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Chris Murphy is a Saxophonist, Singer and Songwriter based in London Ontario. He has released 7 recordings as a bandleader and his music has been featured on CBC, Smooth Jazz and College Radio Stations. Chris has been nominated 12 times for the Maple Blues Award and he has twice been presented with the Jack Richardson Award. He describes his music as Saxophone Driven Party Music.
The Chris Murphy Band was formed in 1998 when Chris left the house band he had been fronting five nights a week for over six years at the Old Chicago Speakeasy and Grill.
He is also the leader of the Village Blues Band  which has performed on Sunday afternoons at the Wortley Roadhouse since Feb 2005.
Chris Murphy and The Village Blues Band will start their 10th season of Sunday afternoon matinees at the Wortley Roadhouse in London OnCorner of Wortley and Elmwood. NO COVER! 4:00 until 8:00 until Mothers Day
Chris Murphy and The Village Blues Band
Chris Murphy Lead Vocals and Saxophone
Ted Leonard Lead Vocals and Guitar
Ryan Spong Lead Vocals and Bass
Marty Verweel Trumpet
Ted Peacock Drums
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May 19  Chris Murphy Horns at the Budwieser Gardens with Frankie Valli and the Four seasons

June 5 Chris Murphy and Village Blues Band @ the Moose Lodge Weston Street near Wellington
No Cover! 2:00 until 6:00 for John Heath’s party fans of the band are welcome to drop by. Cheap Drinks!

June 10 Chris Murphy 17 piece Big Band performing at Convocation at Alumni Hall 10 AM
Ivey School of Business Convocation

June 25 Chris Murphy is the guest with the Brant Parker Band at Donnelly’s in Thorold On (afternoon show)

June 26 Chris Murphy is the guest with the Brant Parker Band at the Bay City Music Club in Hamilton (afternoon show)

June 30 Chris Murphy is the guest with the James Anthony Band at the Black Swan in Burlington 7:00 – 11:00

July 3 Chris Murphy is the guest with the James Anthony Band in Oakville (afternoon show)
July 5, 6, 7, 8 Chris Murphy will be part of the play Rock and Roll the Allen Freid Story in Kincardine On

July 9 Chris Murphy Band at the Lighthouse Blues Festival in Kincardine

July 10 Chris Murphy Band at the Rib-Fest in Amherstberg On 3:00 – 5:00

July 16 with The Rockin Rebels Bar B Que Party

July 30 with The Last Waltz a Musical Celebration of the Band LIVE Del Curry Park in Peterborough 7:00 NO COVER!

August 14 with Robbie Antoine Band on the Beach in Grand Bend 8:00

August 18 The Chris Murphy Band Firemans Park Niagara Falls 7:00

August 19 The Chris Murphy Band with guest Cheryl Lescom the Holiday Inn Gazebo in Peterborough 6:00 – 10:00

August 20 The Chris Murphy Band in Lindsay On venue to be confirmed

August 21 Quai du Vin Winery  Sparta On

October 4 The Last Waltz a Musical Celebration of the Band LIVE  Simcoe Fair

October 26 Chris Murphy Jazz Group at the Wolfe Theatre London 7:00 No Cover!
part of the Jazz for the People Series

November 6 Chris Murphy Jazz Group at the Mocha Shrine Colborne Street London 2:00 – 6:00
for the Jazz Society

November 12 with The Last Waltz a Musical Celebration of the Band LIVE  Centennial Hall
Tickets at the Box Office only $49.95