktail hours, and rehearsal dinners. Bongo D can play live or if the couple prefers he can provided their recorded music. This entertainer provides a variety of services, including:

  • Live Steel Drum Ceremony Music
  • Recorded Ceremony Music
  • Wireless Officiate Microphone available
  • MC
  • Vocals
  • Music during breaks
  • Sound/PA system
  • Travel expenses included
  • Liability insurance
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Microphones
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Instrumental - Solo

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What instruments does your group play?

Drums

What services do you provide?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Instrumentals
Liability Insurance
Microphones
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Vocals

Reviews of Bongo D / Steel Drum Wedding

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C G H. Sent on 12/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So much fun!!

We hired Bongo D to play at our rehearsal and I think it was one of the best decisions we made. Not only was the music great, he also brought out instruments and included people to play with him! So much fun!!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 04/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Guests loved Bongo D!

Bongo D was so great to work with! He played at my ceremony and cocktail hour. Picking the music was very simple with an easy to use form. Our guests raved about how great he was!
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Nicole Sent on 06/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Island Party Must!

Hired for our Welcome Party in Key Largo! Bongo D was on time, kind and so fun!! Great addition to any island party
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Susanne Sent on 03/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceremony

Bongo Duane was great to work with. He was easy going and helpful with the particular sound we wanted for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. He is super nice and loves his musical craft. Highly recommend him! My guests thoroughly enjoyed his music and it was perfect for our beach wedding.
Stefanie
Stefanie Sent on 08/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing choice for your next event!

We were referred to Bongo D by our venue host (Old Town Manor). We knew we wanted steel drums for our wedding cocktail hour and let’s just say Duane’s reviews speak for themselves! He was such a joy to be around and so very talented. Totally engages the crowd, too! It’s a full performance- enjoyable and chill.
When it came time to transition from steel drums to our DJ, it was a smooth, seamless transfer (a bride’s dream).
Duane is a breeze to work with. He answered all of my emails/questions leading up to the day, and just made the process easy. Highly recommend for your next event!
Cassie
Cassie Sent on 10/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

So Much Fun!

We hired Duane for our ceremony and cocktail hour on the beach. He was truly a pleasure to work with and is fantastic at what he does! Thanks again, Duane!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 07/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!

Bongo D was great! Due to covid, we last minute could not have a DJ, so Bongo D stayed an extra 2-3 hours for us. He played steel drums for our ceremony and through dinner, then switched over to dancing music for the rest of the night. He really added to the tropical fun atmosphere! Thank you so much Bongo D for everything! You did an amazing job and we are so thankful you were able to stay and finish out the night with us! :)
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Staci Sent on 04/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great addition!

We hired Bongo D to play for our ceremony and cocktail hour at The Perry Hotel! He was the perfect addition to our wedding and provided a wonderful vibe. I loved that he was interactive with our guests by bringing different instruments. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a friendly, stress-free musician.
Colleen
Colleen Sent on 10/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Just Amazing!

Bongo D played at our tropical welcome dinner the night prior to our wedding. He was unbelievable and his music created such a special atmosphere which all of our guests thoroughly enjoyed! He was a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend him!
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Kristen Sent on 10/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Bongo D is the best!

My husband and I are SO happy Bongo D was a part of our wedding day! Bongo D played at our ceremony and during cocktail hour. His prices were very reasonable and he was friendly, professional, and fun, and the steel drum added such a special, unique, beautiful and romantic touch to our ceremony, and added a lot of life and joy to our cocktail hour. Bongo D even had instruments for our guests to play to get in on the action during cocktail hour, and we have many cherished photographs of our guests having a blast - adults and kids alike - at our cocktail hour thanks to Bongo D. Everyone was surprised at impressed at this unique and special addition to our wedding - Bongo D is truly talented and is also just a very nice person! We are thrilled to have had Bongo D play at our wedding - thank you so much!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

10 Endorsements
Island Life Events Island Life Events Wedding Planners

I highly recommend Bongo D, my clients love him!!

Visualize Entertainment Visualize Entertainment Wedding DJs

What I really enjoy most about Bongo D is his passion for fun. It's great seeing him involve the crowd with his music and even gives people the opportunity to join in with his instruments! He goes above and beyond to create a memorable moment and worth every penny.

EZ Weddings In Paradise EZ Weddings In Paradise Wedding Photographers

Bongo D is excellent to entertain at your event! Very personable, easy going, fun to work with! Gets all involved while playing variety of instruments, ideal for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception! Even ideal for just an intimate wedding on the beach for the two of you, adding beautiful ambiance and Caribbean melodies to your wedding setting underneath the palm trees!

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