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Bob Lyons' Steel Drum Music

Bob Lyons' Steel Drum Music

Fort Lauderdale, FL
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    Doris A. Sent on 02/21/2024
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    Rhythmic Elegance and Tropical Vibes - Bob Lyons' Steel Drum Magic at The Oasis

    We had the pleasure of having Bob Lyons as our steel drum entertainment for our daughter Myah wedding rehearsal dinner on Friday, February 16, at The Oasis Wedding Venue in Islamorada, Florida. His performance was nothing short of excellent, and the enchanting tropical ambiance he created with his steel drums set the perfect tone for an unforgettable evening.

    From the moment Bob began playing, it was evident that his musical prowess and passion for his craft were second to none. The melodic tunes resonated through the venue, transporting us to a Caribbean paradise right there in Islamorada. The skill with which he played the steel drums was truly remarkable, creating a captivating atmosphere that perfectly complemented the breathtaking surroundings of The Oasis.

    Bob's performance was not just a musical backdrop; it was a carefully curated experience that added a touch of elegance and tropical flair to our rehearsal dinner. His ability to infuse the evening with a vibrant energy, coupled with the soothing sounds of the steel drums, created a magical ambiance that was enjoyed by all in attendance.

    What stood out most was Bob's versatility and intuitive understanding of the crowd. He effortlessly adapted his playlist to cater to the diverse tastes of the guests, ensuring that everyone found themselves swaying to the rhythmic beats. Whether it was the lively tunes that had us on our feet or the more mellow melodies that accompanied our dinner, Bob's performance was on point at every moment.

    In addition to his musical talent, Bob Lyons exuded professionalism and warmth throughout the evening. His engaging personality and genuine passion for his craft added an extra layer of enjoyment to the overall experience. It was clear that he took great pride in providing not just a performance but a memorable musical journey for our rehearsal dinner.

    In conclusion, Bob Lyons' steel drum magic was a highlight of our celebration at The Oasis. If you are seeking a talented and personable steel drum entertainer who can effortlessly transport your event to a tropical paradise, Bob Lyons is the perfect choice. Our heartfelt thanks to Bob for creating an enchanting atmosphere that added a touch of magic to our rehearsal dinner.

    Sincere thanks,
    The Atkinson Family
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    Kathleen V. Sent on 09/07/2023
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    Extraordinary! Book Him!

    We are in absolute gratitude of the critical role Bob played in our wedding! From beginning to end communication was flawless and prompt. Bob is one of a kind and incredibly talented! Our family and friends and most importantly US loved every minute he played. Every tune hits near and dear to your heart! Thank you! :)
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    Shelby F. Sent on 05/14/2023
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    Hands down the best!

    We hired Bob for our cocktail hour and we were so glad we did! Communication was easy and he was able to play a specific song we requested on the ukulele. Bob is very talented and provides the best ambiance for any party. Highly recommend!
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    Erin J. Sent on 04/17/2023
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    Bob makes you feel like you're on an island somewhere!

    I knew I wanted a Steel Drummer for our beach wedding, and I came across Bobs information and found all of his vides on YouTube and fell in love! Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to walk down the aisle to Somewhere Over the Rainbow and when I saw his video of that song I fell in love and knew I needed to hire him! He responded right away and sent him his song list (which had so many options). His talent is absolutely amazing and brought the Keys vibe to Jensen. I had a few requests and he accommodated everything and more! He came all the way from Deerfield to bring my vision to life. Hire Bob you will not be disappointed!!
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    Wedding Music

    We loved having bob lyons at our wedding at bakers cay! He did both the ukele and the steel drums making our beach wedding perfect! Super easy to work with!
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    Jenny F. Sent on 11/03/2022
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    Fabulous Experience

    Bob played steel drums and ukulele for our son’s rehearsal dinner (50 people) and a large Welcome Event (about 180 guests) that followed it at Cheeca Lodge Resort in Islamorada. A number of locals recommended him, telling me he was professional and so easy to work with. They were exactly right! Bob’s music gave our lovely venue the perfect touch and a feel of the islands without being too much. He made every bit of our work together easy and fun with quick emails back and forth to plan and easy links to pay deposit and final payment. With a destination wedding, I was planning from afar without a lot of knowledge of the venue. Bob had great ideas about where to set up, suggested he could also play quiet background music during dinner on his ukulele, provided his wireless mic for us to use for toasts and speeches after dinner, and was unobtrusive and flexible all evening. He handled all his own set-up/tear down across two spaces seamlessly and assured me he would be there early to do sound checks and such and needed no one to meet him for that. Much appreciated on a very busy day already! We had a pop-up rain shower during the dinner prayer (we were outside!) and had to pull everyone into the bar for ten minutes and then wait while servers wiped off tables/chairs so we could re-start dinner. Bob calmly wiped off all his equipment and played on, never missed a beat, smiled the whole time, did not ask me one question or need any direction about what to do. That altered our schedule for the evening a bit. He rolled with it and moved seamlessly to the other terrace to begin music for our arriving Welcome event party right on time, leaving a mic for us to finish toasts. He is a talented musician and a terrific professional. You won’t regret a decision to include him in your celebration! I just described an unexpected rain shower during an outdoor event for 50 people, and we still had a GREAT evening. Bob helped make that possible. Every bit of the night was perfect, and guests loved him too!
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    Excellent steel drum

    Once we booked our venue we knew Bob had to be part of our wedding. We had seen videos before but nothing compares to Bob in real life. He was fantastic, super sweet and very professional. We love bob!!
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    Samantha L. Sent on 07/12/2022
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    Ceremony and Cocktail Hours Jams!

