Kate & Adam
Overview
Kate & Adam (aka 'the Baker's Basement') is an acoustic duo that hails from Cleveland, Ohio. Percussionist Kate Dedinsky captains a miniature drum set while Adam Grindler strums the acoustic guitar; both members do the singing, often bouncing phrases back & forth and interweaving harmonies. A show by tBB often involves a healthy array of original, cover, and instrumental music. Genres include indie, folk, and rock with hints of jazz, funk, and jam. With Kate & Adam, expect a lively & curious display of music that sings with varying speed, humor, and emotion.
Kate & Adam cover a wildly varied list of artists with music spanning decades. Please check out our videos & set list to learn more.
Reviews
28 reviews
Laura H.
October 15, 2024They made the night!
Adam and Kate were awesome! We booked them for our wedding and leading up to the wedding many people expressed disappointment that there wouldn't be a DJ. However, on the day of everyone said the band was incredible and still danced like crazy! They played a great mix of songs but didn't play the typical stuff wedding DJ's usually played which was exactly what we wanted. It made the event more original and not like a typical wedding. They even learned some songs for us that we requested and MC'd the event. I absolutely recommend them for any event.
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Alternative Band, Cover Band, Folk Band, Guitarist, Indie Band, Rock Band, Wedding Band
Kate & Adam
Katie and Joe! Thanks again for having us out to perform on such a special occasion! We wish you all the best.
Cheers!
A&K
Julie M.
July 23, 2024Amazing
The Bakers Basement played a party for us this past weekend. This was a family friendly event and Adam and Kate included the kids, played a great mix of songs and had everyone raving about them for the next two days. from the young to not so young, the audience was so impressed and the evening was throughly enjoyable. I would absolutely have them back and recommend them to anyone looking to book live music. Thank you The Bakers Basement!
Hired as: Alternative Band, Cover Band, Folk Band, Funk Band
Drew M.
October 29, 2023Awesome Show!
They were fantastic! Threw a decent sized Halloween party and they kept the crowd going! Showed up in costumes as well.
10/10 would recommend - thank you for making the trip to the house and putting on a helluva show. Cheers Drew
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Alternative Band
Kate & Adam
Thanks for having us Drew! Great party and warm hospitality!
Noah B.
October 25, 2023The Perfect Band For Our Small Fall Wedding <3
The Baker's Basement was the absolutely perfect band for our small fall wedding. Their music really made our special day come together. Adam and Kate were so so nice, it felt as though we had friends playing music for us. They made the planning for the event seamless, discussed songs with us, and made the communication feel personal and not stressful. We received a lot of compliments on their music from our guests and would book them again and recommend them to anyone with a love of folksy/indie music.
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Cover Band, Folk Band, Indie Band
Kate & Adam
Thank you Noah and Kat! So glad we could be part of such a special day. Much love, tBB
Edie J.
September 24, 2023Amazing duo for our wedding cocktail hour!
We had the pleasure of having the Baker’s Basement play during our cocktail hour at our outdoor wedding. They sounded absolutely amazing, and our guests totally loved them, too. They let us choose from their list of songs and played so many of our favorites (including tons of nostalgic/indie songs that our guests loved). The duo was super easy to communicate with and were so easy to work with — and also just great people! We can’t recommend them highly enough, and are so glad we found them.
Hired as: Indie Band
Kate & Adam
Edie and Alex—congrats again!! Thank you for the kind words and for letting us share in the big day!
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 20 - 360 minutes
What to expect
A musical performance by the Baker’s Basement is lively, curious, fun, and tender. The quirky Cleveland based duo mixes a flavorful array of rock, folk, indie, jazz, jam, and funk to create a spirited and eclectic presentation of song including both covers and originals.
Compact and adaptable, tBB combines acoustic guitar, dual vocals, and a small percussive kit, allowing them to set up in most spaces and environments. The duo’s style and instrumentation offers the intimacy of an acoustic performance but with a certain percussive edge.
