The Billies

Chrisie Santoni is an award-winning songwriter, having taken 1st Place in The Unisong Songwriting Contest and 1st Runner-Up Adult Contemporary in The John Lennon Songwriting Contest, both for her song "Mona Lisa". The Billies' "Deluxe" is featured in the Emmy-nominated HBO documentary "Paycheck to Paycheck: The Life and Times of Katrina Gilbert". GOOD STUFF: "The Billies brought an energetic acoustic rock performance to the University of Miami Patio Jams stage that was truly electrifying. Students were riveted and came up to me throughout the show with great feedback and wanting to learn more about the band! We really had a great time and can't wait to hear more from The Billies." - Celeste Tauchar Hurricane Productions University Of Miami "In a world where there are far too many “American Idol” clones and “Celebrity Of The Moment” Wannabes, THE BILLIES (Chrisie Santoni and Craig Smith) are a blast of fresh air. They graced us with their presence last week, and we are already making plans to have them back for TWO days instead of one. From unique originals to never-heard-it-that-way-before covers, THE BILLIES are the cure for your same-old, same-old music programming. Just when you think you’ve heard it all, think again. Book them, and I promise you won’t be sorry. Plus, they are a pleasure to work with and don’t request a bowl of same-color M&Ms in their rider. Please feel free to contact me for more details." - Jim Kelly, Chair of the Cultural Activities Committee, Northeast State Community College, Blountville, TN jpkelly@northeaststate.edu “The Billies are very talented musicians who inspire creativity and interaction with students from all walks of life. They find a way to make their set engaging and fun for students. We can’t wait to have them back!” - Sarah Ryker, Student Activities Coordinator, Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown, VA "I would like to thank The Billies for putting on an awesome budget- friendly show for our students at South Georgia College. We really enjoyed having you guys at our school. They are da bomb." - Jerry Oliver Assistant Director Of Student Activities South Georgia College Douglas, GA "Chrisie and Craig are awesome! They both definitely have a knack for connecting with college students and turning a spectacular performance into a learning opportunity for students. Our students took advantage of every break and after their performance to talk with Chrisie and Craig. We appreciate their kindness and excitement about their love of making music. We can’t wait to have them back at SU!" - Ben Wilson Operations Manager Shenandoah University Winchester, VA "The Billies are a dynamic acoustic group that greatly entertained the crowd during our late night programming. Their musical style is unique in that it offers an enjoyable environment with fantastic gentle and easy listening music. I distinctly remember our student security officers coming up to Chrisie and Craig during tear down and expressing how much they enjoyed their performance. Several musicians I have worked with during late night programming were not engaging or appreciative of their time at our institution, so I was amazed by the professionalism, genuine conversation, and friendliness that emerged the moment I met Chrisie and Craig. I have forwarded my recommendation to bring them back to our institution and I enthusiastically recommend The Billies to other institutions as well. You will not be disappointed!" ~Billy Bernard, Graduate Assistant, Kent State University "The Billies were an incredible duo to kick-off our Coffee House Series. Chrisie and Craig bring fun, energy, and charisma to their music and performances. They truly engaged the crowd and entertained song requests regardless of their nature. I recommend them to anyone who want to sway to their catchy tunes and have great laughs! Thank you for coming to Chatham University!" Ruben Henao Assistant Director "The Billies performed at Southside Virginia Community College on October 26 to rave reviews. Our students were not only entertained but encouraged to “perform” along with this magnificent duo. Many have stopped by my office to inquire when “The Billies” would be returning to our campus! I highly recommend this group. The time flew by! Our students were not only left with an appreciation for the great talent this duo possesses, but with a feeling anything is possible if you are in the proper mindset!" Robbie Washburn, Student Activities Coordinator, Southside Virginia Community College "You guys are great!" Chloe Spear, Student Activities President, Skidmore College "We honestly did not know what to expect from the Billies because we had never seen them perform live. However, we were definitely not disappointed. Working with Chrisie was amazing and her personality showed the instant we met her. The performance was great especially because the performance was a mix of original music and covers which works well with our crowd. They are quite talented and we truly enjoyed their performance. I would definitely recommend them to any schools out there that are looking for new talent for their campus." - Kimberly Herrera, Coordinator Of Student Activities,Anne Arundel Community College "The Billies performed at Muhlenberg College for the first weekend of our fall semester. From an administrative point of view, Chrisie and Craig are super easy to work with. They bring their own sound & adapt to any situation. They also have a great rapport with the audience and drew a crowd of student musicians who performed with them and others who sang along to the songs. We received some very positive feedback from the students who attended and will definitely bring The Billies back to campus soon." - Bev MacEwan, Director of Student Activities, Muhlenberg College "Thanks for a great show last night." - Robert E. Kulpa, Jr, cDEd, Director of Student Life,Wheeling Jesuit University "The Billies performed at the Ringwood Farmers’ Market on a warm summer morning. The crowd enjoyed their easy familiarity and their thoughtful creativity. The duo was easy and flexible, cooperating happily with the outdoor setting and the canopy-type stage. It was a pleasure to work with them. Their gentle style drove us to look to them as the first pick for our Harvest Celebration Dinner. Too bad for us, the duo was booked. We look forward to their visit next year." - Amy Jolin, President, Eat Local Inc. 973-962-4864 125 Upper Lakeview Ave. Ringwood, NJ 07456 "The Billies provided yet another evening of superb and enjoyable entertainment. Their sound is very uplifting and fun and they are always professional and adaptable to our clientele. As a matter of fact, we can't wait to have them back!"--Jackie & Ed Conrey, Bula World Cuisine, Newton, NJ "AHHHHHH……THANK YOU so much, Billies!. The song turned out REALLY GREAT! What a wonderful way to involve the audience and it gives us a great keepsake! You two were great and I really enjoyed having you here. Let me know what’s coming up for you two and when you are coming back to the area! Thanks again for everything and the song turned out great!" - Heidi Blasjo :0) Director Of Student Activities University Of Maine At Presque Isle www.the-billies.com www.soundcloud.com/thebilliesmusic www.cdbaby.com/Artist/TheBillies1