Christopher Schreiner
| Christopher Schreiner | |
|---|---|
 Christopher Schreiner at Bryant Park July 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Christopher Andrew Schreiner |
| Born |
February 16, 1983 Norwalk, Connecticut, United States |
| Genres | Blues-rock, jazz fusion, instrumental rock, Avant-Garde |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | ESC Records |
| Website | www.whostheguy.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| D'Pergo JK Classic | |
Christopher Schreiner (born February 16, 1983) is an American composer/guitarist.
He was described by the Wall Street Journal as "spacey, quietly flashy and intense."[1]
Career
Schreiner released his debut album Only Human, in September 2008.[2] In 2011 he joined the right-wing rock band Madison Rising.[3] They released their self-titled debut album that year, and performed for protesters at an Occupy Congress event on January 19, 2012.[4]
Equipment
Schreiner is endorsed by Bogner Amplification,[5] JAM Pedals[6] and GHS Strings[7]
Awards
Muse’s Muse Editors Choice Award: Best Instrumental – winner – An Interlude In Bléu 2009 [8]
Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Superstar Competition – finalist – Icarus 2008[9]
Discography
- Only Human – 2008
- ATAU: And They Are Us – 2014 [10]
Compilations
- Mahavishnu Re Defined Vol. 2 – 2010[11]
References
- ↑ Fusilli, Jim (September 16, 2008). "A Guitar Contest With a Winning Surprise". The Wall Street Journal.
- ↑ "Instrumental Guitarist & Talented Artist". Musical Escapades. October 10, 2008.
- ↑ Smith, Kyle (September 4, 2011). "Hey, hey, we're the rightees". New York Post.
- ↑ "'Occupy Congress' is serenaded by right-leaning band".
- ↑ http://www.bogneramplification.com/mobile-artists?sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid=2&sobi2Id=210
- ↑ http://www.jampedals.com/artists/
- ↑ http://www.ghsstrings.com/articles/1990028-news-article-3
- ↑ "Muse's Muse Awards" (PDF). Muse's Muse. November 9, 2009.
- ↑ Fusilli, Jim (2008). "Guitar Player Magazine's Guitar Superstar Competition". Guitar Superstar.
- ↑ http://andtheyareus.com/bio.htm
- ↑ "ESC Records". MAHAVISHNU RE-DEFINED II. April 22, 2010.
External links
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