A six piece combo group including two vocalists. We play any venue available for any reasonably negotiable fee. Bar tab percentage, door, etc. We can share a stage for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or play an entire 3-4hour set.
Predominantly Original Rock Music. We love entertaining those who truly enjoy the art of music, and enjoy sharing the stage with acts from all over the world with opportunities to collaborate and bring the greatness of true musical talent back into the mainstream.
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Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Chris F. Billiot & Random Access bring a vibrant new feel to the throwback sounds of the golden age of folk rock, rock and roll, and alternative sounds. We have a regular following that certainly enjoys a few cold one's while enjoying the show and hanging out with the group afterwards. The age range of the following is as diverse and varied as the music itself. And while they tend to shy away from straight forward cover music, they have a knack for exciting the crowd with pumped up versions of Show Tunes, TV Show themes, and other obscure versions song selections from classic artists.
Since 2002, Chris F. Billiot & Random Access has been performing and working to put out a sound that is appealing to all genre of fans. Chris F. Billiot formed the group during a recording session in which musicians interested in the original sound decided to work together on an original music project. Mostly on songs written acoustically by Chris F. Billiot since he began songwriting in 1981.
When Billiot formed Random Access, he made it clear that this band would not be about himself or a few members, but rather breathing concept that would continue on regardless of his involvement or that of any one member of the group. Because of this Random Access has had numerous members who have come and gone and even come back again, to keep this movement of true grass roots rock and roll.
Highlights of Chris F. Billiot & Random Access's performances include shows around the New Orleans Metro music scene such as Tipatinas, Mahalia Jackson Theatre, Twist of Lime, City Park and even a rare performance in historical Jackson Square. Lead Guitarist, Mike James, and Drummer Art Traylor have recently joined the group with Original Bassist Jude Varuso, Chuck Billiot and Brett Patton Backup on Backup Vocals, Horns and Percussion, rounding out the most current incarnation of Random Access.
Chris F. Billiot & Random Access love playing in venues with excellent sound and lighting. But they have no major requirements when it comes to tech support, other than electrical outlets within 25 feet and ample space for 5-6 people that simulates a stage.
Original Songs:
History
St. Jude's Wheel of Hope
Maybe Tomorrow
Without Love
Canaan Land
Rain, Rain
The Dunes
Where They May
A Man
Shine Get
Shenandoah
Gallop
Turn Around Again and Again and Again...
Make a Move
I Am You
Born With a Gun
Maria/The Return of Green Eyes
The Veteran's Waltz
Don't Forget Us, We're Not that Young
Sometimes We All Feel Nautical;
That Moment
To the Moon
Twana's Tune
To: Sonny's Blues
Internet Romances
Does Texas Ever End?
This is Not Here
Cover Music:
Johnny B. Goode
Honky Tonk Woman
Come Together
Hey Hey, My My
Winter Time
Wagon Wheel
Knocking on Heaven's Door
Born to be Wild
Breakdown
Paint it Black
Sultan's of Swing
Turn the Page
Ring of Fire
Feel Like Making Love
A Kind of Magic
Suspicious Minds
Dancing with the Mountains
Why Don't You Love Me?
I Want You To Want Me
Transformer Man
You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You
Who'll Stop the Rain
Stay
Simple Man
When The Saints Go Marching In
Down By the Riverside
If I only had a Heart
California Promises
The House of the Rising Sun
C'est La Vie
Norwegian Wood
Another Saturday Night
Scotsman's Kilt
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Bob Seger, Jimmy Buffett, Tom Petty, Brother, Brother, The Beatles, Etta James, Cole Porter, Dean Martin, The Band, Bad Company, The Rolling Stones, Cheap Trick, Dire Straits... The list goes on
5 microphones and stands
Kick Drum Microphone
2 Stage monitors
1 monitor for drummer
*All of the following when available:
Alternative Band
