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Chris Pollard

Gerrans, Portscatho, United Kingdom
January 31, 2007
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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 _____ 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 ! )
Band/artist history
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.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
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.
Your musical influences
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.
What equipment do you use?
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.
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Hello Chris I've truly enjoyed listening to "Blue Train". Everyting about it sounds great, fun to jam along with as well... Regards from Southern California Shane
Hi Chris it's me from the seventies don't faint I just rated one of your tunes I love this love the harp very evocative I felt like I was looking out the train window this is major moment for me as I've only just mastered the pocket calculator cheers mate.
Nice melody and idea, prima music!! Jiri
Beautifull song, a big pleasure to hear this expressive music!! Jiri
Chris, I just love your music. Much creativity !!!!!!!!!!!!! Sweet Blessings, Lekzee
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