Chris Lively Singer Guitarist from Houston, TX

Greetings:) I am local singer-songwriter/performer with over 20 years of experience performing. In addition to four officially released folk/Americana albums, I have an expansive cover song repertoire spanning the genres. My specialties are Americana, country, folk/folk-rock, alternative rock, and classic feel-good tunes, but can perform just about anything in my own style and in a unique way. Whether you desire live music at your cocktail party or wedding, I can do it. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you think I might be a good fit for what you are looking for. I also have access to some phenomenal violin/fiddle, steel guitar and percussion players if you want a fuller sound. Also, I’m brand new to this site and have minimal reviews as of now, but here is alternative site you can read some if you’d like: https://www.gigsalad.com/chris_lively_houston Thanks! ***I know over 3,000 tunes and can learn just about anything if given enough time. Please contact me to see my master setlist*** About "…Lively has proven himself to be a sophisticated songwriter who understands that folk music should sound literary and homespun at once...All the great folk artists knew how to strike this balance, and that’s why we still listen to them. Lively’s songs are twangy poems that will hold up fifty years from now.” – Ricky Kingham – Free Press Houston Native to Houston, TX, Lively began songwriting in the late 2000’s with a focus on lyricism and melody underpinned by euphonic chording and a blend of folk/blues/Americana-inspired rhythms and instrumentation. Following the release of his debut EP, the Faintest (2013), Lively amplified his presence in the Gulf Coast music scene with the release of two full-length compilations, Feather (2015) and Distance (2017). In 2024 he released his third full-length album, Where We Are Right Now. Replete with spacious vocals, layered guitars, and a diverse array of meditative picking styles, the albums chronicle the evolution of an artist continuously maturing into his own truly distinctive sound. A seasoned performer, Chris Lively has had the opportunity to open shows for the indie-folk band Wild Rivers, Erica Wennerstrom of the Heartless Bastards, and most recently, the acclaimed John Hiatt. Inspired by artists from City & Color to Sturgill Simpson to the Lumineers, there’s a contemplative, mellow presence to Lively's music, frequently blending country’s twang and warmth with indie-folk’s charm. As a whole, his a collection of soulful and sometimes haunting stories that each contains a magnetism that leaves you wanting more. The songs bespeak a songwriter unafraid of charting new terrain and interweaving a vast and ever-evolving range of influences in the process. Whether solo or with his band, Lively’s hypnotic and dynamic performance style can both introspectively calm you and energetically tug at your heart. If it doesn’t, the songs will at least be stuck in your head.