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"Caribbean Steel Drum Weddings (Key West") is a wedding band based in Key West, Florida. Multi-instrumentalist "Van Bertie" is from the island of "St. Kitts" in Central Caribbean and travels throughout the US performing at events, parties, and weddings.

From the eye-catching steel drums to the guitar, flute, and vocals, Van Bertie is a talented performer who can elevate any occasion with his wonderful musical mix!

Services Offered

Caribbean Steel Drum Weddings (Key West) specializes in genres such as modern calypso, reggae, blues, rock, samba, salsa, R&B, motown, old classic & jazz standards. "Van Bertie" is available to perform at destination weddings, beach ceremonies, park concerts, dinner rehearsals, welcome receptions, indoor events, birthday party celebrations and more.

He plays (LIVE Acoustic Steel Drums) at "Ceremonies", and his song list includes both modern and traditional classical wedding songs. You can pick and choose tunes for every stage of your wedding event. Ceremony songs include: The Best Day Of My Life, Can't Stop The Feeling, All You Need Is Love, All Of Me, Under The Sea, Better Together, Thinking Out Loud, Get Outta My Dream, I Got This Feelin', Shining Star, Beautiful In White, Canon in D, Beethoven Ttraditional Classic, Modern classical bridal songs like "Here Comes The Bride" and much more

For the "Cocktail Hour", he sets the '"mood" and the right atmosphere with a more "jazzy mix" of songs such as: Can't Keep My Eyes Off You, What A Wonderful World, Layla, I Shot The Sheriff, Just The Two Of Us, Rio Di Janeiro Blues, Autumn Leaves, Satin Doll, Walk On By, Sweet Happy Life, Feel Like Making Love To You, Margaritaville, St. Thomas, Take Five, Song For My Father, Dock Of The Bay, Kokomo, My Girl, Girl From Ipanema, Desifinado, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Jammin', 3 Little Birds, One Love, Bufallo Soldier, Ain't no Sunshine, The Thrill Is Gone, Drift Away, Manhat De Carnival, La Vie En Rose, and lots more

Finally, you can dance the night away at your reception to: Red Red Wine, Roller Skate, Jump In De Line, Is This Love, Jammin', Stir It Up, Exodus, No Woman No Cry, Rio De Janeiro Blue, Soka Lambada, Smooth, Billy Jean, I Wanna Dance W/ Somebody, I Feel Good, Breezin', I'm Coming Home Baby, Affirmation, All Night Long, Black Magic Woman, Guantana mera, On Broadway, Holiday, Let's Stay Together, Through The Fire, Say Hey I Love You, Dollar, Banana Boat Song, Sugar Bum Bum, Feelin' Hot Hot Hot, Tiney Winey, Hammer, Home For Carnival

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$1,000 starting price
$2,436
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FAQ

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Gospel
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Microphones
Sound/PA System

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Reviews of Caribbean Steel Drum Wedding (Key West)

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Van Bertie, a Caribbean steel drum musician, received glowing reviews for his performances at various events, including weddings and welcome parties. Reviewers praised his professionalism, talent, and ability to create a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere with his music. Many guests appreciated his performances and recommended him for events seeking a relaxed Caribbean vibe. Van's adaptability, communication, and musical skills were highlighted as major strengths, making him a highly recommended choice for those looking to add a unique musical element to their special occasions.

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Van Bertie, a Caribbean steel drum musician, received glowing reviews for his performances at various events, including weddings and welcome parties. Reviewers praised his professionalism, talent, and ability to create a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere with his music. Many guests appreciated his performances and recommended him for events seeking a relaxed Caribbean vibe. Van's adaptability, communication, and musical skills were highlighted as major strengths, making him a highly recommended choice for those looking to add a unique musical element to their special occasions.

Morgan
Morgan Sent on 06/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Come True!

Van - where do we being to thank you. You will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We were luckily enough to work with Van for our cocktail hour on a catamaran and it was everything and more. He was a dream to work with and his style fit everything we could have asked for and more. He was a HUGE hit with everyone and wish we could have had him play for hours on the catamaran. Van, thank you so much - for making our day so special.
Ronette
Ronette Sent on 04/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent! Extremely pleased!!

Van was fantastic! Not only was he extremely professional and courteous but he was an excellent musician. His vibe was perfect for what we wanted for our wedding. He was extremely accommodating. He even learned a song that we requested for our first dance together. My guests LOVED him. I would highly recommend him for your event!
Joy
Joy G. Sent on 02/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Key west vibe

We used Caribbean steel drum for our cocktail hour at The Reach Hotel .. Loved the vibe it brought to our day and turned cocktail hour into a party. The songs were a perfect addition to the event. Our wedding was on the pier and magically they were playing as the guests arrived for drinks and small bites on The Reach Lawn.
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