Guitarist / Singer / Songwriter / Performer
Eclectic Original Esoteric
American Folk / Bluegrass / Celtic / Country Blues
As a guitarist and singer/songwriter, Chris McCune performs a variety of music styles including Americana, Folk, Country Blues, Celtic, Old Time, Instrumental Fiddletunes and Bluegrass. With a relaxed stage presence and through his persona and unusual repartee, Chris develops a connection with his audience. Thanks to his voice and his old-time cross-pickin’ style on guitar and a presentation of original works and time proven classics, Chris will give you an evening of first-rate music.
His interest in music came at an early age as he was exposed to a literal rainbow of musical styles from Hank Williams to The Monkees (the songs of John Stewart) and John Denver as well. While in high school Norman Blake, Doc Watson and Clarence White replaced the “pop music” interests and sure enough took over his guiding reins. These days buried within his original tunes you will recognize the influences of John Hartford, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Dan Fogelberg and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. You will also catch glimpses of John Prine and detect the impact of guitar wizard Leo Kottke.
Grandpa, Chris at 3ish & Dad
Growing up along the Mississippi River all members of the McCune Family partook of music in one form or another. Dad played country music on a guitar, Mom was a piano player and singer fond of Big Band music. The six siblings took up various instruments from percussion to string. Chris began with playing a tuba in the junior high marching band. Chris' first professional stage performance was offered to him in 1983, since he has entertained audiences all around the U.S.
A diversity of venues he has been invited to comprise of colleges, coffee houses, pubs, house parties, state and county fairs. At Renaissance Fairs, Chris had a taste of “a little theatrical stint” in the late 90’s. He has performed from the Florida Keys to Nashville and New York at an array of diverse festivals that include art shows, philanthropic events, bluegrass and folk festivals. A long time favorite place to play is “The Flora Bama", home of Frank Brown’s International Songwriter's Fest in Perdido Key on Florida's panhandle.
Chris has completed his latest project, "Originals Live From The Heart of the Blue Ridge" in the end of 2007. The CD is a collection of seventeen homemade McCune tunes that culminates this musician's life. "Much of my music comes from growing up along the Mississippi, on the Illinois side in the 1970's." "It was there I listened to guys like Orville Johnson, John Hartford, Bill Monroe, Gordon Bok and other greats.”
Reverb Nation rated Chris #199 in the Acoustic / Folk category in March of 2008.
