| Chas and the Band |
Chas Collins - Lead Vocals
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Hometown : Nashville, Tennessee (originally from New Orleans, Louisiana)
On Music : "I enjoy any kind of music as long as it is from the heart but my passion is high octane country!"
On the Band : "I'm so blessed to be on the road and share the stage with such a great group of guys that
play their heart out every night and believe so much in what we do. They are like family!"
On Touring : "Being on the road can be a lot of fun because of all the sights you get to see but it takes a lot
of work and dedication handle being away from family and friends. Sometimes you even forget that you
have a home."
On Music : "I enjoy any kind of music as long as it is from the heart but my passion is high octane country!"
On the Band : "I'm so blessed to be on the road and share the stage with such a great group of guys that
play their heart out every night and believe so much in what we do. They are like family!"
On Touring : "Being on the road can be a lot of fun because of all the sights you get to see but it takes a lot
of work and dedication handle being away from family and friends. Sometimes you even forget that you
have a home."
Rob "The Animal" Pate - Drums & Percussion
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Born and raised in Kingsport, TN Rob had sticks in his hand at age 6 and was playing publicly by the time
he was 11. As a teen he played in church providing tempo for a full orchestra, traveling on countless
mission tours as well as playing for the hottest local rock band. Fresh out of high school, Rob packed up
and moved to the music city in pursuit of his dream. For a number of years, Rob played the rock and
country scene in and around Nashville, touring the U. S. opening for numerous major acts such as The
Wild Rose, Mel McDaniel, Marty Haggard, Billy Joe Royal, and Kitty Wells and personally backed R&B
legend Percy Sledge. After all those years in R&R, Rob decided to return to his country roots. While
auditioning for "the right" artist to make this switch successful, fate worked its magic and brought him
together with Chas Collins. The connection between both clicked immediately with both Rob and Chas
having the same goal in mind-to set out and conquer the music world by storm. Touring the globe, Rob
provides the band with the backbone it needs to excite and thrill audiences young and old alike.
"I've always felt it such a blessing to be able to do what i love for a living. Every night I feel it important to
give everything I have. If I'm not exhausted when i come of stage, I haven't done my job." "I'm thrilled to
be a part of the CCB and climb the ladder of success with such a talented artist as Chas."
he was 11. As a teen he played in church providing tempo for a full orchestra, traveling on countless
mission tours as well as playing for the hottest local rock band. Fresh out of high school, Rob packed up
and moved to the music city in pursuit of his dream. For a number of years, Rob played the rock and
country scene in and around Nashville, touring the U. S. opening for numerous major acts such as The
Wild Rose, Mel McDaniel, Marty Haggard, Billy Joe Royal, and Kitty Wells and personally backed R&B
legend Percy Sledge. After all those years in R&R, Rob decided to return to his country roots. While
auditioning for "the right" artist to make this switch successful, fate worked its magic and brought him
together with Chas Collins. The connection between both clicked immediately with both Rob and Chas
having the same goal in mind-to set out and conquer the music world by storm. Touring the globe, Rob
provides the band with the backbone it needs to excite and thrill audiences young and old alike.
"I've always felt it such a blessing to be able to do what i love for a living. Every night I feel it important to
give everything I have. If I'm not exhausted when i come of stage, I haven't done my job." "I'm thrilled to
be a part of the CCB and climb the ladder of success with such a talented artist as Chas."
Hometown : Nashville, Tennessee (originally from Kingsport, TN)
On Music : "Music is the air that I breathe. I pretty much listen to all styles and learn from those who have
something positive to contribute to this blessing we call music."
On the Band : "It's an honor to watch Chas and the other three talented guys perform every night. I have
the best seat in the house."
On Touring : "It's really exciting to travel the globe and meet new people. The folks back home are as
dedicated as i am to allow me to live my dream!"
On Music : "Music is the air that I breathe. I pretty much listen to all styles and learn from those who have
something positive to contribute to this blessing we call music."
On the Band : "It's an honor to watch Chas and the other three talented guys perform every night. I have
the best seat in the house."
On Touring : "It's really exciting to travel the globe and meet new people. The folks back home are as
dedicated as i am to allow me to live my dream!"
Born and raised in southern Louisiana, I have been singing since I was 9. Always listening to 8 track tapes
and 78's or 45's as they called them, I would sing along with such artists as Elvis Presley, Conway Twitty,
George Jones, and many others. At the age of 12 I began singing in church every Sunday, solo and with
the choir. As I got older I started doing open mic nights and sitting in with bands all over New Orleans such
as David St. Romain (Nashville Star's 2006 top 5), Top Cats, and Aaron Foret. Eventually the owner of
Rising Star Entertainment hired me to host his weekly karaoke show. Soon after, I realized that singing and
entertaining was in my blood. I began forming a band in New Orleans, then Hurricane Katrina hit. So then I
decided to make the move to Nashville, TN. After almost 3 years of touring full time I have played in over 80
cities and entertained fans in over 22 states as well as opened for such artists as Luke Bryan and the
Hayseed Cowboys. I do not leave any club until I have personally thanked each and every person for
coming to see our show....they are the main reason we do what we do.
"It's easy to dream about doing what you love, but true success of your passion is loving what you do."
