Music That Fits the Moment
No two events are alike, and the music shouldn't be either. Chris is an accomplished vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist whose performances are built around the atmosphere you want to create. Whether the setting calls for an intimate solo performance, the added texture of a duo or trio, or the energy of a full band featuring some of the Lowcountry's finest musicians, Chris will help you choose the format that's the right fit for your event.
His repertoire spans generations and genres—from Motown, Beach Music, Yacht Rock, Classic Rock, Country, Jazz, and Pop to many of today's favorites—creating a soundtrack that feels familiar, engaging, and perfectly suited to the audience.
One Less Thing to Worry About
The music is only part of what your guests will remember. Chris has earned the trust of event planners, venues, and repeat clients by paying attention to the details that make an event feel seamless. From arriving early and coordinating with your team to adapting as the evening unfolds, his goal is simple: create an experience that feels effortless for hosts and unforgettable for guests.
That thoughtful approach extends to every performance—from choosing songs that match the mood of the room to making sure the volume, pacing, and energy feel just right throughout the event. It's why so many first-time clients become longtime clients, and why guests so often leave with the same question: Where can we hear you again?
CHRIS CROSBY MUSIC
More than live music- One less thing for hosts and planners to worry about. One more reason for guests to remember the event.
Every successful event has its own rhythm. Sometimes that means elegantly groovy background music that lets conversations flourish. Sometimes it means getting everyone singing together by the end of the evening. Whether performing as a solo artist or leading a duo, trio, or full band, Chris Crosby creates live music that complements the occasion, connects with audiences, and evolves naturally throughout the evening. From elegant cocktail hours and corporate receptions to rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays, and community celebrations, every performance is designed with one goal in mind: helping your event feel effortless, memorable, and uniquely your own.
Professional Entertainment for Every Occasion Worth Celebrating
Reviews
"Chris is someone I'd feel comfortable putting in front of a Fortune 500 client, hiring for an engagement oyster roast, or recommending for a fundraiser event, because I trust that he understands the assignment."
- Charleston Area Booking Agent
Scroll through the picture gallery to see more reviews. These are of some of the kind Thank You Notes Chris has received from clients.
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SONG LIST
Chris’s experience has exposed him to some of the best songs from almost every genre, including Alt Rock, Beach Music, Blues, Country, Folk Rock, Funk, Island Rock, Jazz, Motown, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock, Soul, and Yacht Rock!
This is a mere sampling of the songs Chris performs. Some of these he can do solo, but others require a band. If you have a special song you would like, be sure to ask.
4 & 20 - Crosby, Still, Nash, and Young
Against the Wind - Bob Seger
All I Want - Toad The Wet Sprocket
Always a Woman - Billy Joel
American Girl - Tom Petty
Amie - Pure Prairie League
Any Major Dude - Steely Dan
Baby - Albert King
Babylon - David Gray
Bennie and the Jets - Elton John
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Bittersweet - Big Head Todd and the Monsters
Born Under A Bad Sign - Albert King
Boys of Summer - Don Henley
Brick House - Commodores
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
By Your Side - Sade
Caravan - Van Morrison
Carolina Girls - Chairmen of the Board
Changes In Latitudes - Jimmy Buffett
Cissy Strut - The Meters
Crossroads - Cream
Dance With Me - Orleans
Dancing In The Moonlight - King Harvest
Desperado - The Eagles
Do do Da Da - The Police
Do It Again - Steely Dan
Domino - Van Morrison
Don’t Break This Ring - Robert Cray
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore - Duke Ellington
Don’t Leave Me High - Radiohead
Don’t You Worry Bout A Thing - Stevie Wonder
