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About CHRIS
Chris Stevens
Chris walked out of the cornfields of north central Illinois and into the world of both Blues and Instrumental music as a young boy.
Weekends at the local roller rink led him to the guitar playing of the three ‘Kings’ of Blues
- BB, Freddie and Albert. Next up Booker T and the MG's and Lonnie Mack.
Chris co-founded the successful Los Angels-based Blues-Rock trio, LIAR’S DICE. He co-wrote, played the guitars and sang on the self-titled album. The album contained the original song “Don’t Change the Answer” which climbed to #2 on KSYM-FM in San Antonio, Texas. The song also reached #4 on WWVU-FM in Charleston, West Virginia. Two other songs on the album, a blues-rock cover of the Ides of March “Vehicle” and original song “Like-A-Roller” both climbed to #5 on WERG-FM in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Chris has performed at festivals with headline acts including: Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, John Mayall, Canned Heat, Kenny Wayne Shepperd, Dave Mason, and more.
PHOTO: Christy Bozard-Heaton
Chris Stevens
Chris spent years spent learning the signature licks of the 'Kings' B.B., Freddie, and Albert, as well as Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Duane Allman & more, as he plays a smooth, improvisational style of Guitar coupled with a passionate performance.
People sometimes ask why I play musical instruments and sing, Music is the expression of inner feelings. I particularly enjoy playing acoustic as there is nowhere to hide. I can't duck behind volume, distortion, or effects. Plain, pure & simple musical expression.
PHOTO: Christy Bozard- Heaton
Latest CD: Old or New / All Shaded Blue
Chris Stevens
The Blues world offers a wealth of terrific songs, all available for interpretation.
Chris set out to record a combination of his original songs and a few of his favorite Blues Classics.
PHOTO: Tom Foley
Chris Stevens
Chris explores the nuances of Blues guitar styles throughout the "Old or New: All Shaded Blue" CD.
A close listen reveals the influences of the Classic West Side Chicago Blues mixed with a dose of both Southern and West Texas style Blues all coupled with a passionate performance.
People sometimes ask why I play and sing Blues. Do I have the Blues? No. Why? I play them out of my life. The act of performing music pushes me to the inner peace of satisfaction. Not perfection, but rather the satisfaction from doing my best.
PHOTO: Christy Bozard-Heaton
To order a copy of the CD - $10 send an email to: stingerstevens@gmail.com
SONGS: Outside Woman Blues, Stormy Monday, JC Blues*, Ramble No More*, Sitting On Top of the World, Fun on the Frets*, I Just Want to Make Love, Down to the Delta*, Summertime, Blues on the Back Porch*, House of the Rising Sun, I aint Shy*, Sunrise Blues* (*=Original song)
To Listen visit: https://soundcloud.com/chris-stinger-stevens