Chris often provides live music for events. His performances can contribute to the atmoshphere of all kinds of occasions.
He has had the privilege of performing at venues ranging from intimate homes to prestigious locations like the ROM, the AGO, and Casa Loma, as well as banquet halls and hotels around Toronto.
The West End Riverboat Band combines the musicianship and roots of traditional New Orleans jazz with the vivaciousness and raw energy of a contemporary rock band. Their ambitiously diverse repertoire spans music from the past 200 years, drawing tunes from Brazilian choro to klezmer, country ballads to Chopin; and ultimately, transmuting these songs into the stomping dance soundtrack of a hedonistic New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration.
Hear moreThe vocals and guitar of Nat Beja and his band are perfect for cocktail hours, dinners and mixers. Formal events or casual get together. They play the finest swing era jazz standards. Scaleable size from Guitar and Clarinet duo. Add your choice of bass, violin, trumpet and drums or more guitars for different size events.
Hear moreThe Adriaanse/Stanley Group plays the American Songbook repertoire with a commitment to short, engaging arrangements of jazz songs. Whether playing as a guitar and bass duo, or with added saxophone, drums or piano, you can expect tasteful treatments of songs made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk.
Hear moreA surf rock-inspired band that captures the timeless sounds of The Beach Boys, The Ventures, and The Shadows, along with other golden oldies. Their upbeat, nostalgic tunes are perfect for tiki parties, beach-themed events, and anyone looking to bring a retro, feel-good vibe to their celebration!
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