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Christopher B

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Leave your EGO, play the MUSIC, love the PEOPLE - Luther Allison
ABOUT ME
“If I wanted to speak Chinese I would have moved to China, but I choose Chicago and it’s all about the blues.” – Christopher B.
I could say I am a true definition of taking the cards I was dealt and turning them into a winning hand. With God on your side all things are possible!
Furry Lewis: When I Lay My Burden Down
My musical influences and interest range from blues, gospel, funk, soul, rock, and hip-hop...since moving to Chicago I have even become a fan of spoken word poetry. I’m cooking up one big ole big pot of gumbo so stay tuned!
It’s never a dull moment my household: I work full time in television broadcasting, attend graduate school full time at Columbia College (less than a year to go), and a student of the blues.
Just a few musicians & guitarist that I enjoy:
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Bro. Langston Hughes' / Mother to Son
Well, son, I'll tell you: Life for me ain't been no crystal stair. It's had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor -- Bare. But all the time I'se been a-climbin' on, And reachin' landin's, And turnin' corners, And sometimes goin' in the dark Where there ain't been no light. So boy, don't you turn back. Don't you set down on the steps 'Cause you finds it's kinder hard. Don't you fall now -- For I'se still goin', honey, I'se still climbin', And life for me ain't been no crystal stair.

My Interests

Music: Blues, Folk, Jazz, Gospel, Rock, Soul, Funk, R&B, Punk, Hip Hop (real Hip-Hop), World Music, etc...but mostly BLUES!
Guitars: Fender, Gibsons, Epiphones, Nationals, etc...
Classic cars & motorcycles
Movies, books, fishing, bowling, parting, praying, reading, studying, traveling, open mics, mentoring youth, dogs etc...

I'd like to meet:

I like to meet down to earth people from various walks of life. I’m one who can talk with crowds and keep my virtue, or walk with kings and not lose my common touch.

Otis Rush / Double Trouble:

Music:

There are too many musicians that I enjoy, copy licks from, influenced by, moved by and motivated by to attempt to name them all...however everything starts with the Blues for me:
Son House, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Leadbelly, Lightin' John Hopkins, Howlin' Wolf, Hubert Sumlin, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, Albert King, B.B. King, Freddie King, Little Milton, Buddy Guy, Jimi Hendrix, Hound Dog Taylor, Ray Charles, Keb' Mo', Magic Sam, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Son Seals, Junior Kimbrough, R.L. Burnside, T-Model Ford...this list seems to grow as I get deeper into my craft.

Movies:

Deacons for Defense, Black Snake Moan, Hoodlum, New Jack City, Mo' Betta Blues, Wattstax, Sugar Hill, Mississippi Burnin', School Daze, The Wood, Dave Chappelle's Block Party, Ray, Poetic Justice, Juice, The Color Purple...and Anything by Spike Lee

Television:

I've been working in television for the past 8-10 years so I try to avoid the “Idiot Box” as much as possible.

Books:

Rock My Soul: Black People & Self-Esteem - Bell Hooks
The Tipping Point - Malcolm Gladwell
Can't Be Satisfied - Robert Gordon
Brothers, Lust, & Love - William July II
Soul On Ice - Eldridge Cleaver
The Blackman's Guide TO Understanding The Black Woman: Shahrazad Ali

My Blog

Check out this event: Christopher B. & Black Mood Voodoo @ Buddy Guys

Hosted By: Christopher BairdWhen: Sunday Oct 28, 2007 at 5:00 PMWhere: Buddy Guy's Legends754 S. WabashChicago, Illinois|14 60605United StatesDescription:Christopher Baird Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Christopher B on Sat, 27 Oct 2007 06:52:00 PST

Thanks for your support!

Thanks to everyone who made it out Sunday for my show at Buddy Guy's Legends despite the bad weather!  Also, thank you to everyone who dropped a note, text message, email, phone call, and smoke s...
Posted by Christopher B on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:30:00 PST

Just a thought...

Most guys wonder, "Can I bring her home to meet my parents?"I think, "damn, can I bring her to my family reunion??"That's meeting EVERYBODY, first cousins, second cousins, big mama, ya great auntie, L...
Posted by Christopher B on Thu, 03 May 2007 09:27:00 PST

Nappy Headed Hos?

When we degrade our own women and use terms such as bitches and hos to describe them then how can we be shocked, mad, hurt when others use these terms too? Christopher B...
Posted by Christopher B on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 03:06:00 PST

What would Jesus really do?

A little something to think about this Easter weekend. From cnn.comCommentary: What would Jesus really do?By Roland MartinCNN ContributorEditor's note: Roland Martin is a CNN contributor and talk-sho...
Posted by Christopher B on Fri, 06 Apr 2007 02:40:00 PST

R.I.P. Luther Ingram 3/21/07

A little bit of R&B music history left us today...Check out the concert movie Wattstax if you're unfamiliar with him.  Luther Ingram, the R&B singer and songwriter best known for the 197...
Posted by Christopher B on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:52:00 PST

Check out this video: Krissy The Skateboarding Bulldog Puppy at 9 Weeks Old

Another bulldog puppy on a skate board...Krissy The Skateboarding Bulldog Puppy at 9 Weeks Old Add to My Profile | More Videos...
Posted by Christopher B on Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:06:00 PST

Check out this video: Bulldog puppy learning to skateboard.

If you know ME, then you know how I feel about dogs&particularly; Bulldogs and Boxers!Bulldog puppy learning to skateboard....
Posted by Christopher B on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:30:00 PST

Lets Just Be Friends, The "Friend Zone"

FROM THE REDEYE NEWSPAPER 1/12/06 http://redeye.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/red-011207- theginaspot,0,4729219.columnWhat's so bad about the friend zone?Gina B.The Gina SpotJanuary 12 2007When yo...
Posted by Christopher B on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:18:00 PST