The Christina Kateri Band
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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
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Bryant C. Married on 07/10/2020Great 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.The Christina Kateri Band's reply:
Hi Bryant! Oh gosh, how do I even begin to respond to your encouraging words (a bit late on my end)?! You and Gabby had the most *wonderful* wedding celebration and we were just so happy to play a part in that. I look back on your day with so many great memories and it's times like these that I find myself overwhelmingly grateful to be able to do what we do. Hearing from our clients, especially reviews like this, provide so much energy and joy so I thank you for sharing. It's been so fun seeing glimpses of your married life together on social, and I'm so excited to see your future unfold. Cheers to you and your beautiful life! -
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Emily F. Married on 10/09/2021Hiring the CK band will be the easiest and best decision you make for your event!
Short Review: If you get Christina and her band to play for your wedding (or any other event), you will be making an excellent decision!
Long Review:
Pre- wedding + reception: Christina was a true delight to work with. Not only did she communicate extremely well throughout the entire process, she checked in with us multiple times throughout planning to ensure that we were happy with how everything was proceeding. We had to re-plan our wedding about 4 months out (thanks, Covid!), and she was one of the few vendors that was really flexible with how we could proceed. Honestly, just a great mix of professional, yet also very personable while helping to plan a huge part of our special day!
Wedding and reception: The CK Band was phenomenal! From the first dance to the last song, they did a great job crafting a really personal set list and crushed every single song. They were able to being a ton of positive, fun energy to a small (~40 people) wedding, so I could only imagine how much they'd blow the metaphorical roof off with a bigger event. Having them play our reception and wedding was one of the easiest and best decisions we made during the whole process! They were truly fantastic from beginning to end!
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