This is a really nice event to check out upcoming song writer/performers. It makes the Key West bar…read morescene quite a bit different and more exciting. The venues are spread out all over town and you can see hundreds of performers.

150 PERFORMERS, 40 SHOWS, 5 DAYS/NIGHTS! WHERE: Various…read moreVenues around Key West WHEN: May 6-10, 2015 It doesn't get any better than this. This is by far my favorite Key West event of all throughout the entire year. Country Music songwriter greats from around the country perform at various locations throughout Key West. And the best part... most of the entertainment is FREE! There are two to three musicians on stage at a time. One sings a song, then the next and so forth in rotation. The talent changes every hour so you are never board. 2014 Heralded some amazing talent including Sarah Evens at the main stage on Duval, and the beautiful Kacey Musgraves and Sarah Darling, to name a few. The 2015 Line up is equally as compelling with Jack Ingram, the legendary Robert Earl Keen and Rhett Akins, Josh Dorr's return and Chris Young! Whether you are a country music fan or just plain love music, this is a don't miss event. Smokin' Tuna is an official sponsor, so look for your t-shirts and memorabilia at the gift shop here. There are a few performances that require ticket purchases in advance. Heads up, they sell out quickly. You can purchase CDs and have them signed by the artists too! Check out the Website for a list of 2015 performers for this year's event: http://www.keywestsongwritersfestival.com/index.html

What an awesome night with Gerd and his wife. We had a small private party and the original band…read morecancelled on us (thank God) and then we found Gerd on a Yelp search. Phenomenal music and vocals...EVERYONE loved them and the party was a huge success. Can't wait to do it again and we'll for sure be calling Gerd. Gotta make it down to Key West to see him him there too.

From the owner: A favorite of locals and visitors, Gerd Rube is an incredibly talented and energetic guitar player,…read moresinger and songwriter located in Key West, Florida. He tours with his Acoustic Rock Show all over the U.S. and Europe, and he has been performing in Key West since 1993 and released 20+ CDs since then! He recorded with members of Garth Brooks' Band and with members of the Miami Sound Machine. Solo, Duo or full band, Gerd Rube is a first choice for you corporate events, weddings, private parties or any other venues. With more than 800 songs in his repertoire, he always seems to read the audience and has the right songs at the right time with anything from classic rock, country, reggae, motown, wedding music, easy listening, party...

Great venue to was a show. Every seat appears to be a good seat. We were in the last row of tables…read morejust slightly off the middle and had no issues seeing the stage. They only offer a few bagged items for snacks, but do have table service with drinks. I had beer, but I think that others were having liquor, but not 100%. Our server was good as she would be close by when my glass was almost empty. Looking forward to our next show.

Recently went to the singer/songwriter event and found the venue to be awesome. Great acoustics,…read moreview from every seat, overall good vibe. The bartender and servers were awesome - super friendly and it was a really nice place to enjoy some great live music.

We were vacationing in Sarasota, Florida when we decided to extend the vacation and get married in…read moreKey West! We contacted Aaron of Aaron's Key West Weddings about two weeks prior to the big day and Aaron was able to help us set this up and he delivered this wonderful event on such short notice . His experience made all the difference!!!

Aaron is awesome!! We're SO GLAD that we chose him wed us…read more He made the entire process very easy while still making it feel incredibly special. 10/10 would recommend to EVERYONE

Just saw Almost Maine! Acting was superb!! Theater was charming! We enjoyed our experience!!read more

Wow wow wow 5/5!!! What a treat! The cast was amazing!! Im completely obsessed with "Frank" !!read more

Planning for a destination wedding can be a daunting task. But having a family member that lives in…read moreKey West was definitely a big bonus. He referred me to Dan Leatherman and Key West Casual Weddings. My wife and I renewed our vows recently and couldn't ask for anything more. It transpired rather quickly with a few emails & text messages going back and forth for a few weeks. He performed the services that we wanted at Smathers Beach at sunset. But it was a whole lot more than just that. He was like a concierge with booking everything else. Hair and makeup for the Mrs at our hotel nearby, and flowers were delivered there also.Plus reservations at a restaurant nearby, right on the water. All we had to do was show up at our designated location an hour before sunset. Highly recommend Dan and his services if you're looking for a wedding day you'll never forget.

