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Chris Bells calls his music folk rock because no one ever taught him how to play guitar. His dad played the instrument when he was younger, and one day, the right-hander decided to pick it up and start strumming.
"I did it backwards," the lefty musician said. "I play a right-handed guitar upside down because that's all I had."
Since that first time he plucked some strings, music was part of his life.
Bells played in The Fine Line, which released one album, "Self Titled," in 2002. When the band broke up the following year, he turned his attention to getting a communications degree from UW-Milwaukee. Bells decided music would remain simply a hobby while he pursued other interests.
That hiatus didn't last long. While studying in London during the spring of 2005, Bells entered a talent contest held for the students in his dorm. Taking home first prize "rekindled his passion for live performance" and encouraged him to start working on a solo album.
"I always want things done yesterday, so if it's just you, you can move faster," he said.
Returning to his acoustic roots, Bells composed music his way, using an unusual performance style in which he writes the music first and then fills in the words at a later time - if ever.
He likes to leave portions of his lyrics unwritten and fill in the blanks during concerts, drawing inspiration from what's affecting his life at the moment or even from the emotions of the audience.
"I've been accused of being too vague, but I like playing to a large audience and giving people the opportunity to relate for themselves," he said.
The 28-year-old's first solo album, "After Autumn," is being sold on his MySpace page and at the Exclusive Company on Farwell Avenue. Bells hopes to capitalize on the power of the Internet to market his album to a global audience, following the trend of unknown musicians who buck the hold traditional radio has on the market and instead promote cheaply and easily online.
The album title reflects his belief that people never think about the life they are living instead of the life they desire to live.
"We're always waiting for the next thing to come," Bells said. "As a society, we are not content to live in the moment. This is my effort to live in the moment but also reach for the long-term goals in life." - Joe Ahlers
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Member Since: 6/18/2005
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Air, Bjork, Mozart, Kent, Carpark North, Beatles, Elliot Smith, Weezer, Danny Elfman, Taking Back Sunday, The Cure, Superdrag, Jack Johnson, U2, Frank Sinatra, Coldplay, Thomas Newman, Elvis, Radiohead, Beethoven, Ben Folds, Van Morrison, Evan Dando, Imogen Heap, Regina Spektor, Mo-town

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Record Label: Pure Marble Stones Music
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Website Launched - Visit chrisbells.com

Hello Everyone :DThe website is now finished! You can check it out at www.chrisbells.com!I am still working on the new album and went down to Chicago last week to shoot a little video by the lake for ...
Posted by Chris Bells on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

Just In - Chris Bells at Kenosha Bloomin' Days Festival 6/9

Hi All :DHope everyone is well - it's been a busy month! The new album is moving along and I hope to have something up soon :D For those of you in Kenosha, check out these upcoming shows!Saturday, May...
Posted by Chris Bells on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

Just Announced: Shank Hall - Sunday May 13th

Hi All :DJust announced! Spend the day with mom then bring her to the show! Next Sunday join me and California's finest - Tyrone Wells and Ernie Halter as we close out Mother's day with some tunes! Me...
Posted by Chris Bells on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

New Pics from the studio!

Hi Everyone :DRecording is going well and I can't wait for you all to hear it! Anyway check out some new pics from the studio - I love your comments!All the best,CB
Posted by Chris Bells on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

"After August" Available through CDBABY

Hi Everyone,Please enjoy the link below :DAnd if you haven;t seen "The Secret" yet use this link!http://www.thesecretstory.com/Watch_The_Secret_Movie_Fr ee.htmlAll the best,CB.. CDBABY LINK for CHRIS B...
Posted by Chris Bells on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

Watch "The Secret" for free!

Hello Everyone :DSo I got so much positive feedback regarding "The Secret" that I wanted to share the free link again for those of you who missed it. Act soon because it will only available online fo...
Posted by Chris Bells on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

New Pic

Thanks to Michelle there is a new pic from the March 10th show - check it:DHope your mid-terms are going well!All the best,CB
Posted by Chris Bells on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

Bring me to your town!

Hello Everyone!I am in the process of booking shows for the summer so show some love and add your request to the Demand It icon on my page!Check back for updates on upcoming shows and the new album :D...
Posted by Chris Bells on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

Get up with the download!

Enjoy :DAll the best,CB...
Posted by Chris Bells on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST

Signed album art on sale soon!

Hello Everyone :DHappy Turk-n-eadrinkpasout-n-repet Day! Ah, too full can't type :)Hope everyone had a great holiday, for me the weekend is just beginning, ohno! Anyway signed prints of album art are ...
Posted by Chris Bells on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:39:00 PST