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Chris Himel, The Musician
Chris Himel, The Songwriter
Chris Himel, The Songwriter
For over 30 years, Chris has been entertaining people all over south Louisiana and Texas. In the early 90's, he started as the keyboard player in "The Double Shot Band", based out of Lafayette, LA. Over the next 8 years, he went on to play with several other bands and artists. In 2003, he formed the band "Diamondback" and started doing
For over 30 years, Chris has been entertaining people all over south Louisiana and Texas. In the early 90's, he started as the keyboard player in "The Double Shot Band", based out of Lafayette, LA. Over the next 8 years, he went on to play with several other bands and artists. In 2003, he formed the band "Diamondback" and started doing shows to promote his first album, "One For Me". A year later, Chris took a break from music. In 2006, he formed the band "Outbound" to promote the album "The Other Half". In 2011, Chris released "The Man I Am" album. Chris always had the mindset of playing cover songs mixed in with his original songs. To this day, you will year Chris honor many of the Country Music Singers before him, while showcasing his own songs.
Chris Himel, The Songwriter
Chris Himel, The Songwriter
Chris Himel, The Songwriter
Chris began writing music in the early 90's. His craft was developed by writing about things that had purpose: the up's and down's of life, love, heartbreak, and just sitting back having a good time. Some of the best topics, come from his daily life. The song, "Your Turn To Cry" was written after he went through a divorce. The song, "The
Chris began writing music in the early 90's. His craft was developed by writing about things that had purpose: the up's and down's of life, love, heartbreak, and just sitting back having a good time. Some of the best topics, come from his daily life. The song, "Your Turn To Cry" was written after he went through a divorce. The song, "The Man I Am" is about all the hard times that he went through, that eventually made him a better person in the end. He has a clever way of putting twists into his lyrics. You think he means one thing, but it means another. But, it actually means both. The newest additions to his portfolio of songs will come out in 2024. It will be a 20 song album featuring 5 brand new songs, and 15 songs from his previous 3 albums. The first single is "Jose, Jack, & Jim"
Chris Himel, The Artist
Chris Himel, The Songwriter
Chris Himel, The Performer
In addition to singing, writing, playing piano, and playing rhythm guitar, Chris is a visionary. He has produced all the songs on all of his albums, and wrote the storylines to his music videos. He is very hands on with every aspect of his music career. He has a country style with his own twist
Chris Himel, The Performer
Chris Himel, The Songwriter
Chris Himel, The Performer
When Chris hits the stage, people fall in love with his rich baritone voice. At his live shows, you will feel the traditions passed down from the greatest country singers of all times. You will hear him perform songs by Conway Twitty, George Strait, Ronnie Milsap, Hank, Jr, and many other legendary artists. He also mixes in some Louisian
When Chris hits the stage, people fall in love with his rich baritone voice. At his live shows, you will feel the traditions passed down from the greatest country singers of all times. You will hear him perform songs by Conway Twitty, George Strait, Ronnie Milsap, Hank, Jr, and many other legendary artists. He also mixes in some Louisiana music to spice things up and highlight where he's from. Whether is a festival, large nightclub, or smaller venue, Chris grabs the attention of fans and spectators and gives them something to remember every time he hits the stage. Chris currently does shows with his band or for smaller venues, performs with a longtime friend as a duo.