Chris Ostler

Of the many musicians currently performing in the South West, Chris Ostler is one of the most exciting artists on the scene right now.

Based in Exeter, Chris writes Original Pop, Rock, Country and Funk music. His music influences and regular visits to Canada when he was a child, gives Chris’ sound a much more transatlantic feel. Performing with strong vocals and skilful guitar playing, Chris’ music blossoms with more prominence and power.

Motivated and innovated by his observations of life, people and emotions, his ability to enthral a room is locally renowned both acoustically on his own, and with the full line-up of his house band.

Chris is autistic, which only serves to enhance the way he writes and plays. When he was younger, he found it very hard to communicate, socialise and use the right words to put certain feelings and emotions across to people. Through the power of music, it has become a great strength, writing this music that he has come to be loved for. Driven via his visual imagination and particularly by a connection to colour, his songs are reinforced by visceral relationships with strong underlying melodies.

Chris loves to perform and is keen beyond words to travel far and wide, playing to new audiences and existing fans. He welcomes every opportunity to showcase his music and add to the fire that flares to his sound.

INFLUENCES

Rascal Flatts, Ole Borud, Sister Hazel, Chris Stapleton, Bryan Adams, Nickelback, Gavin Degraw, The Levellers, Lifehouse, PB Underground, Maroon 5, Train, Goo Goo Dolls, Thin Lizzy, Stevie Wonder, Stereophonics and many more!

FOR FANS OF

Trans-Atlantic Music and those who love popular country, rock and funk telling stories with a real energy!

FEEDBACK

“Great stuff! Would love to have him play again” – Martin Barre, Guitarist from Jethro Tull

“Strong voice, lovely performance!” – Joan Armatrading

“Chris is a singer I have admired for many years. One of the best” – Trevor Lock – Editor of ‘Music in Leicester’ magazine

FEATURES and Key events

Opened for Joan Armatrading on her ‘Local Talent’ Tour and features on the subsequent album release

Opened for Martin Barre (Jethro Tull), Chris Barron (Spin Doctors), 3 Daft Monkeys, Leylines, Yes Sir Boss, Kelly Swindall

Grand Finalist of Mayor of London’s GIGs competition 2018

Featured on BBC Radio Devon, BBC Radio Leicester, and BBC Introducing in Devon & Cornwall as well as other local radio stations

Chris’ Festival performances, venues and local charity events so far include:

Festivals: Glastonbudget, Abbfest, Cornwall Folk Festival, Salcombe Live Festival, Rock Oyster Festival, Leopallooza Festival, Radio Exe’s Party on the Green, Alsager Festival, Bradnich Music festival, Exmouth Festival, Kingsbridge and Exeter Food & Music festivals, Uffculme Music festival, Paignton Regatta and many more!

Venues: Powderham Castle, Exeter Premier League Rugby venue (Exeter Chiefs-Sandy Park), Land’s End firework spectacular nights, HMV Exeter, Britt Bar at Weston, Exeter Phoenix, O2 Academy Islington and Timepiece Exeter to name a few.

Music LINE-UP

Chris often plays solo with his acoustic guitar and stomp box but is thankful and blessed to have talented, renowned session musicians as his regular band members. The six-piece line up has Drums, Bass, Keys, Lead Electric & Rhythm guitars all behind Chris on his electric acoustic- a truly all encompassing, phenomenal musical experience!

IN SHORT

Chris’ unsigned approach is truly DIY, and he goes above and beyond to bring his A-game to every show.

Outstanding song melodies and lyrics, woven together with an ability to engage the audience into Chris’ world through his distinctive, powerful voice, never fail to leave you with an ear worm and a smile on your face.

The live audience is Chris’ natural home; his love and joy for music resonates in the people and even off the walls in the venue. His energetic vibrancy can be enjoyed and felt by all. In every show, in every song, he gives you his everything.