Chris Ruggiero: Teenage Dreams and Magic Moments2024
Chris Ruggiero: Teenage Dreams and Magic Moments
(April 5, 2024 7:00pm)
Chris Ruggiero is an old soul. Still in his twenties, the music that speaks to him is the music of
the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, breathing new life into the timeless classics that form the soundtrack of
our lives. His approach to performing is more in line with that of a bygone era, bringing to the
stage the panache of Frank Sinatra or Paul Anka, coupled with the energy of Jackie Wilson.
Ruggiero first came to national attention when he performed in concert on a PBS coast-to-coast
special and was featured on Good Morning America. Since then, he has traveled the country,
delivering his unique brand of vintage rock and roll and sharing his passion for the classics. He
has shared the stage with artists such as Bobby Rydell, The Duprees and The Drifters. It seems
almost preordained that the young man who loves the special sounds of an era is now
performing on the same stages as those he admires most. The young singer was a 2020 East
Coast Music Hall of Fame nominee and at the 2019 induction ceremony, he performed
alongside Tito Puente Jr. singing the iconic song Tito’s father wrote, “Oye Como Va.”
In his new show, “Teenage Dreams and Magic Moments,” Ruggiero tells his story by breathing
new life into the timeless music of the eras he loves, enhanced with a six-piece band and live
brass. Songs like “Unchained Melody,” “My Cherie Amour,” “You Can’t Hurry Love,” and “This
Magic Moment” come to life with unique interpretations of these classics and more, with new
orchestrations by Charlie Calello, arranger for the Four Seasons and known in the industry as
“The Hit Man.” A fan of Chris Ruggiero, he has said that “it’s been a long time since I heard a
voice like that.”
Others in the industry have had praise for this new voice. Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers
said, “Chris is so good at making the classics his own. I went to a show and loved every minute.”
That’s high praise from someone whose song he sings.
For Chris Ruggiero, the music may be king, but the audience is royalty and entertaining is not a
vocation, it’s a way of life. “I try to make every move and sing every song with a touch of class
that reminds the audience of a time when entertainers put their heart and soul into their songs
and delivering an exceptional concert was paramount,” he said. “When I’m on stage singing a
classic love song and I look out into the audience and see that twinkle in their eyes, I know
they’re thinking about a special time and place in their life-or maybe their first kiss. It’s magic.
Just give me a spotlight and microphone and tell me what time I go on
Chris takes the stage at 7. The magic will linger long after he’s left it.
(April 5, 2024 7:00pm)
Chris Ruggiero is an old soul. Still in his twenties, the music that speaks to him is the music of
the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, breathing new life into the timeless classics that form the soundtrack of
our lives. His approach to performing is more in line with that of a bygone era, bringing to the
stage the panache of Frank Sinatra or Paul Anka, coupled with the energy of Jackie Wilson.
Ruggiero first came to national attention when he performed in concert on a PBS coast-to-coast
special and was featured on Good Morning America. Since then, he has traveled the country,
delivering his unique brand of vintage rock and roll and sharing his passion for the classics. He
has shared the stage with artists such as Bobby Rydell, The Duprees and The Drifters. It seems
almost preordained that the young man who loves the special sounds of an era is now
performing on the same stages as those he admires most. The young singer was a 2020 East
Coast Music Hall of Fame nominee and at the 2019 induction ceremony, he performed
alongside Tito Puente Jr. singing the iconic song Tito’s father wrote, “Oye Como Va.”
In his new show, “Teenage Dreams and Magic Moments,” Ruggiero tells his story by breathing
new life into the timeless music of the eras he loves, enhanced with a six-piece band and live
brass. Songs like “Unchained Melody,” “My Cherie Amour,” “You Can’t Hurry Love,” and “This
Magic Moment” come to life with unique interpretations of these classics and more, with new
orchestrations by Charlie Calello, arranger for the Four Seasons and known in the industry as
“The Hit Man.” A fan of Chris Ruggiero, he has said that “it’s been a long time since I heard a
voice like that.”
Others in the industry have had praise for this new voice. Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers
said, “Chris is so good at making the classics his own. I went to a show and loved every minute.”
That’s high praise from someone whose song he sings.
For Chris Ruggiero, the music may be king, but the audience is royalty and entertaining is not a
vocation, it’s a way of life. “I try to make every move and sing every song with a touch of class
that reminds the audience of a time when entertainers put their heart and soul into their songs
and delivering an exceptional concert was paramount,” he said. “When I’m on stage singing a
classic love song and I look out into the audience and see that twinkle in their eyes, I know
they’re thinking about a special time and place in their life-or maybe their first kiss. It’s magic.
Just give me a spotlight and microphone and tell me what time I go on
Chris takes the stage at 7. The magic will linger long after he’s left it.
