Catch Of The Week: Chris Ruediger
Meet: Chris Ruediger from Concord, MA
Smart, sensitive and soulful…that’s my impression of Chris Ruediger’s music. Chris says his approach to modern country takes elements of pop, rock and folk and blends them with country. “Most people think I sound similar to Brett Young or Michael Ray, with a twist,” according to Ruediger. But he feels it’s important to take all your influences and create your own sound. Growing up there were piano lessons starting at age 5, musical theater in school, which helped him find his voice, and by age 12 Chris was into the guitar. He learned how to play chords watching YouTube videos. His father encouraged him to to try local open mic nights. “It was nerve-racking at first, but it was the start of my career and gave me confidence to perform live,” said Chris. He now plays about 80 shows a year between New England and Nashville, so it’s obviously paid off. Music isn’t Ruediger’s only plan. The 19 year old is currently studying economics at Vanderbilt University in Nashville.
Chris Comes To Country 1025
Home for the summer, Chris was able to pay us a visit and share new music! Here’s his brand new single, “One More Night.”
And here’s another original, “Drunk Cigarette.”
Give a listen to the official studio release of “One More Night” from Chris
Ruedinger- For The Record
- Biggest influences: Ed Sheeran. I have loved watching him. His solo performances, looping guitar and vocals, inspire me to do the same. I also have enjoyed watching young country artists, such as Brett Young, Devin Dawson, Luke Combs, Chase Rice and Michael Ray. These guys are in a lane very similar to mine, and finding great success
- Instruments played: Guitar, piano, bass, vocals
- Has opened for: Played the Bleacher Bar at Fenway Park before the Zac Brown Band on June 16
- All-time favorite country songs: “Play It Again” by Luke Bryan, “When It Rains It Pours”- Luke Combs, “Colder Weather” by Zac Brown Band
- Favorite country concert: Florida Georgia Line with Thomas Rhett
- First country concert: Hunter Hayes
- What are your current Country 1025 favorites: “Mercy”- Brett Young, “One Number Away”- Luke Combs, and “Lose It”- Kane Brown
- If you weren’t a musician what would you be doing: I am studying economics along with music at Vanderbilt University. I would probably work 9-5 at a business firm, if not pursuing music as a career.
- Most proud moment: Performing at my high school graduation. I sang “Humble and Kind” by Tim McGraw and written by New England songwriter, Lori McKenna
- Craziest things that ever happened in your music career: I was playing a live show when the power went out of the entire restaurant/ I performed “Free” by Zac Brown Band and a man proposed to his girlfriend/ I was tipped with a stuffed animal
- Frivolous fun facts: I played high school golf, competitively. I can juggle. My all time favorite show is Friends
Catch Chris Live
- Thursday, July 26-Back Bay Social in Boston, 7:00pm
- Friday, July 27- British Beer Company (BBC) in Falmouth, 9:00pm
- Sunday, July 29- Fisherman’s View in Sandwich, 12:00pm
- Tuesday, July 31- The Trap in East Greenwich, RI
- Wednesday, August 1- The Goat in Hampton Beach, NH- 9:00pm
- Friday, August 3- Whiskey On Water in Worcester, 8:00pm
- Tuesday, August 7- Bell In Hand in Boston, 5:30pm
The Chris Connection
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