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Joey Ferris
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Melbourne, FL -
Singing Guitarist
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2 Verified Bookings
Doug R. said “Great Job! He made our special day 10x better!”
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Chris Bates & The Virtual Reality Band
- Sebastian, FL
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 100 miles
- $200-1200
How Sweet It Is
Chris Bates - One Man Band FL
Overview
Chris Bates performws as a one-man band, combining expert guitar, powerful vocals, and custom digital backing tracks to deliver the rich, full sound of a live band, complete with harmonies and rhythm that bring the music alive.
Specializing in hits from the '60s through the '80s, his repertoire spans Tropic Rock, Classic Rock, Country Rock, Motown, and Smooth Jazz, ensuring a perfect fit for any vibe—from elegant background music to an upbeat dance party.
Book Chris Bates today and treat your guests to a night they’ll talk about for weeks—ideal entertainment, at a fraction of the cost of a full band or DJ!
9 Reviews
Tiffany P. C. M. R. A. S. •
November 12, 2022
He was great. The music was the perfect volume. He had a great play list, the residents really enjoyed him.
Hired as:
One Man Band
One Man Band
Patricia B. •
November 8, 2022
Chris has a good array of music choices and maintained a comfortable ambiance for our party.
Hired as:
Singing Guitarist
Singing Guitarist
Terri S. •
October 24, 2021
Chris is such a wonderful performance; we is very talented, flexible and professional.
I would use him again and highly recommend him
Hired as:
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band
Lori H. •
September 4, 2020
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.
Hired as:
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band
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.
Shawna C. •
March 16, 2020
This was our second party with Chris and he is amazing!
Hired as:
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band
Shawna C. •
July 5, 2019
Crowd pleaser! So very talented! Very professional! I highly recommend Chris and will definitely be using him again and again!!!! His voice is outstanding!
Hired as:
Singing Guitarist, One Man Band
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
David N. •
November 13, 2018
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!
Hired as:
Guitarist, One Man Band
Guitarist, One Man Band
Mark G. •
May 30, 2017
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.
Hired as:
Guitarist, One Man Band
Guitarist, One Man Band
Andy S. •
December 18, 2016
He seemed to know exactly what type of music everyone wanted to hear.
Myself and our guest would recomend him for any event.
Hired as:
One Man Band
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
| 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.
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