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Chris Juergensen
Classic Rock / Blues / Roots Music

Industrial Strength Blues



Los Angeles, California
United States

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Last Login:  11/22/2009
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Member Since5/26/2006
Band Websitehttp://chrisjuergensen.com
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InfluencesHave a while?.... When I was about nine years old I would sneak into the basement where my older sister would be listening to music. She was down there listening to The Beatles, Aerosmith, Peter Frampton, David Bowie and the like. I imagine this is where the whole problem started. By the time I started playing guitar at twelve I wanted to be Jimmy Page and was crazy about Led Zeppelin. I also got hooked on Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush's live record and his incredible guitar playing got me hooked on psychedelic guitar. He in turn got me interested in Jimi Hendrix who led me to Robin Trower and Uli Roth. When I finally got a Univibe I was in heaven. I also discovered Jeff Beck around this time and he would remain one of my biggest influences to date. After touring the states for a few years, in order to escape getting a real job between gigs, I enrolled in college and started studying classical music. I fell in love with Bach's counterpoint and the complex harmony of Stravinsky and Bela Bartok, especially "Symphony of Psalms" and "Concerto for Orchestra." The guys in college made me play in the Big Band and this would spark another interest for me; Jazz. The first Jazz tune I played was "Footprints" and Miles Davis would become a major influence. His band during the "Miles Smiles" period would stir my imagination and Wayne Shorter's compositional techniques are still a major influence. Coltranes "Giant Steps" CD also left a big impression on me as well as the work and musical sense of humor of Thelonious Monk. Guitarists that had a major impact on me regarding Jazz and Fusion are Mike Stern, John Scofield and Alan Holdsworth. I've always had a thing for the Blues and Albert King, Johnny Winter and Albert Collins are still part of my genetic musical makeup. It still is not unusual for me to listen to something like Weather Report, Muddy Waters and Stravinsky all during the same day.
Record LabelAbiku Records
Type of LabelIndie


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Welcome to the official Chris Juergensen myspace page.


I first picked up the guitar at twelve after goofin' around with the clarinet, which I was forced into against my will. The first thing I ever played on the guitar was a Blues in G and that is what I still like to play although I'll play anything for about ten bucks or so. After all, lunch is lunch.

I do recording work and also have three CDs released on the independent label Abiku Records. I spend half my time in LA and the other half in Tokyo so I get a lot of frequent flier miliage which is cool because the only time I get to watch a movie or two is on an airplane flying over the Pacific Ocean.

I have been fortunate to have enjoyed a long career as a guitarist and like spreading around my musical knowledge and that is one reason why I also teach music. To my surprise, the mayor of New Orleans made me an honorary citizen around ten years ago for my efforts in promoting international music education.

This year I also had a guitar intructional book called "The Infinite Guitar" published and it is selling around the world.

CDs are available at these fine retailers:
chrisjuergensen.com
cdbaby.com
guitar9.com
abstractlogix.com
bandvillage.com

And can be downloaded at:
magnatune.com
frettunes.com
iTunes

My book: "THE INFINITE GUITAR" can be purchased at:
lulu.com


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Mauricio D. Ortiz

Mauricio D. Ortiz



Nov 3 2009 8:04 PM

Hello! chris! I want to thank you for everything you teach me in M.I ! Take care!
Gipsy.cz

Gipsy.cz



Oct 7 2009 11:37 AM

New video - REPREZENT (from album Reprezent )


Viktor Cepeda

Viktor Cepeda



Sep 30 2009 9:11 AM

Hey Juergmister! how have you been man, just wanted to stop by and see whats up.
PSYCHEDELIC SHAG

PSYCHEDELIC SHAG



Aug 27 2009 7:05 AM

Hi! Thanks a lot for your friendship!
our cd "the sunlight underground" is available now, you can order it by sending us a message or at href="http://www.stoneislandrecords.com/product_info.php?products_id=211">Buy Psychedelic Shag Album From Stone Island Records..


have a nice and happy time, and dont believe the propaganda...
Here our latest video...Love and Space!
LUCENABLUES

LUcena BLues



Aug 11 2009 9:56 AM

EXCELLENT, FANTASTIC!! Thank you my friend!!

 

Marco Franchini

Marco Franchini



Jul 19 2009 11:08 PM

HI MAN!!!
I've put you on my top friend list!!!
i'm sorry if i did not this before....my fault!!!;-)
Have a good time Chris,you're great!!!
The CHUCKIES

The CHUCKIES



Jul 13 2009 8:26 AM

Howdy,

Thanks alot for the add! We are The Chuckies from Kungsbacka/Gothenburg, Sweden!

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Diego Fenton

Diego Fenton



Jul 13 2009 2:14 AM

New CD by Joel Steven available at Amoeba Music in Hollywood!
Kayuri ADLIGATE

Kayuri ADLIGATE



Jul 7 2009 10:24 PM

Hi Kuri-chan! Thanks very much for accepting me for the second time! :) It is a sub page of mine which I did for my band :) Hope our music didn't bother your ears ;) I'm sending you lots of greetings from this side as well :)

Kindest regards,
Kayuri :)
Steel Toed Slippers

Steel Toed Slippers



Jun 7 2009 7:16 PM

Hey Chris Juergensen, we recently got out of the studio with Stephen Perkins of Jane's Addiction.. check out what we came up with and if you're in LA come to the Roxy June 20th or the Bordello July 5th -- Thanks!!


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May 1 2009 6:43 AM

Hi Chris, it's been a while. Had to get another great track out on the playlist this week, be sure to check it out by clicking the logo below.

Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to play your music.



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Gipsy.cz

Gipsy.cz



Apr 30 2009 10:08 AM

Hi Chris Juergensen

Aven Romale: 'Come On Gipsies' - that's the name of our song at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, which takes place in Moscow. Come on board! Come on Gipsies!




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黒瀬 寛幸

黒瀬 寛幸



Mar 22 2009 3:38 PM

long time no see!

I wanna listen your play...why don't you come Sendai :-)
Johnathan Winterbottoms

Johnny Krueger



Mar 14 2009 5:55 AM

heres my graduation performance from the other night at the knitting factory here in Hollywood
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Mar 10 2009 2:31 PM

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Ronny Heimdal

Ronny Heimdal



Mar 9 2009 1:30 PM

Hello Chris, thank you for accepting the friendship request.

Great music, Bug Lips sounds good, nice tone.

Best regards,
Ronny Heimdal.
Gregg Downward

Gregg Downward



Feb 17 2009 8:53 PM

Gday Chris,

Its a pleasure to be your friend on Myspace! Thanks for the inspiration!

Cheers,

Gregg
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Viktor Cepeda

Viktor Cepeda



Jan 22 2009 6:19 AM

Hey man what's up! Are you still bad....bad ass?
Tommy

Tommy



Dec 26 2008 1:19 PM

Merry Christmas and a happy new year Chris, my father likes your music too, we listened to it during Christmas dinner :)
Dale James

Dale  James



Dec 24 2008 2:11 AM

Merry Xmas !

Eat some natto with cranberries.
freezin my nutz off here!

*there is no going back*
tell MAC!

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Tommy

Tommy



Dec 22 2008 12:05 PM

Hi Chris,
your album prospects is a real treasure, I'm very happy to own it! The melodies are very nice, strong and memorable, and the overall sound and tone is just wonderful.
all the best

Tommy
Kenny EchiZen

Kenny EchiZen



Nov 23 2008 8:58 AM

yonjyu@#$%sai omedeto!
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