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Chris Wilhelm
Rock / Folk Rock / Acoustic

Infectious acoustic indie-folk rock



Boston, Massachusetts
United States

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Last Login:  7/9/2009
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Member Since6/29/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.chriswilhelm.net
InfluencesTom Waits, Daniel Johnston , M. Ward, Bright Eyes, Neko Case, Bob Dylan, Phosphorescent, Mark Kozelek, Audrey Ryan, Paul Simon, Neil Young, Townes Van Zandt, Johnny Cash, The Band, My Morning Jacket, Dave Matthews, Ani DiFranco, Meg Hutchinson, Wilco, Peter, Bjorn and John, Les Paul and Mary Ford, Hank Williams . I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2009 12:00P
The Big Dipper Ice Cream Festival Worcester, Massachusetts
Jul 11 2009 8:00P
A.I.R. (Artist-In-Residence) Studio Gallery Kingston, New York
Jul 14 2009 8:00P
Rosendale Cafe Rosendale, New York
Jul 25 2009 8:00P
Channel Cafe [W/Craig Sonnenfeld] Boston, Massachusetts
Aug 5 2009 9:15P
Higher Ground Burlington, Vermont
Aug 6 2009 8:00P
Clear Conscience Cafe Cambridge, Massachusetts
Aug 7 2009 4:00P
Holyoke Public Library Holyoke, Massachusetts
Aug 15 2009 8:00P
Jitters Coffeehouse Southington, Connecticut
Aug 21 2009 7:00P
Somethin’s Brewin Cafe Lakeview, Massachusetts
Aug 25 2009 8:00P
Blue Portland, Maine
Sep 3 2009 4:00P
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOR THE ’ROCK LITE’ SERIES Albany, New York
Sep 6 2009 12:00P
Taste Buds Cafe Red Hook, New York
Oct 3 2009 7:30P
Acoustic MusicWorks Series - Micro Theatre Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Nov 20 2009 7:00P
Java Jo’s Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Dec 26 2009 8:30P
The Yellow Sofa Northampton, Massachusetts
Jun 4 2010 7:30P
The Oasis Coffeehouse Waltham, Massachusetts

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   About Chris Wilhelm
Folk singer Chris Wilhelm has a voice that rings with a certain vulnerable sense of conviction. And indeed, this Boston-based singer/songwriter has seen a lot during his 16-year music career: In between his relocations from Hudson, New York to Albany and now to Boston, he has spent time busking for change in subway stations, singing open-mic nights in coffee shops, and altogether honing his delicate craft. His current songs reach a rare level of emotional urgency, steeped in a palpable sense of hope and understanding. He began his music career, he says, as a child of 10 in Hudson, NY, making his first guitar out of a piece of cardboard with strings drawn on with permanent marker, so he could play along with his favorite music. He made the decision to make music his primary focus after moving to Albany in 2000. But that childhood sense of innocent musical wonder hasn’t seemed to change over the years, as he is happiest to live his life simply: traveling around town-to-town spreading his message of breezy acoustic melodies that echo the best of early Bob Dylan and American blues and roots music. With a respectable roster of original songs and a self-released album, This Train’s Not Going Slow, under his belt, Wilhelm shows no signs of slowing down. He plays about five shows a month all around the Northeast, and even continues to perform in T stations in Boston, keeping things humble so his music and voice can grow organically. It is doubtful he would want it any other way. He gigs constantly throughout the Northeast. He was a featured artist on WERS last year and his self-released full-length, This Train’s Not Going Slow, was one of the station’s top-ranking albums. And his heartfelt acoustic indie-folk hybrid is infectious and insightful. -By Jon Meyer, WERS 88.9FM Boston

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Jul 10 2009 12:17 AM

Thanks for the add, just stopped by to show your page some love!
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Marianne Kesler





Jun 30 2009 2:26 PM

thanx for being friends :))

making music from the inside out,
marianne
www.PearinthePinkThing.com
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Jun 26 2009 2:42 AM


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Jun 25 2009 9:05 PM

Thanks for adding! If you're a musician, please join us in the Fiddle World: http://fiddleworld.ning.com See you there.
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Jun 23 2009 10:04 PM

Please join us in the Fiddle World, where we can stay in touch about fiddle-related stuff: http://fiddleworld.ning.com See you there!
Kristen Graves





Jun 19 2009 3:48 AM

Thanks for the request!  Stop in and take a listen to the songs I have posted when you get a chance!
Take care,
Kristen Graves
williamsboy





Jun 14 2009 5:12 PM

It's nice to meet you. Take care
Woodkerne





Jun 13 2009 1:05 AM

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Jun 12 2009 8:40 PM

My Fiddler's Bow is on sale this month. Visit this page: http://adamrsweet.com/mybow.html to order through PayPal or direct from Emily's Website Every order comes with a free cake of green Irish rosin! Adam
JaNina Diestler





Jun 12 2009 5:22 AM

nice to get to know you


You sound beautiful
HARPERS FERRY





Jun 10 2009 6:13 PM

Woodkerne





Jun 2 2009 7:18 PM

Join us: http://fiddleworld.ning.com, it's where we like to go when we're not busy!
The Forwardian Dude





Jun 1 2009 7:47 PM

Hey Chris,

I hope my words find you well. What a great time I had at The Library Saturday Night. It was even greater chatting with you. You’ll be able to read my article about the event and see a sampling of the pictures I took on the slide show I have on my profile with more in our photo galleries. Please feel free to share your comments and reflections. You may share the material you find with anyone you wish. Just include our website. I look forward to hearing from you and I’ll keep a good thought for you until then.

Paul
www.theforwardianartssociety.com
Amiable Creations





May 25 2009 2:18 PM

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Andrea





May 19 2009 1:47 PM

love the new songs!
Rick Snyder Songwriter





May 12 2009 11:50 AM

fun time sat night...great to meet you chris & hear you play...love that "under construction" line !
The Suburban Exiles





May 12 2009 11:45 AM

Hey all! We are a new band outta Boston! Please stop by and hear our songs, become a friend, leave a comment! Thanks for the ad!
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May 4 2009 3:10 PM

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Mark Dowd





Apr 23 2009 4:30 PM

hey there, lovin' your music, keep up the good work, check out my new rough mixes on my page, all the best, mark dowd.
Woodkerne





Apr 20 2009 5:53 PM

Join us: http://fiddleworld.ning.com, it's where we like to go when we're not busy!
Woodkerne





Apr 16 2009 6:39 PM

http://fiddleworld.ning.com That's where we hang out
Jenna Nicholls





Apr 15 2009 2:08 AM

We would love to see you at this event come and show your love for Good Music!
Andrea





Mar 31 2009 4:46 PM

nice WERS set :)
Christianna





Mar 30 2009 6:34 PM

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND THANK YOU FOR COMING ONTO CHRISTIANNA'S PAGE SIRE...

YOU HAVE A BLESSFUL AND SAFE WEEK AHEAD OF YOU AND THANK YOU AGAIN OUR NEW FRIEND FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP...

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Mar 23 2009 10:32 PM

Thanks for the add from the Brian Conway Band.
Long Live American Rock!
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