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• Peter S. Sent on 12/12/2023
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  Best Steel Drummer on the Tampa Coast

  We had the privelage of working with Johnny as a soloist steel drummer for our wedding. We first met johnny while walking down the strip in clearwater. He was playing at the Wyndham for some background music at the pool. We walked up and chatted him up for a bit and listened to a few songs. You could tell he was someone that was passionate about his craft and really enjoyed it. We got his information and booked him for our wedding a couple weeks later. Johnny was very easy to work with, very organized and just an overall joy to have play at our wedding. He showed up early and was all set up and ready to go before we even needed him. Email communication was easy and responses were prompt. He was flawless in performance and was easy to work with. Price was fair and i can say they were one of the only venders where i did not feel like i was getting ripped off. Putting the word wedding before anything these days and you learn to expect almost scam- worthy pricing. Caladesi Steel Band had good fair pricing and made me feel like I got what i paid for. These guys are pro's! Book them now!

  We had the privelage of working with Johnny as a soloist steel drummer for our wedding. We first met johnny while walking down the strip in clearwater. He was playing at the Wyndham for some background music at the pool. We walked up and chatted him up for a bit and listened to a few songs. You could tell he was someone that was passionate about his craft and really enjoyed it. We got his information and booked him for our wedding a couple weeks later. Johnny was very easy to work with, very organized and just an overall joy to have play at our wedding. He showed up early and was all set up and ready to go before we even needed him. Email communication was easy and responses were prompt. He was flawless in performance and was easy to work with. Price was fair and i can say they were one of the only venders where i did not feel like i was getting ripped off. Putting the word wedding before anything these days and you learn to expect almost scam- worthy pricing. Caladesi Steel Band had good fair pricing and made me feel like I got what i paid for. These guys are pro's! Book them now!
• Denise G. Sent on 01/15/2024
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  Caladesi Steel Band Performs at an Outdoor Wedding Welcome Party

  The restaurant venue suggested Caladesi Steel Band for our Wedding Welcome Party. Our dealings were easy and professional. He was open to some modifications and prompt on the day of the event. His purpose was to provide background music and set the tone of the party. He was perfect. The music was just the right volume and everyone enjoyed it.

  The restaurant venue suggested Caladesi Steel Band for our Wedding Welcome Party. Our dealings were easy and professional. He was open to some modifications and prompt on the day of the event. His purpose was to provide background music and set the tone of the party. He was perfect. The music was just the right volume and everyone enjoyed it.
• Kevin L. Sent on 10/30/2023
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  Great addition to wedding weekend welcome party

  Johnny communicated well and put on a good show for our rehearsal dinner and welcome. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire again.

  Johnny communicated well and put on a good show for our rehearsal dinner and welcome. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire again.
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• Kathleen P. Sent on 11/01/2023
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  Caribbean Vibes wedding

  Steel drums were me and my husbands number 1 most important vendor to book - we knew we wanted to steel drums when we first started discussing getting married years ago, before we even knew where we wanted to have a wedding! We had them play pre ceremony, for the ceremony and during cocktail hour. It gave us the relaxed, elegant and fun vibes we were dreaming of for our day. All our guests thought this was such a perfect touch to our ceremony.

  Steel drums were me and my husbands number 1 most important vendor to book - we knew we wanted to steel drums when we first started discussing getting married years ago, before we even knew where we wanted to have a wedding! We had them play pre ceremony, for the ceremony and during cocktail hour. It gave us the relaxed, elegant and fun vibes we were dreaming of for our day. All our guests thought this was such a perfect touch to our ceremony.
• Laura Sent on 08/07/2023
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  Best Music we could have ever asked for

  Dave was excellent to work with the entire time and assisted in music selection and each of his recommendations were spot on. The Caladesi Steel Band was one of the best hits at our vow renewal and perfect for us. Thanks Dave for helping make our day that much more special!

  Dave was excellent to work with the entire time and assisted in music selection and each of his recommendations were spot on. The Caladesi Steel Band was one of the best hits at our vow renewal and perfect for us. Thanks Dave for helping make our day that much more special!
• Kasey K. Sent on 12/26/2023
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  The best!!

  Added such a tropical vibe for our ceremony and cocktail hour! We loved their music!! Dave was so easy to work with - providing suggestions and making the process so incredibly smooth. Definitely recommend!!

  Added such a tropical vibe for our ceremony and cocktail hour! We loved their music!! Dave was so easy to work with - providing suggestions and making the process so incredibly smooth. Definitely recommend!!
• Carla C. Sent on 08/13/2023
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  Wonderful music, 10/10

  We absolutely loved the Caladesi Steel Band! They did a fabulous job for our cocktail hour on the beach.

  We absolutely loved the Caladesi Steel Band! They did a fabulous job for our cocktail hour on the beach.

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  Thanks so much for having us Carla, we appreciate it!
  
