Dina Valenz
- Long Beach, CA
- Singing Guitarist
- 3 Verified Bookings
Pete E. said “Dina was a hot at my mothers 80th birthday. She was non-stop for 4 hrs playing a variety that everybody enjoyed. Dina's personality matches her sweet…”
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Hi! I'm a singer/songwriter, cover artist and guitarist. I play with foot drums and a looper so I often sound like a trio when performing. I love to play pop, Motown, and all the timeless songs that you know and love. I'm always up for requests though, and I have over 800 songs in my repertoire.
I've been a full time professional musician and entertainer for over 13 years now. I know how to entertain a crowd that wants to dance, but I also know how to blend seamlessly into a background setting. I will always choose the music and the mood that fits perfectly with your event.
Kurt was amazing, I would hire and recommend him. He really set the tone and our guests loved him.
Response from Kurt Hunter - Singer/ Songwriter/ Guitarist:
Thanks Nicolle! It was a pleasure to play for you and your friends!!
I hosted my wife’s 40th birthday on a boat and Kurt not only was really easy to work with and his setup was perfect but they played songs almost back to back for 4 hours. Everyone who attended absolutely enjoyed their music. There were two songs I wanted him to play and he did both of them amazingly! Thanks Kurt would definitely recommend you and use you again!
Kurt was PERFECT for the vibe we were going for for our wedding! He’s a super talented artist and just such a kind person. He was open to learning a new song for our recessional, which went off great. Couldn’t have asked for a better solo guitarist!
Response from Kurt Hunter - Singer/ Songwriter/ Guitarist:
Thank you Amanda! It was my pleasure. Wishing you both so much happiness and peace.
We consistently book Kurt at our bar and restaurant venues and are impressed with his talent and professionalism. We cannot recommend Kurt highly enough!!
Response from Kurt Hunter - Singer/ Songwriter/ Guitarist:
Thank you Ashley! It’s always my pleasure to play for the folks in Bella Vista!
I booked Kurt for a holiday networking reception for friends of our law school. Kurt was prompt, incredibly kind, and lovely to work with! He is such a talented guitarist and vocalist. He created a perfect atmosphere, and our guests were raving about him! The mix of music he played had folks singing along, dancing in their chairs, and enjoying the event. Our Dean was so pleased with Kurt that she informed me that we will absolutely be booking him again for future events! Thank you so much for sharing your talents, Kurt!
Response from Kurt Hunter - Singer/ Songwriter/ Guitarist:
Thank you Anna! It was my pleasure to play for you and your guests. Everyone was so complimentary and sweet. I look forward to the next one!
I wish I could give Kurt more than 5 stars. He played at our wedding for about 40 people and was more than I could have imaged. The cocktail hour after the ceremony was outside, and it was way too windy and cold, so everyone went inside the lodge, Kurt was so flexible and followed the group in to entertain inside! My dad REALLY wanted a melody of 3 songs combined for our father/daughter dance, Kurt was more than happy to make them all mesh together and work with us. I can't count how many times I was asked where we found Kurt throughout the night by numerous guests. My husband and I can't recommend Kurt enough! I was we would of got to talk to you more but were so busy running around. Thanks for making our small, intimate wedding exactly what we were wanting.
Kurt is not only a fabulous communicator, 100% reliable, and just a generally nice guy, but his music is phenomenal. Just what we were looking for, a laid-back vibe.
Fantastic. He's a hit. We look forward to booking Kurt again!
Kurt is a great guy and extremely talented. He does such a great job on every song and is skilled on many different music genres. Everyone at our party loved him! Would highly recommend Kurt to anyone.
Kurt did beyond amazing for our wedding performance. I’d recommend him for anyone’s event! Extremely talented and responsive!!
Response from Kurt Hunter - Singer/ Songwriter/ Guitarist:
Thank you Josh! It was my pleasure. You picked some beautiful songs and a gorgeous place to play them!
Great song selections, amazing singer, and all of my guests raved about how amazing he was!
Kurt was such a pleasure to work with. He made our wedding ceremony perfect!
Kurt was amazing and even learned 2 songs for our wedding! Worth every penny, bring some extra cash because your gonna wanna tip! Thanks Kurt! Will book again!
Response from Kurt Hunter - Singer/ Songwriter/ Guitarist:
Thank you Mark! It was my pleasure. Your whole family is adorable! Safe travels back to Cali!
Kurt recently performed at a dinner for my wedding reception. We had a very small group, and everyone just absolutely loved his music. He played throughout the whole evening and was phenomenal. He was professional, accommodating, and very easy to work with. My husband and I only got to speak with him briefly that evening, but he was so kind and deserves many thanks! Kurt is highly talented and everyone at the party is still raving about how much they enjoyed his performance.
He also learned some new songs at our request and played them beautifully during our dances. Hiring Kurt was one of the best decisions we made! We knew it the instant we arrived at the restaurant and heard him playing. He is exceptional and we are so thankful that he was a part of our special day. It really meant so much to us. We hope to work with Kurt again sometime in the future!
Nate & Mary
Response from Kurt Hunter - Singer/ Songwriter/ Guitarist:
Thank you Mary!! Everyone was so sweet and it was absolutely my pleasure to play for you. I wish you and your new husband all the best in your marriage.
We recently hired Kurt to play acoustic guitar at our wedding ceremony. He was very professional and easy to work with. He played all of the songs we requested and played them perfectly. Would highly recommend! Thanks Kurt :)
Kurt is very professional and incredibly good!
I can’t say enough about Kurt. His performance was absolutely perfect and he was so amazing to work with. Kurt took the time to learn our songs and worked with me to create the most special surprise for my girlfriend. It was honestly something neither of us will ever forget. Will definitely hire him again.
