Chad "Crooner" Brown
Overview
Singing the standards, creating moods - Frank, Dean, Sammy, Bobby, Perry, Andy - with an occasional reach into the contemporary - Neil Diamond, Jim Croce, Michael Buble, etc. Smooth and classy, swinging and hip, always adding calm swagger to your event. Using a repertoire of over 450 songs, I design each set to match your needs - soft romantic background music or upbeat swinging danceable selections to get the crowd on the floor. Let me create a wine and caviar mood to compliment your next event.
Reviews
23 reviews
Izabell W.
January 26, 2023AMAZING PERFORMANCE
Chad is an exceptional performer! He performed at my rehearsal dinner which was a James Bond themed event. I let him know that everyone would be dressing the part and he showed up early and even dressed the part! His talent is unmatched and truly made the experience a night to remember! I will definitely be booking him again for future events! We had a few speeches given and he so kindly let us use his equipment. He really interacted with my guest and just made it a beautiful experience. Can’t thank him enough!!
Hired as: Dean Martin Impersonator, Frank Sinatra Impersonator, Jazz Singer
Rosemarie P.
September 5, 2022A step back in time!
Chad's voice was magical as he sang the hits of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin for our Italian Dinner. We had standing room only as folks poured to hear him sing!! He's a real crowd pleaser and everyone experienced time travel as he brought theses famous voices back to life.
He was very accommodating and patient with us as we worked at the details of our venue and our event date. Thanks Chad!
Hired as: Dean Martin Impersonator, Frank Sinatra Impersonator
Wanda H.
September 12, 2021Awesome afternoon with Chad Crooner Brown
Chad was the perfect professional performer for our ladies event.
He charmed all present, and gave us a polished set with all the stops pulled out.
Many of the attendees gave me excellent feedback, and were so complimentary of Chad and his music.
Thank you Chad for really delivering a smooth groove.
Hired as: Crooner
Chad "Crooner" Brown
Thank you so much, Wanda, for allowing me to be part of your event. It was a pleasure to entertain you and your Sigma Phi Alpha sisters. I wish you all the best.
Carla P.
July 12, 2025Fantastic
Chad was great for an 80th birthday party! We were all dancing and singing along. He made the evening extra special.
Hired as: Crooner
John
December 28, 2024Party with Chad
Chad did a great job. Everyone really enjoyed the entertainment. Thank you Chad for a great time.
Hired as: Crooner, Tribute Artist
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, Spanish
What to expect
My goal is always to satisfy my client and make the audience happy. I make every attempt to cater my musical selections and create a mood to fit the event. I can be the main event or I can be the subtle feeling in the air while people mingle. I always dress the part, act the part, and try to leave a positive feeling in anyone who hears me.
About
I'm a lifelong central Indiana resident living my dream of making people happy with music. I spent 10 years in the company chorus, sang with the Hendricks County Symphonic Chorus, and have been singing solo shows for many years.
Additional booking notes
My setup has a small footprint and doesn't require much space. I can set up in a corner and stay out of the way, take the stage and own it, or walk through the crowd and make connections.
Past booked events
October 2025
07
Tuesday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Newport, KY
July 2025
07
Monday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
South Lebanon, OH
May 2025
23
Friday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Lebanon, IN
December 2024
07
Saturday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Indianapolis, IN
May 2024
29
Wednesday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Carmel, IN
04
Saturday
House Party
4:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Noblesville, IN
February 2024
10
Saturday
Fundraiser
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Gibson City, IL
September 2023
02
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Greenwood, IN
01
Friday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Middletown, OH
May 2023
20
Saturday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Avon, IN
April 2023
07
Friday
Easter Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Mason, OH
February 2023
15
Wednesday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Indianapolis, IN
