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Chris Bates & The Virtual Reality Band
- Sebastian, FL
- One Man Band
- Travels up to 100 miles
- $200-1200
Overview
Make your event unforgettable with Chris Bates, the one-man band who delivers the full sound of a four and five piece band.. With expert guitar skills, rich vocals, and custom remixed digital tracks, Chris brings timeless hits from the '60s, '70s, and '80s to life. He covers Classic Rock, Tropic Rock, Country Rock, and more, so he can set the perfect tone for any occasion—whether you want a relaxed cocktail party vibe or a packed dance floor.. Book Chris Bates today for a standout entertainment experience your guests will rave about, for a fraction of the cost for a full band or DJ.
10 Reviews
Chris was well prepared and even helped us with our Ugly Sweater Contest.
One Man Band
He was great. The music was the perfect volume. He had a great play list, the residents really enjoyed him.
One Man Band
Chris has a good array of music choices and maintained a comfortable ambiance for our party.
Singing Guitarist
Chris is such a wonderful performance; we is very talented, flexible and professional.
I would use him again and highly recommend him
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band
Our Residents absolutely loved you. Thank you so much for your flexibility and for the continuous enthusiasm. What a joy!!!! Chris, you are such a professional and we look forward to seeing you again.
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band
Response from Chris Bates & The Virtual Reality Band:
Thanks fo your kind revoew. Your crowd gave me a lot of energy, so it was easy to give it back to them. It was a delight to play for such an enthusiastic and energetic crowd! Your hospitality in making sure I was comfortable was greatly appreciated.
This was our second party with Chris and he is amazing!
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band
Crowd pleaser! So very talented! Very professional! I highly recommend Chris and will definitely be using him again and again!!!! His voice is outstanding!
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band
Response from Chris Bates & The Virtual Reality Band:
Shawna,
Thank you so much for your review! It was such a pleasure playing for you and your neighbors! Thank you for your warm hospitality and making me feel welcome. I hope to see you again soon!
Best,
Chris
Chris did a great job at reading the room and he fit in to the vibe of the party perfectly. I would definitely recommend him for any event!
Guitarist, One Man Band
Chris was a warm and talented performer who was conscientious of what was going on and my guests. Great music, great person, I would recommend him for your party or gathering.
Guitarist, One Man Band
He seemed to know exactly what type of music everyone wanted to hear.
Myself and our guest would recomend him for any event.
One Man Band
Booking Info
Price Range: $200-1200
Gig Length: 60 - 320 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
Chris Bates , One Man Band gives all the impact of a full cover band, playing songs people love with professionalism and intensity. He loves what he does, and it shows. With 20 years of experience, you can be confident that Chris will provide "worry-free" entertainment that will have your guests talking about your event long after its over.
About
Chris began playing guitar at twelve to impress a girl he had a crush on. He formed a band in high school and has been playing ever since. He joined with close friend Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling, the former head writer for The Howard Stern Show, to form "The Off Hour Rockers” a popular music and comedy act on Long Island. Chris followed that with his performances in the bands "Pear", "Special Delivery", and "The Kings of Wing".
Since his move to Florida, Chris entertains as a one-man band, and has played throughout Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.
Chris specializes in classic rock from the 60's through the 80's as well as Yacht Rock (Soft Rock 75-85), Tropic Rock (Buffett, Reggae, etc.), Smooth Jazz, R&B, Funk, Motown and Oldies.
Additional Booking Notes
Performance area must be within 100 feet of a grounded AC outlet. If rain is likely, a cover or tent must be provided that will allow performance during the rain.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| December 13, 2024 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
| November 11, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| November 05, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm | Holiday Party |
| October 23, 2021 • 3:30pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
| August 21, 2020 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| March 13, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
| July 04, 2019 • 3:00pm - 7:30pm | Holiday Party |
| November 03, 2018 • 3:00pm - 5:30pm | Birthday Party |
| August 08, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Weekly/Recurring Performance |
| May 27, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Graduation |
| December 17, 2016 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm | House Party |
Set List
I build a custom song list for every event based on the client's preferences.
A complete song list is available upon request.
Influences & Inspiration
The Beatles, The Eagles, Temptations, Four Tops, Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, The Animals, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Ray Charles, and too many others.
Setup Requirements
Area of performance must be within 50 ft. of a live, grounded electrical outlet. Performance area must also be under cover if there is a possibility of rain.