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Chris Burgan

Who'll carry it on if we don't pass it on?

About Me

Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Producer

    Dynamic vocals and guitar playing with thought provoking lyrics. He has developed the reputation as a must hear "player's player, singer and songwriter." ASCAPlus Award Winner - 2006 Lead guitarist with 1965 GRAMMY nominated We Five (San Francisco sound mega hit "You Were On My Mind") since 1998. * No he's not an original member...Has performed or shared billing with many noted national and local acts including GRAMMY winners: Laurence Juber and Jars of Clay, as well as, Anna Nalick (whom he groomed for major label signing), Oz Fox and Tim Gaines of Stryper, Jake Shimabukuro, Shane Fontayne, and Robert Deeble. Chris' song, "Run To Mama", is a staple at Los Angeles Dodgers Dodger Stadium during baseball games Plays stages as diverse as the Hollywood Bowl and Greek Theater in Los Angeles, to local coffee houses His music has been played on various national and college radio, television and internet stations including KSCU, Fox Sports West, KCAL 9 (Los Angeles), Air 1, KFSG, YouTube, and XM Radio.

Press:

* Pasadena Weekly: "Burgan is very much his own man musically"
* San Diego Troubadour: "Crafted to perfection"
* San Gabriel Valley Tribune: “Inspired”
* Glendora Community News: “Captures the essence of youth with an adult perspective”
* Tartan Shield: "Eloquent lyrics and flowing guitar rhythm... each track paints a picture in true storyteller fashion."
* San Gabriel Valley Examiner: "...Remains true to the redeemable qualities of rock... with integrity, honesty and powerful guitars."
* Circle Magazine: "Lyric oriented and guitar-driven. The sound is basically folk, only sometimes it's a volume louder."

Live Solo Acoustic Performance - 11/28/07

Live Performance with Jake Shimabukuro - 2/2/07

Live Performance with We Five (PBS My Music Special 2008)

Live Performance with Laurence Juber - 2/8/05

Music Video: "Run To Mama" - From the CD "Love, Hope, Faith"

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 25/01/2007
Band Website: www.chrisburgan.com
Sounds Like:

Singing, Guitar Playing and Writing are Often Compared To:

Yes - Your Move / All Good People John Waite - Missing You Laurence Juber - Cobalt Blue Michael Hedges - Woman Of The World Toad The Wet Sprocket - Walk On The Ocean Kenny Loggins - House At Pooh Corner Train - When I Look To The Sky
Record Label: Unsigned

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