January 2023
21
Saturday
Kathy Evans Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
11
Wednesday
Harbour Manor and The Lodge
3:00pm - 4:00pm
December 2022
31
Saturday
Brazil Elks Club
5:00pm - 8:00pm
30
Friday
The Stratford
4:00pm - 6:00pm
29
Thursday
Bocca
8:00pm - 11:00pm
22
Thursday
Bocca
8:00pm - 11:00pm
18
Sunday
Majestic Care
3:00pm - 4:00pm
17
Saturday
The Med
6:00pm - 8:00pm
15
Thursday
Bocca
8:00pm - 11:00pm
09
Friday
The Stratford
4:00pm - 6:00pm
08
Thursday
Bocca
8:00pm - 11:00pm
06
Tuesday
Munster Parks and Recreation
11:30am - 1:00pm
03
Saturday
Lebanon - Christmas on the Square
4:00pm - 6:00pm
01
Thursday
Bocca
8:00pm - 11:00pm
November 2022
22
Tuesday
Majestic Care (Healthcare) of Carmel
2:00pm - 3:00pm
19
Saturday
The Med
6:00pm - 8:00pm
18
Friday
Bocca
8:00pm - 11:00pm
18
Friday
Independence Village of Zionsville West
3:00pm - 4:00pm
17
Thursday
Robin Run Village
6:30pm - 7:30pm
15
Tuesday
Reserve at Hamilton Trace
2:30pm - 3:30pm
11
Friday
The Stratford
4:00pm - 6:00pm
10
Thursday
Bocca
8:00pm - 11:00pm
06
Sunday
Urban Vines
5:00pm - 8:00pm
03
Thursday
Bocca
8:00pm - 11:00pm
October 2022
28
Friday
Independent Village of Zionsville East
4:00pm - 5:00pm
27
Thursday
Bocca
8:00pm - 11:00pm
20
Thursday
Bocca
8:00pm - 11:00pm
15
Saturday
The Med
6:00pm - 8:00pm
14
Friday
Bocca
8:00pm - 11:00pm
14
Friday
The Stratford
4:00pm - 6:00pm
13
Thursday
Woodmont Assisted Living
6:00pm - 7:00pm
09
Sunday
Majestic Care of Carmel
3:00pm - 4:00pm
06
Thursday
Robin Run Village
6:30pm - 7:30pm
September 2022
20
Tuesday
Reserve at Hamilton Trace
2:30pm - 3:30pm
03
Saturday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Greenwood, IN
August 2022
18
Thursday
Hendricks Co Senior Servicers
7:00pm - 9:00pm
07
Sunday
Urban Vines Winery & Brewery
5:00pm - 8:00pm
July 2022
29
Friday
The Stratford
4:00pm - 6:00pm
28
Thursday
Reserve at Hamilton Trace
1:00pm - 2:00pm
May 2022
18
Wednesday
Majestic Care Healthcare
2:00pm - 3:00pm
08
Sunday
Urban Vines Winery & Brewery
5:00pm - 8:00pm
April 2022
28
Thursday
Via Vite VIP Party
4:00pm - 8:00pm
26
Tuesday
Village of Avon
2:00pm - 3:00pm
24
Sunday
Majestic Care of Carmel
3:00pm - 4:00pm
23
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Santa Claus, IN
14
Thursday
Michael's 50th Birthday
6:00pm - 8:30pm
07
Thursday
Reserve at Hamilton Trace
1:00pm - 2:00pm
03
Sunday
Urban Vines Winery & Brewery
5:00pm - 8:00pm
March 2022
30
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Indianapolis, IN
03
Thursday
Urban Vines Winery & Brewery
7:00pm - 10:00pm
February 2022
24
Thursday
Campus Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Bloomington, IN
20
Sunday
Majestic Care of Carmel
3:00pm - 4:00pm
January 2022
07
Friday
Private Birthday Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
December 2021
31
Friday
Brazil Elks Club
5:30pm - 8:30pm
23
Thursday
Holiday in Lights - Sharon Woods Park
6:00pm - 8:30pm
16
Thursday
Holiday in Lights - Sharon Woods Park
6:00pm - 8:30pm
13
Monday
Shoreland Apartments - Chicago
6:00pm - 8:00pm
12
Sunday
Manor Care at Summer Trace
3:00pm - 4:00pm
11
Saturday
Del Prado Apartments
12:00pm - 2:00pm
09
Thursday
Holiday in Lights - Sharon Woods Park
6:00pm - 8:30pm
07
Tuesday
Blackwood Apartments - Chicago
6:00pm - 8:00pm
04
Saturday
Lebanon - Christmas on the Square
4:30pm - 6:30pm
02
Thursday
Holiday in Lights - Sharon Woods Park
6:00pm - 8:30pm
November 2021
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
04
Thursday
Urban Vines
7:00pm - 10:00pm
04
Thursday
Reserve at Hamilton Trace
2:00pm - 3:00pm
October 2021
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Batavia, OH
September 2021
23
Thursday
Urban Vines
7:00pm - 10:00pm
23
Thursday
Reserve at Hamilton Trace
2:00pm - 3:00pm
17
Friday
Calumet HS Reunion
7:00pm - 8:30pm
17
Friday
Reunion
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Cedar Lake, IN
11
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Thorntown, IN
August 2021
22
Sunday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Cincinnati, OH
19
Thursday
Hendricks County Senior Services
7:00pm - 9:00pm
July 2021
31
Saturday
Leslie's Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
June 2021
19
Saturday
Calabrese Memorial
11:30am - 1:30pm
13
Sunday
Woodstock Country Club
7:00pm - 8:00pm
12
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Highland, IN
10
Thursday
Reserve at Hamilton Trace
2:00pm - 3:00pm
04
Friday
Lebanon - Music on the Plaza
7:30pm - 9:30pm
May 2021
20
Thursday
Hoosier Village
6:45pm - 7:45pm
01
Saturday
Urban Vines Winery & Brewery
3:00pm - 6:00pm
