Chris began playing acoustic guitar at the age of fifteen and two years later he picked up the mandolin. He soon began playing in bluegrass bands as a guitarist and later as a mandolinist. During this time period Chris discovered a fondness for the stylings and abilities of the David Grisman Quintet which led to an immersion into “Dawg” music.
During the 90s Chris took a foray into the electric guitar world. He played in a rock band and studied modern blues. This stint was short lived however and he returned to the mandolin with a new passion and to date has continued to perform in the acoustic scene.
Chris currently plays in a trio called New Dawg Revue; which plays a music which blends elements of Bluegrass, Jazz, Swing, and other styles to create a unique sound, and performs with the band Alleghany Moon; which as Chris says, "defies the traditional norm."
Chris has also just recently formed a jazz duo with fellow Alleghany Moon member, Cammie Collier. They call themselves, Copper Moon.
Chris enjoys a broad palette of music form Metal to Rock, Blues to Jazz, and Folk to Bluegrass. He aspires to promote these influences in his own music.
"Chris is musical. He's innovative and creative and his improvisatoinal skills are unmatched by anyone ."
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