about using my voice as an instrument, and what it does mechanically, technical stuff that you learn. That’s where I got a little bit of my technique, but I am my own singer with my own personal style that is unique, I have been told., Kim: Would you recommend other musicians to follow in your footsteps and come to Los Angeles? Chris: Not necessarily Los Angeles. It could be Nashville, New York, you just got to make the jump. If you want to do anything in life, make a jump! That leap of faith, a lot of people do not believe in faith. Faith to me is like hope. Its that confidence that you can do it! Go somewhere and do something. Try to do something. Get involved. That’s when you find yourself as a singer. We all ask those kinds of questions. What kind of singer am I? What do I bring to the table? Who am I? Just like that you know!
Dave Brown, Nick Milo, King Chris, Joe Travers, Yogi Lonich
I think its smart to get out there and do something, get involved. That’s where you going to find yourself. I remember getting out there when I first started at an open mic night. Kim: Do Something! Get out there and and start whatever you have to do to be a part of something. Kim: How did you break into the music scene in Los Angeles? You have your own show every Wednesday at Back Stage in Culver City. Chris: I was actually working at a karaoke bar. Its funny how things happen. I was working as a door guy when I first came to Los Angeles. Sometimes I would get up and sing Karaoke, and soon I was known as the singing door guy. The costumers would call me up to sing a song that they wrote down. They would pay me sometimes to sing their song. I was doing it for a while and the owner got wind of it. The owner came down to see the show one night. He said; “can you put a band together and start a night here?” And that was like 15 years ago. I have had the most beautiful musical moments that live inside of me. Kim: Are you working on any new projects? What’s in the future for King Chris? Chris: Im in the studio right now cutting tracks. I am recording my original material to finish an album of my original music. It’s been one of my biggest goals. It’s been taking me a long time to get to this place. I have also been working in the studio with Michael Urbano from the band, Smashmouth. He was coming to my shows. Unfortunately they lost their lead singer. We are doing some tracks for audition purposes. HIGHWIRE DAZE
December 2021
King Chris I’m totally down to singing other peoples stuff and to bring other peoples songs to life. Kim: I just want to say thank you so much for taking the time to do this interview today. You are such a exceptional vocalist and an outstanding performer. It is a pleasure to get to know you. Keep us all posted on when we can listen to your original music. Check out “King Chris” on at @kingchrissings on IG The King Chris Show – Save the date : will start up again after the New Year at Back Stage in Culver City every Wednesday night at 9:00!
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