Chris Brade
Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Hometown: Giddings, TX
Bryan Gersch
Bass Guitar, Harmony Vocals
Hometown: Giddings, TX
Anthony Klonaris
Lead Guitar, Harmony Vocals
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Bill Collin
Drums
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Dawn Hines-Brade
Booking, Tour Management
Hometown: Shreveport, LA
Chris Brade (Brah-dee) is a high energy, dynamic, crowd pleasing singer/songwriter from Giddings, Texas. Chris has had this dream since the age of 8, when his parents gave him his first guitar, and has not stopped yet! Though his greatest encouragement has been from the love and support of a musical family, he draws inspiration from such artists as Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, George Jones and Farron Young.
Chris began writing his own music at a very early age, which has allowed him to create a style that is all his own. He has played publicly at dancehalls, clubs, casinos and fairs for the past 15 years, perfecting his unique on stage presence. Chris has a matchless way of bringing the crowd onto the stage with him in each and every song. Crowd response is huge and he is well known for joining the fans to meet and greet and takes the opportunity to see that the everyone is enjoying themselves. He enjoys visiting with those that come to his shows, making it a more personal experience for the fans.
When not on stage Chris resides in Houston, Texas with his wife and Manager, Dawn, and three daughters. Chris also gives his time as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force Reserve as a B-52 Weapons Instructor. The Air Force has been very supportive of Chris and his music, for the past 10 years and have allowed him to pursue his dream as a country artist. In the past three years he has released two albums, and two singles, and describes his music as “true to the heart”, something that most everyone can relate to. Chris's new single, "Kind of a Big Deal" will be out on Country Radio this Spring. Chris has opened shows for such artists as Jason Aldean, John Conley, Roger Creager, Aaron Watson, Reckless Kelly, Deryl Dodd and Zona Jones. He and his band have also donated many hours to charitable events benefiting MS, Cancer Research and National Disaster Recovery Efforts.
Though Chris’s talent has taken him many places, his heart is in Texas. He won the 2005 “Horizon Award” at the 28th Annual Terry Awards in Fort Worth, Texas. This award, created in 1977 by Terry Beene, recognizes outstanding Texas artists in multiple categories. Previous award recipients have included Ty Herndon, Lonestar, Gary P. Nunn and Aaron Watson.
Chris’s hope is to make the next year his breakout year. He has left full time active duty in the Air Force to give it his all and, so far, things look promising. Chris will agree that this life is not for everyone, but when “it’s in your blood, it’s in your soul”. Chris truly has what it takes to make this dream a reality.
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Hey my handsome lil bro just wanted to stop by and widh you a Happy Thanksgiving hope you had a good one and you have a great show tonite love ya give my girls a kiss and hug hope to see you before Christmas love Cathy
HEY you know i had to get on here and comment your page :) you guys were awesome tonight. i hope to see ya again soon, hopefully i'll be back there again that night. keep up the good work. your really great.
Stopping by to wish you a fantastic week!!! Hope all is going great with you!!! Check my schedule to see if I am coming to your town on the 2nd leg of my radio tour!!! Check out my newest single Whipping Post on Texas radio NOW!!! I also hope to see you out at Rowdy Bucks in Crosby Texas Saturday November 28th 2009 9:30 The show will also be streamed live from www.susanhickman.com Check it out if you cant make it!!! Hope to see you there!!! Love, ~Susan Hickman www.susanhickman.com www.reverbnation.com/susanhickman www.twitter.com/susanhickman
Cant wait to see yall again... hopefully I can make it to a Texas show that is close... or gonna have to wait till yall come back to Louisiana! Have a great week.. !!!!
Hey Chris! It was very nice meeting yall Saturday! Thanks for making my first time at Coupland a great one! I look forward to hopefully working with you in the near future!!
YALL WERE AWESOME TONIGHT.. I HAD A BLAST... LOVED SEEING YALL AGAIN.. CANT WAIT TILL THE NEXT TIME... FOREVER YOUR ORIGINAL "BRADE BABE".... LOVE TO YOU ALL!!!
Hey my handsome lil bro i had a blast last nite you guys were awesome cant wait to see ya'll again have a great show tonite i will be working but i will be thinking bout ya'll love ya'll give my girls a hug and kiss for me see you soon love Cathy
You guys are the best!!! Had a blast as always tonight!!! Dawn, I will be talking to Brian and Charlotte before tuesday...don't forget Dec 19th! Be safe going home! See you guys soon!!
A few years ago you came to a little town called Caldwell and we met. I was going to play your guitar but you didnt like my Texas State Bobcats shirt. Lol. But my sister got to wear your cowboy hat.
You may not remember that but it was a big deal for us. :)
You were absolutly AMAZING tonight! as always!! but cant wait til you come back to the dillo. i came for you though.. lol.. ccr was aiight.. <3ashleigh.
ahhhh mannn. The show last night was awesome! It was great to see you & Dawn. Glad we could help out! Give us a call anytime & we..ll help ya..ll out again.
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