Chris J. Connolly

 

 

ARTIST BIO

Weaving between two continents, Chris J. Connolly’s music has been his support system and a reflection of his journeys. Originally from Staffordshire, England - Chris spent his early years performing in hometown venues before eventually crossing the Atlantic to reside in his current home on Long Island. Inspired by both early American roots music and modern alt-rock, Chris grew to craft his own unique style of writing and phrasing that moves between sublime, evolving and hook based melodies.

 

Chris’s debut album Flying Lessons, released in 2015, is anchored around his raw acoustic guitar and vocal arrangements while also exploring newfound sonic territory. With minimalistic additions of percussion, bass, and electric guitar, the album is a diverse and spacious journey rooted in natural performances and craftsmanship that maintains the intimacy and presence of his earlier work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Moving Maps (LP)		Flying Lessons (LP)		Million Colours (single)

 

 

PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

 

“not straight up anything - a big multi-continental stew of rock, folk, blues, pop and Americana” - WRCN 103.9FM - Jerry Schaefer

 

“An impressive debut album with engaging songs, delivered in his tenor voice with solid guitar work, bass and percussion” -- Charlie Backfish, host of "Sunday Street" - WUSB, 90.1FM

 

“…a fresh take on (an) old, no-fuss approach to making music… sweet-sounding, interlacing acoustic guitars and sometimes a sparking electric, putting his high tenor vocal and rich harmonies up front and center.”" - Something Else! - somethingelsereviews.com

 

"a rewarding listen (that) packs some impressive emotional heft and compelling songwriting... top-notch pop/folk fusion that’s pure ear candy" - hotindienews.com

 

"a brilliantly classic and sentimental album that can only bring you to a standstill." - musicmuso.com

 

CMJ Feb 2014 Mixtape - Featured New Release

 

 

 

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VIDEOS

"Fight at the End"

 

 

 

"Million Colours"

 

 

 

"Bravery (live)"

 

 

 

PAST APPEARANCES

89 North

Alive After Five

Bowery Electric

Brick House

Grey Horse

Homegrown Music

Mercury Louge

Patchogue Theatre

Pianos NYC

Porters on the Lane

Putnams Pub, Brooklyn

Rockwood Music Hall

SUNY University

Toast

The Local NYC

The Way Station

WUSB 90.1 FM

WEHM 92.6 FM & 96.9 FM

WRCN 103.9 FM