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Ross Christopher
Progressive / Alternative / Rock

a multi-layered acoustic orchestral experience



St. Louis, Missouri
United States

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Member Since3/15/2005
Band Websitewww.rosschristopher.com
Band Members Ross Christopher (vocals, electric violin, acoustic guitar)

Influences(in no particular order)...sting, dave matthews, led zeppelin, michael jackson, live, U2, pink floyd, ben folds, pearl jam, jeff buckley, jars of clay, radiohead, the beatles, robert randolph, shane & shane, johnny cash, STP, & ron burgandy
Sounds Likeartsy-indie-pop-alt/rock, with strings galore...

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::WHERE HE'S PERFORMED::

University of Missouri - Columbia, MO University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA SUMMERFEST - Milwaukee, WI Starlight Ampitheatre - Kansas City, MO The Bluebird - Nashville, TN Northwest Missouri State University - Maryville, MO Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL The Soiled Dove - Denver, CO Mick's Music - Omaha, NE Uptown Theater - Kansas City, MO Beaumont Club - Kansas City, MO Cicero's - St. Louis, MO Cafe Coco - Nashville, TN The Glacier - Omaha, NE The Commodore - Nashville, TN Cherry Street Artisan - Columbia, MO Truman State University - Kirksville, MO Cruisin' 66 - St. Louis, MO The Doxa - St. Louis, MO The Hurricane - Kansas City, MO Bender's - Denver, CO Missouri Western University - St. Joseph, MO Davey's Uptown - Kansas City, MO The Billygoat - Boulder, CO The D Note - Arvada, CO Ardent Studios - Memphis, TN The Jazzhaus - Lawrence, KS Jerry's Bait Shop - Lee's Summit, MO Pop's - St. Louis, MO Music Cafe - Columbia, MO Grace University - Omaha, NE and many more...

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::BANDS/ARTISTS HE'S PERFORMED WITH::

Guster, Robert Randolph, Third Day, Ben Folds, Stevie Nicks, The Wallflowers, Gavin DeGraw, Howie Day, Kenney Chesney, Shawn McDonald, Jars of Clay, Tom Petty, The Black Crowes, Carlos Santana, and many more...
Record Labelindependent
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2009 5:00P
private St. Louis, Missouri
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Cicero’s (w/ The Tame & The Constant) St. Louis, Missouri
Aug 7 2009 9:00P
Donnas Ice House Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
Aug 12 2009 8:00P
Cicero’s (w/ Sparrows & Arrows) St. Louis, Missouri
Aug 28 2009 8:00P
The Sidewalk Cafe (w/ Steve Carrea) New York City, New York
Aug 29 2009 9:00P
Kenny’s Castaways New York City, New York
Aug 30 2009 8:00P
Don Pedro’s Brooklyn, New York
Sep 4 2009 9:00P
The Bird’s Nest Chicago, Illinois

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   About Ross Christopher


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Ross Christopher is driven by an inner passion and talent that exudes through his writing and playing. He sculpts stories and imagery through his lyrics and instrumentation. He’s paved a trail so thought provoking and non-traditional it’s got a lot of people talking.

Ross Christopher, the singer/songwriter/electric violinist from St. Louis, is “intensely original” in a way that separates him from the mainstream, but is accessible all the same. Clearly influenced by Radiohead, Dave Matthews Band, Pink Floyd, and U2, he provides a unique twist to the singer/songwriter sect. Ross Christopher’s music has an alternative, artsy, pop-rock quality that moves from haunting darkness to more intense, forward-thinking alternative/rock, with strings galore.

What began as a side project in 2001, has embarked into the full-scale touring machine you know and love today. Famous for his live shows, Ross Christopher combines gritty acoustic guitars, percussive grooves, amazing electric violin playing and passionate, soaring vocals to create an experience that won’t soon be forgotten. After thousands of records sold internationally, and touring more than 800 dates across the United States, Ross Christopher has been featured on bills with groups such as Guster, James Taylor, Tom Petty, Gavin DeGraw, Keith Urban, The Wallflowers, The Black Crowes, and Carlos Santana.

His most recent album, The River Child, has been hailed “a watershed moment,” “one of the more eclectically exciting albums to grace the market in 2008,” and has Ross Christopher on the road supporting it with his notorious live shows.

Be on the lookout for Ross Christopher in a city near you! Stop by his website and pick up a copy of The River Child if you haven’t already.

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PERFORMING SONGWRITER MAGAZINE (JAN/FEB 2009) - ALBUM REVIEW

Ross Christopher’s The River Child is a minimalist epic, lyrically and musically compact. Self-penned, recorded, engineered and produced, it’s a pure DIY effort.

