Born on the Mississippi River and raised on Methodist hymns, folk ballads and vintage country, learning to play was a necessity for Chris McGarry. After simultaneously picking up a guitar and an obsession with Walt Whitman, creating his own songs became only inevitable.
Residing in Denver’s Capitol Hill, McGarry is part of the new breed of old-time musicians who live in trendy neighborhoods while mining the internet for inspiration found in the form of depression-era 78’s transferred to mp3 format.
Yet, despite his relocation to an urban environment, his immersion into modern amenities and a post-beatnik lyrical style, McGarry’s musical roots remain sedentary; melodies as haunted as the river bluffs and a voice as gravelly as the silt laden shores he wandered as a child.
*** Past Gigs of Note *** The Hi Dive - Bongo Billies - Swallow Hill (As both a headliner and opener for national acts) - The Meadowlark - Radio 1190's Route 78 West
Warming up for St. Patrick's Day! Stop by our site and check our March schedule for a gig near you. Hope to see you at a show. Enjoy our new video "Whiskey Tonight" and stop by our site for a FREE download of the new song. Cheers!
Happy New Year... Stop by for a FREE download of "Whiskey Tonight", our first release in 2009 from the band's upcoming 7th CD - "Whiskey Tonight". The new song hits home with the same good time impact expected of an Indulger's song, heralding a return to our "rockin' irish pub sound". * * Stop by for your FREE download of the new song and all the best to you in 2009!
Howdy Mr. McGarry! I'm currently loving a band you might know, Oakhurst (and if you don't, check 'em out)...but that's not why I'm messaging you....do you have any idea how to get ahold of Bethany????
P.S. - Vote for our sorry asses. We've been nominated for Westwords Music Showcase as Denver's best "Roots / Americana" band. Go to http://westword. com/polls/musicpoll/ to cast your ballot.
Hey Chris! We released an online single, it's a bossa nova Tom wrote and we entered it in the Unidong International Songwriting Competition and he won honorable mention! We have it available on our profile, give it a listen and tell me what you think! Josie
