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Chris Beales

About Me

Chris Beales is a singer / songwriter from Reading, where he appears in many different musical settings. He is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Static Rain . Acoustically he jams at local pubs and clubs, and he recorded an acoustic solo album earlier this year.

The solo album, Ragged Valentine , is a collection of songs that range from intimate to bluesy and passionate. Featuring soaring saxophone solos and subtle flamenco guitars, as well as cool piano chords and catchy vocals, there is a great variety of sounds.

Chris has drawn together some of the musicians he has played with over the years for Ragged Valentine. The result is a landmark of musical styles and personal memories, which was recreated live at the sold out launch gig at Reading's South Street Arts Centre.

If you want a copy of the album, please visit the Chris Beales website to order.

All music, lyrics and recordings uploaded onto this MySpace page are Copyright © 2007-2008 Chris Beales. All rights reserved. Moral rights are also asserted. Images are copyright as marked.

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Music:

Member Since: 16/06/2008
Band Website: chrisbeales.net
Band Members: Chris Beales (vocals, guitar)

Featured on the songs on this page:
Carlos Chadderton (guitar)
Eric Butcher (bass guitar)
Gavin Taylor (saxophone)
Janet Barlow (piano, flute)
Louise Rapple (backing vocals)
Rikk Smith (percussion)

Sunset Blues with Gavin Taylor (video by Mac at www.groutfingerrecords.com), the music track is from the new album Ragged Valentine.


Influences: 60's/70's rock and blues bands, like: Rolling Stones, Small Faces, Kinks, Led Zepplin, Howling Wolf and the Who
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Pinball Wizard

Mac's just uploaded me covering Pinball Wizard at my launch gig......I only forgot the 2nd verse a little bit! ;o)
Posted by on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:45:00 GMT

A couple of videos from my launch gig

The launch of my new album "Ragged Valentine" was amazing! You can read my thoughts about it on my website at www.chrisbeales.net/music/RV launch.html.Mac videoed the gig for me, and I have extracted ...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Aug 2008 06:54:00 GMT