After teaching himself to play guitar and piano, Chris had only one desire - to write and perform his own songs. While on a madcap adventure in America, Chris made his live debut in the New York folk clubs in and around Greenwich Village after interviewing John Cale of the Velvet Underground for a French radio station. Armed with John's encouragement and the reaction to his songs Chris never looked back.
Chris has been the lead singer and songwriter for two British bands, but in order to find greater self-expression he set about recording his critically acclaimed debut album, This Atlantic Low which was successful in Ireland. Following on from this, Chris wanted to get back to a simpler and more direct approach in terms of song writing and his relationship to the listener. Inspired by Bruce Springsteen's album Nebraska, and Nick Drakes’ Pink Moon, Chris embarked on recording the album All Caught Up. The album has a raw and immediate quality which draws the listener in with its intriguing melodic and lyrical hooks.
After signing to Cooking Vinyl Music Publishing, he released a 4 Track EP Into The Blue in October 2010 which picked up significant airplay across the UK on both FM commercial and BBC local radio stations. Following on, Chris embarked on a unique tour of Sue Ryder Care shops right across the UK. He performed free daytime gigs at 25 stores and was invited to do 18 radio sessions and interviews predominantly for the BBC to help raise the profile of the palliative care charity.
Currently Chris is finishing the recording of his forthcoming third album The Light On The Hill, which is due for release at the start of 2012.
While the approach is similar to the stripped down essence of All Caught Up, the sound will incorporate a wider musical landscape in terms of the arrangements and instrumentation.
“Imaginative and Captivating” The Guardian
“The best attributes of the best singer/songwriters around” The Irish Times
“Instant recognition many artists crave but only few can achieve”. Sligo Weekender
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- Saturday, September 10, 2011
- Chris Ford : Featured artist PRS M Magazine
- I have been chosen to be the featured artist for PRS M Magazine for this week. If you want to check it out please go to :
http://www.m-magazine.co.uk/spotlight/new-members/featured-artist-chris-ford/
- (Buy tickets)
- Sunday, September 4, 2011
10:30 am
- Fylde Folk Festival
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Gasworkers Club:
Preston Street, Fleetwood FY7 6JA, UK
(MAP)
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- Saturday, September 3, 2011
3:30 pm
- Fylde Folk Festival
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The Steamer Hotel:
1 Queens Terrace, Fleetwood FY7 6BT, UK
(MAP)
- (Buy tickets)
- Thursday, August 25, 2011
3:00 pm
- An Intimate Afternoon with Chris Ford
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BBC Radio Lancashire - 95.5FM/103.9FM DAB - John Gillmore Show:
Radio Theatre - Blackburn, Lancashire, UK
(MAP)
- Free (Buy tickets)
- Tuesday, August 16, 2011
8:00 pm
- Chris live at the Half Moon
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Half Moon - Herne Hill London:
10 Half Moon Lane, London - SE24 9HU, UK
(MAP)
- Free
- Sunday, August 14, 2011
8:30 pm
- Kyte TV = http://www.kyte.tv/ch/chrisfordlive
- This is the second episode of my weekly Kyte TV show which you can watch live from the comfort of your own home, iPhone, iPad, etc.
This is just a short set so don't miss it.
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