Chase Walker
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Background information | |
Born | August 16, 1998 |
Origin | Born in Riverside, California, United States; currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee |
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Instrument(s) | Guitar, drums and piano (occasional) |
Years active | 2010–present |
Website | chasewalkerband |
Chase Walker (born August 16, 1998) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist.[3][4] He is the lead vocalist of his own California based outfit, the Chase Walker Band[5] formed in 2012, Currently Chase Walker band has been touring with various rhythm sections. Chase currently attends Belmont University in Nashville where he is pursuing a duel major of Songwriting & Music Business.[6][7]
Musical career
Walker started playing blues with backtracks when he was 11. He was inspired by artists like Muddy Waters, Little Milton, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert Collins.[8][9]
He participated in festivals,
Awards and recognition
- 2023 Great American Song Contest Finalist in Rock Category for the song Move Ya
- 2018 Blues Rock Review The Future of Blues Rock – 10 Acts To Watch Under 30[17]
- 2018 2nd Place in Lee Ritenour World Wide Six Strings Theory Guitar Contest
- 2016 Album "Not Quite legal" Nominated for IMA Blues Album of the Year.[18]
- 2016 Album "Not Quite legal" ranked #2 album of 2016 by Blues Rock Review.[19]
- 2016 The Voice Season 10
- 2014 Lee Ritenour Six Strings Theory Guitar Finalist[20]
- 2013 & 2014 Van's Warped Tour Performer[13]
- 2013 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Winner[21][22]
- Best Debut Blue in Germany – Wasser Prawda Magazine[20]
- Song Good Day for the Blues charted #47 in the Hit-Tracks 100[23]
- best young blues/rock band in this country – Kevin Lyman (Founder of the Van's Warped Tour)[3]
- Member of Exclusive Brotherhood of the Guitar[24]
- American Blues Scene Magazine – Top 10 Under 18 Artist you need to Know[20]
Discography
Albums & Singles Released
- Single - Move Ya, 2024
- Single - Bones, 2023
- Single - No Good, 2023
- Single - Your Books, 2021
- Album - Live at the Woodshed, 2019[25]
- Single - Honey Jar, 2018
- Single - Don't Do It, 2017
- Album - Not Quite Legal, 2016[26]
- Single - Living on Thin Ice, 2015[27]
- Album - Unleashed, 2014[28][29]
- Single - Blues Deluxe, 2014[30]
- Single - Good Day for The Blues, 2014[31][32]
Past band members
- Matt Fyke (Drums) 2012–2016
- Randon Davitt (Bass, Vocals) 2012–2016
- Peter Kastaris (Drums, Vocals) 2017
- Greggory Garner Jr (Bass) 2017
- Yates McKendree (Keyboard/Organ) 2017
References
- ^ "Biography". Musicpage. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ "Chase Walker". MTV Artists. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ a b "Chase Walker Band". Biscuits & Blues, Inc. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "Jazz and Blues Boy Band – Chase Walker". Iaam.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ^ Jacob Onofrio (August 5, 2015). "62nd Fiesta Music Street Festival Takes Downtown San Clemente Aug. 9". San Clemente Times. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ "Chase Walker Band: Biography". Sonicbids. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ Chase Walker Band : Blues-E-News Magazine: Volume 2 issue 4. Blues-E-News Magazine. p. 7. GGKEY:HA6XBKLLY3P. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ "Chase Walker" (PDF). Vol. 5, no. 1. American Blues Scene Magazine. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
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(help)[permanent dead link] - ^ "Chase Walker: Raw Rockin' Ruckus Raising Vinyl-worthy American Blues Rock". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ C Bret Campbell (August 30, 2013). "Young Rockers Chase Walker Band on AITP". Middle Tennessee Music. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ^ "Chase Walker: Tour Dates 2015". Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ^ "Chase Walke Band". Indie on the Move. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ a b "First Ever Teen Blues Trio, Chase Walker Band, To Perform At Vans Warped Tour". Top40-Charts.com. November 6, 2013. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ^ "Chase Walker: Don't Be Afraid for the Blues...is Alright". Blues.gr. January 9, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ^ "Chase Walker Band". Boogie Magazine. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
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(help) - ^ Bruce Fessier (March 24, 2015). "Chase Walker Band ready to open Tachevah showcase". The Desert Sun. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "The Future of Blues Rock – 10 Acts To Watch Under 30". Bluesrockreview.com. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "The 15th Independent Music Awards Nominees". Independentmusicawards.com. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ Francis, Pete (14 December 2016). "Top 20 Albums of 2016". Bluesrockreview.com. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ a b c "Chase Walker Band A Blues Sensation". City of Big Bear Lake. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "2013 Finalists – Session I: "Too Many Days Ago" by Chase Walker, Riverside, CA". The John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ Vanessa Franko (December 12, 2013). "Get the blues with the Chase Walker Band". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ "About CHASE WALKER, Musician, Songwriter, Singer". Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ "Chase Walker – American Songwriter, Musician, Singer". Brotherhood Of The Guitar. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ "Live at the Woodshed". Amazon.com. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Not Quite Legal". Amazon.com. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Living on Thin Ice by Chase Walker Band". Cdbaby.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "Unleashed by Chase Walker Band". Cdbaby.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "Chase Walker Band – Unleashed (2014) Lossless". Maxfeel.org. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ "Blues Deluxe by Chase Walker Band". Cdbaby.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "Good Day for The Blues by Chase Walker Band". Cdbaby.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "Chase Walker Band". Battle of the Bands. Retrieved September 5, 2015.