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Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” on steel pan and guitar

October 1, 2018 Caladesi Steel Band

 It’s always great to play with Joe Braccio, a great steel pan and guitarist. Here we are at at wedding at the Grand Plaza on St Petersburg Beach playing Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”. 

Island in the Sun – Steel Band Quartet at the Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach

September 19, 2018October 1, 2018 Caladesi Steel Band Leave a comment

Our steel band quartet playing “Island in the Sun”, an old calypso by Irving Burgie. This video is 100% acoustic with no amplification or overdubs. Johnny is playing the bass pans, which are six 55 gallon barrels. The steel pan family mirrors the string family, so we can cover all the voices of a regular […]

Fenway Hotel opening as new wedding and event venue in Dunedin.

August 25, 2018September 30, 2018 Caladesi Steel Band

We’re looking forward to a great new wedding and event venue opening up in our hometown this fall in Dunedin, Florida. The Fenway Hotel has undergone a complete renovation, and will reopen as a Marriot Autograph property. We used to perform weddings and events there when it was Schiller University several years ago, and we […]

Caladesi Steel Band- wedding at the Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach

Beach wedding video at the Sandpearl on Clearwater Beach

July 3, 2018August 24, 2018 Caladesi Steel Band

Thanks to 97 Films for the wonderful wedding trailer. This is from Megan and Guy’s wedding at the Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach.

Grand Opening at the M South Apartments

March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 Caladesi Steel Band

Caladesi Steel Band Quartet at the M South Grand Opening in South Tampa. John Shaw on lead tenor, Dave Holmstrand on double tenors, Johnny Lowery on Bass, and Craig Benson on Drums. Open to the public! March 28th, 2018 5:30 – 6:30 PM 5110 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33611

2018 Don CeSar Bridal Show

March 16, 2018March 16, 2018 Caladesi Steel Band

Join us at the 2018 Don CeSar Bridal Show! I’ll be playing steel pan along with Joe Braccio on guitar. We’ll be answering questions about music for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and rehearsal dinner. Sunday, March 18th, 2018 12-3pm Complimentary Champagne, Hor d’Oeuvres and self-parking $10 per person if purchased in advance $15 per person […]

Caladesi Steel Band WeddingWire Couples Choice 2017

2017 WeddingWire Couple’s Choice Award!

January 10, 2017January 15, 2018 Caladesi Steel Band

We won the WeddingWire.com Couple’s choice award for ceremony music for the 5th time! Thanks to the 37 couples that included us in their big day in 2016. The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® recognize the top five percent of local wedding professionals on WeddingWire who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism. Winners are […]