Business Details
Your Trusted Live Music Band in Connecticut
The Cartells have established themselves as a versatile musical ensemble capable of adapting to diverse performance environments. With a reputation as the preferred choice for concerts, nightclubs, and private events across Connecticut, the band delivers high-energy performances tailored to client needs. Their repertoire spans jazz, swing, Motown, R&B, rock and roll, and contemporary hits, ensuring broad audience appeal. The group prioritizes understanding client preferences to create memorable experiences at every engagement. Comprising seasoned musicians with extensive industry experience, the band combines technical expertise with dynamic stage presence.Their commitment to musical excellence has made them a trusted name for weddings, corporate functions, and public concerts. The Cartells maintain strong relationships with event planners and venues throughout the region, supported by consistent positive feedback from audiences and industry peers. Their adaptability allows seamless integration into events of varying scales and themes while maintaining professional standards.
Services
Wedding Music
Corporate Events
Concert Performances
Private Parties
Nightclub Shows
Highlights and features
- We offer a diverse repertoire spanning multiple music genres
- Our members have decades of combined industry experience
- We customize performances to match event requirements
- We maintain 100% client satisfaction through pre-event consultations
- We perform at Connecticut's most prestigious venues
Services
Wedding Music
The Cartells create customized wedding music experiences featuring ceremony processions, cocktail hour jazz, and high-energy reception dance sets. Our musicians adapt to any venue size while maintaining professional sound quality. Clients receive personalized consultation to select songs matching their preferences and cultural traditions.
Corporate Events
We provide entertainment for corporate galas, holiday parties, and product launches with versatile musical styles that appeal to diverse professional audiences. Our performances include interactive elements and volume control to accommodate networking needs while maintaining energetic atmosphere.
Concert Performances
The Cartells deliver engaging public concerts featuring crowd-pleasing arrangements across multiple decades and genres. Our outdoor and indoor concert setups include professional lighting and sound systems to ensure optimal audience experience at every venue.
Private Parties
We bring high-energy entertainment to birthday celebrations, anniversaries, and social gatherings with customizable setlists that match the event's theme and guest demographics. Our musicians interact with attendees to create memorable interactive musical moments.
Nightclub Shows
The band performs regularly at Connecticut nightclubs with dynamic sets that combine classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers. Our nightclub engagements feature extended dance mixes and audience participation elements to maintain vibrant atmosphere throughout the evening.
People
Karin Barth-Tyska
Vocals, Percussion, Alto Sax
Former Eight to the Bar vocalist with four years touring experience and two album recordings. Featured on VH-1's Swingin School and numerous commercial projects.
Joe Grieco
Keyboard, Vocals
Founding member with recording credits including Phoebe Snow and Big Al Anderson. Experienced in television soundtracks and commercial jingle production.
Tom Majesky
Guitar, Vocals
Guitar instructor at Hartford Conservatory with touring experience alongside Grayson Hugh. Twice recognized in Billboard's songwriting competition.
Bill Holloman
Trumpet, Tenor Sax, Vocals
Multi-instrumentalist with 25 years performing alongside music legends. Experienced in TV/film composition and remote horn section recording services.
John Corvo
Drums, Vocals
Two-decade veteran of The All Star Dyn-No-Myte Disco Review with extensive touring experience alongside major acts in multiple music genres.
Questions
What types of events do The The Cartells perform at?
We perform at weddings, corporate events, concerts, private parties, and nightclub engagements across Connecticut.
How far in advance should we book the band?
We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance for weekends during peak season to ensure availability.
Can you accommodate special music requests?
Yes, we work with clients to incorporate specific songs or genres into our performance setlist.
What equipment do you provide for performances?
We bring professional-grade sound and lighting equipment suitable for venues up to 500 capacity.
Do you offer different band configurations?
Yes, we can perform as a full 7-piece ensemble or smaller configurations depending on event needs.
