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Chris Juergensen
Classic Rock / Blues / Roots Music

		"Industrial Strength Blues" Los Angeles, California United States Profile Views: 42580 Last Login: 7/24/2008
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Member Since	5/26/2006
Band Website	chrisjuergensen.com
Band Members	"BIG BAD SUN" information >>> "THE INFINITE GUITAR" information >>> Strange Phenomena Chris Juergensen Album available as MP3 or FLAC Buy Now frettunes.com track listing 1: The Spirit 2: Long Time Wondering 3: Nothing’s Got Me 4: Living the Lie 5: Blood on the Str... 6: House on the Hil... 7: Boot Hill (Live) 8: Sweet Melissa (L... 9: Tell Me a Story ... 10: Born to Love You...
Influences	Have a while?.... When I was about nine years old I would sneak into the basement where my older sister would be listening to music. She was down there listening to The Beatles, Aerosmith, Peter Frampton, David Bowie and the like. I imagine this is where the whole problem started. By the time I started playing guitar at twelve I wanted to be Jimmy Page and was crazy about Led Zeppelin. I also got hooked on Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush's live record and his incredible guitar playing got me hooked on psychedelic guitar. He in turn got me interested in Jimi Hendrix who led me to Robin Trower and Uli Roth. When I finally got a Univibe I was in heaven. I also discovered Jeff Beck around this time and he would remain one of my biggest influences to date. After touring the states for a few years, in order to escape getting a real job between gigs, I enrolled in college and started studying classical music. I fell in love with Bach's counterpoint and the complex harmony of Stravinsky and Bela Bartok, especially "Symphony of Psalms" and "Concerto for Orchestra." The guys in college made me play in the Big Band and this would spark another interest for me; Jazz. The first Jazz tune I played was "Footprints" and Miles Davis would become a major influence. His band during the "Miles Smiles" period would stir my imagination and Wayne Shorter's compositional techniques are still a major influence. Coltranes "Giant Steps" CD also left a big impression on me as well as the work and musical sense of humor of Thelonious Monk. Guitarists that had a major impact on me regarding Jazz and Fusion are Mike Stern, John Scofield and Alan Holdsworth. I've always had a thing for the Blues and Albert King, Johnny Winter and Albert Collins are still part of my genetic musical makeup. It still is not unusual for me to listen to something like Weather Report, Muddy Waters and Stravinsky all during the same day.
Record Label	Abiku Records
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About Chris Juergensen

Welcome to the official Chris Juergensen myspace page.

I first picked up the guitar at twelve after goofin’ around with the clarinet, which I was forced into against my will. The first thing I ever played on the guitar was a Blues in G and that is what I still like to play although I’ll play anything for about ten bucks or so. After all, lunch is lunch.

I do recording work and also have three CDs released on the independent label Abiku Records. I spend half my time in LA and the other half in Tokyo so I get a lot of frequent flier miliage which is cool because the only time I get to watch a movie or two is on an airplane flying over the Pacific Ocean.

I have been fortunate to have enjoyed a long career as a guitarist and like spreading around my musical knowledge and that is one reason why I also teach music. To my surprise, the mayor of New Orleans made me an honorary citizen around ten years ago for my efforts in promoting international music education.

This year I also had a guitar intructional book called "The Infinite Guitar" published and it is selling around the world.

CDs are available at these fine retailers:
chrisjuergensen.com
cdbaby.com
guitar9.com
abstractlogix.com
bandvillage.com

