Performing Rock, pop, and country favorites from the 70s, 80s, and 90s
A seasoned one-man band playing crowd-friendly songs!
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I’m always up for having people help me choose which songs to play. In 2025, my friends and supporters and I created my SECOND SET SENSEI program.
A typical gig for me has three sets, each about 45-55 minutes long. Would you like to help me choose the songs for my second set at an upcoming performance, be my guest of honor, receive a special gift from me, and have that group of songs dedicated to you? If so, I want to hear from you!
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About Me
I’m Chris Clark, a passionate solo musician with a love for connecting with audiences through music. I started performing music professionally as a teenager. Over the years, I have opened for and shared the stage with numerous well-known recording and touring artists. I’m a trained recording and live sound engineer, and I have a degree in music. I enjoy playing songs by some of my favorite artists (Gin Blossoms, BoDeans, Steve Earle, The Replacements, Fountains of Wayne, Billy Bragg), crowd favorites (Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, Tom Petty, U2, Eagles, John Mellencamp), and whatever requests may come from the audience!
When you hire me to play for you, I can adjust my performance to suit your venue/event. I typically play and sing along with proprietary backing tracks I created myself in my home studio to replicate a full band sound. This works great in outdoor settings and indoor venues like bars, restaurants, and breweries. I can also go with an all-natural solo acoustic and vocal approach, which works well in cafes, coffee shops, and smaller indoor settings. Sometimes, I am asked to do an entirely instrumental performance for situations that call for non-vocal background music; this is a popular request for cocktail parties and holiday celebrations. I’m pretty good at reading the room and can vary from mellow to upbeat according to the vibe of the event.
Engaging with the audience is at the heart of my performances, and I’m always ready to fulfill song requests and invite sing-alongs. Let’s make your venue or event special with a performance that resonates. Contact me using the convenient BOOKING or EMAIL buttons on this website to discuss your event and how we can create the perfect musical experience.
PRIOR VENUES PLAYED
Some venues where I have played in the past:
1913 Badin Inn - Badin, NC
3rd Street Coffeehouse - Roanoke, VA
760 Craft Works - Huntersville, NC
A Few Old Goats - Buchanan, VA
Big Lick Brewing Co. - Roanoke, VA
Blue Mountain Brewery - Afton, VA
Four Paws Kingdom - Rutherfordton, NC
Room Service - Charlotte, NC
Ghostface Brewing - Mooresville, NC
Great Smokies KOA - Cherokee, NC
High Point Country Club - High Point, NC
Lake Wylie Brewing - Rock Hill, SC
Lost Worlds Brewing - Cornelius, NC and Charlotte, NC
Mac's Speed Shop - Greenville, SC
Summit Coffee - Birkdale (Huntersville, NC) and NoDa (Charlotte, NC)
The Gem Speakeasy - Spring Valley, PA
Treehouse Tavern - Bent Mountain, VA
Vaulted Oak Brewing - Charlotte, NC
Verdict Ridge Country Club - Denver, NC
