Meet the Band
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Chris King: Lead Vocals
Chris King has been the lead singer since the inception of the band, takes care of the bookings, and the checks. He has won several awards as Colorado country entertainer of the year with the Colorado Country Music Hall of fame, and always has an excellent group of musicians by his side.
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Jeff Lawrence: Keyboard
Jeff was born into a musical family, so singing in the choir and piano lessons were just part of the scene. Jeff learned to play clarinet, and picked up his sister's guitar and started playing in high school bands. Jeff got a B.A. degree in English, and studied music as well. After college, Jeff started going on the road and never stop traveling and performing. Jeff worked for the USO organization and spent time on cruise ships. Ask Jeff about someplace, and he's probably been there!
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Charlie Provenza: Guitar
A one time National Mandolin Champion and Six time Telluride Mandolin Contest Winner, Charlie has performed with the Aspen Music Festival, The Colorado Symphony, the Wild Jimbos and his own groups. Featured Author in Mel Bays Publications Mandolin 2000 and Winfield Winners.
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Tony Gilley: Drums
Tony has been playing drums since the age of 8. In the summer of 1985, at the age of 15, he toured with Country Music Hall of Fame member, Hank Thompson as a Brazos Valley Boy. He’s played in several bands and musicians throughout his career and is the newest member of the Chris King Band.
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Dan Lichtenwalter: Bass Guitar
Denver native, bassist and fledgling keyboard player, Dan Lichtenwalter is one of the newest members of the Chris King Band. He has had the opportunity to participate with several bands over the past 40 years performing events at the Denver Peoples Fair and Black Art Festivals, various Bluegrass Festivals, local music venues, and is an active member in his church’s music team. Listening to and playing country dance music has quickly become one of his favorite genres of musical enjoyment. Dan gets a kick out of watching people have a good time at our events, loves root beer floats, and is still on the hunt for the perfect crispy chili relleno.