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Chris Cendana

About Me

At the age of 5, Chris started to play piano, making his own renditions of songs he had heard his family members play and started to pick up music theory from observation.When he turned 10, percussion became his passion and he began to play a role more and more in high school drumlines until he was 20 years old.At the age of 13, Chris learned the art of turntablism from his brother. People also refer to Chris as DJ Cendana in the Huntington area, known for his unique scratching style and blend.Finally, at 20, he began to play guitar in his spare time, learning chords with his friends, but was greatly influenced by Play's lead guitarist, Rocky Savilla.Chris now resides in Morgantown, WV. He has played in many different venues -- Black Bear (Morgantown, WV), The Blue Moose Cafe (Morgantown, WV), Bocktown (Pittsburgh, PA), Blue Violet (Beaver, PA), 123 Pleasant Street (Morgantown, WV), Big Sandy Arena (Huntington, WV), Borders (Huntington, WV), Java Joint (Huntington, WV), Empire Books (Huntington, WV), Icon (Huntington, WV), Red Iguana (Huntington, WV), Holderby's Landing (Huntington, WV), Lola's (Charleston, WV), Sound Factory (Charleston, WV), The Daily Grind (Buckhannon, WV), and more.Feel free to add as a friend, comment/rate, and of course, check him out on YouTube.
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/22/2006
Band Members: Usually solo, but Jimmy Lykens (Bass) and Mark Haas (Drums) musicate with me on occassion.
Influences: I have many different influences. People say that I am like a "human jukebox". A few include:John Mayer Musiq Soulchild Jason Mraz Brian McKnight Jack Johnson Stevie Wonder Carter Beauford Tito Puente QBert and Mixmaster Mike Luther Vandross Boyz II Men TimbalandBut some of the biggest influences are people who are simple teachers from school/jam sessions:
All my sisters, my brother, Keith, Don Hammond, Candee Minchin, Jon Perry, James Mitchell, Vernon Jackson, Travis McDermott, Andrew Jackson, Greg Watson, Rocky Savilla, Traci Stanley, John Harrison, Mark Haas, Jimmy Lykens, Eric Pyles, John Espy. . . thanks to all of you.

My first EP is available on

My first professional album, "Waiting", and EP, "Guarding Joey", will be downloadable on iTunes around the first week of April. The physical CDs will be released March 19th, 2009. Be on the lookout!
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

An Engagement Video using "Waiting" by YouTube's "LionGali"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs4tS89aEs4 Leo used my song "Waiting" on this engagement video and man, I LOVE IT! Congrats to Ryan and Johanna! Be sure to check out the video and ...
Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 05:56:00 GMT

First reactions of the CDs :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyC-pKFGSCo I love this guy!
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:33:00 GMT

"The Way It Is" Live from Charleston

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrIDKztjVWw Tim Courts, Jimmy Lykens, Chris Cendana, Ryan Kennedy. :) Check it out!
Posted by on Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:06:00 GMT

"New Day" vid + "Waiting" now available on iTunes!

Just letting everyone know that "Waiting" is on iTunes!!! :) Yaaaaaaaayyyyy!If you'd still like to have a physical version of the CD, please visit the website and order :)If you have the...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:38:00 GMT

What's the deal with the CD?

The CD FAQ:------Q: I preordered, so when am I going to get the CD?A:Soon after I get the CD. :) The CD is still in transit to my place andis about 60 miles away on a UPS truck. It takes about a month...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:49:00 GMT

Flake (Collab with Chris Cendana)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0IT5AVlSNI Me and Mark being complete dorks. :) Hope you like it!
Posted by on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:30:00 GMT

The Box gets featured on YouTube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uZFksxdNkw This is how the proposal went. :) It was featured today on YouTube! Yes! Thank you YouTube!! Share it with everyone you know! Happy Va...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Feb 2009 12:38:00 GMT

CD and show updates :)

hey all. :)CD Release period: ~ March 19th, 2009 -- We are done with everything, except for album graphics which are scheduled to be done soon.  I'm very pleased with the sound that we got from the re...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:06:00 GMT

CD? For real?!


Posted by on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:38:00 GMT

Details on how to pre-order the CD! :)

Update December 26, 2008Hello everyone! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday! And now, shall I inform you that I'm pre-selling the CD today until January 26th!! (YAAAYYYY!!!)Here are the pr...
Posted by on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:12:00 GMT