Chris
Chris has been gracing Edmonton’s stage for over 25 years, and if you think he’s tired, think again – he’s just getting warmed up. With a resume that reads like a “Who’s Who” of local band names, from Knee Deep in Grass (sounds like a great excuse for a gig) to the McGowan Family Band (where music truly runs in the blood), Big River, Inside the Company, and the curiously named Welfare Tuxedo, Chris has drummed his way through every nook and cranny of Edmonton’s music scene, from the legendary Old Sidetrack Café to Blues on Whyte.
Knee Deep in Grass wasn’t just a band; it was a lifestyle, a yearly staple at the North Country Fair in the early 2000s, opening for legends like Guster and the iconic April Wine. Talk about a grass-roots movement – literally.
When it comes to influences, Chris’s taste is as expansive as the prairies he’s from. From the cosmic vibes of Pink Floyd, the raw energy of Foo Fighters, the poetic genius of Bob Dylan, to the grunge gods Soundgarden, his music is a melting pot of rock royalty.
But let’s talk drums – or rather, let’s not fight about it, because Chris’s favorite drummer of all time is none other than Carter Beauford from the Dave Matthews Band. That’s right! Big whoop, wanna fight about it? (Just kidding, he’s too cool for that; he’d rather just play you into submission with his beats.)
So, if you’re looking for someone who can turn any venue into a time-traveling concert of epic proportions, Chris is your guy. With him, you’re not just booking a musician; you’re booking a journey through rock ‘n’ roll history, with a side of humor and a dash of “Giver Er Pal”
