Island Sounds
Overview
Professional Steeldrum/Saxophone/bagpiper
Extensive experience, BA and MA in Music. A quality performance every time.
Reviews
34 reviews
Steve O.
October 10, 2024Island Vista Wedding
Dave was exceptional. Perfect accompaniment to our venue and desired vibe. His selection of music and blend of sax and steel drum set the mood perfectly. Would book him again without hesitation.
Hired as: Beach Music, Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Player, Wedding Band
Island Sounds
Thank you very much. I really enjoyed playing for you all.
Kathy B.
May 20, 2024Fabulous!!!
Island Sounds was awesome! Had a large menu of different sounds and songs! Played exactly what we were looking for, arrived early, and Dave was so easy and pleasant to work with! We highly recommend him!
Hired as: Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Player
Island Sounds
Thank you some much for your kind review.
Scott C.
April 6, 2023Perfect for our island party!
Dave was at the venue and set up before I even got there. He's a really nice guy and needed no direction from me... very professional. He kept the island vibe going at our event from start to finish and everyone was commenting how he mixed in the electric sax with the drum and backing tracks. It's really what made the event over the top. I'm looking forward to working with him again.
Hired as: Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Player
Island Sounds
Scotty, I really enjoyed the evening, thanks again for the opportunity.
Renee J.
November 3, 2025Amazing experience
David made my event amazing with his performance
Hired as: Steel Drum Player
Cameron T.
October 26, 2025Setting the scene and sound for our Wedding
Island Sounds made our wedding day perfect. He was the cherry on top that brought everything together. All our guests cannot stop talking about the beautiful and romantic songs he played and his professionalism. We cannot thank you enough.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Booking information
Price range: $150 – $500 per event
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
What to expect
Bagpipe performances are done in full Scottish bagpipe attire. All performances are individually designed to meet the needs of the client. Rehearsals and conferences can be arranged so that each event is of the highest professional quality.
About
I am am an established musician with over 40 years of performing experience. My experience includes playing bagpipe, steel drum, and saxophone with the Ringling Brothers Circus, Holiday on Ice, the Chieftains, Kennedy Center, as well as many local, regional and National events. In addition, I served in the United States Coast and Past President of the United States Coast Guard Pipe Band, I am also the Pipe Major of The Greater Pittsburgh Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums. From (phone number hidden)3, I served as the director/Performer of the Eighth District U. S. Coast Guard Marci Gras Band in New Orleans, LA. I hold a Master of Arts in Music from Marshall University, and have studied with Alastair Gillies, Nick Hudson, George Balderose, Ellie Manette, Ray Holman, and Robert Greenidge.
Upcoming booked events
March 2027
20
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Wilmington, NC
November 2026
14
Saturday
Wedding Reception
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Past booked events
October 2026
12
Monday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Wilmington, NC
September 2026
03
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Bald Head Island, NC
02
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Murrells Inlet, SC
July 2026
31
Friday
Sporting Event
6:30am - 7:00am
•
Murrells Inlet, SC
03
Friday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
May 2026
02
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
February 2026
26
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Pawleys Island, SC
October 2025
31
Friday
Personal Occasion
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Sunset Beach, NC
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
11
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
August 2025
20
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Isle Of Palms, SC
03
Sunday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Murrells Inlet, SC
May 2025
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Pawleys Island, SC
April 2025
18
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
5:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Charleston, SC
November 2024
15
Friday
House Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Isle Of Palms, SC
October 2024
09
Wednesday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
September 2024
18
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
08
Sunday
Anniversary Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Leland, NC
August 2024
28
Wednesday
Dinner Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
May 2024
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
August 2023
16
Wednesday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
July 2023
29
Saturday
House Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
19
Wednesday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Supply, NC
01
Saturday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Conway, SC
May 2023
12
Friday
Birthday Party
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
North Myrtle Beach, SC
April 2023
05
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Charleston, SC
September 2022
24
Saturday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
August 2022
23
Tuesday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
05
Friday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Leland, NC
March 2022
26
Saturday
Birthday Party
11:30am - 1:00pm
•
Wilmington, NC
02
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
June 2021
11
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Isle Of Palms, SC
May 2021
23
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Florence, SC
April 2021
30
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
3:30pm - 3:45pm
•
Beaufort, SC
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Pawleys Island, SC
January 2021
24
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:00pm - 4:15pm
•
Wrightsville Beach, NC
November 2020
28
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:15pm
•
Wilmington, NC
October 2020
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Atlantic Beach, NC
September 2020
25
Friday
Camp Event
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Jacksonville, NC
July 2020
18
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 2:15pm
•
Pawleys Island, SC
June 2020
03
Wednesday
Surprise
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
May 2020
23
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Murrells Inlet, SC
January 2020
18
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:45am
•
Pawleys Island, SC
December 2019
01
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
August 2019
23
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Bolivia, NC
July 2019
06
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Pawleys Island, SC
June 2019
01
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 3:15pm
•
Wrightsville Beach, NC
May 2019
01
Wednesday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Isle Of Palms, SC
January 2019
12
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
11:30am - 11:45am
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
December 2018
24
Monday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Wilmington, NC
November 2018
10
Saturday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Wilmington, NC
09
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Shallotte, NC
September 2018
29
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
August 2018
17
Friday
Bachelor Party
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Myrtle Beach, SC
06
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
8:00am - 8:15am
•
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
June 2018
30
Saturday
House Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
March 2018
10
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Montgomery, AL
Influences and inspiration
Celtic, Reggae, Pop, Rock, Blues, Jazz.
Report Island Sounds
Steel Drum Player