Who is Catalina?
Catalina brings you exceptional vocal harmonies, solid guitar work and an entertaining stage performance that set a new standard of professionalism in the world of working hi-tech duos.  Comprised of Chris Amsler and Abbey Linfert, this husband & wife team are seasoned veterans of the music world. Combined they have played thousands of shows in settings ranging from hotels, corporate events & weddings to dinner theater, wineries, festivals, bars, clubs and stage productions worldwide.  

You can always count on Catalina for high quality, dynamic and professional performances. From contemporary pop & rock to blues & jazz standards (and everything in between), Catalina has an endless repertoire that can be tailored to suit your occasion.  

What makes Catalina different?
Unlike most of today's hi-tech duos, Catalina has recorded real instruments to accompany them. This makes for a more authentic “live” band experience. No pre-programmed drum machines or synthesized bass lines, which tend to give songs a sterile sound.  As multi-instrumentalists, Catalina realizes the importance of a natural sounding rhythm section to support their live guitar and vocals. That’s why they play and record each instrument’s backing track for every song.    

Catalina's Instruments & Equipment

Gibson ES335 Electric Guitar
Line 6 Variax Electric-Acoustic Guitar
Handcrafted Rosewood Yamaha Acoustic Guitar

Audix OM5 Professional Vocal Microphones
Audix Professional Instrument Microphones

8-Channel 860X Professional Series Yamaha Powered Mixer
Digitech Reverb Effects Unit
POD XTLive Guitar Pedal Board
Wharfedale SPV-12 Professional Series Speakers
Yamaha SM12V Floor Monitor Speakers

iBook 12.1 Apple Laptop Computer