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Cosmic Kannection

New Orleans, LA

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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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Booking information

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.

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