Counting Crows, Ryan Adams, Elton John, Sam Cooke, Black Crows, Coldplay, Marc Broussard, Old Crow Medicine Show, Phantom Planet, Sheryl Crow, Ours, Radiohead, Oasis
Equal parts modern troubadour, back road poet and outlaw rocker, Connor Christian creates gritty, soulful songs of experience revealing solace in hardship, hope in destitution, and a dustbowl sensibility. His powerful music draws on influences ranging from Ryan Adams, G. Love, Counting Crows, The Band and Tumbleweed Connection-era Elton John and makes a heartfelt statement found at the crossroads of Roots Rock and Americana.
Connor left home at the age of 14 and forged a path of personal and musical discovery that took him to Indonesia, South Korea, France, Belgium, Singapore, and beyond. It was in these places that Connor cultivated his deeply felt views on American life and found strength in the perspective he could deliver through song. "I try to be realistic…" says Connor. "But, we live in a time where it is crucial to pay attention to what's going on around us… if I can get people to stop and think about it for a minute, well that's a pretty good start."
In 2007, Connor's song '3 Times' was featured in "the most award winning independent film of 2007," 'Last Stop for Paul.'
Audiences from Denver to New York City have embraced Connor's whiskey-soaked vocals and give-'em-hell live show. Performing as Connor Christian and Southern Gothic, Connor averages 250 shows per year and has sold thousands of CDs and downloads.
Following 2007's release of A Southern Gothic, Connor Christian will released '90 Proof Lullabies' in March 2009. This set of 14 songs was produced by Jeff Tomei (Matchbox 20, Jerrry Cantrell), mixed by Shawn Grove (Collective Soul, Sevendust) and features Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke, Mark Van Allen of Blueground Undergrass and Bobby Emmett of the Shooter Jennings Band.
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Hello, after an unfortunate hiatus, the reasons for which are probably best not gone into here, we finally have some new music on the AUK MySpace site. For your listening pleasure this month we offer Nathan Oliver, Conrad Ford, the irrepressible Todd Snider and the delightful Beccy Owen. Don't forget too, for those of you within striking distance of Leicester, Electric Dustbowl 2 on 19 September.
IT was great seeing you at Dixie... Good times, tired times... Ha... Thanx for lending a hand... Missed Joe and see you again soon guys!!!!!! U rock my world... Laura and Lil Jos...
Hey Hey Hey, we miss you guys here in Va and Wild Wing never gets rocked the way you guys did it! Please come soon, you have a new fan, my new babygirl Zoey that is 1 week old!
Would have loved to see yall tonight and celebrate, bummer we couldn't make it... Priority aka work... So I hope the premiere and 1 yr anni went well... Much luv to the band, as always... Can't wait to see the video, when will it be online? Laura and Lil Jos...
Hey Connor! Don't know if you check this anymore, or have someone do it for you..but wanted to say "Hi". :) Just added you to my favorites on facebook and found your new website. Good work friend! I'll be purchasing some gear. Hey, and don't forget about us Nebraskans...you should have a concert up here! Think about it. ;) Take care, Tasia
The Melting Point in Athens, GA is holding a benefit show Tuesday June 23 for the Georgia Theatre. Featuring bands The Whigs, The New Familiars and Dead Confederate. Time: 7:00 PM. The money will go to the Georgia Theatre staff.
Well, the funniest thing happened.. we were camping over the weekend and had your cd playing and some people walked over and asked if it was ya'll.. turns out they are big fans too. we all sat around and listened to CCSG at the beach music festival.. can't wait till you come back close to Winston..Hope you all are doing great. Amanda
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