--Chas Collins
and 78's or 45's as they called them, I would sing along with such artists as Elvis Presley, Conway Twitty,
George Jones, and many others. At the age of 12 I began singing in church every Sunday, solo and with
the choir. As I got older I started doing open mic nights and sitting in with bands all over New Orleans such
as David St. Romain (Nashville Star's 2006 top 5), Top Cats, and Aaron Foret. Eventually the owner of
Rising Star Entertainment hired me to host his weekly karaoke show. Soon after, I realized that singing and
entertaining was in my blood. I began forming a band in New Orleans, then Hurricane Katrina hit. So then I
decided to make the move to Nashville, TN. After almost 3 years of touring full time I have played in over 80
cities and entertained fans in over 22 states as well as opened for such artists as Luke Bryan and the
Hayseed Cowboys. I do not leave any club until I have personally thanked each and every person for
coming to see our show....they are the main reason we do what we do.
"It's easy to dream about doing what you love, but true success of your passion is loving what you do."
--Chas Collins
Gary "Brotherman" Branchaud - Bass & Vocals
Hometown : Cleveland, Tennessee
On Music : Music is my greatest means of expression
On the Band : It is a privilege to perform each show with these guys, great performers, great musicians.
On Touring : Touring with the Chas Collins Band is a great honor, and a heck of a good time! Each
night on stage, you never know what might happen! We all want to sound great, but we DO make it a
point to have fun! I look forward to being on the road and bringing my own energy to the band! See you
all out there!
On Music : Music is my greatest means of expression
On the Band : It is a privilege to perform each show with these guys, great performers, great musicians.
On Touring : Touring with the Chas Collins Band is a great honor, and a heck of a good time! Each
night on stage, you never know what might happen! We all want to sound great, but we DO make it a
point to have fun! I look forward to being on the road and bringing my own energy to the band! See you
all out there!
Blake Holmes - Guitar & Vocals
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Bob Huston - Lead, Guitars, & Vocals
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Hometown : Nashville, Tennessee (originally Pittsburgh, PA)
On Music : I grew up when southern rock was the most popular genre. Bands and the musicians in Molly
Hatchett, Lynard Skynard, Charlie Daniels, and the Allman Brothers influenced my guitar playing style,
original music writing, and even on how I lived my life. Contemporary country is filled with elements of
southern rock, as well as Waylon Jennings and George Jones. It’s a great hodge podge and the Chas
Collins band is all about contemporary country music and music that shaped my life.
On the Band : The band is young, motivated, talented, and ready to make an impact on the music world.
It is a band that emphasizes having a good time. Chas is an active band leader with a personality that
people can not help but like.
On Touring : Touring is the essence of being a musician. If you want to be a professional musician, you
want to go on the road.
On Music : I grew up when southern rock was the most popular genre. Bands and the musicians in Molly
Hatchett, Lynard Skynard, Charlie Daniels, and the Allman Brothers influenced my guitar playing style,
original music writing, and even on how I lived my life. Contemporary country is filled with elements of
southern rock, as well as Waylon Jennings and George Jones. It’s a great hodge podge and the Chas
Collins band is all about contemporary country music and music that shaped my life.
On the Band : The band is young, motivated, talented, and ready to make an impact on the music world.
It is a band that emphasizes having a good time. Chas is an active band leader with a personality that
people can not help but like.
On Touring : Touring is the essence of being a musician. If you want to be a professional musician, you
want to go on the road.
I've been making noise with a guitar since 2nd grade thanks to my flower power teacher. She would get a
bunch of us sitting around in a circle passing a guitar around, and showing us how to finger chords. I
wish I could remember her name. So one of my first shows was playing out in the yard to a bunch of
neighbors. It was me and a couple of grade school friends. We didn't have much in the way of
equipment, but I must admit that we could get loud. The first power chord resulted in the cows in the
pasture across the street stampeding away. We were shut down pretty quickly.
Fast forward to 2002; I decided to make a change and move to Nashville and focus more on being a
professional musician rather than playing spot gigs in the Pittsburgh area. It was a cool move. Since
arriving in Nashville, I've worked as a sideman doing lead and background vocals for members of Doug
Stone’s and Andy Griggs’ bands, Joe Savage, Trent Jeffcoat, and the Frank Pilgrim Band. I also fronted
the C4 Band which recorded in Nashville and toured steady for more than five years.
bunch of us sitting around in a circle passing a guitar around, and showing us how to finger chords. I
wish I could remember her name. So one of my first shows was playing out in the yard to a bunch of
neighbors. It was me and a couple of grade school friends. We didn't have much in the way of
equipment, but I must admit that we could get loud. The first power chord resulted in the cows in the
pasture across the street stampeding away. We were shut down pretty quickly.
Fast forward to 2002; I decided to make a change and move to Nashville and focus more on being a
professional musician rather than playing spot gigs in the Pittsburgh area. It was a cool move. Since
arriving in Nashville, I've worked as a sideman doing lead and background vocals for members of Doug
Stone’s and Andy Griggs’ bands, Joe Savage, Trent Jeffcoat, and the Frank Pilgrim Band. I also fronted
the C4 Band which recorded in Nashville and toured steady for more than five years.