• Terry C. Sent on 10/08/2022
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  Our dream beach wedding

  Dave was great to work with he was very flexible and helpful in choosing songs. He even was going to supply a microphone for our pastor since we would be on the beach. Unfortunately our venue had to be canceled due the hurricane and without hesitation they refunded our money. Once and if we are able to reschedule we will definitely use them again.

  Dave was great to work with he was very flexible and helpful in choosing songs. He even was going to supply a microphone for our pastor since we would be on the beach. Unfortunately our venue had to be canceled due the hurricane and without hesitation they refunded our money. Once and if we are able to reschedule we will definitely use them again.

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  We're happy to work with you Terry, call us when you're ready!
  
  
  
• Jonathan F. Sent on 06/23/2022
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  They certainly bring a valuable tropical vibe to your event!

  We booked the Caladesi Steel Band for an event at our brewery on Clearwater Beach. Not only were they absolutely amazing bringing a tropical theme to the party but David was so easy to deal with and prompt with his responses to any questions I had! I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a steel drum band!

  We booked the Caladesi Steel Band for an event at our brewery on Clearwater Beach. Not only were they absolutely amazing bringing a tropical theme to the party but David was so easy to deal with and prompt with his responses to any questions I had! I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a steel drum band!

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  Thanks Jon! We had a good time playing for you.
• Heather E. Sent on 06/22/2022
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  Friendly and Amazing!

  He was so sweet to talk to and easy to work with. His music was a dream. It was so beautifully played. It set the perfect mood. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thanks again!

  He was so sweet to talk to and easy to work with. His music was a dream. It was so beautifully played. It set the perfect mood. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thanks again!

  Caladesi Steel Band's reply:

  Thanks for the nice words Heather, it was nice meeting you! I'm glad you enjoyed the music.
• Wendy M. Sent on 06/24/2022
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  Best beach wedding music - steel drum

  Dave was fantastic! All our guests enjoyed the before, during & after music of the steel drum - said this is the best beach wedding music EVER!

  Dave was fantastic! All our guests enjoyed the before, during & after music of the steel drum - said this is the best beach wedding music EVER!

  Caladesi Steel Band's reply:

  Thanks Wendy! I'm glad you were able to find me last-minute. I enjoyed playing for you.
• Pat L. Sent on 06/20/2022
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  Great music, good people, perfect for the beach

  The band was on the preferred vendors list of the Don Cesar and favorably well known to all the staff so I contacted Dave and the rest was easy. He knew exactly how many performers would work on the North Terrace during cocktail hour to be entertaining but not overwhelming. Lots of rave reviews for the music, and I particularly enjoyed how simple Dave made the payment process and contract signing. Highly recommend them.

  The band was on the preferred vendors list of the Don Cesar and favorably well known to all the staff so I contacted Dave and the rest was easy. He knew exactly how many performers would work on the North Terrace during cocktail hour to be entertaining but not overwhelming. Lots of rave reviews for the music, and I particularly enjoyed how simple Dave made the payment process and contract signing. Highly recommend them.

  Caladesi Steel Band's reply:

  Thanks so much Pat! We love playing at the Don CeSar, and we're glad you enjoyed the music.
• Jenny Sent on 03/07/2022
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  Perfect !!!!!

  They were perfect and professional for our beach front ceremony and cocktail hour . They are the best around ! Thank you again !

  They were perfect and professional for our beach front ceremony and cocktail hour . They are the best around ! Thank you again !

  Caladesi Steel Band's reply:

  Thanks Jenny, we had fun playing for you!
• Karen R. Sent on 06/09/2021
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  Engagement party on the water

  Dave was great - got so many compliments. Very professional and a pleasure!

  Dave was great - got so many compliments. Very professional and a pleasure!

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  Thanks Karen! We'd be happy to play for you again anytime.
  
• Fl Destination W. Sent on 09/19/2021
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  Excellent, Outstanding !!

  Outstanding, early to arrive and set up, entertained the crowd when the bride was late, very professional, will use again and again .
  
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  Outstanding, early to arrive and set up, entertained the crowd when the bride was late, very professional, will use again and again .
  
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• Emily B. Sent on 07/30/2021
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  Perfect for our Beach Wedding!

  We had the 4 person Caladesi Steel Band play for both our ceremony and cocktail hour. They had a huge selection of songs for the ceremony and were very responsive to our planning emails. This really made our beach wedding unique and special and our guests loved them.

  We had the 4 person Caladesi Steel Band play for both our ceremony and cocktail hour. They had a huge selection of songs for the ceremony and were very responsive to our planning emails. This really made our beach wedding unique and special and our guests loved them.

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  Thanks so much for having us Emily! We had fun playing for you.
  
