Chris Pollard, Independent Singer/Songwriter
OUT OF THE WOOD: Chris Pollard: Vocals, Mountain Dulcimer, Resonator Guitar,12 String Acoustic Guitar, Nylon Guitar, Slide Guitar, Harmonica, Tamborine. Production
Keith Pollard: Electric Guitar
Andrew Hewings ( Anj ): Djembe, Darbuka, Rain Stick, Tamborine, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Bass, Nylon Guitar, Bongo Drums, Various Shakers, Backing Vocals, Sound Effects. Mixing & Production
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Anj is a multi talented musician and who also plays on Chris's CD's. Anj is responsible for the mixing and producing of our CD's ... ! Thank You Anj -:) We most certainly could not do without You ! )
I have been playing in bands since 1965. In the 70s I fronted STICKY FINGERS and then went on to play in folk bands throughout the 80s and 90s. I finally went solo in 2004 apart from occasionally playing with GERRANS ALL STARS.
I occasionally play live and partake in jam sessions in the local pub. I also gig with THE GERRANS ALL STARS http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/560092246kXujSx?vhost=entertainment, a great band made up of guys from other bands in the area.
My musical influences are quite wide. I have been a great fan of the ROLLING STONES since the first time I saw them and Keith Richard and Ronnie Wood do influence the way I play. I had the pleasure of meeting Ronnie a few times in the 60s and he did show me a few guitar licks. It's funny but I think that you can be influenced by another player without actually sounding like them. I love all the old blues guys like Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf ect.. Richard Thompson is also someone that I look to for inspiration.
I have a few guitars and mountain dulcimer and a mandolin which I am still struggling with. The dulcimer which was made for me and is a beautiful instrument. I used it for my song OUT OF THE WOOD, which my CD has been titled. My favourite guitar in is my Blue Ridge Resonator.