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City Connection Entertainment is a wedding entertainment company based in Santa Monica, California, that features some of the most talented singers and musicians in the Southern California area. In 1984, owner Sal Kuenzler founded City Connection Entertainment & Productions. For nearly 35 years, Sal has selected the best industry professionals as performers to represent his company. City Connection Entertainment’s artists will bring the energy and excitement to your wedding day that will dazzle you and your guests from beginning to end.

Services Offered
With City Connection Entertainment, couples can select a band or DJ that will fit the unique vision of their wedding day. The bands and DJs can perform a wide selection of music during your ceremony, cocktail hour and wedding reception, which includes acoustic, big band, country, jazz, R&B/soul, hip hop, pop and classic rock. City Connection Entertainment also offers MC and lighting services.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Agency

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
Gospel
Hip Hop
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Disco Ball
Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

Reviews of City Connection Entertainment

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Makena Sent on 09/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We enjoyed working with City Connect. As a couple really in to music it was important to us that we have a band at our wedding! Reverie really created

Working with city connect throughout the process was great. A few weeks prior to our wedding we connected with Sal to review timeline & song requests. He was open to suggestions and even scheduled last minute for get a sax there for our recessional song!
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Dawn Sent on 02/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

Sal was professional and responsive to all of our needs. The band, Reverie, was great! Everyone was on the dance floor all night! Totally recommend!!
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Kristin Sent on 02/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dance party!

We decided to use City Connection for my husband’s big milestone birthday bash. Sal was helpful with every phase of the planning stages and connected us with one of their DJs. I have to say how much we enjoyed Tyler as our DJ! He was very excited about our playlists that we had sent along for inspiration and did a great job keeping the dance party going! He was very kind, fun and professional. Everyone loved the music and had a great time. Literally the entire group was on the dance floor for most of the party! I wish we had another party to plan to have him again!!
Eileen
Eileen Sent on 05/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Weeks later, my guests are STILL talking about the band!!!

Run, do not walk, to get City Connection at your wedding! They kept the party going all night long! My wedding was over a month ago and my friends and family are still RAVING about the band!
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Sally Sent on 03/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best entertainment company

The best entertainment company to work with. I've been using City Connection Entertainment for our company events since 2016. They make things happen and knows how to package the talents for your needs. I have not looked elsewhere since then. They're the best!
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Francine Sent on 10/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Mother of the bride

Sal accommodated all of our request to make our daughter’s wedding a success. The bride and groom wanted a a DJ. The parents wanted a live band.. Sal put it all together where everyone was happy . Great job! Outstanding musicians and DJ! Professional and reliable organization.
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Steve Sent on 08/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing music!

We could not be happier! Our musicians were amazing! Our wedding guests loved the band and many will use CCE in the future for their events!
Erin
Erin Sent on 06/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Book Into The Night Immediately!

We first heard Into The Night play at my sister-in-law's wedding in 2018, and we knew immediately we needed to book them! Sal and his team at CCE were responsive and gracious even through a pandemic postponement. The night of our wedding in June 2021, the entire dance floor was packed, and every guest commented on what an amazing band we had! Definitely book them for your wedding!
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Nancy Sent on 11/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Not another DJ - BUT a SPECIAL touch to your venue

DJ's are a dime a dozen.. live music - sets your event apart!!! Having a live band adds a special touch to any venue - remember the experiencing a live performance and feeling the music? SO when you have that "first" dance wouldn't it be wonderful to have the music sang to you? City Connection has all styles of music entertainers and lighting for moods - they have it all. All my guests commented on the enjoyment of having live music instead of the canned DJ - You should check out City Connection - you'll realize that the price is comparable and you get MUCH more.
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Yessica Sent on 10/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful entertainment!

CCE was just the perfect entertainment for our wedding! We had guests traveling from all over the world and not one of them remained seated! We had so much fun!! It was elegant, romantic and energetic all at the same time!! We are so glad we had them! Their talents' performances exceeded our expectations!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Anthony Garcia - Flamenco Guitarist Anthony Garcia - Flamenco Guitarist Wedding Musicians

City Connection Entertainment (CCE) is a truly profession organization, starting with the professionalism of Sal, all the way to every musical act Sal books for events. Each facet of the service benefits from years of experience and each detail that makes for a truly perfect wedding has been thought through and mastered by each person making the music happen. CCE works with experienced, professional musicians who care about the details that make your event memorable. I strongly suggest consulting CCE when considering live music for any event - they have the know how and the experience to do it right.

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Dr. Kimber Lee Wilkes Dr. Kimber Lee Wilkes Wedding Officiants

I have had the opportunity of working with Sal an City Connection for years. In all aspects of Sal's work, he has demonstrated remarkable leadership and organizational abilities. His duties included both managing and working closely with clients, and he excels at both. Truly a professional in every way.

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