Chris Rybak Band
Chris Rybak is one of the most popular accordion entertainers in Texas and can be found performing on the national and international level throughout the year. He has about 150 dates a year, about 100 of which are public shows and about 50 or more private shows for birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, weddings and other special occasions. Combining his love of music, proud Czech heritage and magnetic personality, this “Accordion Cowboy” has what it takes to entertain audiences of all ages through his showmanship and fresh enthusiastic musical style. Chris’ shows utilize his special talents on the digital accordion along with keyboards, trumpet and his vocals. You can book him as a “one-man show” or with his band. Chris’ music includes Country & Western, Polka, Cajun, Tex-Mex, Folk, Gospel, Classical and other styles.
Some of the dates of Chris’ performances include the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, the German Wurstfest in New Braunfels, Caldwell Kolache Festival, Labor Day’s Czech Fest in West, Texas, Oktoberfests in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, California and other states. He has done NAMM shows in Austin TX, Nashville TN, and Anaheim CA, Branson MO and the Texas Renaissance Festival near Houston TX. Chris has even taken his music shows multiple times to the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia (the homeland of his wife Edita). Also, he has played on several cruise ships going to Alaska and the Caribbean Islands.
Chris’ music has been influenced by the varied music styles of Hank Williams, Garth Brooks, Flaco, Santiago Jimenez, Myron Floren, Floyd Cramer, and George Strait. This variety has captured the hearts of thousands of people across Texas.