Name: Connor Christian
Company Name: Vintage Earth Music
Profession/ Specialty/ Services: Production/Songwriting
Location: Atlanta, GA

Contact:
404-454-5820
Connor@VintageEarthMusic.com
www.VintageEarthMusic.com
www.ConnorChristian.com
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/profile.php?id=1291978554

Bio & Goals:
Goals: To make your record sound better than even you thought it could!!!

Bio: Equal parts modern troubadour, back road poet and outlaw rocker, Connor Christian creates gritty, soulful songs of experience revealing solace in hardship, hope in destitution, and a dustbowl sensibility. His powerful music draws on influences ranging from Ryan Adams, G. Love, and Counting Crows to The Band and Tumbleweed Connection-era Elton John and makes a heartfelt statement found at the crossroads of Roots Rock and Americana.

Connor left home at the age of 14 and forged a path of personal and musical discovery that took him to Indonesia, South Korea, France, Belgium, Singapore, and beyond. It was in these places that Connor cultivated his deeply felt views on American life and found strength in the perspective he could deliver through song. “I try to be realistic…” says Connor. “But, we live in a time where it is crucial to pay attention to what’s going on around us… if I can get people to stop and think about it for a minute, well that’s a pretty good start.”

In 2007, Connor’s song ‘3 Times’ was featured in “the most award winning independent film of 2007,” ‘Last Stop for Paul.’

Audiences from Denver to New York City have embraced Connor’s whiskey-soaked vocals and give-’em-hell live show. Performing as Connor Christian and Southern Gothic, Connor averages 250 shows per year and has sold thousands of CDs and downloads.

Following up 2007’s release of A Southern Gothic, Connor Christian released ‘90 Proof Lullabies’ in March 2009. This set of 14 songs was produced by Jeff Tomei (Matchbox 20, Jerrry Cantrell), mixed by Shawn Grove (Collective Soul, Sevendust) and features Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke, Mark Van Allen of Blueground Undergrass and Bobby Emmett of the Shooter Jennings Band.

Current Projects:

Back Row Baptists-Broken Hearts and Bad Decisions 2010 for Vintage Earth Records/ Universal/Fontana www.BackRowBaptists.com (Bluegrass/Rock/Country)
Garrett Freireich 2010 (Independant Release)
Connor Christian & Southern Gothic- 90 Proof Lullabies 2009 for Vintage Earth Records www.ConnorChristian.com (Rock/Country/Americana)
Vertigo Lounge (independant Release) (Hard Rock/Hip Hop/Jam)

Why he rocks:
Wide range of influences, and an understanding of just about all genres of music from Bluegrass to Metal to Country, Pop, and Rock. With 15 years of studio experience and 20 years writing songs and co-writing.

Some previous work:
In addition to producing my own records ( Listen at http://connorchristian.com/music ) I’ve produced records for the Back Row Baptists (www.BackRowBaptists.com ) with James Barber (Ryan Adams, Hole), Garrett Freireich (album releasing June 2010) and many others. I’ve done records to be released on major labels and records for self-release by the artist. Can work with just about any budget. Co-written songs with Channing Wilson (Rounders) Danny Grady (Injected, Island/Def Jam), currently working on new songs with Ed Roland (Collective Soul).

Contact Info:
Email: deceptionband08@yahoo.com
Phone: 770-823-2321
Myspace: www.myspace.com/deceptionunderground

WHY HE ROCKS: “I believe the majority of crowds today are starving for the energy they got from bands like Silverchair, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, STP, Sublime, Soundgarden, White Zombie etc… New music today, aside from a hand full of bands, leaves the fans feeling hollow. The songs sell but in reality leave you feeling empty and unsatisfied. Music that can stand the test of time and not be forgotten is music that will make a difference in fans lives. I believe that’s where my music comes in”.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: “Recently I have been working with former lead singer of the band Haloscript, Dustin Johnson. Now, a new project in Texas has hired Marty of ‘Bobaflax’ and me to write about 20 songs for his new project. I have written and composed movie scores for film students at UCLA and Art Institute. I have had offers from several different local bands in the Atlanta area over the years to purchase song rights from me such as ‘Handcuffs and Cigarettes’, ‘Fly With Angels’, and ‘Control’ Aside from my full time gig with the band ‘Deception’ I continue to write in my down time music and songs for all different kinds of projects”.