Chad "Crooner" Brown

Serves Dayton, OH

35244

Hired 27 times

1 employee

13 years in business

Not yet available

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Background Check

Chad Brown
Completed on 4/30/2021

Introduction

I put my heart and soul into the music of Frank Sinatra and the Standards era to bring class and sophistication to an event. I love creating a mood for my customers by presenting a broad selection of Sinatra-style music. My repertoire is over 450 songs deep, primarily from the Rat Pack era - Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Bobby Darin, Perry Como, Andy Williams, and the like. I also have over 90 minutes of Italian-themed music, much of it with Italian lyrics. And if your tastes veer toward the contemporary, I have selections from Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Michael Buble, and others. My job is to entertain, and when the audience is happy and enjoying themselves, I'm thrilled! I put a lot of thought a preparation into each job to make sure everyone has a good time. So in reality, my job is to make people happy, and that's awesome!

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

I'm always willing to negotiate pricing based on factors around the event, multiple bookings, equipment being provided, etc. Working within a budget is definitely up for discussion.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

I like to have a discussion with my customers about the venue to understand how my setup might be affected - how big is the room, how many people are expected, how much space will I have to set up? I also like to understand what type of music is most appropriate for the event - soft background music, livelier party music, romantic ballads? Finally I seek to be familiar with the audience - what ages, are there particular songs that will mean something to them, etc? The right type of music makes all the difference!

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I started singing in my company's chorus and after a few years struck out on my own to create a solo show. The music of Frank Sinatra spoke to me as some of the most amazing songs ever written, arranged, and performed, and the vocals fit my voice perfectly.

What types of customers have you worked with?

I have performed at wedding anniversary parties, corporate events, assisted living homes for happy hours and proms, restaurants/bars, birthday parties, fundraisers, festivals, wineries, and more. My show can also be Italian-themed, as many of the standards singers of the era were Italian immigrants. I also have over 90 minutes of Italian music, much of it with Italian lyrics.