In his own unique brand he calls “Conscious Acoustic Rock,” Chris Chavez combines emotional folk, acoustic rock, and eastern influences in the vain of Richie Havens, Ben Harper, and Led Zeppelin.
A native son of New Mexico, Chris was born into a family of musicians whose roots span most continents. At the age of three, Chris began bashing his first drum set and also learned to play simple melodies on his brother’s guitar – a combination that would eventually manifest itself in Chris’ unique style of playing percussion-guitar and playing two guitars at once.
After completing college, Chris relocated to London and quickly gained the attention of both audiences and icon radio personalities such as Johnnie Walker and Bob Harris of the BBC. From London, Chris embarked on two world tours promoting his first two CDs, which he released on his own independent label, Zambra Music.
Chris’ recent EP release, The Observer produced by noted studio veteran Clif Norrell (Jeff Buckley, Sting, R.E.M., The Noisettes), focuses on Chris’ passionate solo acoustic performances; from the title track The Observer, telling a tale of soul searching and enlightenment; followed by the cathartic and pleading What I Need is A Miracle, expressing the frustrations of the spiritual journey through an emotionally charged lyrical-prayer; to the powerful and dramatic song, Baghdad's Alight, vividly describing the tragic ravages of war.
Chris recently completed a US tour supporting highly original and earthy UK recording artists Bat for Lashes (Parlophone), gaining plenty of new fans and respect in the process. Joining him on the album and select shows was percussionist Jamie Morrison of UK buzz band The Noisettes.
Chris’ music has been called “The most amazing thing I’ve ever seen” in a Radio ONE interview with DJ Johnnie Walker, as well as “technically ingenious and physically remarkable,” by Tobias Hill with The Sunday Telegraph, London.
Chris’ notable live appearances and performances include:
MTV/VH-1 Take it to the Bridge – London
NZ ONE – New Zealand’s National News
CRY TV - Music Television – New Zealand
BBC Radio ONE with Johnnie Walker
BBC Radio TWO with Bob Harris
GLR Greater London Radio with Johnnie Walker
BBC World Service with Bob Harris
KPFK 90.7 “Global Village” Los Angeles
Hi Chris! Put on your dancing shoes! Girl Friday, known for singing acoustic ballads, has stepped out of the box… for just a moment! With the artistic visions and remixing skills of DJ Igness in Poland, I've just posted his dance remix of my song Other Reasons. Both his remix and my acoustic ballad are posted so you can enjoy the artistic variation. But mostly, I'd just love for you to come by and have some fun!!! Worry not, though. GF has no intention of changing her musical genre roots, but it sure was fun trying this on!! Be on the lookout for a few new folk rock/ acoustic songs in the coming weeks. Until then, enjoy the dance remix, the ballad, and my Beatles’ covers. Mwah!
WELCOME MY BROTHER TO TIMO AND THE WHITE BUFFALO..WHERE GRANDFATHER SPIRIT SPEAKS THRU THE MUSIC AND SPOKEN WORD FROM MY VISIONS AND DREAMS IN THE DESERTS OF THE SOUTHWEST..IMMERSE YOURSELF INTO MY STORY BLOGS AND SEE THE MUSICALS APPEAR..CHI MIIGWETCH...AHO...
love your new tunes bruva... great to hear from you too! got all sorts of plans, just have to see what manifests... due for an LA visit tho fa sure.. much love and shanti shanti vibes
so stoked you are rockin in all ways... going to try and come for the workshop. ill let you know soon. you continue to be a great inspiration in my life.
My dear brother! Chris its sounding great. Love your new recordings.It felt like I was back at the 12 Bar Club all over again- only 10 times better. Have a blessed journey. Enjoy the love.- Art
Dude! It was so great meeting you. I honestly had a really nice time doing yoga. I was sore for two days after...haha...but it was great! Hope we can connect again soon. Glad you dig the music.
Your voices soars above even your greatest fans heads to Galaxies we could only get a glimpse of through your music. I am not one to write things of that manner to anyone unless they are a million miles past amazing, and that you are my friend. It has been awhile since I have seen you, but you must know that of all the miles I have traveled, all the countrys your music still plays like a soundtrack at times, taking me back to a time in my life when I was actually impressed by an artist "and that dont happen often" There is a power and a soul behind your music that shakes the earth and speaks with a silence that is chillingly real.
I wish you the best, but then again, why wish someone the best when the pretty much are.
