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CHRIS PIERCE - SOUL ADVENTURER
Chris Pierce is a soul singer. Chris Pierce is a song-craftsman. He is a gifted performer. With his second all analog studio recording under his belt entitled "Walking on the Earth," and over 350 live performances in the past two years, Chris Pierce is living by his own words, "keep on keeping on". Born and raised in Southern California, Chris has been performing in clubs, on television and on concert tours since before he could drive. Still a young man, he has earned the notoriety of an underground music legend. Chris Pierce is often described as an old soul and his music is often compared to greats like Bill Withers, Al Green and Otis Redding, yet he has a voice that stands alone. He believes in making albums that not only feel good as a whole but can also be broken down and be rediscovered again and again, one song at a time.
Whether playing in a 20,000 seat sold out stadium, a 20-seat coffeehouse, or producing and playing in the studio, Chris brings it all and never holds back. A Chris Pierce performance is widely known to move people in a positive direction. His energy is powerful and contagious. He is also known worldwide for his awe-inspiring, soulful real emotion and well written songs. Chris has been building a grass roots following over the past several years across the globe playing city after city, country after country, reaching out to one heart at a time. Chris opened for Seal during his sold-out worldwide tour playing to thousands of people each night. During the last couple years alone he's played three Japan tours, three European tours, eight tours in the United States and supporters everywhere are flooding Chris's websites anxiously waiting to experience his soulfulness again.
A respected song-craftsman in the music community, Chris's songs have made their way to both big and small screens, including the soundtrack for the Oscar winning film Crash, TV's hit show Brothers and Sisters, A Banana Republic national ad campaign which aired during Bravo's show Project Runway, and ABC's hit show What About Brian. Chris's songs are also currently featured on Sirius Radio, XM Radio as well as hit radio stations in Japan. Chris is receiving amazing accolades and press during his tours in the U.S. and Europe and his widespread popularity in Japan is steadily growing as well. Chris has growing relationships and sponsorships with several music and clothing companies, including Taylor Guitars, and Horny Toad Activewear.
Chris has a very special bond with his fans and is known for staying after his shows to sign CD's and talk to his ever-growing fan base. He is respected by his peers and has shared the with stage Al Green, Toots and the Maytals, Seal, Colbie Caillat, Raul Midon, Jamie Cullum, Tristan Prettyman, Ozomatli, Ben Harper, Robert Cray and Macy Gray to only name a few. He was chosen by Myspace.com as a featured artist and was featured recently on E! Entertainment channel and dubbed a "rising star."
The Chris Pierce sound has soulful depth and uplifting vibrations. His true love of music is obvious from every note of each live performance and recording. Chris Pierce has the gift of deliverance. He states that, "I am driven by hope, life and love. I let it pour out of my soul in the form of music." So indulge yourself and check out Chris's new album "Walking On The Earth" and his live show and discover the real emotions of Chris Pierce on your own.

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Member Since: 11/22/2004
Band Website: chrispierce.com
Band Members:

Stage and Studio Personnel include:
Orlando Sims (Bass)
David Leach (Percussion)
Rob Perkins (Drum Kit)
Steve Aguilar (Wurlitzer/Hammond B3)
Roberto Castillo (Hollow Body Electric Guitar)
Chris Lovejoy (Drum Kit)
Deron Johnson (Wurlitzer/Hammond B3)
Jon Butcher (Solid and Hollow Body Electric Guitars)
Doug Pettibone (Lap Steel and Electric Guitars)
Debby Holiday (Background Vocals)
Nailah Porter (Background Vocals)
C.C White (Background Vocals)

Influences:
The art of living, California, Shel Silverstein, Bill Withers, Al Green, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, Marlon Brando, Sam Cooke, Jimmy Cliff, Kahlil Gibran, Langston Hughes, Aretha Franklin, Aaron Neville, Harry Belafonte, Sonia Dada, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Barack Obama, Ray Charles, Albert Einstein, Forest Whitaker, Alice Smith, John Coltrane, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, Joe Louis, De La Soul, Nikki Giovanni, Keb Mo, Jeff Buckley, Hafiz-e Shirazi, David Ruffin, Eckhart Tolle, Robert Johnson, Nina Simone, James Brown, Etta James, Finley Quaye, Deron Johnson, Ella Fitzgerald, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Wilson Pickett, Henry Miller, Leona Naess, Chief Joseph, Cab Calloway, Joan Baez, Terence Trent D’arby, Dizzy Gillespie, Jon Butcher, Jean Michel Basquiat, Sonny Rollins, Robert Asari Perkins, Van Morrison, Sade, Richard P. Havens, Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo, Patti LaBelle, Damien Rice, John Lennon, Seal, Carole King, The Neville Brothers, Orlando Sims, Rita Coolidge, Lenny Kravitz, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Denzel Washington, Erykah Badu, Arrested Development, James Brown, Robert Nesta Marley, Peter Tosh, Marvin Etzioni, Prince Rogers Nelson, Aristotle, Willie Nelson, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Vera, Stevie Wonder, Draco Rosa, David Leach, Beth Hart, Chocolate Genius, Chief Seattle, Dr.Martin Luther King Jr., Pablo Picasso, Tracy Chapman, Ernesto Che Guevara, Seth Atkins Horan, The Dali Lama, Carlos Santana, James Marshall Hendrix, Ben Harper, Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Plato, Bonnie Raitt, Miles Davis, The Rolling Stones, Muhammad Ali, Billie Holiday,The Meters, Bruce Lee, Van Morrison, Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Smith, Wes Montgomery, Paul McCartney, John Lee Hooker, Bob Dylan, Sly Stone, Underground Independent Artists... To Be Continued...

