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C. Celina & Montes
Overview
C. Celina & Montes is the husband-and-wife act of C. Celina — granddaughter of Celina González, Cuba's legendary Reina de la Guajira — and Pepe Montes, pianist on Sergio George's Latin Grammy-winning Salsa Giants. Based in Cape Coral, Florida, we specialize in private events with authentic Cuban music — son, guajira, bolero, salsa and Latin jazz. The band is flexible: from an intimate duo or our featured trio up to a full 10-piece conjunto, plus a DJ + live keys show. Now booking 2027 across Southwest Florida (Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral), the Gulf Coast up to Spring Hill, and Orlando.
Reviews
3 reviews
Stefanie C.
November 8, 2023Out of 3 hours they play 1 hour 15 minutes...
I wanted to love this gig, they came across wonderfully, until, they started 30 minutes late ( missing an extension cord), than they play great music for 45 minutes... when we did the speeches, It was their 45 minutes window for the band to not play and eat, but they just took a break, and i had a cigar roller and they when and took cigars and drinks. Thereafter they play 15 minutes, and stop, but digitally recorded music and drank and ate, and took more cigars ( a limit amount from my guests. They play another 15 minutes at the end. They told me that they have the right to take breaks.
Out of 3 hours they play 1 hour 15 minutes... the rest was digitalized, recorded music.
I got charge 3 covers for them plus drinks, and cigars. They decided that they were guests of my party. They couldn't even look at me in the face when they left. Not a great experience.
Hired as: Cuban Entertainment
C. Celina & Montes
Dear Stefanie, thank you for your feedback, and we are sorry the evening did not meet your expectations. One clarification for future clients: our agreement was for 90 minutes of live music, and that is the set we performed; the brief start delay was a power-outlet issue at the venue, which we solved with our own equipment. Food and drinks were kindly offered by your staff. Since then we have restructured as C. Celina & Montes, based in Cape Coral, and every booking now carries a written set-and-break schedule. We wish you the very best. — C. Celina & Montes
Jeanie
September 19, 2023Birthday Party success
Mister Conjunto was great. They were punctual, professional and most of all incredibly talented.
Their music and voices are superb. Incredible trio for any festive occasion, they were a hit.
Thank you for making our night so special.
Hired as: Cuban Entertainment
C. Celina & Montes
Dear Jeanie,
Thank you so much for your kind words and your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our performance and that we were able to make the birthday party a success. It was a pleasure to play for you and your guests, and we appreciate your feedback and support.
We hope to see you again soon and share more of our Cuban music with you. Thank you for choosing Mister Conjunto as your entertainment provider. We wish you all the best!
Sincerely, Pepito Montes
Yolanda F.
December 29, 2017Amazing
The performance exceeded our expectations. Everyone enjoyed the music. Thank you Pepe Montes Trio for making my Dad’s 80th Birthday a memorable one. You guys rock!!!
Hired as: Cuban Entertainment
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $300
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 10 - 180 minutes
What to expect
Great repertoire, good entertainment, punctuality, elegance.
About
C. Celina & Montes is the husband-and-wife act of C. Celina — granddaughter of Celina González, Cuba's legendary Reina de la Guajira — and Pepe Montes, pianist on Sergio George's Latin Grammy-winning Salsa Giants. Based in Cape Coral, Florida, we specialize in private events with authentic Cuban music — son, guajira, bolero, salsa and Latin jazz. The band is flexible: from an intimate duo or our featured trio up to a full 10-piece conjunto, plus a DJ + live keys show. Now booking 2027 across Southwest Florida (Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral), the Gulf Coast up to Spring Hill, and Orlando.
Pepe Montes was born in Santa Clara, Cuba, and began his professional career as a pianist at the young age of 16. He is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and band director. Credits include: Marc Anthony, Andrea Bocelli, Laura Pausini, Sergio George, Wisin y Yandel, Aventura, Prince Royce, Chino y Nacho, Willy Chirino, Albita, Celia Cruz AllStars among many others.
In 2012 he participated in the Curaçao North Jazz Festival where he recorded for Sergio George's "Salsa Giants" as keyboardist/pianist, and was later honored with the Latin Grammy in 2013. In 2014, he started his own Cuban ensemble, Pepe Montes Conjunto. As an artist with a deep understanding of his roots and their evolution, he aims to bring genuine Cuban sounds to the modern era.
His original music can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube (Pepe Montes Conjunto). Other platforms include Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Additional booking notes
The mr. conjunto combo may consist of:
Solo Gigs, Appareances, Singer Songwriter / Jazz Lounge Classics
Duet Los Compadres
Trio Pepito Montes
Cuarteto Montez
Pepe Montes Quintet
Mister Pepe Sextet
Full Conjunto / Ensemble (7+)
Services offered
Past booked events
November 2023
05
Sunday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Miami, FL
September 2023
16
Saturday
House Party
7:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Miami, FL
December 2021
04
Saturday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Lake Worth, FL
October 2021
23
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Key Biscayne, FL
December 2020
24
Thursday
Christmas Party
9:00pm - 12:00am (Fri)
•
Miami, FL
19
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Doral, FL
March 2019
26
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Miami, FL
April 2018
23
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Aventura, FL
December 2017
17
Sunday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Miami Gardens, FL
Set list
Chan Chan
El Carretero
Pintate Los Labios Maria
El Cuarto de Tula
Lagrimas Negras
El Pin Pin
Bim Bam Bum
Cachita
Parampampin
A Toda Cuba Le Gusta
Manteca
6 Lindas Cubanas
Tambo
Yimboro
Cienfuegos
La Enganadora
El Bodeguero
Cerezo Rosa
Frenesi
Esas No Son Cubanas
A La Loma de Belen
Bailando (Gente de Zona)
Despasito (Luis Fonsi)
La Gozadera (Marc Anthony)
Traidora (Marc Anthony)
Valio La Pena (Marc Anthony)
Ajiaco (Original)
Cortadito (Original)
Ball & Chain ("Bola & Cadena" Original)
Influences and inspiration
Celia Cruz, Chano Pozo, Miguelito Valdes, Perez Prado, Benny More, Arsenio Rodriguez, Miguel Matamoros, Ignacio Pineiro, Buena Vista Social Club
Setup requirements
We Provide the setup
Report C. Celina & Montes
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