Chris Pierce

Chris Pierce is a soul singer. Chris Pierce is a song-craftsman. Chris Pierce is a gifted performer. With his second studio recording under his belt entitled “Walking on the Earth,” and over 350 live performances in the past two years, Chris Pierce is living by his own words, “all that matters is now”. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Chris has been performing in clubs, on television, and on concert tours since before he could drive. He has earned the notoriety of an L.A. underground music legend. Still a young man, Chris Pierce is often described as an old soul and his music has been compared to greats like Bill Withers, Al Green and Otis Redding, yet he has a voice that stands alone. He grew up on classic recordings, and believes in making albums that not only feel good as a whole but can also be broken down and be rediscovered again and again, one song at a time. Listen at Last.fm "In the Southern California tradition of soulful searchers comes native son Chris Pierce...the local rhythm and blues shaman." - Los Angeles Times "There is no discounting Bill Withers influence on a string of contemporary artists, including Chris Pierce, Raul Midon, and John Mayer." -Billboard Magazine "Chris Pierce's deep, soulful vocals and syncopated acoustic picking and strumming dominate his original material, which runs the stylistic gamut from r&b to pop to reggae." -Acoustic Guitar World "One of 10 homegrown artists you ought to know." -Los Angeles Times "Bravo's airing a Banana Republic spot featuring CHRIS PIERCE's deliciously drowsy 'Are You Beautiful?' to which we say, bravo." -Entertainment Weekly "Chris Pierce is off to an auspicious start. A strong collection of soulful tunes. Pierce offers good songs for troubled times." -Relix Magazine "He's got heart. And soul. And tunes!" -Boston Herald "Pierce is a young songwriter/singer whose songs are well-written, and different. His voice is soulful, and indefinable as to genre. A good start for a songwriter that should be around for awhile." -Vintage Guitar Magazine Chris Pierce actually knows how to sing, and injects soul and meaning into every word of every song! His intense emotional vision, attention gripping material and captivating stage presence make for a sure entertaining experience! -Music Connection "This young multi-instrumentalist is a straight ahead, no-nonsense musician." -The New Times "Music from the heart" -The Big Picture "His new album Static Trampoline could push this new artist into stardom" -Music TAP Magazine Editors Pick! "Lay back, relax, and take in the sunshine soaked rays of Chris Pierce's music" -Smother Magazine.