Guitar-Vocal Jazz duo. Perfect for cocktail hour, ceremony music, holiday parties, and corporate events.
4 reviews
Alison F.
August 26, 2019Mike and Emily showed up right on time, got themselves set up, and launched into a beautifully performed set. Their sound was perfect for our outdoor corporate event and would also be well-suited for a wedding, lounge, or music festival.
Hired as: Jazz Band
The Cantafios
Thanks for a really smooth gig! It was a pleasure to play at Bradley Hall!
Ryan T.
October 21, 2018The Cantafios are amazing in every sense of the word! We booked them for an event and then other people paid to have them stay! They know how to read a room, and adapt to any situation.. you can’t afford not to hire this group for your next event!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Art C. O. B.
November 7, 2016The Cantafios immediately pull you in to a jazz-club feeling! The couple's professional yet friendly performance is one you don't want to miss.
Hired as: Jazz Band
The Cantafios
Thank you! We always look forward to the intimate vibe that a show at the Art Center of Burlington provides. What a cool place!
Jenna K.
April 24, 2016The Cantafios played for cocktail hour at my wedding and I wouldn't have had it any other way. They are truly talented and I received more compliments on them than any other vendor (and I had primo vendors). I was still hearing about how awesome they were months later. Emily's voice is amazing and Mike is extremely talented at guitar. They are a knockout duo.
Hired as: Jazz Band, Wedding Band
Price range: $300 – $2,500 per event
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
We don't take up much space. Picture two stools, an amp, a microphone stand, and a monitor. We're most comfortable on a small stage or in the corner of the room. Intimate, cozy, and wonderful for background music that your guests will be curious about.
Emily and Mike met while studying in the jazz program at Columbia College Chicago. They have had the pleasure of playing in and around Chicago for the past six years at weddings, corporate events, street festivals, and music venues.
In March of 2016 the couple decided to leave the city and pursue their dream of settling down to start a family in Iowa. Surprisingly, Iowa has welcomed the duo with open arms and they have been able to continue doing what the love; performing.
It's always nice to hook into a PA if you have it, but we're pretty self-contained.
Saturday
Cocktail Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Chicago, IL
Saturday
Festival
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Centerville, IA
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Fort Madison, IA
Saturday
Festival
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Corydon, IA
Saturday
The Cantafios Play Farmers Market
10:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday
Graduation Party
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
The Cantafios Play Revs
6:45pm - 8:45pm
Friday
The Canafios @ Art Center of Burlington
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
The Cantafios Play Revs
6:45pm - 8:45pm
At Last
Summertime
Smile
Girl from Ipanema
Georgia
Mysty
Like Someone in Love
Cherokee
Our Love is Here to Stay
Take Five
Ella and Joe Pass
Nina Simone
Dina Washington
Billie Holiday
PA
Extension cord
Minimal lighting equipment
Jazz Band