Hailed for his electric violin prowess in live performance, Christopher is subdued, even when he trades extended guitar and violin solos—with himself—on “Blinded My Eyes (Wasting),” which borrows Dylan’s oft-quoted “Watchtower” minor progression. At turns vocally suggestive of Live frontman Ed Kowalczyk sans the trademark snarl, Christopher sings with a quiet intensity. Faith is a consistent thread as he reworks “Amazing Grace” with an altered melody line and later sings, “Release Him, let Him go” in “Barabbas,” appropriating both the Biblical prisoner’s persona and crowd’s words speaking of (and to) Christ prior to the crucifixion. —GMG

Wildy's World Publications - The River Child (REVIEW)

2008, Ross Christopher

Ok, this is big. Not big as in its going to sell 10 gazillion copies (probably not), but big as in artistically and musically unique, unusual and satisfying. Ross Christopher is not a name I'd heard before (nor likely have you); but this might just be one of the more eclectically exciting albums to grace the market in 2008. Ross Christopher's The River Child soars at times like Radiohead, rages like Spirit Of The West and has a bare emotional component similar to Ben Folds' recordings.

The River Child opens with Two, sounding like something Jay Semko might have dreamed. The River Child has an airy brilliance to it that is disturbing and wonderful all at once. Blinded My Eyes (Wasting) delivers an ethereal rock sound that skates the chasm between Radiohead and late Pink Floyd. Be sure to check out Little White Anger, which seethes in its own discordance. Other highlights include Whispering Lilies, Amazing Grace and Perfect Sound.

Ross Christopher marches to the beat of his own drummer, not managing to sound exactly like anyone in particular while giving definite nods along the way. The River Child is the sort of album that folks may look back on in several years as a watershed moment, but I have a feeling it may not get the attention it deserves because it is eclectic and brilliant and just too good to be recognized for what it is. This is a Wildy's World Certified Desert Island Disc without doubt. Whatever else you check out musically in 2008, make sure Ross Christopher is on the list. You'll thank me. You'll see.

Rating: 5 Stars (Out of 5)

Wildy's World PUBLICATIONS

You can learn more about Ross Christopher at http://www.rosschristopher.com/. The River Child is due for release in September/October 2008. Keep checking about at Ross Christopher’s website for more specific release info.

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Jul 7 2009 9:42 PM

Look forward to playing a show with you this weekend! TGR
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Jul 1 2009 11:30 PM

Hey, I hope everything is fantastic. I know it has been a while since you've heard from me. I have been so busy trying to make this music thing happen. I have finally finished my new EP "Rise and Shine", and it is available for download on iTunes! Pretty exciting stuff. A Portion of each download will be donated towards the fight aginst cancer! There is also a bunch of great things in progress for the future, so please be in touch! Thanks so much for your love and support! It Truly means the world to me! Stop by and say Hey if you have some free time.



-Derek
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Jun 30 2009 4:24 PM

Please check out my Trubute To Michael Jackson,,, It would really mean a lot if you can check it out... RIP MJ King of POP

Thankyou =D
Dgun





Jun 29 2009 4:45 AM

BRING IT BACK TO THE WESTCOAST! LISTEN N LET ME KNOW WHAT YA THINK! MUCH LUV! STAY UP

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Jun 24 2009 7:52 PM

Tks so much for your nice friendship, I wish a great day
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Jun 20 2009 2:45 AM

SHOWIN SUM LOVE!!
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Jun 16 2009 4:49 AM

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Jun 16 2009 1:38 AM

Ross Christopher

Have a Happy Day.
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Jun 9 2009 3:35 AM

Greetings! I hope you like the music. When you get a chance, check out my WEBSITE.

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May 23 2009 1:21 PM

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May 16 2009 8:36 AM

Hey what's up? I've got a brand new song up called "You're The One" I think you'll really feel this one! Let me know what you think! Hope to hear back from you soon!

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May 16 2009 2:42 AM

what's crakin? Just stopin by to show some love!! Holla back!!
"U CAN'T HOLD ME" is now posted on my page! A song off my upcoming album. "LIVE BY DGUN" coming this summer! Please stop by and listen to it. Let me know what ya think..
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May 17 2009 1:02 PM

Shalom Ross Christopher! Welcome to our Network.
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May 12 2009 5:11 AM


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May 11 2009 4:29 PM





Thanks for the friendship!
Just wanted to let you know that my new album "Raw" is out on Friday, May 15th!
take care!
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May 10 2009 6:29 PM

Cheers,
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Apr 28 2009 7:52 AM

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Apr 26 2009 5:55 PM

Hi my friend,

please visit the blog of HelpCharity, http://Blog.MySpace.com/HelpCharity , where you will find a list of all donations in kind from many artists. Each CD without autograph 8,- EURO, each CD with autograph 16,- EURO. For all other donations in kind please please request the price at Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de . You can find many photos of the donations in kind at HelpCharity MySpace, www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity

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Apr 13 2009 7:26 PM

Come get rocked with us Saturday 04/18/09 @ Old Rock House St. Louis, MO for the Loyal Earth Festival.
We launch at 4:20!
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Apr 10 2009 7:48 PM

Hey! Thanks for being friends! How are you?

We have a new song up! If you like our stuff please let us know what you think!

We love to hear your thoughts!

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