Bio:

Singer/Songwriter/Native New Yorker Chris Abad first cut his teeth on the Northeastern music scene as the lead singer and primary songwriter for his four-piece alterna-pop rock band, Dough. Before going their separate ways several years ago, Dough released two albums, appeared on MTV, played countless shows, and garnered a diverse following throughout the Northeast. In addition to his work with Dough, Chris has recently branched out into the realm of acoustic and solo performance, taking with him his mixed bag of pop, new-wave and punk-inspired songs. Chris Abad's first solo release, 'The Starting Point' marked a new beginning for this NYC singer/songwriter, trading in the polished electric guitar attack of his former band Dough, for the stripped-down, acoustic sounds of his solo debut. With deeply personal lyrics set against a sparse musical landscape, Chris brings a decidedly darker and different twist to his signature pop sound. This year, Chris will release his second solo effort, 'No Glory,' produced by Travis Harrison at his Serious Business Music studio in NYC. Combining his melodic and muscular brand of guitar-driven pop with elements of 80's and 90's alt rock, 'No Glory' marks a return to Chris' modern rock roots.

Member Since:

July 17, 2006

Members:

Chris Abad - music/lyrics/guitar/vox Additional collaborators: Tony Maceli - bass Jamie Alegre - drums Ben Wagner - guitar and vox Ryan Vaughn - Percussion Tommy Diehl - Drums Jason Nichols - bass Walker Pettibone - drums Jake Colin Cohen - drums

Influences:

Elliott Smith, Weezer, Michael Penn, Squeeze, Aimee Mann, Heatmiser, Elvis Costello, The Cure, Nas, The Roots, Pernice Brothers

Sounds Like:

Chris Abad

Record Label:

independent