Caladesi Steel Band Reviews & Testimonials

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Crystal Legler 
 
 
 
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I recently worked with Caladesi Steel Band as a trio for a corporate reception. While we were unfortunately rained in, Dave and the band brought the costal summer vibes to our event. Extremely talented musicians! They kept the energy up and focused on the networking of our event with a lovely vibe. This is the second time I have worked with Caladesi and will book them again in a heartbeat!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Lauren Kent 
 
 
 
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I was recommended the Caladesi Steel Band for an outdoor Palm Royale-themed event, and one of the first things I noticed was how reasonable the cost was compared to similar entertainment options! When I initially reached out, Dave Holmstrand responded the same day and took the time to answer all of my questions. From day one, he promised they would create the perfect vibe for our group without being too loud or overbearing, and that is exactly what they did!

On the day of our event, Dave and John Shaw arrived on time and needed no assistance getting set up. Throughout the event, they were constantly reading the crowd and playing just the right songs to keep the energy going and everyone entertained. Once they discovered my favorite song, they made sure to play it for me, and they also took requests from their song list from attendees, which was such a fun touch.

Despite it being very hot during our event, our attendees stayed until the very end, and I truly believe that was due in large part to the atmosphere the Caladesi Steel Band created. They were easy to work with, professional, and brought exactly the energy we were hoping for. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to create a fun and memorable atmosphere for their event!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 North River Ranch 
 
 
 
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We had Dave from Caladesi Steel Band perform at one of our community events and had a great experience. He was professional, easy to work with, and brought a fun island atmosphere to the event. We appreciated having him join us and add some live music for our residents. Thank you, Dave!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Brenna Noblit 
 
 
 
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Dave was absolutely amazing during our cocktail hour! He created the perfect atmosphere and added such a fun, tropical vibe that our wedding guests loved. He is professional, talented, and great to work with — highly recommend for any event!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Lauren Gertz 
 
 
 
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Caladessi was the cherry on top of our Welcome Party! The steel drum band was beyond talented and created the perfect vibe to welcome our guests to Sarasota. Their music added so much joy and energy—we’re still getting compliments about it! Their team was fantastic to work with! Super organized, kind, and brought such great energy to the event.
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Barbara Cohen 
 
 
 
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I hired Dave to play at the welcome party for my son's wedding weekend. His music set the vibe for the entire party experience! Almost all of the guests came from out of town and really appreciated the steel drum experience. Also, the event space didn't have a sound system we could use and Dave was so accommodating; coming to the event early so we could use his microphone and speaker during the rehearsal dinner beforehand. If you are planning an event and want to set the tone with a coastal/island vibe, hire Caladesi Steel Band!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Sharyn Such 
 
 
 
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I hired a Duo from Caladesi Steel Band to play during the cocktail hour for my beach wedding on 6/24/24.  I could not be any happier with their performance!  Dave was professional, and easy to work with. I highly recommend them if you are planning any event on or near a beach or just wanting that Carribean beach vibe!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Andrew Flory 
 
 
 
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The Caladesi Steel Band was a huge hit for our corporate event! Dave was extremely responsive from booking all the way through to the day of the event. Their professionalism and experience made the day of the event a breeze, as they knew how to navigate the event space, coordinate with site staff when needed, etc.... And of course, the music was awesome!

I would highly recommend Caladesi-- real pros who can give you peace of mind in the chaos of planning an event!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Alison Beiser 
 
 
 
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We LOVED having Caladesi Steel Band for our wedding ceremony! My husband's top request was steel drums and the trio we got was a stunning background for our beachside wedding! I had a special request for a Taylor Swift song to walk down the aisle to and Dave said "no problem" right away and made it happen. We ended up having to move our ceremony indoors day-of due to weather and I can't imagine the space being the same without their music setting the tone. They also played throughout our cocktail hour and provided incredible ambiance. My only wish would be that we could have spent more time at our cocktail hour enjoying the wonderful music! If you're considering a steel drum band for any occasion, book with Caladesi and enjoy!
  
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
 
 Carla Corley 
 
 
 
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Johnny did a great job playing for our association party.  Master steel drum player! He had great communication during booking, on time and very polite.  Highly recommend