Chris loves music. The blues is in his soul. He started out as a jazz cornet/trumpet player and later fell in love with the guitar and the blues.
Chris Canas formed the Chris Canas Band to bring his genre pushing style to the likes of young listeners and seasoned die hards. His influences include: BB King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Jonny Lang, Prince, Little Milton, Albert Collins, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and a host of old and new school cats. Chris' blues will set the mood. Whether dark, playful or in your face jammin', his presence on the stage commands attention from all sides of the room. This band loves a good time.
Ambitious, yet down to earth. Blues meet funk meet neo-soul.
The Chris Canas Band can be seen blazing a trail in the Metro Detroit area and beyond. The front man, Chris Canas; self proclaimed soldier for the blues, has put together a who’s who of veteran musicians to help keep the blues alive in the hearts of all music lovers. The Chris Canas Band has a well blended set of classic covers and funky smooth originals that keep the audience jumping and the party going. The group is as diverse as they come with interesting backgrounds in music. The band is available as a solo, Three Piece, or Six Piece act. This band is driven to pump new life into “The Blues” as well as embracing the rich traditional roots of the past. Brace yourselves for the Explosion.
Favorite Blues Artists and Bands
BB King
Jonny Lang
Prince
Eric Clapton
Junior Wells
Donny Hathaway
Aretha Franklin