Kara Balko

Lubbock, TX

$100 and up

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

I am an adaptable musician specializing in weddings, church music, private events, and social gatherings. I have played in numerous venues in West Texas and have even toured the country in churches. I play piano, guitar, trumpet, french horn, and I am a vocalist.


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Booking information

Price range: $100 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

What to expect

When I am hired, I like to be fully prepared. I communicate exactly what is expected and needed. If that means you hire me to play a certain amount of songs or play for a certain amount of time, I gather all of that information. I have a speaker, mixer, microphones, all cables, instruments, and everything else necessary.

I am very reliable and very organized. I understand planning an event can be stressful so I try to alleviate that stress by staying on top of the game with my line of work for you.

About

I have been all over the country :) Born and raised in Florida, spent my high school years in Michigan, and spent my college years in Texas. My first degree is in Commercial Music focusing on vocal/piano performance. The second degree I've completed at Texas Tech University was in Human Development and Family Studies -- later to go into Occupational Therapy, where I can use music to benefit the health of others. I love music and I am so excited to be able to use what God has gifted me to help other people!

I have played numerous weddings, I play around town in various locations, I lead worship at a local church, and have traveled across the country in a vocal ensemble with college. I have years of experience playing different venues and parties, and I believe that my level of professionalism and experience will fit your needs.

Additional booking notes

The only technicality that I require is means to plug my equipment in. If you have equipment that you would prefer me to use, please let me know what it is before hand so I can prepare.

Past booked events

January 2023

19

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Lubbock, TX

March 2021

13

Saturday

Anniversary Party

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Levelland, TX

December 2018

16

Sunday

Worship

7:00am - 12:30pm

14

Friday

Live at 4ore Golf

8:00pm - 11:00pm

02

Sunday

Worship

7:00am - 12:30pm

November 2018

25

Sunday

Worship

7:00am - 12:30pm

24

Saturday

Picoso's

6:00pm - 9:00pm

19

Monday

Worship

7:00pm - 9:00pm

11

Sunday

Worship

7:00am - 12:30pm

03

Saturday

Live at 4ore Golf

8:00pm - 11:00pm

March 2017

18

Saturday

Wedding

3:00pm - 3:45pm

April 2016

30

Saturday

Milo and Friends

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Team

Kayla Percussionist

Influences and inspiration

Ingrid Michelson, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Levi Weaver, Nichole Nordeman

Setup requirements

Chair/stool

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