NOV05
Law Rocks Benefit
Bowery Ballroom 6 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002, United St
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Signal
CHRIS
STRANGE
Roots. Rock. Groove.
Professional keyboardist for live performance, touring, tribute productions and remote recording.
Hammond • Wurlitzer • Rhodes • Piano • Clavinet • Synth
Connecticut • NYC • New England • Northeast
The Performance Reel
See it. Hear it.
Live keyboards for artists, touring acts, tribute productions, festivals, theater, special events and substitute gigs.
Now Playing With
Big Signature
Bass-driven indie funk from Bridgeport, Connecticut. Hear the band, watch the videos and see where they're playing next.
bigsigband.comUpcoming
On the Schedule
NOV07
Grapes Brass & Bone
Brass & Bone 136 Washington St, Norwalk, CT 06854, United S
5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
NOV14
Tom Petty night
Park City Music Hall 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 0660
8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
NOV25
The Last Waltzrus
Park City Music Hall, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 0660
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Working Musician
Why artists call Chris.
01
PREPARED
Specializes in learning large amounts of material quickly and showing up ready to play.
02
THE RIGHT SOUNDS
Hammond, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, acoustic piano, clavinet and synth sounds selected to fit the record and the band.
03
SUPPORT THE SONG
Musical choices are built around the vocalist, arrangement and feel — not unnecessary keyboard pyrotechnics.
04
PROFESSIONAL
Prepared charts, reliable equipment, clear communication, adaptability and a positive stage presence.
Recently On Stage
Selected projects.
Hammond + Piano + Synth
Tribute
Tom Petty Night
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute night.
Hammond + Rhodes + Moog
Folk / Rock
Alpaca Gnomes
Original folk-rock. Live keys across Hammond, Rhodes and synth.
Hammond + Piano + Rhodes
Tribute
The Last Waltzrus
The Band's Last Waltz performed in full.
Piano + Organ + Synth
Tribute
Born in the USA
Bruce Springsteen tribute.
Rhodes + Hammond + Clavinet
Original
The Juicy Grapes
Female-fronted original groove-rock.
Piano + Hammond
Tribute
Old Bob
Bob Dylan music tribute.
From the Bench
See it in action.
Latest clips from Instagram — vintage keys, session work and live moments.
Three Ways to Work
Work with Chris.
01
LIVE KEYBOARDS
Touring, concerts, substitute gigs, tribute productions, festivals and artist backing bands.
Hire Chris Live02
REMOTE KEYS
Send a track and receive authentic piano, Hammond, Wurlitzer, Rhodes, clavinet and synth parts recorded remotely.
Book a Remote Session03
KEYBOARD COACHING
Practical coaching for keyboardists who want to become more effective, prepared and employable live musicians.
Explore the AcceleratorPerformance Video
Watch the gig.
Selected Stages, Artists + Projects
Selected credits.
- Independent filmGreen EyesLicense
- ResidencyBowieball — Le Poisson RougeHouse Keyboardist — Manhattan
- —The Last Waltz BandKeyboards
- Independent filmHeaven is NowLicense
- Network televisionAll My ChildrenLicense
- —Tom Petty NightKeyboards
- —Born in the USA — Springsteen TributeKeyboards
- Fox SportsTuf TalkLicense
- Fox SportsInside PBC BoxingLicense
- —Old Bob — Dylan TributeKeyboards
- —Van Morrison NightKeyboards
- —Wild Honey Pies — Beatles TributeKeyboards
Need keys?
Whether you need a keyboard player for one night, a tour, a tribute production or a recording session, let's talk.