Folks who've played with me over the past few years include:
Miss Pattie - vocals
Dean Marold - bass
Carlos Newman - drums
Glen Taylor - pedal steel
Gary Morrison - pedal steel
Chris Kennison - steel guitar
Fred Wolking - electric guitar
Kalin - bass
Jeremy Holt - lap steel & electric guitar
Influences
Earliest (1968 - 1980) New Riders of the Purple Sage
Little Feat
Marshall Tucker Band
Allman Brothers Band
Pure Prairie League
1980s Dwight Yoakam
Steve Earle
John Doe
John Mellencamp
1990s Dave Alvin
Uncle Tupelo
Travis Tritt
Chris Knight
Marty Stuart
2000 - Today Rodney Crowell
Lucinda Williams
Charlie Robison
Bruce Robison
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Favorite NEW Releases Jimmy Lafave - Cimarron Manifesto
Levon Helm - Dirt Farmer
Ry Cooder - My Name is Buddy
Lucinda Williams - West
the Steeldrivers - the Steeldrivers
Jim Lauderdale - Honey Songs
Sounds Like
A storyteller. I like to think that folks might be reminded of the deeper stories in their lives when they listen to me perform.
Your Political Profile:
Overall: 55% Conservative, 45% Liberal
Social Issues: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal
Personal Responsibility: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal
Chris was born into music. His father owned the first jazz nightclub in Anchorage Alaska in the late fifties, after fleeing the sizzling LA, California jazz scene. From the day he could walk, talk, or remember a line, Chris has been on stage, in theater, music, radio, nightclubs ... coast to coast, and beyond. He was born in the Year of Rock n Roll, 1955. He has no major credentials to his name, after doing music professionally since 1970.
While playing in various bands, or as a "solo" act throughout his career, Chris has found himself on the same bill with acts like the Marshall Tucker Band, Edgar Winter, Firefall, Dave Mason, and more. His last full band project, Alien Cowboy (1992 - 2000), was a fixture on the "classic southern rock" circuit in the Denver region, performing over a hundred nights a year; culminating in a twelve show -- five week tour of England in 2000. It was during that tour that Chris solidified his desire to re-approach his music and focus on a sound closer to his heart, Americana country.
Today, Chris' music reflects all the diverse elements of his lifelong appreciation for Americana music. His performances incorporate country, folk, jazz, blues, rhythm & blues, southern rock, and bluegrass from a palate of songs written by himself and others more famous than he has ever been or will ever hope to be.
Besides performing, Chris also hosts two radio programs on KRFC, 88.9 FM, www.krfcfm.org , The Colorado Sound 5PM(Mountain) Saturdays, and the Morning Mix on rotating Tuesday mornings. Chris also does sound locally and books a couple of rock clubs. Also, Chris is co-owner of www.MileHighMusicStore.com -- home of Music from the Rockies.
Chris K has appeared solo and / or with "Friends" regionally at: Lion's Lair, (Denver)
Swallow Hill, (Denver)
Soiled Dove, (Denver)
Brendans Pub, (Denver)
Oriental Theater, (Denver)
Quixote's True Blue (Denver)
Hermans Hideaway, (Denver)
Rialto Theater (Loveland)
Aggie Theater, (Fort Collins)
Avogadros Number, (Fort Collins)
The Starlight Theater, (Fort Collins)
Benders 13th Ave. Tavern, (Denver)
Cervante's Masterpiece Theater (Denver)
Dulcinea's Hundredth Monkey (Denver)
and many other fine up-standing roadhouse environments ...
... where he has appeared with: the Railbenders,
Jesse Dayton,
Reckless Kelly,
Guy Clark,
Buckskin Stallion,
Angie Stevens,
John Common,
John Davis,
Halden Wofford,
Micky & the Motorcars,
Cross Canadian Ragweed,
the Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash,
and other nationally, regionally, and locally well known (and not so well known) brothers and sisters in music
Chris' set list includes music written (recorded) by: Charlie Robison - Sunset Blvd.