In a style that they call “Indie Folk Hop,” the duo has played in a wide variety of venues and non traditional performance spaces, and welcomes the opportunity to play for any occasion, be it in a backyard or living room, theatre or restaurant, festival or fundraiser. Their song list includes original, cover, and instrumental music with performances that are typically 1-3 hours, but as long as 6 hours in length.
The Baker’s Basement formed in 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio and offers over 24 years of performance experience between its two members, Kate Dedinsky (Percussion & Vocals) and Adam Grindler (Acoustic Guitar and Vocals). All ideas about how to match your event or space to this tiny and swingin' musical experience are welcome.
About
The Baker’s Basement is a lively Cleveland based musical duo that mixes a delicious array of rock, folk, and indie music, topped with shades of jazz, funk, and jam to create a fun and eclectic entertainment experience. The duo formed in 2012, and offers over 24 years of performance experience between the two members. Compact and adaptable, the Baker’s Basement combines acoustic guitar, dual vocals, and a small percussive kit, allowing them to adapt to nearly any performance environment. The duo has performed on both large stages and the most intimate of environments. Be it a festival, backyard, living room, club, market, event space, restaurant, fundraiser--you name it--the band is ready to bring the music.
Additional booking notes
The band can provide a sound system for events including all the necessary microphones, cables, and supplemental equipment. The duo can also provide an extra microphone for any announcements or speeches that a guest or host would like to make during a given event.
TBB typically plays shows that include a mixture of original, cover, and instrumental music. By request, the bad can play shows that are purely instrumental. Please send any special requests. We'll do our best to make it happen.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
July 2026
18
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Shaker Heights, OH
Past booked events
September 2025
05
Friday
Campus Event
8:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Hiram, OH
October 2024
12
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Bay Village, OH
October 2023
28
Saturday
Halloween Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Pickerington, OH
22
Sunday
Wedding Reception
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Ann Arbor, MI
September 2023
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Brecksville, OH
July 2023
08
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Medina, OH
June 2023
16
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Cleveland, OH
March 2023
15
Wednesday
House Party
8:30am - 1:00pm
•
New Philadelphia, OH
August 2022
22
Monday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Sugarcreek, OH
10
Wednesday
Holiday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Beachwood, OH
July 2022
23
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Tiffin, OH
03
Sunday
House Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Hinckley, OH
June 2022
25
Saturday
Festival
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Olmsted Falls, OH
September 2021
10
Friday
Camp Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Killbuck, OH
09
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Ann Arbor, MI
05
Sunday
House Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chesterland, OH
04
Saturday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Columbus, OH
August 2021
12
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Ann Arbor, MI
08
Sunday
House Party
1:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Erie, PA
July 2021
11
Sunday
Festival
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
St Clair Shores, MI
June 2021
19
Saturday
House Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Erie, PA
November 2020
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Cleveland, OH
May 2020
14
Thursday
Anniversary Party
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
New Castle, PA
December 2019
10
Tuesday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Olmsted Falls, OH
Set list
The Baker’s Basement provides a unique and personal touch to renditions of songs that span multiple decades. Here are some of the artists:
+The Beatles + Bill Withers + Jack Johnson + Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
+ The Killers + Green Day + Talking Heads + Bob Dylan + Cage the Elephant +
+ Mac Miller + Billie Eilish + Bright Eyes + Lana Del Rey + The Kinks + Tom Waits
+ MGMT + Seals & Croft + Duke Ellington + REM + Lumineers + Counting Crows + Amos Lee
+ Johnny Cash + Sublime + Neil Young + George Gershwin + Citizen Cope
+ John Fogerty + White Stripes + Barenaked Ladies + The Meters
+ The Head and the Heart + Randy Newman + Van Morrison
+Matt & Kim + Blind Melon +David Bowie
+ and More!
The Baker’s Basement also sprinkles in swinging renditions of beloved songs from classic movies such as:
+Willy Wonka (“Pure Imagination” and “Candy Man”)
+The Jungle Book (“Bare Necessities” and “I Wanna Be Like You”)
+Sound of Music (“Favorite Things”).
+Aladdin ("Prince Ali")
Because some audiences are best served with music without singing, the duo can provide a purely instrumental listening experience by request.
Setup requirements
Grounded Electrical Outlets