chris4980 + Musician in Grafton, NSW

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ABOUT

Born in Wollongong, 22 April 1980, raised in Grafton, into a family of Classic Cars and Music.
His music career began when he started learning guitar at the age of 10, then playing and singing to crowds at 12..
Chris fronted his own show at the Grafton country Music Club at 13, and from then on his parents started taking him to Country Music Festivals.
During this time Chris was invited on stage by Troy Cassar-Daley at shows in Grafton.
Chris moved on to being a session and lead guitar player in the Australian country music Scene, touring with people such as Travis Sinclair, Col Finley, Brooke McClymont, Sam McClymont, Luke Austen, Paul Costa, The Sunny Cowgirls and fronting the Australian Eagles Experience
Chris has played at major Australian Festivals such as Tamworth, Hats off to Country , Gympie Muster, Adelaide International Guitar Festival.
Now Endorsed by Fender Guitars Australia, Chris has taken a huge step forward to move out from behind the guitar to become a solo artist, supporting music greats such as Wendy Mathews, Paul Kelly & Richard Clapton.
Chris returned from Nashville Tn in May 2012 to release his debut Single titled "Different Road" to national radio, to follow this single release Chris' debut album was released at the Tamworth Country Music Festival on the 22nd Jan 2013.

2013 NCEIA Dolphin award COUNTRY SONG OF THE YEAR
"Love, Friends and Family"...
2013 Musicoz Finalist

Screen name:

chris4980

Member since:

Nov 02 2013

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Most available:

Days

Influences

Garth Brooks, AC/DC, George Thorogood, Brooks and Dunn, Ronnie Dunn,

EQUIPMENT

Fender Telecaster, Guild Acoustic, Gretsch Pro Jet,

MUSIC