Rockabilly Strangers

About

The Rockabilly Strangers were formed in 2006. The current band consists of an all-star line-up: Chris Smith, Las Cruces NM, guitar and lead vocals, Bill Ott, El Paso TX, drums, and Charlie Fernandez, El Paso Tx, upright bass & vocals. The leader of the band is (guitarist & singer) Chris Smith; "This group is my pride and joy and we can play any venue. We have built a great reputation over the years In: MI,OH,NM, and TX. We love what we do and people love what we play."

Personnel

Chris Smith: Leader of Group
Bill Ott: Drums
Charlie Fernandez: Upright Bassist

Influences

The bands influences are Elvis Presley,Gene Vincent, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Eddie Cochran, Carl Perkins, Ritchie Valens, Stray Cats, and many more.

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 60 - 180 minutes

Audience members can expect a family friendly well rehearsed performance. Also, professional sound and appearance. Most of all, great variety of music from the rockabilly genre.

Stage/Setup Requirements:
Tent 20x20 for outdoor performances

Additional Notes:
Group requires a tent 20 X 20 in size for outdoor performances.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
Glad all over - Carl Perkins
Put Your Cat Clothes On - Carl Perkins
Home Of The Blues - Johnny Cash
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Cocaine Blues - Johnny Cash
Get Rhthym - Johnny Cash
Understand Your Man - Johnny Cash
Jambalaya On The Bayou - H.Williams (J.Fogerty version)
Movin' On Over - H.Williams (G.Thorogood version)
Stray Cat Strut - The Stray Cats
Rock This Town - The Stray Cats
Rumble In Brighton Tonight - The Stray Cats
Shadow My Baby - Ray Condo
Shake it All Over - Johnny Kid & the Pirates
Rumble - Link Wray
Not Fade Away - Buddy Holly
Rock Around With Ollie Vee - Buddy Holly
Hello Walls - Faron Young
R O C K - Bill Haley & His Comets
Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
Chicken Rock - Fat Daddy Holmes
Stumble - Freddie King
Flat Top Joint - The Blasters
Guitars & Cadillacs - Dwight Yoakam
That's Alright Mama - Elvis Presley
One Night - Elvis Presley
Baby I Wanna Play House - Elvis Presley
Just Because - Elvis Presley & Scottie Moore
Love Letters - Elvis
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - Elvis
Lonesome Train - Johnny Burnette Trio
Sweet Love On My Mind - Johnny Burnette Trio
Train Kept A Rollin - Tiny Bradshaw & his R&B band
Susie-Q - Dale Hawkins
Who Will The Next Fool Be - Charlie Rich
The System- The Rockabilly Strangers
You Should Be Walkin' - The Rockabilly Strangers
Fight The Man - The Rockabilly Strangers
Be Bop A Lula - Gene Vincent
It's Been So Long - Gene Vincent
Wild Wild Lover - Benny Joy
Lover's Rock - Johnny Horton
Crawdad Hole - Jack Earls
Life By The Drop - Stevie Ray Vaughan
On The Road Again - Willie Nelson
Blue Eyes Cryin' In The Rain - Willie Nelson
Carol - Chuck Berry
Brown eyed Handsome Man - Chuck Berry
Long Blond Hair - Johnny Powers
20 Flight Rock - Eddie Cochran
Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochran
That's My Little Suzie - Richie Valens
Ubangi Stomp - Warren Smith
Red Cadillac & Black Moustache - Warren Smith
Atomic Cocktail - Slim Gaillard
Crazy Little Baby - Hillbilly Hellcats
Too Late Baby - The Paladens
She Tears Me Up - The Paladens
Daddy Yar - The Paladens
Tell Me Who - Big Sandy & the Fly-Rite Trio
Make Up Your Mind - Teddy Morgan
49 Mercury - Forbidden Pigs
One Sweet Letter - James Intvelt

Performance Schedule

06-17-2012 — Badlandz Billiards El Paso TX
06-16-2012 — Private Party El Paso TX
06-01-2012 — St. Clair Winery & Bistro 1720 Avenida De Mesilla Las Cruces NM 88005
05-25-2012 — Kickstands El Paso TX

Past Booked Dates:

05-06-2012 — Cowboy Touch 1700 N Zaragoza El Paso TX 79936
05-04-2012 — Convention Center El Paso TX
04-20-2012 — St. Clair Winery & Bistro 1720 Avenida De Mesilla Las Cruces NM 88005
03-17-2012 — Ardovino's Dessert Crossing NM
02-11-2012 — Badlandz Billiards 7792 Franklin Drive El Paso TX
01-27-2012 — M's Lips Lounge 510 N Stanton El Paso TX
01-21-2012 — M's Lips Lounge 510 N Stanton El Paso TX
12-18-2011 — Ardovino's Desert Crossing El Paso TX
11-06-2011 — Badlandz Billiards 7792 Franklin Drive El Paso TX
10-08-2011 — Rockabilly On The Rio El Paso TX
09-23-2011 — Hoppy Monk Bar & Grill El Paso TX
09-10-2011 — Hurricane Alley Las Cruces NM
09-03-2011 — Hillsboro Heritage Mustic Festival Hillsboro NM
08-27-2011 — El Patio Cantina Mesilla NM
08-20-2011 — Private Party Deming NM
07-01-2011 — Dominic's Italian Restaurant El Paso TX
05-19-2011 — Private Event El Paso TX
05-13-2011 — Dominics Italian Restaurant El Paso TX
05-06-2011 — Civic Center Alamogordo NM 88310
03-19-2011 — Horizon Bar & Grill 14010 Horizon Blvd Horizon City TX
08-07-2010 — Vasser Riverfest Car Show Vassar MI
07-24-2010 — Wedding Northville MI
07-17-2010 — Toledo Sailing Club Toledo OH
07-14-2010 — Armada Jams Summer Concerts In The Park Armada MI 48008
07-09-2010 — Marine City Music Festival Marine City MI
06-26-2010 — Downriver Cruise16225 Fort St. Southgate MI 48195
05-30-2010 — Wedding, Grand Rapids MI
05-28-2010 — Callahan's Music Hall, Auburn Hills MI
05-15-2010 — Wedding in Troy MI
04-23-2010 — Albert's On The Alley 5651 Middlebelt Garden City MI 48135
04-10-2010 — Village Grille Dryden MI
04-09-2010 — Pix Theatre Lapeer MI
03-27-2010 — Sylvan Lanes Bar & Grill, Sylvan Lake MI
02-20-2010 — Elks Club 1731 26917 Telegraph Rd Flat Rock MI 48134
02-13-2010 — Village Grille 5501 Mainstreet Dryden Mi 48424
12-11-2009 — The Blarney Irish Pub Toledo OH
11-21-2009 — Boomer's Bar & Grill Waterford MI
11-07-2009 — Heidelberg Rest Club Above Ann Arbor MI
10-31-2009 — Motorcity Eagles Club Redford MI

Experience

2006: 50 gigs
2007: 50 gigs
2008: 70 gigs
2009: 40 gigs
2010: 40 gigs

Available for Your

Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Band Member Wanted, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Casino, Christmas Party, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Corporate Event, Cruise, Fair, Festival, Fund Raiser, Grand Opening, Hotel, Private Party, Studio Session, Wedding Reception