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MR. Chris stole the show at the World Famous Tootsie 's Orchid Lounge, Nashville Tn.

Chris was invited to sing at Graceland several times and worked with Elvis' bass singer, JD Sumner.

What an honor.

Chris started as a Drummer in 1962

Some times stills plays a song or two.

HIs wife Margie helps run the show.

The show is sponsored by an international Travel company,

which will help pay for the $how.

The Ole Rock n Roll Legend

"Mr. Chris"

Celebrate the sights and sounds

of the greatest decades of music ever! Take a stroll down memory lane through a time that brought us Doo-Wop, Elvis, the Beach Boys, Car Hops and the Twist. Grease you​r hair back or throw on a poodle skirt and roller skate on down to the show for a fabulous time! This nostalgic Blast from the Past takes us from an after school day to the diner all the way to the prom with our Salute to

Dick Clark From ABC TV's

 American Band Stand Road Show! 

and the Roots of Rock n Roll !

The ole Diner across the street, in Martinsville, Ohio is where I heard the Juke Box Hits that I still sing n play today. â€‹

Click here to see 5 min. video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvRL8kruJEI

Cruising to a town near you, text Mr. Chris  

for up coming events.


513-282-5922

Some of the artists that can be featured on our show, with the Kim Kelly 21 pc Orchestra, MR. Chris & The Cruisers or as single acts with backing tracks.

Kalysta Minton

Nashville recording artist.

Kalysta first auditioned on America's Got Talent at age 11, Played Nashville's Famous Tootsies Lounge at age 12! Now all Grown up, just opened for the famous rock band "Boston".

Performed in Atlanta, Orlando, & Elvis Week in Memphis.

Seen on Channel 4 News in Nashville!

Stole the Show at the Rising Star Casino

She won The Midwest "VOICE" Talent Search!

Won the Famous Murphy Theater Singing contest.

Brown County Fair Talent Show!

Clinton County Fair Singing Contest!

Clermont County Fair Singing Contest!

She Sang the National Anthem at National Ball Parks.

Lebanon, Ohio's Famous Horse Drawn Carriage Christmas Parade with 50,000 people in attendance!

She plays Cincinnati's Largest Country Supper Club, the Famous Jim n Jacks on the River!

Appeared for the Famous "Autism Rocks 7" Concert 2016" In company with Mr. Chris and The Cruisers, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Bengal Cheerleaders, the Mayor and Famous Celebrities.

Kalysta has just signed with a major record label in Nashville.


Mr. Chris and The Cruisers

A Las Vegas Style Show n Dance Band


Here is what folks say about the show!!


Congrats Mr. Chris and all the Cruisers....we love you and so does OH, KY & IN and I'm sure many, many others. Keep on rockin my friend ....:-D

Shriners/Masons Cincinnati. Oh.

Mr. Chris and The Cruisers have been invited to do a Blue Christmas Show in Memphis and invited to Graceland after hours party. Wow what an honor!!

You are pure entertainment: (George Wilson, Famous former UC basketball player)

Mayor of Fairfield, Oh; You guys remind me of Sha Na Na! Loved having you. Man you take me back.

I can't believe the voice that little girl has. etc.

Warm 98 Radio personalities. You won't believe this little girls voice.

To Whom It May Concern:

I want to say first, great job on the show it was very entertaining and I enjoyed the variety of songs played.


Thanks,

Dalton

"Formerly with Dick Clark's

Ole Rock n Show"

Beach Party Show

A High Energy Show and Dance Band that brings fun and excitement everywhere they perform.


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Mr. Chris

on stage with the

World Famous

BB King's All Star Band 

in Nashville Tn. 

Mr. Chris has been called Mr. Entertainment, and the Hardest Working Man in Show business, since James Brown.

He was influenced by his late brother (Dane Branham) a Nashville recording artist, as well as some of the legends he has met, from Tom Jones to George Jones. 

Mr. Chris'  has entertained millions across America since his humble beginnings in South West Ohio as a drummer in 1962 when he played his first gig at age 13 and was entertaining our troops at age 15.

Mr. Chris  has gone on to work with many of the legends of Rock n Roll and Country artist across America like; Dick Clark, Chubby Checker, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Herman's Hermits, Johnny Paycheck, Tommy James, Tommy Cash, The Shirells, The Drifters, Freddie (Boom Boom) Cannon, and many more.

Mr. Chris  was band leader of Dick Clark's Ole Rock n Roll Show and 6 other Legends of Rock n Roll with over 12 Gold Records !

Bobby Lewis with "Tossin n Turnin"

Jimmy Clanton with "Venus in Blue Jeans"

The Casinos with a million seller "Then you can tell me Good By",

and Freddy "BOOM BOOM" Cannon with over "5 Gold Records".

Mr. Chris is known nationally on Radio and TV  as the Cincinnatian Wolfman.   


NOW Meet

The Fabulous Cruisers

Starring The Wild Man

The Wild Man Salutes The 80s

Wildman Branham; Brian has the zany characteristics of his Dad "Mr. Chris" and is carrying on the tradition of the show that has made Mr. Chris famous. Like running on the stage soaking wet with only a towel wrapped around him singing (Splish Splash, I Was Taking a Bath!)

Or His Tribute to the Wild  Men of Rock n Roll like; Chuck Berry, Chubby Checker, , Little Richard and Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones.

Plus the 80s that keeps the crowd dancing all night.

With his animal magnetism and good looks the crowd just loves to watch him sing and dance.

Wildman's Tribute

 to the Worlds Longest Running Rock Star!!

Mick Jagger

​"The Blues Brothers"

This Show was started by Mr. Chris in 1979 and has been seen by over 10 million people across America.

The audience is invited up to dance, sing and clown around with the Blues Brothers!

The New Blues Brothers (Wildman Brian n Tommy "O") 



Our most requested show.

The Crazy Comedy Created by George Clooney in the Movie

"Oh Brother Where Art Thou"

The Soggy Bottom Boys!


Only available with the full Cruisers band. 

Featuring Nashville Recording Artist 

Pam Yenser


Pam has been seen hanging out with some of the greats in Nashville, like Merl Haggard, Micky Gilly, and Brenda Lee.

Wait till you hear her on stage doing a wide genre of music.

She's Amazing!!

               Tommy "O"  and Mr. Chris met in 1979, Tom is featured with the Fabulous Cruisers, you got to here his rendition of "House of the Rising Sun" and see all his crazy skits live on stage. 


         Also Elvis Acts available

Call or text today for available dates. 

and up coming shows near you.

Jim Bruce (Spotlight Records Nashville, Tn.) 

740-221-1676

Mr. Chris Cincinnati, Ohio 513-282-5922

FB. mrchrisband

www.mrchrisband.com


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