Percussionists for Hire in St. Petersburg

Discover 169 professional percussionists available for hire in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. From wedding drummers to party percussion groups, find skilled performers with prices from around $110, an average fee of $400 and a rating of 5 out of 5 from 214 reviews from real clients.

Of the 169 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of St. Petersburg. The other 168 are willing to travel there.

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Rated Excellent (5/5) from 214 reviews of Percussionists
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Duo Sabor Son

Duo Sabor Son
Duo Latin Cover and Tribute Band
Percussionist

Tampa

Florida · 18 miles away

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Willing to travel to St. Petersburg

Based more than 30 miles from St. Petersburg, nearest first

Drummer/Percussions

Drummer/Percussions
Dedicated drummer of all musical genres
Percussionist

Lakeland

Florida · 48 miles away

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Josiperc

Josiperc
Percussion Drums
Percussionist

Lakeland

Florida · 48 miles away

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Omilasa
7 piece band afro, latin, jazz, salsa
Percussionist

Orlando

Florida · 95 miles away

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Eric Velez

Eric Velez
Latin Percussionist - touring, wedding bands, perform with DJ’s
Percussionist

Orlando

Florida · 95 miles away

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Drew Bickel

Drew Bickel
Berklee College of Music 2024 grad majoring in drum set, play all styles
Percussionist

Orlando

Florida · 95 miles away

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Steven D Hunt 1 Man 5 Piece Band

Steven D Hunt 1 Man 5 Piece Band
Singer full time entertainer -Loop artist/Multi-instrumentalist
Percussionist

Stuart

Florida · 154 miles away

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Book from $500 (USD)

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VooDoo Percussion

VooDoo Percussion
Unique soloist featuring acoustic and electric percussion and Zendrum
Percussionist

Boynton Beach

Florida · 182 miles away

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Brandon Howell Music

Brandon Howell Music
Versatile drummer with decades of experience in a range of genres.
Percussionist

Jacksonville

Florida · 187 miles away

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Ray”Chino”Díaz

Ray”Chino”Díaz
Percussionist for different genres
Percussionist

Miami

Florida · 206 miles away

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DJ Percussionist

DJ Percussionist
Percussionist show
Percussionist

Miami

Florida · 206 miles away

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Strings Of The Heart

Strings Of The Heart
Sitar & Tabla Classical Duet
Percussionist

Metter

Georgia · 322 miles away

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Drummer/Bishop

Drummer/Bishop
Drummer/Country/ Blues/Rock-pop
Percussionist

Atlanta

Georgia · 425 miles away

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Brandon Phelps

Brandon Phelps
Jamband/ fusion/ RnB/ classic rock70s-2000s/blues/ jazz/ gospel
Percussionist

Greenville

South Carolina · 490 miles away

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Book from $250 (USD)

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Rodo Acustico

Rodo Acustico
Acoustic solo, duo, trio, guitar singer, percussion, piano
Percussionist

Cancún

Quintana Roo, Mexico · 526 miles away

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Book from $4000 (MXN)

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Drummer/ Lassundra “Mia” Treadwell

Drummer/ Lassundra “Mia” Treadwell
Freelance drummer for hire
Percussionist

Chattanooga

Tennessee · 526 miles away

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Anthony "Animal" Ward

Anthony "Animal" Ward
Professional touring/session drummer
Percussionist

Greenville

North Carolina · 625 miles away

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Officialjbmusic

Officialjbmusic
🔥 Dynamic, versatile drummer & entertainer available for all events!
Percussionist

Nashville

Tennessee · 628 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Percussionists in St. Petersburg?

$Low price
from$110USD
$$Average price
from$400USD
$$$High price
from$1,700USD

Rates for percussionists in St. Petersburg currently range from about $110 to $1,700+ depending on experience level and performance requirements. The average rate of $400 reflects standard pricing for professional percussion. A percussionist based closer to your venue avoids accommodation and long travel charges, which matters most for smaller events. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 234 enquiries for Percussionists at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 23 October 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
29% of enquiries, with weddings next at 22%
Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
63% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About five weeks
47% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to September
51% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 70 miles
For the 93% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Percussionists available in St. Petersburg

5/5 from 214 reviews
Photo of Duo Sabor Son Duo Sabor Son "We hired Jenny for a Selena Quintanilla tribute and she was even better than what I wanted. She sang all her songs and even wore the outfit. Her voice is amazing." Based in Tampa, Florida (18 miles from St. Petersburg) Gerardo Tijera - Surprise birthday party Photo of Omilasa Omilasa "The vibración was so positivo omilasa made me feel like dancing with happyness and i spent a lot of money in the bar lol. But it was worth it ." Based in Orlando, Florida (95 miles from St. Petersburg) Shawdow of wolfs - Callejón club fl Photo of Strings Of The Heart Strings Of The Heart "You two were amazing and an absolute joy. Thank you for gifting us with your music!" Based in Metter, Georgia (322 miles from St. Petersburg) 22nd October 2026 Orphne Sicarius - Private Event Photo of Chris DeRosa Session Drumer Chris DeRosa Session Drumer ""Hey Chris. Digging your sounds... Nice!!!!" - J. "Barry DIA" Long (Mgr HR/Bad Brains) "Kill Ass Drumming!" - Roland Ruby (Damn You Roland Ruby!) "Thanks Chris, you are magic!" - Jason Dennie "Awesomeness!" - James G Barry" Based in Brooklyn, New York (1,019 miles from St. Petersburg) 20th March 2026 J. "Barry DIA" Long (Mgr HR/Bad Brains) Photo of Conga Player NYC/Percussion/CongasAndChill Conga Player NYC/Percussion/CongasAndChill "Words can't explain how blessed we were to book with Danny. He was punctual, flexible with our event, so kind! It felt like he was part of the family & was great about song requests. Definitely book this man! He will not let you down. May God bless you abundantly!" Based in Brooklyn, New York (1,019 miles from St. Petersburg) Brenda Tirado Photo of Alex Alexander Alex Alexander "Alex is always in time, inventive and giving a great feel to whatever he plays on! I highly recommend him as a drummer and percussionist." Based in New York (1,021 miles from St. Petersburg) Joy Askew - Songwriter

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Frequently asked questions

Pricing for percussionists ranges from $110 to $1,700+, with an average of $400. Rates depend on the type of percussion, performance duration and the performer's experience. Options range from African djembe and Latin percussion to tabla, cajon and tailored percussive performances.

The percussionists on Gig Heaven include drum kit players, congas and bongos players, djembe specialists, steel pan players, tabla musicians, cajon players, vibraphone players and multi-percussionists. Many are versatile session musicians who can adapt to a wide range of musical styles.

Events that commonly feature percussionists include corporate events, parties, DJ sets needing live percussion, recording sessions, drum circles, team-building workshops and cultural events. Live percussion adds energy, rhythm and a visual element to any performance.

Many percussionists offer interactive drumming workshops where guests participate together, playing rhythms as a group. This is a popular choice for corporate team-building events, school programmes and festival activities. It is a good idea to discuss workshop formats with the percussionist.

Most percussionists bring their own percussion instruments and any stands or accessories needed. For workshops, the percussionist often provides instruments for all participants. It is worth confirming what equipment is included, especially for group workshops.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

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