Cosmic Kannection
Overview
Cosmic Connection by B. Walker Entertainment brings the soul of New Orleans to your event! We deliver high-energy live music blending R&B, funk, pop, rock, and jazz to keep guests dancing all night. Perfect for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Professional sound, style, and showmanship set us apart — we don’t just play music, we create an unforgettable experience that turns every event into a celebration.
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Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
✨ What to Expect – Kannection Band
When an audience comes to see Kannection, they experience a true live show — high-energy performances, powerhouse vocals, skilled musicianship, and the kind of crowd interaction that turns any event into a party. Kannection brings the full New Orleans spirit: soulful, vibrant, versatile, and ready to entertain any crowd of any age.
If a client hires Kannection, they’re getting more than a band — they’re getting professionalism, reliability, and a complete entertainment package. From weddings to corporate events to festivals and private parties, Kannection delivers a polished show with smooth transitions, clean arrangements, and a stage presence that keeps guests engaged from the first note to the last.
What you can expect:
A dynamic, crowd-moving band with strong male and female lead vocals
A wide music library: Motown, old school, new school R&B, 90s throwbacks, classic rock, blues, jazz, pop, Top 40, line dances, and New Orleans favorites
A band that reads the room and adjusts the energy to match your guests
Professional stage presentation with a clean and coordinated look
Top-quality sound and equipment for a smooth, balanced mix
Audience engagement — sing-alongs, call-and-response moments, and dance-floor interaction
Break music provided, so your event flows without pauses
Punctual arrival, respectful setup, and communication from start to finish
Kannection’s goal is simple:
Deliver a live music experience your guests will talk about long after the event is over.
About
🎶 You're listening to the sounds of... Cosmic Kannection! 🎶
Step into the groove with Cosmic Kannection, a high-energy party band based in New Orleans that takes your event to another dimension! Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate gala, private party, or festival, Cosmic Kannection brings a cosmic fusion of R&B, funk, soul, pop, Motown, and top 40 hits that keeps all generations dancing from start to finish.
This band is more than a performance—it's an experience. With stellar musicianship, powerhouse vocals, tight rhythms, and electrifying showmanship, Cosmic Kannection is known for transforming every event into a full-blown celebration. From slow ballads to crowd-hyping anthems, their set list is customized to your vibe.
✨ Why Book Cosmic Kannection?
100% live music—no backing tracks
Custom setlists for your event style and guest list
Interactive performances that get the crowd involved
Professionalism and punctuality from inquiry to encore
Available as a 5 to 10-piece band (with optional DJ, horn section, and lighting add-ons)
With decades of combined experience and a deep love for bringing joy through music, Cosmic Kannection is your go-to band for unforgettable entertainment.
Additional booking notes
📍 Stage & Space Requirements
Minimum stage area:
5-piece band: 12 ft x 16 ft
7–9 piece band: 16 ft x 20 ft (preferred)
A flat, dry, stable surface is required.
Outdoor events must provide adequate shade or cover (tent, canopy, or pavilion) to protect equipment from sun or weather.
🔌 Power Requirements
2 separate 20-amp circuits (standard 120V).
These circuits must be dedicated to the band — not shared with catering, lighting, DJs, or other vendors.
Outlets must be within 25 feet of the stage area.
🔊 Sound System & Audio
Kannection can perform with:
Client-provided professional sound system, or
Band-provided full PA system (additional fee depending on distance/size of event).
Client-provided PA should include:
High-quality main speakers and subwoofers
Monitors (minimum 3 mixes for vocalists + musicians)
Digital mixer preferred (X32, X-Air, QU-16, etc.)
Stage snake or digital stage box
At least 7–12 XLR inputs depending on band size
Competent sound engineer present during soundcheck and show
🎤 Band Inputs (Typical 7–9 Piece Setup)
4 Vocal mics
Stereo keyboard (2 lines)
Guitar DI or amp mic
Bass DI
Sax mic
Trumpet mic
Drum kit mics (kick, snare, overheads)
SPD-SX or playback track if used (stereo DI)
Exact input list can be customized per event.
💡 Lighting Requirements
Basic stage lighting at minimum (static or LED wash).
For evening or indoor events, front-facing lighting is essential so the audience can see performers clearly.
Band can provide lighting upon request (additional fee).
