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Chris Bryan
Indie / Acoustic / Jazz

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Chicago, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  11/5/2009
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Member Since9/21/2005
Band WebsiteChrisBryanMusic.com
InfluencesMartin Sexton, Jeff Buckley, Sting, Coldplay, Jason Mraz, Indigo Girls, Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Bill Evans, Jamie Cullum, Joe Firstman, Ryan Adams, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Howie Day, Nick Drake, Damien Rice, Peter Mulvey, Aqualung, David Gray, and many others.
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Record LabelKidron Records & On That Note Booking
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Chris Bryan
With the release of his sophomore effort, “The Sum of my Habits,” Chris Bryan has further proven himself to be a major force among singer/songwriters. Delicately balancing between jazz, pop, and blues, Bryan has blended a variety of musical genres and created a truly unique sound. I feel like I’m done trying to prove to the world that I can write clever lines with quick rhyme schemes. Music isn’t supposed to be a puzzle, it’s supposed to express the truth about my place in the world and how I feel about that particular place. Now, I’m not saying that I don’t try to write anything with wit, or that rhyme schemes aren’t important, because I do and they are, but the reason I’m so pleased with “The Sum of my Habits,” is that the material is more earnest, straightforward, and heartfelt. These songs are a true expression of my habits – the way I interact with my life emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.” “The title of the album is actually borrowed from Aristotle,” Bryan reveals. “In some of my reading I came across an Aristotelian statement which argued that a man’s character is simply ‘the sum of his habits.’ I like that. Someone can talk the day away about who they want to be and what their future holds, but in actuality, we’re just the sum of our habits. I wanted to address this issue head-on with the new album. I wanted each song to be an insight into my character – my thoughts, my dreams, my fears, and consequently, my habits." The album is packed with emotionally charged material, from “Seasons” – a quiet prayer for change, to “Thousand Times Goodbye” – a painfully honest description of the difficulties in letting go of a relationship. The result is an incredibly revealing and personal collection of songs that show a well developed talent for imagery and metaphor, as well as a performer’s charm. With the strength of this new album and the nationwide recognition Chris Bryan is gaining, it seems inevitable that people will be more than satisfied in making “The Sum of my Habits” one of their favorite listening habits. Photobucket

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Mel

Mel Lejones



Sep 30 2009 3:50 PM

Thanks for the add! you rock! <3<3
Dave Tamkin

Dave Tamkin



Jul 21 2009 6:34 PM

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NEW TSHIRTS WENT LIVE !
Check them out if you have a sec.
I hope you dig em'... let me know.
Thanks for all the support!!
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Katie Budris



May 21 2009 3:28 AM

Seriously, check this out. Look at a bunch of his videot - all good. http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_8/performances/kris_allen_heartless
Anne

Anne



Apr 14 2009 2:21 PM

Chris...kinda miss ya...wondering how you've been
The Naked Saints

The Naked Saints



Apr 20 2009 2:56 AM

Great to meet ya!

We appreciate the crazy cyber-friendship...

How was your weekend?

Tommy

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www.checkoutmymusic.com

S.I.m. Sim



Apr 22 2009 3:09 PM

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JOHN DAVID PALMER

JOHN DAVID PALMER



Apr 2 2009 6:12 PM

What's up?, Have a good one...;)

John David Palmer
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Giggles



Mar 31 2009 7:46 PM

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Pete Schmidt ( NEW CD OUT NOW )

Pete Schmidt ( NEW CD OUT NOW )



Mar 27 2009 6:34 AM

yo playa hows life
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On That Note Radio Promotions



Mar 24 2009 9:29 PM

Just stoppin in to check out the music - it sounds great!!! Keep it up!!!
Clinto

Clinto



Feb 27 2009 7:13 AM

ashley <3

Ashley McManus



Feb 23 2009 12:44 AM

i really think you should put
"I Don't Want To Be Right"
on your songs
cause its my favorite song ever (:
i would really love it if you did that.
On That Note Radio Promotions

On That Note Radio Promotions



Feb 12 2009 7:19 PM

Hey, Chris Bryan.
I really like your music! I can't wait to hear more! Keep up the great work!
MER [Live @ THE MINT 11/08/09]

MER [Live @ THE MINT 11/08/09]



Jan 26 2009 6:20 AM

I can get you and Jesse on the guest list. Let me know if you guys are interested. I'd love to network you in with GODIY Records from Los Angeles, CA. Hope all is well!


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Suzi O

Suzi O



Dec 25 2008 6:39 PM

Hey:-)
How are you Doing?!

Merry Christmas To ya!
Hope this time of year brings you love and joy!


xoxo ~Suzi
Chels

Chelsea Vander Velden



Dec 12 2008 3:43 AM

So this Sunday is my bday... I think you should come to MI and sing Happy Bday to me... lol.
Take care and I hope all is well!
Clinto

Clinto



Oct 26 2008 6:28 AM

Brent Gentz

Brent Gentz



Aug 23 2008 11:28 PM

Hey Mr.B when are you coming back to michigan? Grand rapids area that is. I need to see another concert of yours.

Brent - Hamilton, Michigan
lo/fi pioneer

lo/fi pioneer



Aug 16 2008 10:14 PM

thousand times goodbye... your best song to date.

nice.
Clinto

Clinto



Aug 19 2008 6:14 AM

Angela

Angela



Aug 7 2008 5:04 AM

Hope you get to see a lot of Ken cuz I moved back to GR and he left me....come visit sometime.
My son shares your surname (spelled differently) I;d like to hang out sometime
Todd

Todd



Jul 28 2008 3:51 PM

Hey thanks for the add. I found some of you music on itunes and love it. If you ever come to the south I come see your show.
MamaGurl

MamaGurl



Jul 22 2008 11:52 PM

Hola mi hermano! Llame ahora! Or...call me sometime in the near future...I don't know how to spell all of that en Espanol! Love you!
mike maimone

mike maimone



Jul 19 2008 5:17 PM

great tunes!
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