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James Wist steel drums is a wedding musician based in Key West, Florida. Musician James Wist plays acoustic steel drums with clear bell-like tones for wedding ceremonies and vow renewals, and to set the mood for wedding proposals. His sounds range from the modern to traditional romantic, adding backup music that he recorded for a full band sound. James will work with couples to match their tastes and preferences.

Experience
Owner and musician James Wist grew up in Chicago and holds a bachelor's degree in music from DePaul University School of Music, where he played classical guitar. He also holds a master's degree in bass from the University of Miama, and performed on a cruise ship where he worked with several musicians for seven years. In 1988, he moved to Key West and has since performed for more than 900 weddings.

Services Offered
James Wist steel drums plays instrumental solos with his steel drums. He can perform during the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and/or rehearsal dinnner, as well as providing music during breaks. He provides his own sound/PA system and has liability insurance.

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Samantha Sent on 04/23/2019
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Loved the steel drums!

We found Jim through Chris Thomas (leader of our reception band.) Having steel drums play for our ceremony was such a unique and cool sound that really reflected the atmosphere we were in. Jim did a great job and played all of our requests!
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Paula Sent on 05/18/2018
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James was a five star!! I kind of wish my guests had taken longer videos of him playing. As a bride, I did not have much time to enjoy him playing but I keep hearing how great he was and how perfect his songs and our choice of music was for our beach wedding. He is very professional and responsive. From contracting until the day of, everything went very smoothly.
I would absolutely recommend his services! Thank you James!
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Stephanie Sent on 02/16/2018
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James Wist was fantastic! He was affordable and played amazing! It really made me feel like we were in paradise with the steel drums. He was professional, punctual and great at communicating with me. Thanks James!

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