We loved everything about our 10 Year Anniversary Trip to Key West. From the moment we chose Dan…read morefor our vow renewal, I knew we made the best choice. Dan was so accommodating and we absolutely love our photos. Being in Key West I wanted to make sure we got the best shots... and we did!!! But most importantly, Dan found all the right words to express our special celebration. Thank you Key West Casual Weddings ... you exceeded our expectations!

After speaking with several wedding planners in Key West, I decided to go with Nika for our wedding…read moreplanning services and am so happy I did. From the start, Nika was very responsive and easy to work with. She understood our needs, and helped us bring our vision to life. She brought a sense of calm and a grounded perspective to our wedding planning. We got married at the Audubon House, and Nika was very knowledgeable about the venue, any nuances, as well as the Key West wedding landscape as a whole. Nika was genuine, honest, reliable, and a true pleasure to work with. I would absolutely recommend her services to anyone looking for a right-hand man on their wedding journey in Key West!

from the beginning Nika was absolutely wonderful and made everything as easy as possible. I have…read moreworked in the service industry for most of my life and what really stood out for me was how everything was handled when hurricane ian occurred the week of our wedding. our venue had to cancel because of damages two days before. Nika did everything she could and not only booked us a new venue but provided more than j could ever imagine. i would've not survived thag week without her and our vendors and I am so thankful. it was the best day of our lives.

After a year of trying to plan my wedding by myself, I was quite literally in tears because I did…read morenot have the time or experience to plan a wedding. My husband and I were paying for everything without any help, and it was nerve-wracking building spreadsheets and watching costs rise. I finally gave up and looked for a package company. Then we found Say Yes in Key West, and I thank goodness! From the moment I called them for the first time, all my stress and worry melted away. They took care of *every single detail* for a beautiful wedding with all the touches that made the special day I've always dreamed of even more amazing! We ordered the Hawaiian Paradise package for $3,000 with a ceremony at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park's R2 location. This particular location had an extra fee of $500, but it was absolutely worth it. This location is a beautiful swath of beach, gorgeous rocks, tropical foliage, and the beach faces the sunset perfectly. It is STUNNING, especially when the sun is setting. I couldn't have imagined a more romantic place to be married! They managed the difficult steps of the ceremony setup and breakdown, ensuring that all the vendors arrived on time, and I didn't have to worry about a thing! They handled the arbor, decorations, flowers, chairs, chair decorations, officiant, musician, photography, wedding cake, a beautiful sign made by a local artist, a ginger ale toast, transportation to and from the ceremony, and more. It seemed like an endless list, and they managed everything perfectly! The florals were absolutely exquisite! Say Yes had Karro Florals provide the flowers, and they were the most beautiful flowers I've ever seen in my life! I was so worried they wouldn't be premium flowers, but WOW, they were stunning! They included so many floral arrangements, and draped the flowers and beautiful fabrics over a gorgeous bamboo canopy on the beach. It was SO PRETTY! They had the cake delivered directly to our reception at the Rooftop Cafe, and it tasted so amazing, everyone loved it! We ordered a two-tier cake so we could keep the top for our anniversary. Say Yes handled all the details and served as the middle man for all my requests, and throughout every stage of the planning, they never made me feel bad for being particular about something or trying to save money. They really made it so easy, and it was the most absolutely incredible dream wedding! Just like a fairy tale! I definitely recommend them, you will not regret it!

Nancy Chavez at Say Yes in Key West Weddings is an amazing planner, who did a world-class job for…read moreour event. We had a small wedding of 50 people at Margaritaville Resort. Out of all the wedding planners we interviewed, Nancy and Say Yes team offered us the greatest value. The best price, most honest answers, thorough knowledge and great connections in the area. My bride and I were organizing from a distance, so Nancy used her local network to bring everything together for us. She was flexible for phone calls and emails. Willing to work with our evolving tastes and decisions. Most of all, incredibly honest, hard-working and kind.