Chris Marshall - Vocals, Rythm Guitar; Friends that help here and there: Nick Blechman - Mandolin, Fiddle, Lead Guitar; Adam Anaforian - Bass; Joel Swift - Drums; Dana Caffee, Arielle Sullivan, Rachel Marshall, Kate Mitchell, - Backing Vocals
An emerging artist from just outside the city limits of Portland, Oregon, Chris Marshall is positioned to make a real and lasting impact on the American musical landscape. His vocal delivery and instrumental arrangements invoke a fleet of profoundly influential artists of the past (Elvis Presley, Ray Charles and Johnny Cash – to name just a few), while keeping a steady eye toward what promises to be a bright and creatively tenacious future.
Chris’ debut full-length album entitled “Oh My Soul” is certain to make an immediate impression on any avid listener. The opening title track and the closer, “Home of Glory,” carry the torch of country gospel into a decidedly contemporary venue, while songs like “Hang On Sugah” and “With All the Lights On” embrace a soulful R&B repose. Standout tracks like “Sunny Disposition” and “Angel Eyes” take all of the above and a little something more from every great American roots genre in between to create a tangibly unique property all their own.
Perhaps Chris’ greatest achievement thus far has been the positively enthusiastic response generated by his live performances. He has taken the stage in ve nues large and small, legendary and meek, capturing the trust of audiences everywhere from the Bluebird Café and Tootsie’s in Nashville, TN to the cozy confines of a packed local Grange Hall in Aloha, Oregon. The unifying theme underlining each performance is the unmistakable warmth of the young man’s voice, inherently more endearing live than can be captured on any recording. Nonetheless, on the strength of the new album, Chris is on his way to creating many more of these exceptional moments: where a devoted young artist and a grateful live audience connect.
Chris is currently promoting the new album by booking shows locally in the Portland area during the spring and summer of 2008, while planning a regional tour during the month of August.
Thanks, Chris! I've got a gig happening then in the day but I think the evening is free. That would be a lot of fun! Thanks for thinking of me. Beautiful sound, also! :)
Hey Chris, I enjoyed meeting you and hearing your music Friday evening at Borders. I'm glad I've got your CD since it will give me a chance to feature you again on my podcast. I've got you on my calendar for August at Insomnia. Hope to see you then. My best to you! Cheers, Paul the music lover
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does she know? If you have yet to see, you must be shown, if you know, but have forgott'n, see this as a remind'n, of what be in thee... For sure an erupt'n, aris'n, eclipse siz'd shinn'n, be smil'n through ya, this day, with musical tones flow'n like melt'd chocolate dropp'n, danc'n graciously, while meander'n around San Francisco's bay, as its gather'n over cool'd strawberries, sweet, these tones be! For sure, a majestic current, seen flown'n in these streams, from deep beneath this heart of earth, within an amaz'n woman! As vast as the call'n ocean, beckon'n it's streams, sound'n of life truly be heard! An aris'n of generational reach'n destiny's, from within an adorable Queen be observ'd! Seasons now past, were these gifts hidd'n, But Now! a new Season! As Joy is releas'd, this day, and those forthcom'n, always this truth be known, and flow'n. Welcome! and Thank You, for being You, and for shar'n your thoughts with me, and all you see! your friend, Robert Foster
Thank you for your sweet note! We missed you this morning but Rach did a great job leading us into worship! I am so very blessed with children who serve the Lord with all of their gifts! I am very proud of you and I pray that God will do His healing work in you to bring you back to complete health! love you lot's ! your momma
hey man hope i make it to your show may 25th..lovin the music. i havent been in portland for about six months ive just been playin music all over the country..mostly on the streets though. getting pretty good on mandolin and harmonica..hope we can jam and catch up one of these days..peace
thank you Chris, for being you, at this amazing moment, and this one, and this one, and this one, and this one! :) yeah, your that wonderful, that amazing, that much of an awesome contribution to the humans of mankind, and this earth!!!
A thought arrived from a friend! And I thought of the Spring Sunshine in YOU, Chris! "Spring Is Here! It's April! Spring is here and the trees are green again! It amazes me because there's a tree right outside my balcony that didn't have any leaves on it 1 week ago and now it's fully green and alive. It's like we wake up one day and everything is green and in full bloom again. What an example of how God does things in our own lives!! All of a sudden, we realize that winter is over and spring has come!!! Yay God! He is so faithful to breathe life over us and bring fruit to our endeavors of waiting on Him and trusting in Him. Makes the faith walk so worth it! I hope that if spring hasn't come to your heart and life yet, that it will soon and you'll experience the life of His goodness once again!" ...your friend, Kari Jobe, ... http://www.myspace.com/karijobemusic ... http://www.karijobe.com/ ...
It was my pleasure to play "Hang On Sugah" 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