And can be downloaded at:
magnatune.com
frettunes.com
iTunes

My book: "THE INFINITE GUITAR" can be purchased at:
lulu.com

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Jan	Jul 23 2008 12:20 AM Hi Chris, Thanks for the B-day Wishes man. Everything is pretty cool over here, trying to go live soon on the project. Thanks for writing in!!! Jan
JohnHuldt	Jul 17 2008 2:27 PM Hey. I got some new tunes up on my page. Check em out and tell me if you like em :-) you can also buy my whole new CD "Rules Do Not Apply" if you like my stuff :-)
maistyle	Jul 8 2008 10:02 PM hi, long time no see you! thanks for the B.D message:) i was happy! M.Y team is doing well. we keep writing many songs! hope to see you soon, xoxoxo maistyle
Carla	Jul 4 2008 9:06 AM Free Comments & Graphics
Dale Turner	Jul 2 2008 7:30 PM I just won over a hundred bucks at Pachinko!!!! LOUDEST PLACE EVER though... my ears are still ringing, lol. Doyoubi ni aimashou!!! Dale
Shirley King	Jul 2 2008 7:26 AM Thank you very much for letting me join your circle of friends. I hope to see you out on the road real soon. Keep the blues alive and keep on keeping the faith! Peace and Love! Shirley King, Daughter of The Blues
David Chamberlin	Jul 1 2008 7:26 PM Hey Chris, Was just listening to your ultra cool stuff. When ya coming home? Hope to see you soon.
Musical Youth Of America	Jun 29 2008 3:29 PM Greetings, Monday, June 30th we kick off our 'Ask The Pros' series. Our first pro artist will be legendary bassist Verdine White of Earth, Wind, & Fire. Get your questions ready. When you see the 'Ask Verdine White' folder posted in the forum, simply click on it, then click on 'Reply' and type your question. Once the folder has been posted for one week, he will begin answering the 10 most interesting questions. Good Luck ! http://groups. myspace. com/stepn2music
Podshow Radio Productions	Jun 18 2008 5:32 AM
tigalina™	Jun 17 2008 8:38 AM hii :) thank you for adding me! :o) tigalina.
Ourobouros Podcast	Jun 14 2008 3:51 AM Ourobouros Podcast #57 featuring 'Nothing's Got Me' is now online. You can find it at ourobouros. co. uk or listen through the flash player on the myspace profile.
Viktor Cepeda	May 26 2008 9:04 PM Hey, cold play is using the snowcap player I used to use a long time ago. what do you think?
Viktor Cepeda	May 25 2008 9:07 PM BAD........bad ass! nice interview. and great tunes. Are you taking care of the Japanese frogs over there?
akiko	May 25 2008 6:57 PM Free Comments & Graphics
Viktor Cepeda	May 25 2008 4:58 PM yea, I am going to try to put some new tunes up on my page. But I am going to have an album with 8-10 songs recorded when Drew, a bassist at LAMA, gets back from Israel. Hes producing me for a good price. But I do have some fun tunes I worked on over the year, for fun on this page www. myspace. com/ceps88 How have you been?
Ana Patan	May 16 2008 3:19 AM Powerful playing, I like it!
Dale James	May 11 2008 10:44 AM " don..t get me started ! "
Dale James	May 11 2008 10:41 AM freezing down here too. feels like january in ny. you will be coming this way soon...ne?
Dale James	May 9 2008 11:54 AM Chris, you must be back here after GW - feel a few shakers past few days? Rock n Roll! Big Bad Sun! Coffee time.... will shout out you your ketai soon. Turn it up or turn it off... (loudest guitar iso-booth ever!? - tone, no bones) Djams
Juan	May 2 2008 10:44 AM hey cris, how's it going?, im doing good, hope everything is well, thanks for everything man, keep been the baddddd juergmeister that u are jajaja, later
Davina Robinson	May 2 2008 2:53 AM THANKS FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP & SUPPORT!! PEACE+LOVE+MUSIC DAVINA ROBINSON the rock n' roll soul chick
Kayuri	Apr 20 2008 8:35 AM Hi Chris! I'm in Tokyo right now and wanted to send you greetings. Hope you're doing fine. Have a nice sunday! Kayuri :-)
Kenny EchiZen	Apr 16 2008 10:22 PM So I followed your advice and turned my pedal to zero beacuse I was playing too much...it was awsome
Doug Ross	Apr 8 2008 9:53 PM To whom it may concern, What if I am a leftover from the 80's? Cordially, Mr. 80's Guy
Doug Ross	Apr 7 2008 9:52 PM Dear Sir, If I grow my hair long, would I look like a rock star, or would it just make me look old? Sincerely, Mr. Hollywood
Kayuri	Apr 4 2008 1:52 PM Hi Chris! I love the new one "Nothing's Got Me"! Cool funky groove, it's rocking! Kayuri :-)
Paul the music lover	Apr 4 2008 6:30 AM Hi Chris, It was my pleasure to play "Nothing’s Got me" on my weekly, 30-minute podcast featuring mainstream, independent music. The direct link to the show is: http://indiemusicsampler. com/2008/04/04/ims-092/ Cheers, Paul the music lover Indie Music Sampler http://IndieMusicSampler. com
Kenny EchiZen	Mar 31 2008 9:24 PM Hey Chris, are you in Japan now?
Carla	Mar 27 2008 10:28 PM Congrats on the new CD...looking foaward to hearing it..
Davina Robinson	Mar 27 2008 9:23 PM Hi Chris, Thanks for adding me! It's nice to be in touch again. Stopping by to plant my face on your page. Have a good trip to Japan. Rock on! Peace+Love+Music Davina Robinson
Viktor Cepeda	Mar 25 2008 6:45 PM Bad....Bad ASS
Kenny EchiZen	Mar 16 2008 8:19 PM Oh my it's almost down to 95!! You must be jumping with joy right now.
The Lonesome Whistle Boys	Mar 16 2008 2:22 AM Thanks for the friendship. Great songs. /The Lonesome Whistle Boys
Dale Turner	Mar 6 2008 7:33 PM Blogzilla!
TeeJay	Mar 4 2008 9:37 AM Yes Sir!! See you tomorrow!
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