CHRIS PICKERING is an exceptionally talented singer, musician and songwriter, from Australia, who writes remarkable songs with beautiful melodies, smart hooks and thoughtful lyrics. He fearlessly tackles all manner of styles and arrangements, fusing flavors of pop, rock, country, bluegrass, folk, blues and, at times, psychedelia into his music. Bridging the gap between indie-pop and alt-country, CP is close to truly claiming a style all his own. His third album, Work Of Fiction, was recorded at Ardent Studios, Memphis, with Stax producer, Don Nix.

“CHRIS PICKERING has made a name for himself in a short space of time. An accomplished drummer, finger picking guitarist, singer and also pretty handy on the harmonica, CHRIS PICKERING’s musical ability and song writing skills, as well as stage presence, all go to forming an exciting performance.”
– Faster Louder

“Like country Badfinger.”
– Terry Roland, No Depression Magazine

“It’s like having our own Ryan Adams here in Brisbane.”
– Rave Magazine

Highlights:

2004 Release of Hard To Find EP
2005 Release of A Safer Place LP
2006 Release of Ghost City EP (produced by Aria award winning producer, Magoo)
2006 Queensland Music Award winner– “Better Off” (from A Safer Place)
2007 Queensland Music Award winner– “The Humming Song” (From Excuses Excuses LP)
2008 Release of Excuses Excuses LP (produced by Aria award winning producer, Magoo)
2008 SxSW, Austin, Showcase artist
2008 Queensland Music Award finalist– Peoples Choice, Pop, Country
2008 UK Songwriting Award semi-finalist
2009 Excuses Excuses re-released by Fuse Music Group
2009 North American Folk Alliance, Memphis, showcase artist
2009 MusExpo, Los Angeles, showcase artist
2010 Millenium Music Conference, Harrisburg, PA, showcase artist
2010 Release of Work Of Fiction LP
2011 Americana Music Festival & Conference, Nashville, Sounds Australia showcase artist
2011 Release of 7” Vinyl Fisherman’s Daughter/Just Want To Love

CP currently resides in Nashville, TN. He will release his next collection of songs in 2011. Stay tuned.

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