Chris Schutz- Lead Vox, Guitars, Bass, Keys, Random Bits
Steph Hayes- Vox, Guitars, Percussion, Bass
Jay Davidson- Keys, Sax, Accordion, Vox
Eric Hoyer- Guitars
Jay Horvath- Drums, Percussion
Influences
Nina Simone, Muddy Waters, Beethoven,50's and 60's Country Music, Allan Holdsworth, Rufus Wainwright, Santo and Johnny, John Lennon, Camille Saint-Saens, Concrete Blonde, The Pixies,David Alan Coe, Mama Cass, William S. Burroughs, John Denver, Anne Sexton, Frank Loesser
I'm a Missouri boy that left the country for the big city when I was just a lad. Went searching for the man behind the curtain, instead I found the angels with dirty faces. I spent some years playing bass in a blues band and the blues remains a big influence. I tend to write about everyday kind of folks and the trials and tribulations of my own collection af strange days.
The Tourists vary from little old me to a 6 piece depending on the show- lately I've been touring as a duo or trio with 2 guitars and a bass- when not on the road I enjoy the finer things in life- Camel Lights, Maxwell House and PBS. I have a love affair with vinyl records and Radioshack tape recorders, I never learned how to write in cursive and still use rabbit ears to get my three channels of TV in my little house next to the tracks.
I am working on my next record here in Philly with my friend and fellow Tourist, Jay Davidson. I don't have a title yet, not since I found out "Heavy Metal Be-Bop" was already spoken for.
Chris Schutz and the Tourists's Friend Space (Top 8)
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To whom it may concern:
The Easter Bunny and I started drinking late last night and there's no sign of him slowing down anytime soon. So have a Happy Easter! The bunny will be around when he sobers up.
I smell so good I look so good,
You know you wanna touch, make me your lunch,
Something to make you full it'll last for a long time leaving you satisfied,
Here you go again, here I go again,
Seems you and I both can never get enough,
We need each other oh so much,
I'm soft like butta babe,
You can feel me all day long,
Play in me all night long,
I'm soft like butta babe,
I'm that midnight snack that you crave.
Hello My Dear Friends!
Sorry I haven't been in touch for so long, but over the winter I had major abdominal surgery, and though recovery has been slow, it has been steady and I'm starting finally to feel like my old self again. For surviving my wife bought me a new Stratocaster that I hope to include on some new songs in the very near future. I hope all is well with you and that 2009 is bringing BIG things your way. I just wanted to stop by and say I'm still alive ....literally!
All of my love and the absolute best to you and yours,
David England
