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"His music’s got soul!" -The Press Enterprise
"In the Southern California tradition of soulful searchers comes native son Chris Pierce...the local rhythm and blues shaman." - Los Angeles Times
"There is no discounting Bill Withers influence on a string of contemporary artists, including Chris Pierce, Raul Midon, and John Mayer." -Billboard Magazine
"Chris Pierce’s deep, soulful vocals and syncopated acoustic picking and strumming dominate his original material, which runs the stylistic gamut from r&b to pop to reggae." -Acoustic Guitar World
"One of 10 homegrown artists you ought to know." -Los Angeles Times
"Bravo’s airing a Banana Republic spot featuring CHRIS PIERCE’s deliciously drowsy ’Are You Beautiful?’ to which we say, bravo." -Entertainment Weekly
"Chris Pierce is off to an auspicious start. A strong collection of soulful tunes. Pierce offers good songs for troubled times." -Relix Magazine
"He’s got heart. And soul. And tunes!" -Boston Herald
"Pierce is a young songwriter/singer whose songs are well-written, and different. His voice is soulful, and indefinable as to genre. A good start for a songwriter that should be around for awhile." -Vintage Guitar Magazine
Chris Pierce actually knows how to sing, and injects soul and meaning into every word of every song! His intense emotional vision, attention gripping material and captivating stage presence make for a sure entertaining experience! -Music Connection
"This young multi-instrumentalist is a straight ahead, no-nonsense musician." -The New Times
"Music from the heart" -The Big Picture
"His new album Static Trampoline could push this new artist into stardom" -Music TAP Magazine
Editors Pick! "Lay back, relax, and take in the sunshine soaked rays of Chris Pierce’s music" -Smother Magazine.
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