Kurt is an amazing talent that was PERFECT for our event, a wedding rehearsal dinner and welcome reception. He did a great job of sizing up the crowd and choosing his playlist accordingly. He was also willing to play anything that was requested. He has a very kind, easy going personality and was so easy to work with. He played for 4 hours and never took a break! My only regret is that is he doesn't live closer so that i could hire him again. I would highly recommend him for your event. Thanks Kurt!!
Response from Kurt Hunter - Singer/ Songwriter/ Guitarist:
Thank you Beth! It was a pleasure to play for you all!
Kurt was exceptional! He definitely made our wedding ceremony all it could be. If you are considering him, you will not be disappointed! We even asked him to sing a few songs he hasn’t done before and they were great. He is very accommodating and easy to work with! Definitely a wedding must!
Kurt was a wonderful addition to our party. He pared great songs with a great performance. Very professional. Will hire him again for our next party.
Very pleased with Kurt's performance at a special event.
We booked Kurt to play a 3 day event for the The Brass Tap - Craft Beer &
Wine bar at the West Coast Franchise Expo on Oct 12-14 2012. We had done this blindly and didn't have any expectations of his performance.
We were very pleasently suprised by his perfromance, so much that we insisted on having him return on Sunday which was up in the air to see is we wanted a performer for the day.
We received exceptional feed back from numerous of the attendees and also exhibitors on how talented he was. He far exceeded our expectations and would definitely recommend him for our future events and for anyone who wishes to book his time.
Great, Great, Great.
Kurt was a big part of setting a great mood amongst all my guests. He definitely accommodated well with sound, equipment and his easy go personality. He was able to pull together a "special request" song without any hesitation and sang it beautifully! There was tears in my guests eyes that only a true musician can bring out. My only fault and regret is that I was not able to record more of his songs for memory. If my next event calls for entertainment I would absolutely ask him back. Thanks so much Kurt for a great performance, I appreciate you beating through the heat and very difficult parking situation!
If you’re looking for a talented, professional and dynamic guitarist that’s super easy to work with, look no further than Kurt Hunter. As a seasoned event planner, I know firsthand what can happen if your entertainment isn’t up to par. Luckily, from the moment we hired Kurt to entertain our high-end clients, our team never had cause to be concerned. Kurt was attentive, prompt, flexible and very well received. We even purchased a big batch of his CDs to give away as parting gifts and our attendees are still raving about him. Truly, if you haven’t worked with Kurt yet, you’re missing out!
I was very pleased with the entertainment. Kurt is a very talented acoustic guitarist/ singer. The overall performance was outstanding and will suggest to add your duets as part of your service. As soon as I posted what I was looking for Kurt immediately responded back and was able to add my event on a short notice. The live sound and equipment was very clear and crisp similar to how a satellite radio sounds but better. He was prompt and professional. There was a large variety of songs to pick from and played every song requested as well. The only downside was he couldn't play longer due to another gig on his schedule. Great work Kurt and Britney and thank you so much.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: ASCAP
Exactly what you ask for! If it's a fun party sing-along atmosphere you want, then you got it! I play everything from classic Tom Petty, to 90's hip hop to LMFAO!
If you're looking for soft background music, then I've got a big repertoire of James Taylor, Jack Johnson, Don McClain and so much more!
Requests! I have booklets that let your guests choose what song they'd like to hear next! I'm a human jukebox!
Originally hailing from the New Orleans area, Kurt Hunter now resides in Southern California. Kurt has played music in over 35 states, and 5 countries. His songs have been featured in airplanes, movie theaters, and national television. His most known appearance to date is an Esurance commercial where he got "animated" by the team at Esurance. Kurt has released two full length albums and countless singles and covers. His music has also appeared on MTV's Teen Mom, Auction Kings, Delta Airlines, and Fox promotions. He describes his sound as a blend of Jason Mraz and James Taylor. Kurt is known for his upbeat and quirky personality and dynamic shows. His songs are instantly singable, and will quickly make their way into your daily playlists.
I have a small compact Bose L1 system for audio. It's the Bose "stick", so it's low profile, and sounds amazing!
November 27, 2024 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 14, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:45pm | Christmas Party |
August 31, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Anniversary Party |
July 04, 2024 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
June 08, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
June 01, 2024 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 17, 2024 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Dinner Party |
August 19, 2023 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 22, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Personal Occasion |
March 25, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
March 17, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 01, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
November 19, 2022 • 4:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
October 20, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
September 23, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
August 18, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
May 29, 2022 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 19, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
May 15, 2022 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Wedding Reception |
April 04, 2022 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
March 31, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
March 17, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
January 20, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
December 31, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
December 10, 2021 • 6:00pm - 10:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 20, 2021 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 16, 2021 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
July 15, 2021 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
July 15, 2021 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 31, 2021 • 4:00pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
May 10, 2021 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 01, 2021 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
March 18, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
February 28, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
December 20, 2020 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
November 30, 2020 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
November 08, 2020 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 24, 2020 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 03, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
August 20, 2020 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
August 08, 2020 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 04, 2020 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
November 30, 2019 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 12, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
August 31, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Nightclub Event |
August 02, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Rehearsal Dinner |
July 13, 2019 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Corporate Event |
July 05, 2019 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Surprise |
June 15, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
January 24, 2015 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 19, 2014–April 20, 2014 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Birthday Party |
February 28, 2014 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
December 13, 2013 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 18, 2013 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Grand Opening |
March 09, 2013 • 12:30pm - 3:00pm | Grand Opening |
I have over 450 songs in my song list and it grows every day. I can email you an excel list with everything I play!
Jason Mraz, James Taylor, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Micheal Jackson, etc..
Power within 10 feet of performance space.
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