Chris Murray is a unique force on today's music scene. As leader of influential Canadian ska group King Apparatus, Chris earned a strong reputation as a dynamic performer and gifted songwriter. Upon the band's breakup, he relocated to Los Angeles, emerging as a solo artist with his debut album The 4-Track Adventures Of Venice Shoreline Chris. This charmingly lo-fi collection of home recordings won high praise for its finely crafted tunes and the raw sincerity of its vintage production.
In addition to his busy schedule of live appearances throughout North America, Japan, Europe and South America, Chris finds time for a remarkable array of collaborative efforts. Chris has co-written with and produced albums for Montreal's Planet Smashers and eclectic NYC supergroup Da Whole Thing. His writing credits have also appeared on releases by Hepcat, The Slackers, Skavoovie & The Epitones and Stubborn All Stars, as well as the highly successful compilation, Give 'Em The Boot (Hellcat Records).
Life has led Chris down a musical path to the very roots of reggae music. From trading songs on acoustic guitar with boogie-ska pioneer Laurel Aitken and singing with Caribbean bandleader Carlos Malcolm & His Afro-Jamaican Rhythms, to jamming with The Specials in a basement club and recording with Jamaica's original drums and bass masters, Lloyd Knibb and Lloyd Brevett, Chris has served his apprenticeship with the finest musicians connected with the genre. Chris backed Prince Buster on harmonica for a rare US live appearance at the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in 2003.
Wednesday nights, Chris hosts Bluebeat Lounge at Hollywood's Knitting Factory. The weekly concert series, focusing on reggae and ska, has showcased a diverse range of top quality music and become a great scene. Any Tuesday you're in LA, come on out.
Chris Murray Combo - Love Flame Video Video by Jay Mack
Just wanted to drop by and say that you played a great set at SkaFest. Wish I would of bought ticekts to catch you and Vic at the afterparty. You continue to amaze me man, Keep brining that sweet canadian rythm.
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*Look us up next time your in vancouver, we'd be honoured to share the stage*
Chris can't wait to play with you again! we're looking forward to it! hope things are well and can't wait to hang out with you at the Knitting Factory on the 15th!
I also just got back from Jamaica with - a whole heap of incredible new ska, rocksteady and early reggae 45s on labels like Beverley's, Top Deck, Tuneico, Treasure Isle and more! - a selection of Jamaican vinyl LPs we've never had in the store before! We've also got a new batch of Roots Reggae titles (not yet available on the regular site) in the CD Sale, and a huge selection of clearance 45s. You can only find out about the Secret Sales by signing up for the Stubborn Records e-mail list at http://www.versioncity.com/lists
hi there thanks for the add how r u ? i've just checked ur page out, its kool. i;ve heard u r playing here in Nottingham in August, so i;ll try chk u out if u get time pls chk my page out, my tunes are pretty simple but wud be great to know wot u think thank you