March 2021
13
Saturday
Oak Grove Casino
5:00pm - 8:00pm
February 2021
06
Saturday
Urban Vines Winery & Brewery
7:00pm - 10:00pm
January 2021
29
Friday
Urban Vines Winery & Brewery
7:00pm - 10:00pm
December 2020
16
Wednesday
Woodenware USA Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
05
Saturday
Urban Vines Winery & Brewery
3:00pm - 6:00pm
November 2020
19
Thursday
Reserve at Hamilton Trace
2:00pm - 3:00pm
October 2020
10
Saturday
Wedding
5:00pm - 6:00pm
02
Friday
Alicia's Mom's Birthday
3:00pm - 4:00pm
September 2020
27
Sunday
Reserve at Hamilton Trace
3:00pm - 4:00pm
24
Thursday
Urban Vines Winery & Brewery
7:00pm - 10:00pm
August 2020
27
Thursday
Reserve at Hamilton Trace
2:00pm - 3:00pm
July 2020
09
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Lafayette, IN
June 2020
14
Sunday
Woodstock Country Club Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
May 2020
15
Friday
Holiday Inn City Center - Lafayette, IN
7:00pm - 10:00pm
14
Thursday
Urban vines
7:00pm - 10:00pm
01
Friday
Holiday Inn City Center - Lafayette, IN
7:00pm - 10:00pm
April 2020
26
Sunday
Anniversary party
4:00pm - 7:30pm
18
Saturday
Private Party
5:00pm - 9:00pm
17
Friday
Holiday Inn City Center - Lafayette, IN
7:00pm - 10:00pm
03
Friday
Holiday Inn City Center - Lafayette, IN
7:00pm - 10:00pm
March 2020
26
Thursday
Reserve at Hamilton Trace
2:00pm - 3:00pm
20
Friday
Holiday Inn City Center - Lafayette, IN
7:00pm - 10:00pm
13
Friday
Holiday Inn City Center - Lafayette, IN
7:00pm - 10:00pm
06
Friday
Cincinnati Sports Club
5:00pm - 8:00pm (Sat)
05
Thursday
Urban vines winery & brewery
7:00pm - 10:00pm
February 2020
01
Saturday
Nightclub Event
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Jeffersonville, IN
January 2020
11
Saturday
Concert
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Kettering, OH
December 2019
20
Friday
Chateau Thomas Winery
7:00pm - 9:00pm
07
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
North Webster, IN
November 2019
01
Friday
Chateau Thomas Winery
7:00pm - 9:00pm
October 2019
24
Thursday
Assisted Living Facility
2:00pm - 3:00pm
August 2019
23
Friday
Chateau Thomas Winery
7:00pm - 9:00pm
May 2019
25
Saturday
Urban Vines Winery and Brewery
7:00pm - 10:00pm
April 2019
27
Saturday
Concert
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Princeton, IN
25
Thursday
Assisted Living Facility
2:00pm - 3:00pm
13
Saturday
Reserve at Hamilton Trace - Broadway duets
6:30pm - 7:30pm
06
Saturday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Bloomington, IN
March 2019
03
Sunday
Urban Vines Winery & Brewery
5:00pm - 8:00pm
01
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
East St Louis, IL
February 2019
15
Friday
Plainfield Christian Church Women's Group
6:00pm - 7:00pm
January 2019
31
Thursday
Assisted Living Facility
2:00pm - 3:00pm
25
Friday
Chateau Thomas Winery
7:00pm - 9:00pm
17
Thursday
Urban Vines Winery & Brewery
7:00pm - 10:00pm
December 2018
15
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Bedford, IN
June 2018
02
Saturday
Festival
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Virginia, IL
Set list
My repertoire is over 450 songs and I can go from soft romantic background music to upbeat swinging dance-able selections when it’s time for the party to kick. A majority of my music is from Sinatra, Dean Martin, and the like, but I also reach into more contemporary artists like Neil Diamond, Jim Croce, Michael Buble, etc. I encourage you to check my website for a full listing of my repertoire as it expands over time.
Some examples are below.
Frank Sinatra - Fly Me To The Moon, Theme From "New York, New York", My Way, My Funny Valentine, I'll Be Seeing You, I've Got You Under My Skin, I've Got The World On The String
Dean Martin - Everybody Love Somebody, You're Nobody 'Till Somebody Loves You, That's Amore, Sway, Volare
Sammy Davis Jr - I Gotta Be Me, Something's Gotta Give
Bobby Darrin - Mack The Knife, Somewhere Beyond The Sea, The Party's Over
Contemporary songs - Daughters (John Mayer), All Of Me (John Leggend), Sweet Caroline, Forever in Blue Jeans (Neil Diamond), I Got A Name (Jim Croce), Isn't She Lovely? (Stevie Wonder), Just The Way You Are, She's Got A Way (Billy Joel)
Influences and inspiration
I study Frank Sinatra in every aspect - voice, phrasing, passion, tone, stage presence - and do my best to honor his immeasurable legacy. I'm also inspired by other standards singers like Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Perry Como, Bobby Darin, as well as contemporary artists like Michael Buble, Neil Diamond, and others.