- Orange County, CA
- Steel Drum Band
- $225.00-$1800.00
Scarlett R. said
“Exactly what we were looking for! ”
Desmond Bedlow
Overview
Desmond Bedlow is a remarkable and talented musician, Whom performance and Caribbean vibrations will add a touch of class to your event, Form the island of The Steel Pans Trinidad and Tobago, Desmond can give you and your guests a very relaxing evening musically, With the sounds of the Caribbean island's, You Couldn't be in know better hands. Desmond is a Solo instrumental Caribbean musician, Many songs on my Song list are from Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, Mexico, the United States, and my very own music, My Services can be us in any situation, Birthday party, poolside party, wedding reception, Home coming, Church, Anything you can think of, Make the booking right now,
Reviews
24 reviews
Molly T.
August 11, 2025Professional and talented!
We booked Desmond for a 75th birthday party. He arrived early to ensure a smooth set up and is very talented, both in playing of the steel drum and the accompanying music selections. Birthday girl was thrilled! Thanks again!!
Hired as: One Man Band, Steel Drum Player
Ernie S.
December 26, 2024Review of Desmond Bedlow
Desmond Bedlow was on time and was very professional and talented.
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Jill L.
December 8, 2024Desmond is Fantastic!
This is the second time I have hired Desmond for entertainment and he does a wonderful job! I highly recommend him for your event!
Hired as: One Man Band, Steel Drum Player
Ivy P. A. S. M.
August 27, 2024Amazing!
Desmond was absolutely amazing! Our residents are still raving about his performance weeks later. He truly brought the energy to our Caribbean Paradise Party!
Hired as: One Man Band, Steel Drum Player
Jenna B.
June 23, 2024Brought the best vibes
Desmond made our backyard bday celebration a blast! Everyone’s favorite part. Nothing brings out the Caribbean vibes like an amazing steel drummer.
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Booking information
Price range: $250-1500.
Gig length: 120 - 240 minutes
What to expect
You can expect to have a reliable musician showing up to perform on time, dress in black pants and a tropical island shirt, Well manner and repeated to you and your guests.
About
Started in Trinidad and Tobago I began to play the tenor pan with Our Boys steel Orchestra, I was alway going to the edge of any selection musically, I began to travel through the Caribbean at age 14, performing for many forms of every by way of cultural exchange, in 1982 I was invited to come to San Francisco and perform and again in 1989 for the San Francisco carnival, I have perform alot in California since then, Make a living off of music, every job is important to me because it's what I do,
Services offered
Past booked events
August 2025
09
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Simi Valley, CA
July 2025
12
Saturday
House Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Santa Monica, CA
March 2025
29
Saturday
Baby Shower
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
December 2024
12
Thursday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Thousand Oaks, CA
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Manhattan Beach, CA
September 2024
21
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
August 2024
17
Saturday
Retirement Community Event
12:45pm - 2:45pm
•
Santa Monica, CA
June 2024
22
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
16
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Laguna Beach, CA
January 2024
27
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
North Hills, CA
December 2023
02
Saturday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Manhattan Beach, CA
October 2023
27
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Laguna Beach, CA
September 2023
21
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Long Beach, CA
02
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
August 2023
17
Thursday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Sherman Oaks, CA
06
Sunday
Retirement Party
2:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Corona Del Mar, CA
March 2023
04
Saturday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Santa Monica, CA
October 2022
24
Monday
Nonprofit Event
9:30am - 10:30am
•
Placentia, CA
September 2022
09
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Malibu, CA
August 2022
28
Sunday
House Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
July 2022
03
Sunday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
April 2022
19
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Marina Del Rey, CA
February 2022
26
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Redondo Beach, CA
September 2020
20
Sunday
Cocktail Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
August 2020
30
Sunday
Birthday Party
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Yorba Linda, CA
20
Thursday
Music on the greens
11:00am - 2:00pm
July 2020
11
Saturday
Grand Opening
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Seal Beach, CA
February 2020
24
Monday
Monday's Universal studio city walk Ca
6:00pm - 10:00pm
17
Monday
Monday's Universal studio city walk Ca
6:00pm - 10:00pm
10
Monday
Monday's Universal studio city walk Ca
6:00pm - 10:00pm
03
Monday
Monday's Universal studio city walk Ca
6:00pm - 10:00pm
September 2019
07
Saturday
Anniversary Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
San Clemente, CA
July 2019
04
Thursday
Holiday Party
6:30pm - 10:30pm
•
San Diego, CA
June 2019
30
Sunday
Cocktail Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
27
Thursday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Glendale, CA
15
Saturday
Personal Occasion
3:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
May 2019
18
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
April 2019
07
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Santa Barbara, CA
September 2018
22
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Culver City, CA
01
Saturday
Fundraiser
8:00am - 9:00am
•
Los Angeles, CA
August 2018
18
Saturday
House Party
4:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Glendale, CA
July 2018
21
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Corona, CA
May 2018
13
Sunday
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Sherman Oaks, CA
December 2017
31
Sunday
Children's Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
June 2017
09
Friday
Cocktail Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Burbank, CA
May 2017
20
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Altadena, CA
July 2016
04
Monday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
April 2016
16
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
7:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
•
San Clemente, CA
February 2016
27
Saturday
House Party
10:30am - 2:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
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