"Chris is the 2013 IBMA Momentum Award winner(Performer), and for 12 years was the guitarist for 2 time Grammy nominated supergroup Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen.
Chris is one of the hardest working musicians originally from the Seattle music scene. Now based in Brooklyn-New York, you'd be hard pressed to find another musician in their 30's seamlessly switching from International Music to Jazz and from Rock to Bluegrass so comfortably. He has even studied Brazilian Jazz with Seattle based legendary Brazilian Musician, Jovino Santos Neto.
Chris’ musicianship reflects the multitude of musical influences he turns to for inspiration. His acoustic guitar playing really stands out, but this virtuosic, multi-instrumentalist is equally at home playing mandolin, electric guitars, bass, banjo, and Greek bouzouki.
In February of 2017 and March of 2019, Chris, with Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen performed on the world famous Grand Ol' Opry
In addition, Chris was a founding member of Seattle based band Northern Departure, and has found himself performing onstage with the likes of Billy Strings, Jerry Douglas, Emmylou Harris, Bryan Sutton, Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Kenny and Amanda Smith, The Boxcars, and many others." - From dirtykitchenband.com
Currently listening to: AC/DC, Norman Blake, Neil Young, Crazy Horse,Tony Rice, Weezer, Allman Brothers Band, Sea Level, Kenny Baker, Mike Munford, Noam Pikelney, Punch Brothers, Sam Bush, John McLaughlin, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Tony Williams…
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Chris plays Preston Thompson Guitars exclusively. Check out the Thompson CRL-DBA Model Guitar!
