Chris Ruggiero - Topic

Chris Ruggiero takes his audiences on a journey through the golden age of rock and roll, breathing new life into the timeless music of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Chris has been described as an “old soul” at 23 years old, whose approach to his concert appearances is more in line with that of a bygone era than it is the artists of his generation.

Chris first came to national attention when he performed in concert on one of PBS-TV’s coast-to-coast broadcast specials, which still airs to this day. Since then, Chris has been traveling around the country delivering his unique brand of vintage rock and roll, including sold out shows in Las Vegas, Cleveland, Florida and New York.

Chris released 4 albums in 2021 including “I Am Chris Ruggiero” which features original arrangements from legendary arranger Charlie Calello on timeless classics from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Calello has had over 100 national records as an arranger and producer, having worked with Frankie Valli, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond and Glen Campbell, to name a few. Chris says, “Charlie is the epitome of musical genius.” Having completed the project, it appears the admiration is now mutual. Calello commented, “It’s been a long time since I heard a voice like this. Chris doesn’t chase the music. He brings the music to him and he does it without vocal tricks. That’s rare today.”

His December 2021 release “Quiet Nights,” features only his voice and the masterful pianist Chris Tamburr.