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Chris Kahl

Florida Troubadour

About Me



A native of the Space Coast of Florida, Chris grew up just miles from the NASA launchpads. He started performing steadily around Central Florida during the late 1990’s and released his self-titled debut to rave reviews in the Florida press. In 2000, his song “Bring Us Together” was used in a regional TV advert.After graduating from Rollins College, Chris continued his musical journey in London for the next few years where he gigged constantly in clubs, and busked nightly in the subways of the London Underground. He was met by enthusiastic audiences while touring the UK, Ireland, and Germany, and performed live numerous times on British TV and radio, including the BBC. During this period he released the Odessa Morning EP and Up From the Underground, which received airplay all over Europe and featured top London players, such as pedal steel legend BJ Cole (Sting, Elton John, Beck).Chris is now back in Florida promoting his latest album entitled Orange Blossom Memories. In this nostalgic ode to his home state, he includes not only songs about the Florida good life, but of the state’s history as well. His song "Floridiana Hotel" was honored as one of the Top 10 New Florida Songs of 2006. He followed that up in 2007 with his songs "Native Land" and the "Ballad of Harry Morgan" both placing in the top 10. A modern Florida Troubadour, Chris looks forward to delighting audiences with performances of these songs for years to come.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/22/2006
Band Website: chriskahl.com
Band Members: Chris Kahl - vocals / guitar / harmonica
Influences: Favorite Albums:Sticky Fingers - Rolling Stones / Notorious Byrd Brothers - The Byrds / Gilded Palace of Sin - Flying Burrito Brothers / From Bessie To Brazil - Susannah McCorkle / Surrealistic Pillow - Jefferson Airplane / Definitely Maybe - Oasis / Parklife - Blur / The Stone Roses - Stone Roses / Live at San Quentin - Johnny Cash /Favorite Movies:Rear Window / Gimme Shelter / Dr. No /Books:The Right Stuff - Tom Wolfe / Tourist Season - Carl Hiaasen / The Bushwacked Piano - Thomas McGuane/Songs:Colours - Donovan / Waters of March - Susannah McCorkle / Girl From the North Country - Bob Dylan / Dead Flowers - Rolling Stones / Listen Up - Oasis / Badhead - Blur / Shoot You Down - Stone Roses / I Get Along - The Libertines / I'm Florida - Bobby Hicks / With a Little Help From My Friends - Beatles
Sounds Like: "Floridiana"
Record Label: Honey Ryder
Type of Label: None

My Blog

"West Coast" Gigs

Hey Friends, I'll be over on the Gulf (West) Coast of Florida this August for some house concerts and radio sessions. Hope you can make it.  Here's the details: Friday August 17th  9:00AM Ta...
Posted by Chris Kahl on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 06:04:00 PST

March Madness: Spring Training, Willfest, and more!

Hey Friends, March Madness awaits for this month!  Spring Training, Florida Folk Festivals, and a Moonlight Stroll! Big Shows at Dodgertown in Vero Beach and Space Coast Stadium in Viera.  T...
Posted by Chris Kahl on Sat, 03 Mar 2007 08:05:00 PST

Happy End of Hurricane Season!

Hey Friends,   Wanted to wish you a happy end to hurricane season!  To celebrate the occasion I'll be appearing on WBPF TV 25 tomorrow (Thursday 11/30)at 4:00PM to sing "Hurricane Blues" liv...
Posted by Chris Kahl on Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:53:00 PST

Parades and Dances

Hey Friends,   Wanted to let you know about two shows I have this weekend.   On Friday Nov. 3rd I'll be at East Coast Coffe and Tea in Indian Harbor Beach.  It's located at 258 East Eau...
Posted by Chris Kahl on Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:49:00 PST

Cracker Day and Winter Park Art Fest

Hey Friends,   Just wanted to let you know about my shows this weekend.   On Saturday October 14th starting around 11:15 AM I'll be performing at the Cracker Folkways Day.  It's going t...
Posted by Chris Kahl on Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:16:00 PST

Ready for Liftoff!

Hey Friends, I'll be performing at the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis this Wednesday September 6th at Space View Park in downtown Titusville!  The launch is scheduled for a 12:30PM liftoff, so...
Posted by Chris Kahl on Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:29:00 PST

My First Stadium Gig!!!

Hey Friends,   I'm excited to let you know I'll be playing my first stadium gig next week on Thursday July 20th!  It will be at the Brevard County Manatees Stadium in Viera following the bas...
Posted by Chris Kahl on Sat, 15 Jul 2006 07:35:00 PST

4th of July Show

Hey Friends,   I wanted to let you know I'll be performing on the 4th of July at Riverfront Park in Cocoa.  It's located at the river bandshell in the park in Cocoa Village.  I'll be pl...
Posted by Chris Kahl on Mon, 03 Jul 2006 08:38:00 PST

More Tea and Radio

Hey Friends, Wanted to let you know I'll be playing this Thursday June 22 at Infusion Tea in Orlando.  It's located at 1520 Edgewater Drive and I'll be on from 7:00-9:00PM.  Friday June 23r...
Posted by Chris Kahl on Wed, 21 Jun 2006 03:30:00 PST

East Coast Coffee and Tea

Hey Friends, Just wanted to let you know I'll be playing this Friday at East Coast Coffee and Tea from 7:30-9:30PM.  It's a great little coffee shop in Indian Harbor Beach.  It's located at ...
Posted by Chris Kahl on Thu, 15 Jun 2006 08:51:00 PST