Townes van Zandt - Poncho & Lefty
Guy Clark - Worry B Gone
Rodney Crowell - I Wish It Would Rain
Dave Alvin - Rio Grande
Kate Wolf (Dave Alvin) - Here in California
Chris Knight - Framed
Ray Wylie Hubbard - Conversation with the Devil
Bruce Robison - Long Way Home from Anywhere
Robbie Robertson (the Band) - The Weight
Toy Caldwell (Marshall Tucker Band) - Bob Away My Blues, Mexico
Nick Gravenites (Big Brother & the Holding Co. / Pure Prairie League) - Ill Fix Your Flat Tire Merle
Kim Williams & Doug Johnson (Randy Travis) - Three Wooden Crosses
Chris K. originals Country in My Soul (Chris K & Pattie Radford)
Southern Blues (Chris K & Pattie Radford)
Long Hair Country Heroes
Lullaby in Heaven
Tears Go Away
There Are Days
Sophisticated Vamp
Little Angel, Little Star
Highway Motor Scootin Blues
Tearing the Books Down from the Shelf
Below are some Family, Friends, and Heroes of mine. Please visit some of them. Thanks for supporting! ~ The Goat
Hey there! Just stoppin by to say hi and let you know that we have posted 2 new songs on our profile! When you get a sec check 'em out and let us know what you think!! Hope to hear from you soon!
The Roadhouse Joe Blues Band rocks the Blues, Brews and BBQ event in Northglenn.
The name says it all! Great blues, frosty brews, and fantastic BBQ on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Denver. Roadhouse Joe will be kickin' things up a notch, doncha know. Good times, baby! Cruise up I-25 to 120th and take a right. You'll hear the juke joint and smell the ribs just around the corner.
The Informants Get Their Blues On @ Ziggie's Friday! The Informants rock you all night long Friday Ziggie's in Denver.
Hey Kats and Kittens,
The Informants @ Ziggie's Friday The Informants are back in action this weekend, bringing you a FULL night of dirty blues this Friday (4/17) at Denver's finest blues establishment, Ziggie's Saloon (38th & Sheridan in Denver). Informants shows at Ziggie's are starting to get a life of their own. It's always hot, sweaty and naughty. The crowds have also been at capacity, so be sure to get there early. The Informants take the stage at 9pm and play two full shows! So come on out, get a taste of the new record and dance your blues away.
NEW INFORMANTS CD SET FOR SPRING RELEASE Summer Dates and New Year’s Eve Announced
A new album from the Informants is currently being mixed and readied for a late spring release according to the band's label, Wipe It Off! Records. The yet untitled album was recorded this past winter at Denver's Notably Fine Audio with house engineer Mario Casilio and producer Jeremy Lawton, also of Big Head Todd & the Monsters. The album title, track listing, art work, and release date are expected to be released soon.
The Informants have also announced an extensive list of summer tour dates, including the grand opening of the Ghost Ranch Saloon--a new Steamboat Springs 400 seat music venue; headline slots on the Belvedere, Empire, and Blue Water Blues Festivals; Summerfest Blues & Brews with John Lee Hooker, Jr.; bikinis at Caldonia's; fireworks in Fraser; Memorial Day on Gold Hill; a dozen or more of Colorado's best concert series and festivals; and more shows to be announced soon. For details and the latest updates, check the band's official website www.theinformantsband.com.
Hey Chris! It's finally happening!! We are playing our 1st show as a FULL BAND this Friday (the 27th) at Out of Bounds Saloon in Loveland! We are opening for Lindsey O'Brien starting at 9:30pm! If you can make it we would love your support!
Warming up for St. Patrick's Day! Stop by our site and check our March schedule for a gig near you. Hope to see you at a show. Enjoy our new video "Whiskey Tonight" and stop by our site for a FREE download of the new song. Cheers!
