Chris Salyer & the Shooters

Combining equal parts rock n roll, country and Americana, singer/songwriter CHRISTOPHER SALYER's songs have been described as “diverse and heartfelt”. Pizza Box Reviews declared him him “the kind of guy you can't stop watching because he's that kind of performer”. Every show is filled with excitement and audience participation making the shows a personal experience. His narrative lyrics and sincere performances offer an unobstructed view into the heart of an artist who embraces each moment. The past few years have seen Chris play during the South by Southwest Music Conference in Austin, Texas as well as other festivals in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky. Chris was also the runner up in the T102 Country Star Playoffs. Other highlights include playing the main stage at the Ohio Spring Fest, the main stage at the Wayne Country Jamboree and opening dates for Cody Jinks, Love & Theft, Collective Soul and Candlebox. Over the years, Chris has also performed throughout the US with artists such as Red Wanting Blue, Ryan Bingham, American Aquarium, Two Cow Garage, Jackson Taylor and the Sinners, Moccasin Creek, Austin Lucas, Guided by Voices and Rick Monroe to name a few. Chris is currently endorsed by Nicola Brand Strings and Impact Picks. He is the frontman for the country band, Chris Salyer & the Shooters. Their latest release, Stanton Sessions, features Tony Godsey (Tony Godsey Band) on Lead Guitar, Ben Miller (Boogie Boys) on Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel and Dobro, Dave Hamblin (Smoke Theory, Black Swamp Rats) on Bass Guitar, and Tom Horak (Boogie Boys, Rukus) on drums. Their music has received many spins on Internet, College and Commercial radio including 88.1 WBGU in Bowling Green, 100.7 The Zone in Toledo, 103.7 CKY in Toledo and Boots101 in Cincinnati as well as PBS televised performances. Midwestern country music.