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The Christina Kateri Band

Reception Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Ceremony Music
Music During Breaks
Bryant
Kristin
Mary
Lauren
Sarah

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

BAND SIZE AND OVERVIEW

The Christina Kateri Band (CKB) is a boutique private event band based in Detroit, MI that travels from coast to coast and beyond. From a solo player up to a 12-piece band, clients are encouraged to customize each segment of their wedding in terms of band size and music style. Christina is happy to provide exceptional care to every client, by paying close attention to detail and remaining accessible throughout the entire planning process. She loves working with all kinds of people to ensure the music reflects their desires for their wedding, while creating a fun, tasteful and engaging environment that incorporates musical favorites to span the generations.

MUSIC AND SERVICES

With a healthy repertoire across every genre, The CKB performs any mixture of music the client wants, from Classical and Jazz to Top 40, Motown to Rock, R&B to Country, and everything in between. Provisions for ceremony, cocktail, dinner and dancing include sound, basic stage lighting, emcee services and gratis DJ services on band breaks, so it's a one-stop shop for your entertainment.

EXPERIENCE

Players are of the highest caliber, mostly from Detroit and Toledo, and many have played with the greats you'd be familiar with (Aretha Franklin, Cyndi Lauper, The Pistons, The Temptations, etc.). A few past and current clients include Interluxe Group for Maserati, The March of Dimes, Michigan State University, Farm Bureau, hundreds of couples for weddings, as well as other individuals.

PRICING

Pricing is based on many variables for each individual event, with the most popular wedding package in the $7,000 range. Please visit www.ChristinaKateriMusic.com/contact to request your proposal today.

INSTRUMENTATION AVAILABLE

  • Banjo
  • Bass (upright and electric)
  • Cello
  • Drums
  • Flute
  • Guitar
  • Harmonica
  • Mandolin
  • Percussion
  • Piano
  • Sax
  • Trumpet
  • Trombone
  • Ukulele
  • Viola
  • Violin/fiddle

Features

Woman-owned

Links

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FAQ

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

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

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

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6
7+

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

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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Reviews of The Christina Kateri Band

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The Christina Kateri Band received glowing reviews for their professionalism, exceptional talent, and personalized service. Couples praised the band for their ability to understand and fulfill their music preferences, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere throughout the wedding day. Reviewers highlighted the band's excellent communication, flexibility in learning new songs, and ability to engage guests across generations, making them a highly recommended choice for couples looking to add unforgettable moments through music on their special day.

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The Christina Kateri Band received glowing reviews for their professionalism, exceptional talent, and personalized service. Couples praised the band for their ability to understand and fulfill their music preferences, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere throughout the wedding day. Reviewers highlighted the band's excellent communication, flexibility in learning new songs, and ability to engage guests across generations, making them a highly recommended choice for couples looking to add unforgettable moments through music on their special day.

Bryant
Bryant Sent on 11/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great to work with and a phenomenal band

I cannot say enough good things about Christina and her band. Before the wedding itself, she did an amazing job helping us organize what music we wanted for the ceremony, cocktail hour and of course the reception. She was extremely organized during this process and she made this aspect of our wedding easy to plan and stress free.

Christina and her band exceeded any expectations I had for the reception. Not only does she have a beautiful voice, but the energy herself and the band brought that night was electric. We had people on the dance floor from the time they started playing until the very last song. They truly brought an element to our wedding that I'll never forget and always be grateful for. One of the highlights on our wedding night was a member of her band that played the fiddle. He absolutely killed it and was amazing to watch. If you're looking for a wedding band that will bring a great energy to your wedding and is easy to work with, I recommend Christina with the highest regard.
Kristin
Kristin Sent on 10/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Hire Christina and the CKB Band. They are, without a doubt, the most passionate band that we interviewed. Christina was the first vendor that I spoke with when we were beginning our wedding planning journey, and I should have hired her on the spot. However, I am glad that we interviewed approximately six other bands because we were able to see how much Christina and the CKB stands out amongst their peers. Christina checked in with me over the course of about six months; not in a ‘sales’ way, but in a genuine ‘how is the crazy world of wedding planning treating you?’ way. She is the only band that reached out post interview and made sure that all of our questions were answered thoroughly. She continuously proved that she and her band would go above and beyond for us for our wedding. We were able to see CKB perform live and quickly hired her afterwards. Over the course of about a year, we worked together to create our ceremony, cocktail, and reception music dreams come true. Christina was so patient with all of my questions and guided us towards selecting appropriate instruments for our day. Our wedding day music was absolutely perfect thanks to CKB and their professionalism and talent. We selected a Frank Sinatra / Rat Pack themed cocktail hour and first dance song and we are still blown away at how amazing the male vocalist was at performing. I was so impressed by how apparent it was that the members of CKB were truly having a great time performing. I cannot thank CKB enough for being such a fantastic part of our wedding day. I won’t miss wedding planning, but I will miss talking with Christina. Thank you for everything!
Mary
Mary Sent on 07/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing band

