Punk Rock out of CB's and Max's, Cat Stevens, Alice Coltrane, The Clash, Stevie Wonder, Amiri Baraka, Quincey Jones, John Lennon, Duke Ellington, The Hot Fives And Sevens, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Paul Simon, Musical Youth, Zig Zig Sputnik, Chopin, Dylan Thomas, Nina Simone, Bob Dylan, Sinead Oconner, Bob Marley, Lou Reed, Lady Smith Black Mombasa, Geoffrey Oreyema, Ali Farka Toure, The Roots, Mazzy Star, Stanley Kunitz, Kruder And Dorfmeister, Charles Olsen, The Forest Pygmies Of Zaire, Charles Bukowski, Elliot Smith, Chinese Opera, Arrested Developement, Alan Ginsberg, Richie Hawten, Common, Radio Head, Olatunji, The Rolling Stones, Ayub Ogada, Joao Gilberto, Aphex twin, MF Doom and lately: Sufjan, Sam Beam, Andrew Bird, Joile, Sean Hayes, Tokyo Police Club and Joe Stummer And The Mescalleros.
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Bio:
"Music as a tool will swoon and beguile" sings Kris Gruen, on "Tender Theory", the opening track from his debut record, Lullaby School, a fragile yet rich blend of intelligent and wistful pop. Since its release in 2006, Kris has toured the US sharing the stage with the likes of Sean Lennon, The Avett Brothers, Bishop Allen, Jesse Malin, Nicole Atkins, Anais Mitchell, The Bowmans and more.
His songs offer a fresh approach to Americana song writing sensibilities and focus on themes of relationship: personal, romantic, social and otherwise. From deftly plucked banjo, soothing vocals and frenetic beats, the songs move you from moods that at once haunt, then embolden, then celebrate.
Born and raised in New York City, Kris lives and performs in Central Vermont and is no stranger to the world of music. His father, the famed rock photographer Bob Gruen, has long been synonymous with immortalizing countless musical icons on film, but Kris has chosen to pursue a path more similar to the lives of those of his father’s subjects.
Kris is currently in Los Angeles putting the final touches on his next full-length due out later this year on Mother West.
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SWEET!! THANKS SO MUCH NOW I CAN LISTEN TO IT ON MY PAGE. YOU MADE MY NIGHT! YOUR SONG IS DEF. ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVES :)THANKS AGAIN!! HOPE THE BEGINING OF YOUR WEEK IS GOING WELL!
YOU ROCK. I WANTED TO ADD IT TO MY PLAYLIST BUT COULDN'T FIND IT ON THIS SITE.THE DIRTY VERSION IS AWESOME. HOPE YOU ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR WEEKEND!! :)
Hey Kris check out our latest Blog about Teacher Appreciation Day...hope you will participate in the celebration and leave us a comment about a teacher who made a difference in your life.
Im relaxing from a long evening of work, and am enjoying your music. Glad i browsed to your page tonight. Im finding it especially comforting. Hope you plan on some shows, even if its in a tight little shack, I would be there in a heartbeat towing Juston and the little one behind :)
Hey there Kris. I continue to find great enjoyment listening to your music. I hope that fall is nice for you in that beautiful part of the world. All the best, Liam
Hi! I love your song "Driving Snow". It may be my new favorite song. I'll be giving you a call soon. I heard a rumor (from Rachel) that there is the possibility of having group again. If this is so, I'm totally in. Talk to you soon.