  
• Yill K. Sent on 04/21/2021
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  The best ever

  We just want to start by saying a big shout out to Dave he was very kind easy to work with the very affordable he executed exactly what we wanted at our small wedding on the beach we couldn't have been happier and we want to use him again for friends in the future we give him five stars in my books we even got to take a couple really cool photos with the steel drum thanks again Dave we will be recommending you in the future

  We just want to start by saying a big shout out to Dave he was very kind easy to work with the very affordable he executed exactly what we wanted at our small wedding on the beach we couldn't have been happier and we want to use him again for friends in the future we give him five stars in my books we even got to take a couple really cool photos with the steel drum thanks again Dave we will be recommending you in the future

  Caladesi Steel Band's reply:

  Thanks Yill! I was glad to be a part of it. Yes, be sure to call us again.
• Brian B. Sent on 04/10/2021
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  Amazing and awesome

  Dave was amazing. He showed up early and stayed late! He played fantastic music and was simple and easy to work with! I would recommend him for any upcoming events!

  Dave was amazing. He showed up early and stayed late! He played fantastic music and was simple and easy to work with! I would recommend him for any upcoming events!

  Caladesi Steel Band's reply:

  Thanks so much Brian! I was glad to be a part of it. It was nice to see lots of live music incorporated into a ceremony.
• Javier C. Sent on 04/07/2021
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  Top notch!!

  They were so easy to work with frim the first email to our wedding day. The music was so amazing just exactly what every beach wedding should have. The steal drums definitely help calm this bride's wedding nerves.

  They were so easy to work with frim the first email to our wedding day. The music was so amazing just exactly what every beach wedding should have. The steal drums definitely help calm this bride's wedding nerves.

  Caladesi Steel Band's reply:

  Thanks for having us Javier! We were glad to be a part of it, and enjoyed playing for you.
• Zanner Sent on 03/23/2021
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  The extra wow factor to my beach wedding!!!

  Absolutely wonderful!!! I hired Caladesi Steel Band for my rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception. They were absolutely wonderful to work with! I truly had no idea what songs to pick, so they were super helpful in coming up with ideas for me. My wedding guests were so impressed. Everyone was in awee of the music coming from their drums. This really added the extra wow factor to my wedding. My guests said this is something that they will remember forever. I cannot recommend them enough!!!

  Absolutely wonderful!!! I hired Caladesi Steel Band for my rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception. They were absolutely wonderful to work with! I truly had no idea what songs to pick, so they were super helpful in coming up with ideas for me. My wedding guests were so impressed. Everyone was in awee of the music coming from their drums. This really added the extra wow factor to my wedding. My guests said this is something that they will remember forever. I cannot recommend them enough!!!

  Caladesi Steel Band's reply:

  Thanks Zanner! It was nice playing for you and your family. I never usually get to play rehearsals, that was a great idea.
• Lori B. Sent on 03/26/2021
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  Added Touch for our wedding

  Dave and Johnny were wonderful playing the steel drums at our wedding. Our guests and the Sunken Gardens guests did some dancing to the music. I would certainly hire them again. Lori & George Howe, March 12, 2021

  Dave and Johnny were wonderful playing the steel drums at our wedding. Our guests and the Sunken Gardens guests did some dancing to the music. I would certainly hire them again. Lori & George Howe, March 12, 2021

  Caladesi Steel Band's reply:

  Thanks Lori & George! That's great, we couldn't see the dancing through all the foliage. Thanks for having us!
• Amy O. Sent on 10/15/2020
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  Steele Drum Musician

  Steel drums music was exactly what we wanted to transition into cocktail hour after the ceremony. Beautiful sunset, steel drums… I could not be more happy!
  Dave from Caladesi Steele Drum Band was extra special to our little nephew who was mesmerized watching him play!

  Steel drums music was exactly what we wanted to transition into cocktail hour after the ceremony. Beautiful sunset, steel drums… I could not be more happy!
  Dave from Caladesi Steele Drum Band was extra special to our little nephew who was mesmerized watching him play!
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  Fun coastal music

  Caladesi band was the perfect touch to my 10/10 Florida wedding! They were professional, entertaining. And VERY accommodating. Enjoyed working with you guys and will definitely book you guys for future events

  Caladesi band was the perfect touch to my 10/10 Florida wedding! They were professional, entertaining. And VERY accommodating. Enjoyed working with you guys and will definitely book you guys for future events
• Mary K. Sent on 08/07/2023
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  Caladesi Steel Band

  Cakadesi Steel Band was easy to work with - on time and played amazingly. I didn't have to worry about anything.

  Cakadesi Steel Band was easy to work with - on time and played amazingly. I didn't have to worry about anything.

  Caladesi Steel Band's reply:

  Thanks Mary, we’re glad you enjoyed it!
  
• Lindsey B. Sent on 02/26/2021
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  The sound of paradise

  We loved having Caladesi Steel Band at our wedding! They made the ceremony and cocktail hour feel like paradise, even on a rainy wedding day!!

  We loved having Caladesi Steel Band at our wedding! They made the ceremony and cocktail hour feel like paradise, even on a rainy wedding day!!

  Caladesi Steel Band's reply:

  Thanks Lindsey! I'm glad I could be a part of it.
  

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