⏱️ Setup & Breakdown
Setup time: 60–90 minutes
Soundcheck: 20–30 minutes (venue must be quiet)
Breakdown: 45–60 minutes
Please schedule load-in access with the venue ahead of time.
🚚 Parking & Loading
Safe, accessible loading area close to the stage entrance.
Nearby parking for multiple band vehicles (cars or van/trailer).
🎵 Set Length & Breaks
Standard performance: 3–4 hours
Typical structure: 3 sets of 45–60 minutes with 10–15 minute breaks
DJ or playlist music can be provided during breaks.
Services offered
Set list
Kannection – Sample Set List
(Note: Actual songs may vary based on event type, crowd energy, and client requests.)
🎤 R&B / Soul / Funk
Outstanding – The Gap Band
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
Before I Let Go – Maze ft. Frankie Beverly
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Let’s Groove – Earth, Wind & Fire
Poison – Bell Biv DeVoe
No Diggity – Blackstreet
This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
Return of the Mack – Mark Morrison
🎉 90s / 2000s / Party Hits
Yeah! – Usher
Crazy in Love – Beyoncé
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
24K Magic – Bruno Mars
No Scrubs – TLC
Say My Name – Destiny’s Child
My Boo – Usher & Alicia Keys
Ignition (Remix) – R. Kelly (optional based on client preference)
Drop It Like It’s Hot – Snoop Dogg
Hot in Herre – Nelly
🕺 Line Dances / Party Starters
Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
Wobble – V.I.C.
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
Electric Slide – Marcia Griffiths
The Git Up – Blanco Brown
Boot Scootin’ Boogie – Brooks & Dunn
🎙️ Motown / Classics
My Girl – The Temptations
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Heard It Through the Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
Respect – Aretha Franklin
🎸 Classic Rock (NEW)
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Proud Mary – Tina Turner / CCR
Sweet Child o’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Summer of ’69 – Bryan Adams
Take It Easy – Eagles
🤠 Country (NEW)
Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks
Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band
Boot Scootin’ Boogie – Brooks & Dunn
My Wish – Rascal Flatts
Neon Moon – Brooks & Dunn
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
🎤 Jazz / Dinner / Cocktail Hour (optional)
Route 66 – Nat King Cole
At Last – Etta James
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Summertime – Ella Fitzgerald
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
🎉 New Orleans Favorites
Second Line (Joe Avery Blues) – NOLA Traditional
Hey Pocky Way – The Meters
Do Whatcha Wanna – Rebirth Brass Band
Iko Iko – Dixie Cups / Dr. John
If you want, I can also create:
✅ A wedding-specific set list
✅ A corporate-friendly set list
✅ A festival-style high-energy set
✅ A shorter version for GigSalad limits
Just tell me which one you want.
Influences and inspiration
Kannection draws inspiration from some of the greatest performers and bands across multiple eras. Our style is shaped by a blend of classic soul, modern R&B, funk, pop, and the unmistakable energy of New Orleans music.
Our influences include:
Earth, Wind & Fire – for vocal harmonies, horn-driven arrangements, and feel-good energy
Bruno Mars & Silk Sonic – for modern showmanship, choreography, and crowd engagement
The Gap Band / Cameo / Zapp & Roger – for funk, groove, and electric party vibes
Michael Jackson & The Jacksons – for performance precision, dance rhythms, and universal appeal
Prince – for musical versatility and genre-blending
Whitney Houston / Chaka Khan / Beyoncé – for powerhouse vocal inspiration
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly – for smooth soul and timeless live show energy
Stevie Wonder / Marvin Gaye – for musicality, melodies, and emotional delivery
Journey / Bon Jovi – for rock influence and big-chorus crowd moments
Teddy Pendergrass / Luther Vandross – for classic R&B vocal style
Motown Sound (Temptations, Four Tops, Diana Ross) – for polished stage presence and choreography
New Orleans Legends (Neville Brothers, Trombone Shorty, Allen Toussaint) – for the local heartbeat, soul, and groove
Kannection’s performance style is a fusion of these influences — combining classic soul, modern pop, and New Orleans energy into a live show that connects with every generation in the audience.
Setup requirements
Equipment List – Kannection Band Below is a standard list of equipment used in a typical Kannection performance. Exact equipment may vary depending on band size and venue needs. 🎤 Vocal Equipment 3–4 wireless or wired vocal microphones (Shure SM58 or e