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Along with festivals and clubs, the Kings also play for private parties, weddings and corporate events. The Kings have entertained at events for John Elway, Terrell Davis, President Ford, President Clinton, the Queen of Holland, The Red Cross, Smith Barney, A.G. Edwards, Boston Chicken, The Denver Nuggets, The United Way, US West and many, many more. Along with their eight CDs of original material the Kings can swing with Glenn Miller, funk with James Brown and rock with Stevie Ray Vaughn! For a complete list of their music, click on the "song list" icon within the Corporate or Weddings section.

Some of our clients are: IBM, US West, Boston Chicken, The Queen Of Holland (!), United Way, John Elway Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Cherry Creek Arts Festival, President William Jefferson Clinton, Summit of Eight, Ford Motor Company, The Hyatt Regency DTC, Fat Tire Classic, The Denver Nuggets and many, many, more...

Concerts and Festivals

The Kings have played festivals from Washington State to New York, Italy to Denmark.

The largest so far was Park Pop in The Hague, Holland (photo). The Kings headlined that festival in front of 450,000 people. In this section you will find copies of our stage plot, rider, and hotel and backline requirements. If you need more information, please contact us right away.

Corporate Booking Information

Chris Daniels & the Kings have played for Corporate events, parties, fundraising events, and special events for the Queen of Holland, Chancellor of Germany, two Presidents, but more important folks like John Elway, Patrick Roy, The Avalanche, the Nuggets, The Red Cross, and many, many others.

From Atlanta to the top of mountains in Colorado, barges in the canals of Amsterdam all the way to the Flamingo in Las Vegas the Kings have made special events magic. We make the celebration special by bringing joy to the music we play. When we play corporate events we can also serve as the "back up" band for other national acts and have done so for the Coasters, Drifters, Platters, Bo Diddly, and many many more. For special events we play a huge variety of music to try and get everyone involved in the fun. Glenn Miller to Stevie Ray Vaughn, its all part of the party. In this section you will find a song list of the kinds of songs the Kings bring to the festivities. You will also find some of the thank you letters and letters of recommendation we have received from friends. If you are interested, just send us an e-mail.

Weddings and Private Parties

If you are interested, just send us an e-mail by clicking Chris Daniels & the Kings have played for many weddings all over the world, from the Colorado mountains to a beautiful park in Amsterdam, and the Flamingo in Las Vegas. They have played parties and special events for Presidents, Queens, many many charities, for professional sports teams and even shows for the United States Armed Forces.

Chris Daniels
"It is a magic thing to do, to be there to make somebody's party the best. We love it. Years later people will forget the food and the flowers, but they will always remember and love a great band. We make the celebration special because we always have fun when we play -- and that fun is really infectious. When we play at weddings and parties we tend to play a huge variety of music to try and get everyone involved in the fun. Glenn Miller to Stevie Ray Vaughn, the Bostones to Surf song dances, fun is the heart and soul of the party. In this section you will find a song list of the kinds of songs the Kings bring to the festivities. You will also find just a few of the hundreds of the thank you letters and letters of recommendation we have received."

Backstage and Onstage Requirements

Amps for two guitar players

Lead Guitar (Some different possibilities)
Lab Series a 2-12 Combo with channel switching
New 1990's Twin Reverb-master volume & Channel switching
Marshal-JCM 800 or 900 lead series with effects loop
He really needs channel switching and master volume set up
Rhythm Guitar
2 Fender "60's" or 1 New 1990's version of a twin Reverb with channel switch

Keyboards

Standard keyboard amps like a TOA model Kd-1, Kd-2, or Kd-3 but he has also used Roland JC-120. A good Keybaord stand.

Bass

Gallien Krueger 400 RB2 power amp or a G/K 800-RB power amp or an SWR-400
Speakers GK 4-10 would perfect / a good 15 with bullet tweeter

Drums

Standard 4 piece kit, Kick, Floor, (1) rack snare, four cymbal stands, one high-hat stand, one snare stand and a good drum throne. Our drummer will bring cymbals, kick peddle, sticks, and snare.

Dressing Rooms 'n stuff
A dressing room. We don't care what kind, just some place to get naked and have a beer. It has to be able to hold seven guys. We really need one of these for the costume change. Otherwise, Chris will do it on stage, and that is a really ugly sight. You just don't want that to happen. So please find us a room.

Beer, whatever is easy and fun for the promoter. If the festival is sponsored by XYZ beer, give us XYZ beer. The boys like the stuff in any and all forms. No hard liquor. We are stupid enough as it is.

Munchies: for before and after the gig. Like chips, sandwich making stuff, cookies, candy what ever, we even eat brown M&Ms. Stuff to munch on that makes sense for musicians. No need to go organic, but please, make sure the food is fresh, thank you.

Soda,juice and water. Whatever is available of all three. Please make it bottled water, diet and regular sodas, and whatever juice is easy, orange and apple, etc.,Thanks!

Hot Meal, either before or after the gig. We love sampling local food. It can be at your club or you can send us to the restaurant down the street where your friend makes a great meal and gives you a great deal. There are seven musicians and usually one press, promo, or manager type hanging around. So, Please plan for feeding eight people. Thanks again.

Four Double Rooms. If the club (Festival) is providing rooms, we need 4 "double" rooms. In the USA that means four rooms with two queen size beds in each. In Europe, that usually means four rooms with two tiny single beds in each. We are OK with either. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY ROOMS WHICH CONTAIN ONLY ONE BED OR ROLL-OUT BEDS! These are grown men and they like each other a lot, but not that much. So, please get this right. Thank you very much.

The Kings are a funny band, a very friendly crew. If somebody in our crew is being a jerk, we usually know it and try and take care of it. But don't be afraid to tell us if we are screwing up. We try to always be courteous and have a whole hell of a lot of fun.

Thanks for working with us. If you have any questions please call or E-mail. USA # 303-320-7599, E-Mail cwd444@aol.com

Stage Plot and Monitor Mix Requirements

Basic Requirements: 4 separate monitor mixes

Best: 6 monitor mixes as shown on stage plot. Bass and percussion share a mix when we have percussion added.
Everybody just wants themselves in their monitor with the exception of the drummer. The drummer likes a little of Chris' voice in his mix and Chris guitars. Lead guitar position(when we can get it)likes a little keys and bass.

Inputs:
Five vocal mics(*including one horn vocal)
Two horn mics
Two guitar amp mics
One acoustic DI on Chris
One bass line (DI in his amp)
Two keyboard inputs (2 di's
Standard 4-piece drum kit

*Horn vocal is not shown on the stage plot but it should be set between the two horn mics.

**Ever now and then, we include a percussionist just to the right of the bass amp. He needs 2 mics and can share a mix with bass. Chris will give you a heads up if he's coming.