Doo Doo Da Da - The Police
Every Kinda People - Robert Palmer
Everyday I Write The Book - Elvis Costello
Feeling Alright - Joe Cocker
Fly Like An Eagle - Steve Miller Band
Free Falling - Tom Petty
From The Beginning - Emerson Lake and Palmer
Get Down On It - Kool On It
God Bless The Child - Sonny Rollins
Gravity - John Mayer
Harvest Moon - Neil Young
Hello It’s Me - Todd Rundgren
Her Town - James Taylor
Higher - Matt Nathanson
How Long - Ace
How Sweet It Is (To be Loved by You) - Marvin Gaye
I Can See Clearly - Johnny Nash
I Could Hold You In My Arms - Ray LaMontagne
I Won’t Back Down - Tom Petty
I’ll Be Around - The Spinners
I’m Tore Down - Freddie King
I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
Into The Mystic - Van Morrison
Island Song - Zac Brown
Jamaica Farewell - Harry Belafonte
Just Remember I Love You - Firefall
Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
Keys in the Conch Shell - Kenny Chesney
Kiss - Prince
Knock On Wood - Eddie Floyd
Lady’s Night - Kool & Night
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Listen To The Music - The Doobie Brothers
Little Sunflower - Freddie Hubbard
Living For the Love - Isley Brothers
Long Haired Country Boy - Charlie Daniels
Low Rider - War
Lucky Man - Emerson Lake and Palmer
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Midnight Rider - Allman Brothers
Minute by Minute - The Doobie Brothers
Miss Grace - The Tymes
Miss You - The Rolling Stones
Moon River - Henry Mancini
Moondance - Van Morrison
Moonlight in Vermont - Willie Nelson
More Than One Way Home - Keb Mo
Move Across The River - Tony Howard
Mr. Magic - Grover Washington
My Girl - The Temptations
My Love - Lionel Richie
New Kid In Town - Eagles
Night and Day - Cole Porter
Old Time Rock And Roll - Bob Seger
On and On - Stephen Bishop
One Love - Bob Marley
Only A Fool Would Say That - Steely Dan
Only You Can Love Me This Way - Keith Urban
Overkill - Men At Work
Peg - Steely Dan
Pirate Looks At Forty - Jimmy Buffett
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Poncho and Lefty - Willie Nelson
Pride And Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan
Promises - Eric Clapton
Red Red Wine - UB40
Reminiscing - Little River Band
Rikki Don’t Lose That Number - Steely Dan
Rocketman - Elton John
Romeo And Juliet - Dire Straits
Sailing - Christopher Cross
Salisbury Hill - Peter Gabriel
Santeria - Sublime
Shaky Ground - Delbert McClinton
Shame on the Moon - Bob Seger
Shout - Isley Brothers
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Sister Golden Hair - America
Small Town Southern Man - Alan Jackson
So Far Away - Dire Straits
Somebody’s Baby - Jackson Browne
Song For My Father - Freddie Hubbard
Soulshine - Government Mule
Southern Cross - Crosby, Still, Nash, and Young
Speed of Sound - Coldplay
Statesboro Blues - The Allman Brothers
Sugar - Various
Summer Breeze - Seals and Crofts
Summertime - George Gershwin
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Sweet Home Chicago - Robert Johnson
Take It Easy - The Eagles
Take It to the Limit - The Eagles
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
Tequila Sunrise - Eagles
Tequila Sunrise - The Eagles
The Scientist - Coldplay
The Thrill Is Gone - BB King
The Wind - Sonvolt
Three Little Birds - Bob Marley
Time of the Season - The Zombies
Tin Man - America
Waiting In Vain - Bob Marley
We Just Disagree - Dave Mason
More Than a Number in My Little Red Book - The Drifters
STREAMING PLAYLISTS
This first playlist is Chris with his bandmates. For wedding rehearsals or receptions and for corporate or private party entertainment, he often plays with a drummer and bass player, and sometimes add a sax player.
The second playlist is of Chris's solo recordings. Some were home recordings, some were in-studio.
The third playlist is of Chris recording at home, and the last one is Chris on piano, playing some of his favorites.
Enjoy listening!
CONTACT CHRIS
Every event is unique, and pricing depends on factors such as location of venue, time on site, type of event, band arrangement (solo, duo, ...), and special song requests. To check Chris’s availability and receive a customized quote that considers the individual aspects of your event, please submit this contact form and provide as much detail as possible. Thank you for considering Chris Crosby Music.