"His music’s got soul!" -The Press Enterprise
"In the Southern California tradition of soulful searchers comes native son Chris Pierce...the local rhythm and blues shaman." - Los Angeles Times
"There is no discounting Bill Withers influence on a string of contemporary artists, including Chris Pierce, Raul Midon, and John Mayer." -Billboard Magazine"Chris Pierce’s deep, soulful vocals and syncopated acoustic picking and strumming dominate his original material, which runs the stylistic gamut from r&b to pop to reggae." -Acoustic Guitar World
"One of 10 homegrown artists you ought to know." -Los Angeles Times
"Bravo’s airing a Banana Republic spot featuring CHRIS PIERCE’s deliciously drowsy ’Are You Beautiful?’ to which we say, bravo." -Entertainment Weekly
"Chris Pierce is off to an auspicious start. A strong collection of soulful tunes. Pierce offers good songs for troubled times." -Relix Magazine
"He’s got heart. And soul. And tunes!" -Boston Herald
"Pierce is a young songwriter/singer whose songs are well-written, and different. His voice is soulful, and indefinable as to genre. A good start for a songwriter that should be around for awhile." -Vintage Guitar Magazine
Chris Pierce actually knows how to sing, and injects soul and meaning into every word of every song! His intense emotional vision, attention gripping material and captivating stage presence make for a sure entertaining experience! -Music Connection
"This young multi-instrumentalist is a straight ahead, no-nonsense musician." -The New Times
"Music from the heart" -The Big Picture
"His new album Static Trampoline could push this new artist into stardom" -Music TAP Magazine
Editors Pick! "Lay back, relax, and take in the sunshine soaked rays of Chris Pierce’s music" -Smother Magazine.

Record Label: Pierce Records (US) Entak/Universal (Japan)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

MORE KCRW NEWS!

We are very pleased to announce that Chris Pierce’s music is now being played by Nic Harcourt on the radio program Morning Becomes Eclectic on KCRW! In Southern California keep your dial tu...
Posted by Chris Pierce on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:17:00 PST

KCRWs Nic Harcourt Spins Chris Pierce Song!

Nic Harcourt KCRW’s music director and host of Morning Becomes Eclectic kicked off his show on Friday March 21st with the radio debut of "All That Matters is Now" from my newest album "Walking o...
Posted by Chris Pierce on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:47:00 PST

Why you should come see Chris Pierce at Viper Room!

-From L.A. Acoustic Meetup Review by Bre GoldsmithCome see Chris Pierce at Viper Room!Here's why....When Chris Pierce leans into the mic and sings the opening line of a song, one feels sorry for anyo...
Posted by Chris Pierce on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:13:00 PST

HOPE for Darfur Album now available on iTunes featuring "All That Matters Is Now"

"All That Matters is Now" from Chris Pierce's new album is featured on the HOPE for Darfur Album now available on iTunes.HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere) is a humanitarian company focused on rai...
Posted by Chris Pierce on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:03:00 PST

Canyon News Article. "Chris Pierce Music From The Soul"

Click here to read a new article on CP in Canyon News!
Posted by Chris Pierce on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:56:00 PST

A note from CP. Two thousand and seven.

Note from CP. Two thousand and seven. As I sit on my front porch writing this note I feel very blessed to have received so many gifts in ways to communicate this year. In such an important time ...
Posted by Chris Pierce on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 02:23:00 PST

Hello from LondonTown!

Cheers Family and Friends!London has been very good to me. Getting used to the cold weather andlearning the Tube map have been top priorities and it's all going great. I'm getting around fine and hav...
Posted by Chris Pierce on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:42:00 PST

CP Music on ABC’s "Brother’s and Sisters!"

Hey good people! If you missed "Keep on Keepin' On" during Sunday's season premier of ABC's hit show "Brothers and Sisters" you can view the episone in its entirety by clicking HERE!...
Posted by Chris Pierce on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 01:30:00 PST

BUY THE CHRIS PIERCE CD HERE!

Click here to buy the highly anticipated new album "Walking on the Earth" by Chris Pierce
Posted by Chris Pierce on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 05:10:00 PST

Listen 8/26 for CP’s "What Are The Chances" on the Season Finale of Lifetime TV’s "ARMY WIVES"!

"What Are The Chances" from Chris Pierces new album "Walking on the Earth" will be played during the season finale of Lifetime Television's hit show "Army Wives". The Show will air on Sunday August 26...
Posted by Chris Pierce on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 02:09:00 PST