Hiring The Christina Kateri Band for our wedding was an absolute highlight of our special day. From the moment they started playing, their professionalism and incredible talent shone through, creating the perfect atmosphere we had envisioned. Not only did they play the exact style of music we wanted, but their performance truly elevated the overall experience for us and our guests. We wanted a very specific music style, mostly oldies (50's/60's), classy, and music that every generation there could appreciate. They completely nailed it and the dance floor was full all night.

Throughout the planning process, one key thing that stood out was their seamless communication and attention to detail. They were receptive to our ideas and preferences, ensuring that the music selection was tailored to our taste. This personalized approach made us feel heard and valued as clients, adding an extra layer of comfort during a stressful time.

The band's overall energy and enthusiasm were infectious, keeping the dance floor alive throughout the night. The compliments we've received from our guests about the band have been endless, reaffirming our decision to choose them for our special day. We highly recommend The Christina Kateri Band to any couple looking to create unforgettable moments through music on their wedding day.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Christina Kateri Band Review

If you want a band that gets the crowd going (across the generations) and plays to the room, hire Christina Kateri! We absolutely loved working with her from the planning to the full day, she was organized, responsive, humorous and flexible to work with. She made our day easy and one we will remember because of the impression they left on everyone.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Pure magic

Christina and her team were absolutely WONDERFUL to work with and literally added pure magic to my day! When I pictured walking down the aisle, I knew music was one of the most important aspects of that moment to set the romantic tone. Boy did they deliver! So many guests raved about them and gave them so many compliments. Not only were they wonderful on the day of, Christina was wonderful during the planning portion. She was so warm and friendly yet so professional at the same time. Extremely prompt and organized, I had no issues planning the music portion of my day and it was a breeze. I highly recommend the Christina Kateri Band at your wedding!!
N
Nick Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

No Brainer

The ultimate professionals. Expansive set list. Flexible with learning new songs. Understand the moment and can build energy throughout the day and night. Dance floor was jam packed. Christina knows how to work a crowd and takes the time to really understand the couple. This band is a no brainer and worth every cent if the music and seeing your friends and family have a blast is important to you.
E
Erin Sent on 12/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Favorite Part of the Night

The Christina Kateri Band was what we were most looking forward to for our wedding day and we couldn’t have been happier! Christina was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She is organized, thoughtful, great with communicating, and open to our ideas. She was flexible to changes on the day and kept everyone out on the dance floor. Our guests still talk about how great the music was. Highly recommend this band for your event!
F
Ferrin Sent on 12/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing Band!

Christina is AMAZING!! She was so easy to work with, extremely organized and always responsive. I felt so at ease working with her as I knew she was taking care of every single detail. Christina is very thorough in understanding the overall flow of your wedding day to make sure everything goes smoothly and she helped to make our day perfect! Along with making sure to really take note of all your musical preferences throughout the night. She made the process so easy for us and was always willing to work with us on any changes along the way. Christina is very patient with any questions and was always so friendly with every interaction. The band is incredibly talented, and able to play a wide variety of music. I can't tell you how many compliments we got throughout the night about how amazing the band was! Booking Christina Kateri Band was easily the best decision we made for our wedding and I cannot recommend them enough. Absolutely book them, you will not regret it!
S
Sharon Sent on 11/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Band

I absolutely love Christina and her band! They performed at my son Andy and his bride Makenzi’s wedding reception. The quality of the sound, their voices, professionalism and overall interaction with them is sheer perfection. It’s talent like the Christina Kateri Band that makes bands an essential part of true entertainment. Highly, highly recommended them to everyone.
Daniel
Daniel Sent on 02/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't ask for a better experience

Right out of the gate, Christina was on the ball. She was responsive and organized. She took the time to understand our musical preferences and provided helpful recommendations.

On the big day, everything went perfectly. The Christina Kateri Band delivered! This included learning and performing several new songs at our request. They also accommodated our desire to include some acapella singing led by members of the wedding party. By the end of the night, everyone was on the dancefloor having a great time. We only wish the party could've gone even longer!
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