Somewhere between Johnny Cash and One Republic, modern folk is intersected by timeless pop/rock to form a new sound. While Singer/songwriter Chris Blair pays dues to artist such as these, his songs, though widely influenced, take on this new sound in a way that is very intentional and coated with a sense of novel familiarity.

With Artists such as “ the Beatles” “the Beachboys” and “Journey” as his introduction to the world of music, combined with the discovery of bands like “Motion City Soundtrack, “Switchfoot” “and between the trees”, Blair captures his listeners from all walks of life. He stays true to the magic of it all, with timeless melodies and lyrics, while also stretching the limits of modern pop and rock to develop songs outside the norm, and specific genres.

As a solo artist starting off in cafes, one can tell he has learned to be bold yet totally accessible to a room full of often 20 to 50 people hearing his songs for...