Chrissy DeRado
Award-winning guitarist and songwriter, founding member of Someday Souvenir, and lead guitarist for The Cheaters and CallaBoone.. Currently Lead Guitarist for Erin Boone Trio featuring singer songwriter Erin Boone
Someday Souvenir
Founder & Lead Guitarist – Co-writer and key architect of the band’s signature sound.
Awards & Recognition:
Weekly Planet Readers’ Choice – Best New Band – with the founding members’ previous band.
MTV OurStage “Takes the Stage” Contest Winner (Ritz Ybor, Tampa FL) – national contest victory.
Notable Performances:
Featured at Dinah Shore Weekend alongside Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and the Indigo Girls.
Headlined St. Pete Pride and other major Florida festivals.
Professional Connections:
Someday Souvenir : Band’s lead singer later toured with Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO).
The Cheaters (St. Petersburg, FL)
Lead Guitarist – Integral part of the band’s live performance energy, repertoire, and arrangements.
Contributed to their successful local shows and solidified a strong regional following. Playing events live Melissa Etheridge Cruise, Girl Party Tampa Pride Tampa, Atlanta Pride . Hard Rock Live, Skippers Smokehouse, Crowbar, Hollander Hotel Poolside.
CallaBoone
Lead Guitarist – Played with Stephanie Callahan and Erin Boone, contributing to the band’s collaborative live performances, and dynamic stage shows.
Chrissy brings performance experience, versatility across pop, rock, country, and alternative styles, and expertise in guitar arrangements. From national contest wins to festival headlining and studio work, she consistently delivers high-energy performances and memorable musical contributions.
