CHRIS CRUZ is a lifelong Southern Californian who got his start performing music in in the Grade School Choir.  In Junior High he added Trumpet and was a member of Long Beach State’s famed BIG BROWN MUSIC MACHINE and Chamber Choir.  While in college, Chris borrowed his brother’s guitar and almost immediately starting writing songs.

After college, Cruz started the band ARBITRAGE. The Other Side, Chris’s first original tune received critical acclaim and radio airplay. ARBITRAGE performed locally, but constant lineup changes forced the songwriter to change direction.

From 1995-2002, Chris joined forces with brother Jose to Produce DOOM KOUNTY ELECTRIC CHAIR joining the group on Bass and releasing 2 Full Lengths, an EP and 7″ on Persuasion Records.

In 2006, Chris Cruz was signed to Delirium Records resulting in the 2008 releases IN MY HEART(the Love Record) and ON MY MIND(the Folk record).  After performing showcases and opening slots for BJ Thomas, Judy Collins, Country Joe, Smithereens and more, Cruz realized he needed to play covers to pay the mortgage.  The Pacific Coast Crooner has performed from the OC to the Canadian border at Dive Bars, Wine Bars, Restaurants, Clubs & Sandwich shops playing and singing while hosting Open Mics & Karaoke.  In 2016 Persuasion Records released the cover heavy full length I WANT YOU.