On the album, I've been lucky enough to land some pretty unreal players: Boone Spooner (Drums/Percussion), Dan Parenti (Bass Guitars), James Riddle (Wurlitzer), Jordan Feinstein (Piano, B3 Organ), Mary Williams (Background Vocals), Joe Hebert (Cello) - all amazing musicians and I can't thank them enough. For live shows, Boone and Dan are playing with me while Jordan joins us on the B-3/Wurli' when we need to turn up the volume a bit. :)
Influences
Jimi Hendrix, Cream, The Black Crowes, The Allman Brothers, Free, The Faces, Santana, friends, family, the outdoors.
Sounds Like
The Black Crowes meet James Taylor in a bar and do some drinking...
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Chi McClean was born and raised in New York before heading out to California in a beat up truck looking for a change. Settling in San Francisco, he began to develop an honest, introspective approach to his songwriting that ultimately formed the building blocks for his new release, "Something Out There".
Chi writes acoustic rock songs marked by a haunting Southern style. Many of his songs take a straightforward look at love, loss, and in the end, opportunity. Influenced by Jimi Hendrix, The Black Crowes, Free, The Faces and The Allman Brothers, Chi’s music borrows from the classic tones and song structures that formed the pillars of the 1960’s rock scene while presenting listeners with a contemporary and wholly unique perspective.
"Something Out There", Chi's debut album released in 2009, was recorded in San Francisco at Flying Kitchen and Studio D by Boone Spooner, mixed in Los Angeles by Kevin Shirley (The Black Crowes, Led Zeppelin, Joe Bonamassa) at The Document Room, and mastered in New York by Ryan Smith (James Taylor, Joe Bonamassa, O.A.R.) at Sterling Sound. The album is often described as melodic and soulful, drawing on complex guitar riffs, solid drum beats, upright bass playing, gritty B-3 organ, and vintage electric pianos.
Chi is actively playing shows to promote the new release. To purchase a copy of the album, visit www.cdbaby.com/cd/chimcclean or search for "Chi McClean" in the iTunes store.
Chi McClean Plays "How Long" Live In The Studio
hey, just stopping by to say hi - hope you're doing well.
I've got my new single 'Dancing On The Kitchen Tiles" on my page at the moment, as well as a couple of new live videos. I'd love to know what you think.
Just spreading some love your way - I hope you enjoyed Christmas! PS: the song Feel Good, should make you feel good! :o) Kevin
Awesome music Chi! It is great to meet you and we wish you the best holiday season! Please stay in touch and let us know if you ever want to make a music video or something...
hey chi thanks and the same goes for you glad to see your gettin a tour together maybe someday you will get to come to oklahoma will most definanltly put that show on bucket list LOL till then keep rockin your great !! have a great day !!!! BETH
It seems that Christmas time is here once again, and it is time again to bring in the New Year. We wish the merriest of Christmas to you and your loved ones, and we wish you happiness and prosperity in the year ahead. Yola
hey thanks! I'll be at the Connecticut Yankee next Saturday night doing a set of my own and then sitting in with the headliner on sax and flute. I really like your stuff also.
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