    We hired Bob to play during our ceremony and cocktail hour for our wedding this past June. We had a special song in mind for our ceremony and he was able to learn it before the wedding! Bob was very responsive to our emails and any questions we had. He's such a friendly person and such a great musician! He added that island-vibe music that we were looking for for our beach wedding. Our guests absolutely loved him! He was such a pleasure to work with, and we would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for steel drums at their wedding!
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    Caroline M. Sent on 04/11/2022
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    Professional and positive during a tough time

    We had a bad storm for our beach wedding. He got drenched but kept playing when we all took cover under a park pavilion. He just set up there and made the most of the situation. He played beautifully and gave us the tropical vibe, even during a storm. Can’t thank him enough for his positivity and professionalism. Leading up to the event he was very responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
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    Lauren B. Sent on 08/09/2022
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    Talented Musician, Great Guy!

    Bob was my absolute favorite vendor to communicate with during my wedding planning. He was so upbeat and positive and his emails clearly portrayed his excitement to be a part of my big day. He responded so quickly and even checked in periodically because I had booked so far in advance. This was really reassuring, especially planning from afar. His music was phenomenal and the perfect tropical touch to my destination wedding! I am SO glad that we hired him.
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    Bob was the BEST!

    Bob was such a delight to work with. Through 2 postponements, it was such a treat to finally meet him after over 2 years. He was so professional, worked with all our vendors amazingly, and was awesome with a last minute site change due to potential rain that thankfully didn't come. His playing is top notch and was so well received by our friends and family and went so well with our venue and vibe. He is very responsive and is such an artist. Would love to work with him again!! Thank you Bob!!
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    Steel drum dreams come true!

    Hired Bob for our wedding, because steel drums have always been the one absolute must have for my wedding, and he did but disappoint! We also had him stay to dj the reception and he did a great job with the playlist we provided him and had an impressive amount of equipment and lights. He’s so good at what he does and you can tell he really enjoys it. The communication and booking process was also extremely easy. We’re so glad he was a part of our day!
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    Perfect Addition to Cocktail Hour!!

    The steel drums, which we had for cocktail hour, was one of my favorite elements of the wedding! Bob is so incredibly wonderful to work with -- great communication and professional while still being laidback. The steel drums brought such a fun beach vibe to the wedding and was a huge hit! 10/10 recommend!
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    Amazing addition to our wedding

    Bob was great, very timely and added a unique charm to our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. I would definitely hire Bob again.
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    Gabbie Sent on 01/09/2021
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    Bob is the BEST!

    Myself and my groom loved Bob!! He was so kind and accommodating and our guests couldn’t stop video taping, him they loved him! He surely kept everyone entertained!
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    Jutta P. Sent on 10/20/2020
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    Couldn't have been better

    Bob was such a pleasure to work with. He gave the wedding beautiful island feel and made the cocktail hour so much fun.
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    Absolutely Perfect!

    Bob was perfect for our wedding. He performed the ceremony and reception music and was able to easily move his equipment between the sites without interruption. Our guests raved about him and it was perfect for our beach style wedding.
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    The G. Sent on 05/10/2020
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    The Best Music

    Just imagine for a minute the sound of a fabulous steel drum as you sip your guests enjoy a refreshing beverage. Bob Lyons will make you feel like you’re on an island in the sun. He is the most talented steel drum player who will arrive on time and never forgets his smile.
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    Monica J. Sent on 07/06/2020
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    Awesome Musician

    Bob was absolutely awesome!!! Easy to contact, easy to work with and great musician. I would recommend him and definitely hire him again!!! Very professional and friendly. We enjoyed having him.at our party. I would give him more stars of I could
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    Justin C. Sent on 06/22/2020
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    Great experience

    Bob was accommodating and professional, he was an amazing steel drum player
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    Cathy P. Sent on 03/25/2023
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    Excellent to work with sadly wedding did not happen due to Covid.

    Wedding was canceled due to Covid.
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    Roxanne D. Sent on 02/20/2020
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    Awesome Entertainer

    Bob is amazing at both the steel drums and his DJ skills. He knows just how to keep the party going and make any occasion a complete success. He played at my daughter's wedding 1/4/20, and having him was 1 of the best decisions we made. He is wonderful to work with, and worth the cost to have him be a part of your event. I want to plan another party with him just to enjoy his steel drums!
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    Christine A. Sent on 04/01/2020
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    Beachy Tropical Vibe

    Bob Lyons is so awesome to work with and we were so blessed to have him as one of our vendors for our special day. From day one he was communicative, thorough and professional. We hired him for our ceremony and cocktail hour. He was flexible and has an impressive list of songs, most available for a listen on his website/youtube. We received so many compliments from our guests who loved the music, and we did too! So glad we included him as part of our day. He really added the fun, beachy tropical vibe we were looking to share. Hire him, you will not regret it!
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    Jeanie Sent on 05/02/2020
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    Wonderful steel drum music!

    We booked with Bob from NJ, so all our correspondence was via email or phone calls. He is super easy to work with and was quick to respond with any questions we had. He played for both our ceremony on Smathers Beach and reception across the street at the Sheraton (Key West). It was no problem for him to move his equipment from one place to the other, and did so efficiently I didn’t even notice the move! We found plenty of music of his online to preview before we booked, and still were impressed. Our guests still comment on how cool it was to have steel drums at our wedding, and how great his playing was! We were very happy with him, and would most definitely recommend!!
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