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From light soothing
vocals to mesmerizing dancing, this performer is more than well known in
his hometown and gains a following wherever he goes.
Beginning in the
small town of Yale, Va. Cristof always enjoyed singing with his mother and
sister for church functions & retirement homes. At the age of 12 he began
to explore other musical styles and dance. Family recalls when he first
began to dance.” He never took any lessons, but he would study videos with
elaborate dance routines, then practice them himself.(Karen Barrett,
mother) Michael Jackson was his biggest influence. “He’d always stop by
mirrors in the house and try a new step he learned.”(Naomi, sister) “He
knew he wanted to do it on a larger scale” his mother stated.
His mother, acting
as his agent, began to arrange small appearances for him beginning with
birthday parties and weddings. Then, slowly growing into larger venues in
Richmond, VA.
Cristof became a
well known singer/dancer and impersonator throughout Richmond.
His goal is to be
the next biggest solo male pop artist. He currently writes his own songs
and music and is working with a management team & studio to help produce
an album.” Then we can shop my voice and music to major record labels!” he
says.
Some of his favorite
musical influences are Michael Jackson, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Madonna,
Aerosmith, and “most oldies” he states.
He also is exploring
opportunities in Film and TV
Performances-
Peppermint Lounge
97-98 Chester, VA
Opened bi-weekly dance contest for
several months. Recurring Michael Jackson impersonator with hip dance
styles.
Coppermine
98-99 Petersburg, VA
Recurring impersonator act with
occasional appearances to sing or dance.
Va
Jaycees 97
Roanoke, VA
Performed various songs and
routines in varies styles for mentally challenged children and adults.
Farenheit
98-00 Richmond, VA
Occasional promotional
appearances.
Walmart Supercenters
Colonial Heights, VA
Grand opening appearance and
performance along with several musical act.
Have A Nice Day
Café 99-02 Richmond, VA
Recurring promotional appearances
and dance performances.
Club
Pegasus 00-01
Richmond, VA
Recurring appearances including
Halloween special featuring Cristof & Eric Mcbride.
Kings
Dominion 94-96 Doswell,
VA
Improvisational act in various
stands as Michael Jackson, Mr Robot, and more.
Solfege
Entertainment Group 2003-04 Tampa,FL
Music production, Dance
instruction, Choreography
Performed in Club Matrix in
Orlando, Opened for Three Dog Night in New Port Richey. Voice over and
script writing.
Cristof has won many contests and talent shows with his ability to dance
and sing varied styles. From Pop/rock, to R&B and powerful showtunes.
Cristof has never had any formal training in the art of dance, but
continues to mesmerize many with his unmistakable dance style. |