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Chase Walker

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]

Chase Walker
Background information
Born (1998-08-16) August 16, 1998 (age 26)
OriginBorn in Riverside, California, United States; currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer and Songwriter[1]
  • Guitarist[2]
Instrument(s)Guitar,
drums and piano (occasional)
Years active2010–present
Websitechasewalkerband.com

Musical career

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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,[10] tours[11] and clubs[12] with his band in Vans Warped Tour,[13] The International Blues Challenge, House of Blues, B. B. King’s Memphis, Ground Zero (blues club), Buddy Guy's Legends, El Rey Theatre, The Roxy and more, opening for such as Kenny Loggins, B. B. King,[14] Coco Montoya, Eric Sardinas, Tab Benoit, American Idol contestant Casey Abrams,[15] Walter Trout, Devon Allman and Cyril Neville.[16]

Awards and recognition

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  • 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

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Albums & Singles Released

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  • Album - Sounds of an Old Soul, 2024
  • 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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ "Biography". Musicpage. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  2. ^ "Chase Walker". MTV Artists. Retrieved September 5, 2015.[dead link‍]
  3. ^ a b "Chase Walker Band". Biscuits & Blues, Inc. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  4. ^ "Jazz and Blues Boy Band – Chase Walker". Iaam.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  5. ^ Jacob Onofrio (August 5, 2015). "62nd Fiesta Music Street Festival Takes Downtown San Clemente Aug. 9". San Clemente Times. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  6. ^ "Chase Walker Band: Biography". Sonicbids. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  7. ^ Chase Walker Band : Blues-E-News Magazine: Volume 2 issue 4. Blues-E-News Magazine. p. 7. GGKEY:HA6XBKLLY3P. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  8. ^ "Chase Walker" (PDF). Vol. 5, no. 1. American Blues Scene Magazine. Retrieved August 28, 2015. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Chase Walker: Raw Rockin' Ruckus Raising Vinyl-worthy American Blues Rock". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  10. ^ C Bret Campbell (August 30, 2013). "Young Rockers Chase Walker Band on AITP". Middle Tennessee Music. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "Chase Walker: Tour Dates 2015". Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "Chase Walke Band". Indie on the Move. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "Chase Walker: Don't Be Afraid for the Blues...is Alright". Blues.gr. January 9, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  15. ^ "Chase Walker Band". Boogie Magazine. Retrieved September 4, 2015. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  16. ^ Bruce Fessier (March 24, 2015). "Chase Walker Band ready to open Tachevah showcase". The Desert Sun. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  17. ^ "The Future of Blues Rock – 10 Acts To Watch Under 30". Bluesrockreview.com. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  18. ^ "The 15th Independent Music Awards Nominees". Independentmusicawards.com. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  19. ^ Francis, Pete (14 December 2016). "Top 20 Albums of 2016". Bluesrockreview.com. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  20. ^ a b c "Chase Walker Band A Blues Sensation". City of Big Bear Lake. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  21. ^ "2013 Finalists – Session I: "Too Many Days Ago" by Chase Walker, Riverside, CA". The John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  22. ^ Vanessa Franko (December 12, 2013). "Get the blues with the Chase Walker Band". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  23. ^ "About CHASE WALKER, Musician, Songwriter, Singer". Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  24. ^ "Chase Walker – American Songwriter, Musician, Singer". Brotherhood Of The Guitar. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  25. ^ "Live at the Woodshed". Amazon.com. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  26. ^ "Not Quite Legal". Amazon.com. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
  27. ^ "Living on Thin Ice by Chase Walker Band". Cdbaby.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  28. ^ "Unleashed by Chase Walker Band". Cdbaby.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  29. ^ "Chase Walker Band – Unleashed (2014) Lossless". Maxfeel.org. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  30. ^ "Blues Deluxe by Chase Walker Band". Cdbaby.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  31. ^ "Good Day for The Blues by Chase Walker Band". Cdbaby.com. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
  32. ^ "Chase Walker Band". Battle of the Bands. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
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