Chris
McDermott
 Based
in New England, Chris McDermott has been playing regularly in
Europe and the U.S for over sixteen years promoting his own original
music as well as backing some of the world's greatest Blues artists.
With four previous releases of his own as well as producing and
playing on recordings for other artists, Chris set a goal of
creating a new CD which would reflect on his childhood love of
early soul music production crossed with his recent new leaps
of acoustic guitar virtuosity. The end result is a combination
of that and more set into a framework of great songwriting and
production. Currently the players in his band all have long discography
and impressive resumes of their own. Ranging from original members
of the James Brown band to, playing with Joni Mitchell, Steely
Dan, Stanley Turrentine, Ricky Martin, Dicky Betts, Jimmy McGriff,
Matchbox 20, and enough names to far exceed the pretence this
list has already created! Radio Ghosts represents the maturity
of an American guitar player songwriter singer who has spent
much time absorbing the music of his travels. Growing up outside
Philadelphia,"philly soul" was a natural part of the environment
and had a major influence in the shaping of Chris' musical ear.
Featuring rich arch top acoustic tones, Hammond B3, piano, gospel
group backing vocals, horns even some strings, Chris McDermott
has once again managed to blend old and new into his own genre.
As always, Chris' live performances are what it is all about
showcasing masterful musicianship, fire, funk, and fun. Venues - Far from being a traditional Blues band, most of the "Bread and Butter" gigs have been playing Blues oriented clubs in the east coast circuit between New Hampshire and New York but also South from D.C. to Key West and St Thomas V.I.-Also in Blues clubs and festivals in Latvia, France, Belgium, Spain, and Italy. The Band - Instrumentation live is generally 4-piece featuring guitar/vocals,Hammond Organ, Bass and Drums. Although some Northeast gigs have recently included three back up vocalist/percussionist and occasionally trumpet as well. Band members often will include well known players such as Clyde Stubblefield on Drums, Greg Hopkins on trumpet, among others. In the past - Chris has toured as sideman to Blues greats Carrie Belle, Eddie Kirkland, Nappy Brown, Hubert Sumlin, Zorah Young, Marva Wright, and Toni Lynne Washington. Chris produced and played on Eddie Kirkland's new release "Booty Blues". His own bands-"Chris McDermott and his Wild Combo" and "The Chris McDermott Love Perimeter released three CD's, played across the U.S regularly from House of Blues in four major cities to a prime time slot at Woodstock '99. Both these bands were featured openers on tours with an extensive list of national acts. |